LSH: AOL Chats for Late July '99: McCraw, Moy, Abnett & McAvennie
Alex Tam
Abnett (upcoming Legion co-writer) and Mike McAvennie (LSH/L* editor) each
attended one or more of America Online's Legion Chats for July 20, 22, 27,
and 29, 1999. Legion of Super-Heroes Chat takes place every Tuesday in the
DC Comics Online area of AOL at 6:00 PM EST. Legionnaires Chat is held
every Thursday in the same area at 10:00 PM EST. (Keyword: CHAT DC.)
Regular guests include Tom McCraw, Jeff Moy, Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning and
Mike McAvennie.
DISCLAIMER: I can't guarantee the reliability of this report. Essentially,
the Legion chats involve about fifteen fans shouting repeated questions to
the creators. The creators are sometimes unable to answer questions
thoroughly or clarify their responses. As a result, misinterpretations may
occur on my part.
SPOILERS: Information that spoils current or upcoming issues is found
toward the end of this report. There's no spoiler space to separate such
info from the more general comments.
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A BIG THANKS: To James Schee and Scott Bierworth for logging the chats from
which this report was generated.
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While the plan is for the 12-part LEGION: LOST to lead in to a new LSH
monthly in 2001, that still depends on how well the maxi-series does.
Editorial still hasn't decided whether the new ongoing would restart from
#1 or continue the current LSH numbering.
Tom has names for the colors on the Legionnaires' uniforms. Based on the
markers Tom uses, Cosmic Boy's costume is metallic lavendar, M'Onel's is
super red, and Violet's is rohdaminet.
Dan noted that he likes Monstress and Timber Wolf.
Jeff confirmed that Invisible Kid was supposed to be gay, and his "C"
friend was Condo Arlik. It wouldn't have been a big deal for Lyle to out
himself; his teammates would have been comfortable.
Tom had no problem with the JSA comic's use of Mordru.
Mike said that for now, we won't see Dirk Morgna in his Sun Boy costume or
as a Legionnaire.
Magno will be in L* #77, the beach issue, and Tom hinted he'll get to talk
to XS.
Ultra Boy will face some developments that will also affect his wife
Apparition. Her role in the series next year will be a large one. Dan
cryptically added that this couple is "going to be happy...they just don't
know it."
Since LEGION: LOST follows some of the team on the other side of the
universe, we won't see some of the Earth-bound supporting cast, unless they
actually accompany the team.
Dan said that the Legion's new direction will see a major re-introduction
of a character, as well as some new characters by L* #81. Mike emphasized
that the next year of the Legion will introduce new members; the size of
the team will go up and down during LEGION: LOST.
-- Alex Tam
gol...@intergate.bc.ca; Nachro2 on AOL