#david goyer

[guybracha]

Titles that need an adaptation at the DCU (part 2)

part 1

A Mini-series starring the Question

Batman Incorporated - a sequel to "The Brave and the Bold"

OMAC - based on the Jack Kirby version

And a JSA reboot based on James Robinson/David S. Goyer/Geoff Johns 1999 series

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The Justice Society of America #6: Justice, Like Lightning

by David Goyer/Geoff Johns; Marcos Martin; Keith Champagne: John Kalisz and Ken Lopez

DC

Source: Keith Richard (comicartfans)

Martin/Champagne JSA , in Keith Richard's ***JSA Comic Art Gallery Room

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David Hasselhoff - Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. (1998)

[giveamadeuschohisownmovie]

So, last night’s entertainment law lecture was a lot more personal than I thought it’d be. The focus was on discrimination in the entertainment industry and, aside from the usual legal discussion, we all got to share personal stories of experiencing discrimination in our lives. On my part, as a Filipino-American, I shared an event that I hadn’t thought about in years. Basically, while trying to help this old white woman out, I got ridiculed for being Asian, specifically because she “couldn’t understand my accent” (I was raised in California, so the only reason why she said that was to mock me). It still stings, but I’ve come to accept what happened because, you know, this is America. As my professor said, we can only hope the next generation will do better than the previous one.

For my classmates, there was another student who shared his experiences of being in the entertainment industry as a gay, Hispanic man. He specifically talked about micro-aggressions and being told he had to take on “urban” roles. Another student talked about her childhood, she being white-passing and having a black father. Even our professor shared his experiences as a Jewish-American (apparently, he was part of a legal society club that designated him as their “diversity” quota since everyone else were white guys). It was a really enlightening lecture.

As a side note, our professor represented Wesley Snipes during his lawsuit against the makers of “Blade Trinity” and he went through his experiences in the case specifically to talk about Wesley Snipes’ experience in the movie industry as a black man. Let me just say, I have a newfound respect for Snipes. Also, our professor did NOT paint a good picture of producer David Goyer. He basically called him out for being a weird nerd who wanted to live out his inner fantasies on the big screen. Also, he called out Jessica Biel for being a bad actress, which got a good laugh out of us.

[onlylonelylatino]

Firebrand, the Freedom Fighters and Justice Society by Leonard Kirk

[faniacmag]

David Goyer talks FOUNDATION, Dark Knight trilogy, MAN OF STEEL & BLADE I Happy Sad Confused - YouTube

[i-aint-here-man]

I'm halfway through Johns' first JSA run. Some issue were better, other were worse. Nonetheless, imo one of the most interesting plot thread happened to be centered around Doctor Fate, although it didn't seem so visible till its nexus point in JSA #48.

In this series the mantle of Doctor Fate has been assumed by Hector Hall. Yes, Hector Hall, son of Carter Hall aka Hawkman. Some readers might know him from Gaiman's Sandman, where he appeared as a ghost.

In this run, Hector technically first appeared in JSA #2 as a nameless, reincarnated infant destined to become the next Dr Fate. The actual reveal happened in JSA #4, when Hector (magically grown up) assumed his role and defeated Mordru - a Lord of Chaos, trapping him in Fate's Amulet.

JSA #4

In #14th, Hector sought help in fighting Extant. Kent Nelson's ghost advised him to turn to Mordru. The Lord of Chaos told Hector, that "Hourman is the key!" and that "Dove is the key!", simultaneously hinting that he knew Lyta Hall's whereabouts.

JSA #13

Who the hell is she? Well, Lyta was Hector's wife; as well as a superhero - Fury; she's also mostly known from Gaiman's Sandman

Several issues later, in #19, Hector decides to visit his "new mother" in order to wake her from coma only to discover she was actually Lyta Hall - Hector's late wife.

Doctor Fate, clearly and justifiably agitated, tries to come up with anything that could help his beloved.

