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Scott Lobdell Wants YOUR Questions: 8/27/11 [UPDATED]

Submit your questions by Saturday 8/27 and get them answered by the writer himself!

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If you read our recent interview with Scott Lobdell, you're aware that he is writing Teen Titans, Superboy and Red Hood and the Outlaws. Here's the deal, Scott is not finished with us. Some of you may have spoken to him here on our forums in the past. Scott is a fan of Comic Vine and wants to present a Saturday with Scott feature. In other words, he wants to answer your questions. Here are the words from Mr. Lobdell himself.

Hello Comic Viners

As you can imagine I'm pretty crazy busy right now -- what with TEEN TITANS, SUPERBOY and RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS about to hit the stands in just a few weeks! But even so, I'd love to talk directly to the fans about some of the exciting things coming up in the books.

Yeah, I've done a bunch of interviews on websites, but I'd love for you guys to get some of your own questions answered directly. I know there is a lot of excitement out there -- as well as some "mild trepidation" -- so here I am! Rather than hop on one of the message boards, I am working with my buddies at Comic Vine to use this article and the comments section as a way to open a dialogue between us.

I'm going to keep it to one day of responses -- Saturday -- so that I don't wind up getting overly immersed in answering questions and blow all my deadlines! And, while I try to answer whatever questions I can, I'll tell you up front there are things I won't discuss because of future plot-lines and the like. (That is, I'm not going to reveal the final splash page of issue two of Teen Titans! It is too cool to ruin!) Leave your questions by Saturday at noon PT and I'll answer them all on Monday morning!

Naturally I'd love for you to refrain from the typical "Why do you suck?" and "Do you suck as bad as everyone says you do -- or worse?" But I'm not going to edit your questions -- so if that is what you want to put out in the Universe, I'll support you!

Okay, so lets try this and see what happens -- who knows, maybe we'll all have a grand ole' time!

S!

So ask away in the comments below and check back next week to hear the answers to them.

Update

Scott is ecstatic over the questions so far. He is attempting to answer all questions so far. We'll see how far he is able to get. He is determined to answer them all! Here's an example of some responses he sent over so far.

Mr.Hulk_Smashin'! is online on Aug. 26, 2011 at 3:50 p.m.

If you could write a book for another company, which company would it be and what would you write?

Since I am here to promote my DC work can you change my reply to "Due to the nature of this question I'll reply by PM."

RareCheshire is online on Aug. 26, 2011 at 3:54 p.m.

Will Roy meet up with Cheshire in the reboot? Cause if they wont... grrr!

Well don't start growling yet! LOL! I don't have any plans for it, but I wouldn't rule it out either! I will confess something though, I kind of don't like when characters are largely defined by other characters. Sure, character interaction and history is important -- but Roy should not only be as interesting as he is with Cheshire... any more than Kori is only as interesting as she is in regard to Dick. For that matter, I don't think Jason is only as interesting as his relationship with Bruce/Batman. So yeah, while I imagine Roy will meet up with Cheshire at some point, I'm concentrating on Roy first.

(Before anyone says "Um! You wrote about a hundred issues of Rogue and Gambit!" I would say that is sort of people's memories playing tricks on them. I wrote a few issues, yes, but I was not a big fan of Rombit or Gague or whatever cute name they probably have. I felt it was interesting, sure, but I didn't want them to be defined only by their relationship to each other. If you go back and read you'll see a lot of that was done by other writers, God Bless them one and all! It's like how, I think, I only wrote maybe three lines of Mr. Sinister in all the years I was on the book because I never got what he did besides scratch his beard in the shadows a lot.)

Primmaster64 is online on Aug. 26, 2011 at 3:55 p.m.

Will I get to see Jason kick Tim's butt?

I don't have any plans for the two of them to meet. And I'm not entirely sure who would be kicking whose butt. Hmmm.

Will Superboy be like his Young Justice counterpart?

The television one, I'm assuming? I haven't watched the show but I read the word "Goon" a lot on the message boards. If that is the case then, no, Superboy is not a goon. He is really smart -- like the way a baby processes so much more information than we do because everything is new -- and he's very funny. Not a goon, not surly.

Will Superboy ever wear a leather jacket ever again?

Unless we discover he is allergic. LOL. But I can't see why he wouldn't wear a leather jacket if the situation called for it.

Are Jason and Roy gonna argue about everything?

I wouldn't say everything! And certainly not on a level where they are angry with each other. These two understand each other in a way that no other two characters in the DCU understand each other. They sort of both look at each other and thing "Man! I am glad I did NOT turn out like THAT!"

damJadler is online on Aug. 26, 2011 at 3:55 p.m.

