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by Sean Kleefeld

Dan Jurgens has worked as both an artist and writer, mainly for DC Comics, for several years. Although he created Booster Gold, he is more well known for having conceived, written, and drawn "The Death of Superman" and the subsequent stories "Funeral for a Friend" and "Reign of the Supermen." Dan also wrote and drew Superman/Fantastic Four: The Infinite Destruction and, as of this writing, working on a Fantastic Four/Avengers crossover (Domination Factor) with Jerry Ordway in addition to his regular work as writer for Thor.

You have just entered room DC Comics Online II
Dan Jurgens: Because the first ever DC/Marvel team-up was done over sized.
Ang796: whats the subject???
ONION HOE: I bought it
CHICAGOKOB: I flipped through as well...it looks GREAT!
WillamATay: ah
Dan Jurgens: I thought it would be nice to continue the tradition.
SCRPION628: cool dan....
WillamATay: too bad that one couldn't have been !.50 as well
CHICAGOKOB: I bought all of those treasuries and boy was this nostalgic
ONION HOE: I just hope it isn't continued too often
WillamATay: now that would have been a tribute!
SCRPION628: id like to say that i have all your superman books from doomsday to now....
Ang796: has anyone ever herd of archie comics???
SCRPION628: as well as the superman doomsday books u did......
SCRPION628: i have ang
Ang796: kewl
BillDVader: Ang : Sure, home of Sonic the Hedgehog and that Sabrina cutie
SCRPION628: plus i have zero hour too
CHICAGOKOB: From what I saw I'm going to love reading this...however I noticed
WillamATay: Bill- don't forget those wacky Impact! guys
Dan Jurgens: Frankly, I think the treasury size format is great. Shows of f the art better.
ONION HOE: Dan, is it just me or does Doomsday seem less powerful in Doomsday Wars than he has been in
CHICAGOKOB: that Superman doesn't appear as himself very often but more as a Silver Sufer type character
ONION HOE: previous comics ?
WillamATay: Dan- true
SCRPION628: true onion
Dan Jurgens: ONION: I think it's just you.
WillamATay: Dan- did you draw it on larger paper or regular?
CHICAGOKOB: It kinda bummed me out...
JOHNMSJR: Dan page 2 and 11 are spectaculer, Yeah onthe big art size.
Dan Jurgens: William: It was actually drawn printed size.
SCRPION628: what was the deal with brainiac taking over doomsday anyways?
WillamATay: that's what I thought
SCRPION628: i thought that doomsday's mind couldnt be taken over...
ONION HOE: yeah, I prefer Doomsday on his own
WillamATay: How did you like Alex's paints over your pencils?
Dan Jurgens: SCRPION: How so?
Dan Jurgens: William: What's not to like with Alex? He's brilliant.
WillamATay: yeh
S Kleefeld: Dan, it looked like it was designed as a 3 issue mini the way the chapters broke. When did
SCRPION628: well,when u did the jla x-over with doomsday fighting them,jonn tried to invade his mind and
S Kleefeld: the treasury format come about?
SCRPION628: couldnt
SCRPION628: if i remeber that issue correctly...
SCRPION628: but im not sure....
Dan Jurgens: SKleefeld: Been asking for that format since we first conceived...
Dan Jurgens: ...the project five years ago.
Ming la: Hello
BillDVader: The Drew Carey Show is all wonky tonight
ONION HOE: Are you still part of the superman creative team after the overhaul of those books ??
CHICAGOKOB: did the project take so long because of Marvel's financial problems?
S Kleefeld: Sorry to start with such an odd question. I really loved it
Dan Jurgens: SCRPION: Brainiac is more powerful than J'ONN.
DCOTech2: Howdy
SCRPION628: true,but once u try something on doomsday,dan doesnt he become immune to it after awhile?
Dan Jurgens: ONION: Just wrapping up my Superman work.
SCRPION628: look at guy when he used the ring vs. him......
Dan Jurgens: CHICAGO: No. We started on the book before the DC/Marvel x-over existed.
WillamATay: Dan- you ever get the 'itch' to try and relaunch Booster Gold?
ONION HOE: what are your next projects ?
SCRPION628: at the time he had a ring....
WaidisGod: Dan, Will you be at Chicago con this year?