JSA #19

Later on, in JSA: All Stars #3 Hector conversates with Nabu in a bar. There, Hector witnesses his own fate, which is to kill Kendra Summers - the reincarnated Hawkgirl. Hector refuses to let it happen. Nabu tries to reason with the guy, but he has already sweared to prevent the destiny itself.

JSA: All Stars #3

In the meantime, in JSA #24 a reunion happens between father and son

JSA #24

Flash forward, in #32, "Nabu" advises Hector to head to Gemworld as if the cure for Lyta lies there. Keep in mind this scene, it's gonna come back.

JSA #41

So, Hector, fully determined, travels to Gemworld in #41st, where he meets those two enigmatic fellas - Flaw and Cutter. The latter explains why Mordru wanted Fate's amulet so badly and how he had come to be. In #43th, the three of them visit Lord Wrynn's place of death. Wrynn had tried to acquire Mordru's power, eventually becoming overpowered with it. Despite that, his remains still hold a great deal of mana, so Hector takes his skull.

In the following issue, hopeful Fate uses that skull, only to find out that...Lyta was actually reincarnated Dawn Granger [aka Dove]

She reveals a big retcon surrounding her partner and a former super hero - Hawk. So, this guy went mad and killed some JSA members as Extant, 'cause he was being manipulated by someone. That someone was *taratamtataaam* Mordru

As he hears that name, Hector leaves in rush. He reappers before District Court, where JSA handles the mess with Cobra's accolytes. But something feels off - Doctor Fate anatgonizes other members. While taking off the helmet, he reveals the concealed visage, not Hector's - but Mordru's!

Oh, right; Cutter actually is some child-looking guy called...Child? Anyway, he was helping Mordru this whole time.

In #47 we find out that Mordru swapped places with Hector; while the first one was up and running around, the other one remained trapped in Fate's Amulet. Hector meets other people who wore Fate's helmet: Kent Nelson, Inza Nelson, Jared Stevens, Christopher Freeman and even Eric & Linda Strauss. To everybody's surprise [mine too] they are just Hall's imagination. Nabu reveals that back in the #32th issue it wasn't him talking to Hector, but Mordru [and so the devil came to collect].

That's when the crucial moment happens; Hector is told to get his shit together, to let go, to relinquish his mission of bringing Lyta back. And although it's not easy [it never is], he's not left alone - Nabu supports him.

JSA #48

Hector contacts Dove and tells her to find Arion, whose body was possesed by Mordru. Mission accomplished, soul has been found, the bad guy's got distracted, so now Hector can finally beat the stars out of that lord-of-mud.

JSA #50

So how does he do that? Well, Fate humiliates his foe by showing the future, proving that Mordru is destined to eternally fail.

He later imprisons Mordru into the Rock of Eternity and rejoins the rest of JSA. And everyone lived happily ever after [or rather - for now everyone lived happily ever after]

JSA #51

And so, despite Mordru being a forgettable antagonist (who shares some similarities, both physically and characteristically with Vandal Savage); damn, that whole JSA run having ups and downs, it managed to create a story about a man, who after constantly fighting fate, learns to move on...to let her go

And so, perhaps we could derive two very different meanings from Passengers' most popular song. Maybe

you only love her

when you let her go

doesn't only mean your realisation of how much you loved someone when you miss them

A person interprates and shows love in various ways, whether it's by giving gifts or saying "I love u"; but sometimes...

sometimes the greatest act of love one can show to the other is to let them go, let them live their life...

...

Ehhh, and then the "Black Reign" arc happened, which left me so upset; as it ruined nearly everything from issue #48

Hey, *uhhhh* so actually Nabu inserted the souls of the previous Fates inside the amulet, *uhhh* but that's "okay", since now Hector can resurect Lyta *"yeaaaay"*

Hawkman #25

I'm just...I'm fuckin' disappointed in the end; that's all

La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo

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JSA #25: Seven Devils

David Goyer/Geoff Johns; Steve Sadowski; Michael Bair,...John Kalisz and Ken Lopez

DC

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2000's JSA Vol.1 #10 cover by artist Alan Davis & inker Mark Farmer.

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[onlylonelylatino]

Vigilante by Leonard Kirk