Which of the new 52 (aside from yours) are you most looking forward to, and will new readers (like me!) who have no idea what's going on in current continuity (Brightest Day, what? War of the green lanterns, huh? There's a guy who became evil but then died, but not really??) actuallybe able to follow along with everything?

I, VAMPIRE was awesome... it even made me a little frightened when I read it! Seriously, huge sleeper hit here.

I would say this: I would treat the books as first issues. There might be some stuff that is referenced, but I don't think it should hamper your enjoyment of the books. (Like I can tell you I used to be a stand up comedian between 1988 and 1992 -- but it doesn't mean you have to find old videos of me performing to enjoy reading this post!) Just sit back and enjoy the comics as they unspool in the moment and I think you'll be fine!

That said, there will be a lot of trying to read between the lines about what Tim has been up to before issue one of Teen Titans, etc... but I think that would be the case in any book. Even John McClane referenced Cappy Roberts his retired cop friend in Die Hard but that doesn't mean we needed to know anything more about him than he offered John his couch in Pomona!) So yeah, enjoy yourself.

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Rose's other eye back..........why? >:(

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First 1. Will superboy have new powers in teen titans?

2. Do you know if perez's superman can lift planets or not? (silver age powers)

3. Will Wonder girl and superboy get together again in the new teen titans series?

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1) Will events that have taken place in the Red Robin series still be cannon to Tim Drakes character? 
 
2) Same question (sort of) but about Starfire and R.E.B.E.L.S series ?
 
3) Why no cape and cowel for Tim? 
 
4) out of the three titles, which one has been the hardest to try and create?

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Will Aqualad show up in Teen Titans?

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Will the Teen Titans ever meet Static and Blue Beetle?

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Hey Scott, cheers for doing this. Two questions, one structural, one fan-boyish.

1) Your books throughout have had a healthy sense of humor, and I've heard Red Hood is following that tradition. What about the other two? Do you find that humor is quality you expect in superhero stories?

2) Can you say anything about the status of Stephanie Brown or Cassandra Cain? I love both these characters, and both have very interesting relationships with Tim and each other. I feel like they wilk building towards something with that triangle, and was curious if you had any plans for that triangle.

Thanks again, and good luck sifting through all these!

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Why does Superboy have different looks in Teen Titans and Superboy?

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Man I love that he's doing this!!!   So awesome that he's taking time to answer all of our questions...I hope more creators see this and decide to do the same

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do you love me? 
 
also, tell us three cool intimate things about your new character from TT #3, "Wall"  :)

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@danhimself said:
Man I love that he's doing this!!!   So awesome that he's taking time to answer all of our questions...I hope more creators see this and decide to do the same
I know its pretty cool. Thanks man.
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To start, I'm really anxious about the upcoming reboot. Nervous more so than excited, which is why this is so long. 
Are Raven and Beast Boy hanging out with Donna in outer space? What about Wally? Was Lian born? Many of us would like for them to be alive in the DCnU, preferably not faking death. 
Couldn't the creative team be more original with names before deciding on Bugg and THE WALL? And there are rumors that Tim and Cassie are at odds with one another. Does this have to do with their mutual love for Kon? Is Kon more how he was in the Young Justice run or is he more like the cartoon version? 'Cause this seems to be like a similar storyline to Young Justice the animated series and I prefer the Kon from the comics when he was younger. Personal opinion, though. 
Earlier, you said, "Koriand’r doesn’t have a lot of fond memories with regards to her “first love” here on Earth, so don’t expect her to have any feelings of nostalgia for a handful of teenagers she doesn’t know." Why does DC devalue Dick and Kory's relationship so much? They loved each other and I understand if you guys want to ship Dick/Babs, but Kory was a huge part in Dick's life. He went from being a sidekick to his own man with her. Please don't write it out so that they were only in a relationship for the sexual aspect of it because it was much more than that. They still care very deeply for each other, even after breaking up, because being a Titan is all about being part of a family. And at the end of it all, families love each other, no matter what. 
Also, not a question, but I love the fact that Jason seems to be associated with the Bat-fam again. Perhaps Mia can show up in an issue and reconnect with him and her brother?

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@Jackwong: I agree. Kory made Dick to the man we all know and love. Starfire is a huge part of Dick's growth. She doesn't deserve this.
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all writers clearly have different writing styles that show when writing a characters actions, movements etc. my questions are,  
 
What is Tim Drake's personality going to be like in this series? who of the other characters do you think are going to play bigger friendship or rival roles in Tim's life on the team? How different will Tim's fighting style be now that he has wings? And finally, how old is Tim going to be?

