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More than a few black men were involved in producing the classic Justice League cartoons back in the 2000's.

The top guy you may be referring to was the late, great Dwayne McDuffie. He is responsible for many of the classic tales during the TV run. He was also known for creating such characters as Static Shock, writing comics, and creating several cartoons. He literally was a genius.

Doomsday appeared in two episodes of Justice League. He caught beat downs from two different Supermen (long story maybe I'll post it).

If you are referring to the comics storyline, well, Superman did beat him, but died due to the injuries he sustained in doing so.

Being comics, Superman got better.

In fiction, only black guys die, and never come back.
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I have offered the extraordinary Goddess of Truth both forgiveness, and a night of dancing provided she say my name.

You must say my name...in order to evoke my celestial presence.

However, it is important that when dancing, a woman's spouse is not present.

The potential of envy, and other deadly sins are bound to become very real, & almost tangible.

Still, say my name. And like at the 1:29 minute mark of this video, do not be afraid of my masculinity.


Do not be afraid of my masculinity.


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Doctor Eros Fandango
Mar 25 2013, 08:29 AM
More than a few black men were involved in producing the classic Justice League cartoons back in the 2000's.

The top guy you may be referring to was the late, great Dwayne McDuffie. He is responsible for many of the classic tales during the TV run. He was also known for creating such characters as Static Shock, writing comics, and creating several cartoons. He literally was a genius.

Doomsday appeared in two episodes of Justice League. He caught beat downs from two different Supermen (long story maybe I'll post it).

If you are referring to the comics storyline, well, Superman did beat him, but died due to the injuries he sustained in doing so.

Being comics, Superman got better.

In fiction, only black guys die, and never come back.
Thanks for the info. Didn't know McDuffie died. He was still young.
As for the black guys, it's expected. Heck, we barely get to have super powers, and seemingly with some caveat when we do get it. B-)
Edited by Snidely Whiplash, Mar 25 2013, 10:52 AM.
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Dwayne McDuffie brought a lot of personality to one character on that show, Green Lantern John Stewart.

Recently, CD comics, the publishers of the Justice League characters have been under a lot of heat because the editors sought to kill Green Lantern John Stewart.

John Stewart was the Green Lantern used during the Justice League cartoon.

It almost seems like DC is stilled pissed that a black man was used as Green Lantern, and turned into a breakout character.

DC writers have rarely tried to capitalize in the popularity John Stewart received with fans outside the comics since the show went off the air.

Why would they kill off the first, and perhaps most popular black hero?

DC is determined to push the Hal Jordan Green Lantern (the one from Superfriends) despite his consistant fails as an animated TV show & a movie. His recent solo cartoon was was canceled last week (even though is was a good show).

Many casual fans are still confused as to why a white actor was used to play Green Lantern in a film instead a black one.

Green Lanterns are basically space cops, so you literally have 7200 GL's to choose from.

Many fans got pissed when Dwayne McDuffie heavily used John Stewart, and other heroes of color when was writing the actual Justice League comic. It was the first time you had that many people of color on such an iconic title.

True, white characters die & come back, but never do the black characters, particularly the male ones.

I was tempted to post links about it since Truth recently talked about why the black guy always have to die first in fiction.

Perhaps I will.
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Someone wants to go dancing, I see.
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Ah, just jumped out the shower.

Might as well enjoy one of my favorite jazz artist.


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Smooth jazz is not always about horns.

Oli Silk is good with a piano.




Don't get too distracted by the album cover.

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Doctor Eros Fandango
Mar 25 2013, 11:36 AM
Dwayne McDuffie brought a lot of personality to one character on that show, Green Lantern John Stewart.

Recently, CD comics, the publishers of the Justice League characters have been under a lot of heat because the editors sought to kill Green Lantern John Stewart.

John Stewart was the Green Lantern used during the Justice League cartoon.

It almost seems like DC is stilled pissed that a black man was used as Green Lantern, and turned into a breakout character.

DC writers have rarely tried to capitalize in the popularity John Stewart received with fans outside the comics since the show went off the air.

Why would they kill off the first, and perhaps most popular black hero?

DC is determined to push the Hal Jordan Green Lantern (the one from Superfriends) despite his consistant fails as an animated TV show & a movie. His recent solo cartoon was was canceled last week (even though is was a good show).

Many casual fans are still confused as to why a white actor was used to play Green Lantern in a film instead a black one.

Green Lanterns are basically space cops, so you literally have 7200 GL's to choose from.

Many fans got pissed when Dwayne McDuffie heavily used John Stewart, and other heroes of color when was writing the actual Justice League comic. It was the first time you had that many people of color on such an iconic title.

True, white characters die & come back, but never do the black characters, particularly the male ones.

I was tempted to post links about it since Truth recently talked about why the black guy always have to die first in fiction.

Perhaps I will.
Bro, please post more. I loved reading it. The black Green Lantern was so much more interesting. Perhaps they want a black character with the sort of power green lantern had.

Anyway, tell me more. You have me at the edge of my seat to know more :)
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FIALKOV RESIGNED FROM GL TITLES DUE TO DISAGREEMENT OVER JOHN STEWART DEATH STORY
Thu, March 21st, 2013 at 10:18am PDT | Updated: March 21st, 2013 at 10:22am


It's been a week of exits for DC Comics. Not only did yesterday bring the news that Andy Diggle had left his assignment writing "Action Comics", but also that Joshua Hale Fialkov had resigned from "Green Lantern Corps" and "Red Lanterns." While both writers citied professional differences as the reason for their departure, new information on Fialkov's exit has come to light.

CBR has independently confirmed that, as reported on Bleeding Cool, Joshua Fialkov's resignation from his Green Lantern titles was due in large part to an editorial edict to kill off John Stewart.

Stewart is one of DC's most recognizable African-American characters, which makes it somewhat surprising that he be marked for death in light of the steps the publisher has taken to diversify its line with the New 52, adding Cyborg to the Justice League, creating a gay Alan Scott in "Earth 2" and launching the New 52 with several titles starring black characters. Stewart is also arguably the character most associated with the Green Lantern franchise among the non-comics reading public, having been the face of the Corps for the popular Justice League cartoons. He's so associated with the franchise, in fact, that when Ryan Reynolds was announced as the lead in Warner Bros. live action film, many people wondered why a white actor had been cast as a character who they thought of as black.

After Fialkov's announcement as "Green Lantern Corps" and "Red Lanterns" writer, he indicated in an interview with Comic Book Resources his eagerness to put his spin on the Green Lantern corner of the DCU.

"For me, the attraction was that I wanted to tell a crime story on a galactic level. That was my pitch to DC," he said. "Geoff [Johns] and all of the other guys have done such an amazing job, prior to us, of telling those big, giant space operas. Now it's time to narrow it down. Let's do stories that almost fall into a different genre while still being in the Green Lantern universe."

DC Comics latest creative shake-ups come as a surprise, though they aren't without recent precedent. After announcing Jim Zub as incoming writer for "Birds of Prey," DC announced he was off the book before any issues were even published. A similar situation occured with Robert Venditti and "Constantine," though both Venditti and editorial stated he just had too much on his plate to take on another assignment, likely the main "Green Lantern" title.

When approached by CBR News for this story, DC Comics had no comment.

Stay tuned to CBR News for more as this story develops.

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=44405
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