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Are all pre-existing encounters/relationships between characters featured in Teen Titans still considered canon?

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im ok with Bugg, but the wall....why did u name him the wall. if he has the power to create walls.. does that really clasify as super power?  why would someone hunt a teen who can create walls? ..ok this might be plot related, sorry..
 
how does he relates to  the TT, he is a happy boy, with a nice family...Tim is an orphan who was train by batman, or u could say a crazy vigilante depends on perspective, cassi has zeuz as a father, i suppose zeuz is still her father, connor has Lex and Kal-el as his ...genetics codes, Bart  isn't  even suppose to be born, the bugg, i have some crazy ideas so ill just stay silent..so THE WALL, what is his function in the TT? how does he fit in this class of environment, just for the adventure, that  sounds like a sure kill..  
 
also if he is mexican  wouldn't  u like to put him in a more traditional emmmm....colors. instead of purple?
 
love the new TT by the way...
the new redrobin uniform, niiice...

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Would you like to write the X-men again?
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              Why does Martian Manhunter pose as an African American while Miss Martian poses as a Caucasian? 

              Will Miss Martian appear in the reboot with an awesome new look? 
              Will Superboy ever get it on with Miss Martian or is he too space-ist to hook up with a Martian?

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Let's see how many times we've said "so far" so far. So far we've said "so far" several times. Great composition, 'G-Man'.

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Scott, 
 
Thanks for taking the time to answer. I have been reading comics since for a very long time now and I've been very disappointed on what DC/WB's decision on Cassandra Cain as a villain.  
Will she ever come back as one of the good guys again? Maybe part of the Teen Titans?  

DC/WB and other comic companies out there ALWAYS put out black characters and call it "Diversity." That is Not consider diversity, when ONLY black characters are created. 
Will we be seeing more Asian superheroes (Not some martial artist expert) in the future? If not, then why? 
Thanks!

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These Titans aren't the first incarnation of titans in the DCnU continuty correct? 
 
How long before Superboy isn't an angry clonebot? 
 
When will the Titans get new costumes? 
 
Who will take over the art after Brett Booth?

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Have you read the Red Robin series and do you plan to further the ideas that were shown in that series? Especially the final issue where RR almost kills Captain Boomerang
 
Thanks very much if you answer! I've never picked up a Titans book but will be getting your new series

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Will the Outlaws have a base of some kind, somewhere they hang out when they're not out doing whatever it is they do?

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Is there any chance Tim Drake can get a superhero name he doesn't share with a chain of burger joints?

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hi! will superboy and wonder girl eventually get together? i feel like that would be awesome. 
thanks for answering questions, its really cool to see that you care about the fans :) 
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in the future will we see the teen titans interact with superman and wonder woman etc. i think its cool to see those interactions.
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First, I want to thank you for giving Jason his own book away from the Batfamily troubles that plagued his life. It's a great start that I understand...but not fully.

I don't think that Jason should be rid of ALL of them. For 1, I believe that Jason and Grayson's relationship as brothers should be shown more from time to time. Because to me...they were the two brotherly ones. He hates Tim, and doesn't care to know Damian.

I also would love to see Jason and Cassandra (Cain) meet. I believe strongly that these two could have a romance that would rival the likes of Bruce&Selina, and Grayson&Barbra. But they need their chance. This would also help to open Jason's character more to show how he is with someone he genuinely cares about, and it could also help to bring Cassandra into the new DCnU.

So my questions are as followed...

Can you allow this to happen? Because Jason needs a girlfriend, and Cassandra is perfect.

Is Jason's relationship going to be closer to Grayson like the brothers they are?

Does Superboy still have his anger problems?

Is anyone ever goin' to actually acknowledge that Tim STOLE Jason's Red Robin costume and identity? 'Cause Jason didn't give it to him...but yet he uses it like it always belonged to him.

And are the Outlaws goin' to be to Teen Titans, what X-Force is to the X-Men? 'Cause I don't know...that's just how I keep viewin' them.

Oh, and to answer a question of yours...Jason would beat Tim. Jason is stronger, faster, more agile, plans better (even on the fly), AND has more mastery over more fighting skills than Tim. Tim only has Jason on the detective stuff. That would only help him find Jason...but not beat him. So Jason is the better here. The fights shouldn't even be close.

SideNote: I'm not sayin' that Cassandra should ONLY be brought in for Jason to be with. She's an AMAZIN' character that could be on the team for the same reasons Jason is (she's too close to the Batfamily and needs a fresh start). But she could also have her own take on the team Like havin' Jason and Starfire break her into trustin' people more. And how she could be the one to sculled Jason if he gets too over the top with their missions. She could help him plan within a team instead of by himself...'cause that's what he's use to. And unlike Rose this would actually work better to the teams dynamic, and diversity. A Dead guy back to life, an Ex-junkie, an Alien Ex-slave, and a half-asian killer with people problems.

E-mail me at Ultimate_DarcStorm@yahoo.com I would like to send you somethin' awesome. And NO, it's not fan made stuff...unless you'd like me to send you some of that.

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  Naturally I'd love for you to refrain from the typical "Why do you suck?" and "Do you suck as bad as everyone says you do -- or worse?" But I'm not going to edit your questions -- so if that is what you want to put out in the Universe, I'll support you!


This was all i could think about
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I want red hood and the outlaws so bad 

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Is Raven in the new dc 
Is wally West ever going to appear
Will the new aqualad join the team he has to right because of have popular he is right 
and with how you guys bridge Donna Tory exit from the new dc uni will she be seen

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Can you make Jason Todds jacket black and Why does Roy have to wear a hat?
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Crap I can't believe I missed this! Are you still taking questions? If so I had one.
 
Do you know if the cute mute of the Bat family Cassandra Cain will be appearing in any of your stuff? Specifically Teen Titans or Red Hood and the Outlaws?
 
I always loved Tim and Cassie's relationship, they were a pretty funny pair, the techie and the kung fu girl.  I always hoped they would have been in a relationship, but apparently DC never saw anything to it. Him and Cassie were pretty close, I always liked that about them.
 
As for Jason, I mostly want to see him and Cassie square off. I was so pissed that Jason and Cass never met face to face or traded any blows, given how they were both the best fighters of their respected identities (Jason was the best fighter of the Robins, and Cass was the best fighter of the Batgirsl)
 
I hope you can get my question in.

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Will Ravager join the Teen Titans in future issue.

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@phantom64 said:
Crap I can't believe I missed this! Are you still taking questions? If so I had one.  Do you know if the cute mute of the Bat family Cassandra Cain will be appearing in any of your stuff? Specifically Teen Titans or Red Hood and the Outlaws?  I always loved Tim and Cassie's relationship, they were a pretty funny pair, the techie and the kung fu girl.  I always hoped they would have been in a relationship, but apparently DC never saw anything to it. Him and Cassie were pretty close, I always liked that about them.  As for Jason, I mostly want to see him and Cassie square off. I was so pissed that Jason and Cass never met face to face or traded any blows, given how they were both the best fighters of their respected identities (Jason was the best fighter of the Robins, and Cass was the best fighter of the Batgirsl)  I hope you can get my question in.
.................Since when?
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ahhhhhh have i missed this?  
i'll ask questions anyway :D 
 
first off i know this is a stupid question but.... are starfires starbolts green or pink? , cuz i seen both variations on the cover, just wondering :P 
 
Also, with the new 52 re-writing a lot of background, this is a good chance to bring back characters from the titans that have previously just been killed off for no reason, - for instance Lilith clay, the 6th member of the titans, killed, just like that, by that superman robot. well she's been around for about 50 years, I'm sure she'd have a decent turn out at her funeral...no, it was a small ceremony or whatever - basically she was fobbed off (british term ;) ). what i'm saying is you could do justice to old, good characters and give them a new lease of life, or at least pay tribute to them with a cameo? :D (lilith, maybe argent could return? AND Anima - c'mon, that new costume she had on made her HOT - wasted on a quick death.)

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In one of your interviews you mention a new character to join the outlaws named Crux. Would you be allowed to give more information on him?
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Why does Jason have a bat symbol on his chest? Dont get me wrong i love it, much better than the dead skull:)

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Did the events of red robin #26 still happen or is Tim's character Lighter 
Is jack drake dead 
Is the charcoal girl Greta Hayes from young justice comic 
Will Mia deaden (speedy) join

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Any chance Jason Todd and Huntress will meet ?
Why does he have a Bat logo on his chest ?
Will he still use his Knife ?
Is everything in Red Hood Lost Days still canon?

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@Primmaster64 said:
Will I get to see Jason kick Tim's butt?  Will Superboy be like his Young Justice counterpart? Will Superboy ever wear a leather jacket ever again?  Are Jason and Roy gonna argue about everything? Will Jason and Dick interact? Will Jason and Conner get NEW girlfriends?
Dude! You asked ALL the questions I wanted answered. Nice job.
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Some of these questions are painful, and some I can probably answer myself, from having read Lobdell's past interviews :(