Dan Jurgens: Then we did that project and then the project stalled when Mavel's editor...
DCOTech2: The Superman/FF is very cool.
Dan Jurgens: ...Mark Gruenwald died.
JOHNMSJR: Dan, did you find the Superman period limiting being a piece of a four part puzzle monthly
Dan Jurgens: SCRPION: Only if it works.
DarkClaw65: Yeah hey
Dan Jurgens: Waid: Probably.
DarkClaw65: This room gets smaller and smaller each time I come...
SCRPION628: ok,dan,i'll go with that...
JOHNMSJR: I belive Dan will be in Nashville in June for a convetion?
Dan Jurgens: JOHN: Sometimes. But it also expanded the possibilities.
SCRPION628: so,danwhat was the deal with zero hour?
BillDVader: Dan : Any new projects for you in the foreseeable future?
SCRPION628: i liked it,but didnt like what happened to three of the jsa members
S Kleefeld: Dan, was Superman as Galactus' herald part of your original idea (from 5 yrs ago) or...
SCRPION628: the way u killed em off
Dan Jurgens: Yes, I will be in Nashville in June.
S Kleefeld: was that added after the Krypton eaten by Galactus bit or were they simultaneous?
Dan Jurgens: SCRPION: Don't know what you're talking about.
JOHNMSJR: I'll see you again then,looking forward to you coming to my town.
ONION HOE: if there is a Superman cartoon in the marvel universe, does that mean there are shows based
Dan Jurgens: SKlee: Yes, it was there from the start.
WillamATay: Dan- do you like your new govenor?
WaidisGod: LOL
ONION HOE: on Marvel characters in the DC universe ?
SCRPION628: well,in zero hour,hourman,the atom(al pratt),and doc midnite were killed by extant
Dan Jurgens: William: He's a joke.
SCRPION628: when he aged them them
SCRPION628: to their proper ages...
WillamATay: That's what I figured
Dan Jurgens: ONION: That's my theory and I'm sticking to it.
Dan Jurgens: SCRPION: Yes, I know.
Jencomx3: howdy folks
Jencomx3: whta's up?
WillamATay: Jencomx!
Jencomx3: HI
ONION HOE: are you doing anything for the No Mans Land storyline ?
CHICAGOKOB: Dan, did you have to go through a huge approval to kill those guys in Zero Hour?
Jencomx3: Welcome to the SUPERMAN CHAT with DAN JURGANS
Dan Jurgens: CHICAGO: Of course. DC had to approve everything.
Dan Jurgens: ONION: Yes, I'm drawing three chapters written by Greg Rucka.
S Kleefeld: Dan, with the book taking 5 yrs how difficult was it to keep things in current continuity?
WillamATay: Dan- do you ever want to go back to Booster Gold?
Dan Jurgens: SKlee: Not bad, though I hate the current FF uniforms. At least I got away...
Dan Jurgens: ...with having the Thing not wear a shirt or pants.
ONION HOE: In your opinion Dan who is more powerful , Superman or Thor ?
Dan Jurgens: William: Yeah, I'd like to. I wrote him into a 2-part Green Lantern arc I wrote.
Dan Jurgens: Issues 115 and 116.
WillamATay: really? cool
CHICAGOKOB: Dan, I think your illustration of The Thing was INCREDIBLE!!! Best I've seen in a long time.
Jencomx3: ********WELCOME TO THE DAN JURGANS SUPERMAN CHAT*********
BillDVader: Dan : Do you ever get the urge to write Spider-Man again now that Ben is gone?
JOHNMSJR: I belive it might be spelled Jurgens?
Jencomx3: OH maN i AM SO sorry
Jencomx3: Dan fogive me
Dan Jurgens: ONION: It's a toss-up, but probably Thor.
WaidisGod: Dan,I am really enjoying Thor, great work
Jencomx3: hehe been a long day! I just got home from work my friends
Thugman 2: I can't think of one time that Dan didn't go to Chicago, but I did have a 4 year absence...
Thugman 2: myself
Jencomx3: SO dan what was your inspiration for this superman story?
Dan Jurgens: Bill: All the time.
GeofGibson: Dan -- Love Thor keep it up -- look forward to FF/Superman
JamesWSch: hi gang
Dan Jurgens: Thug: I missed Chicago for a couple of years.
Thugman 2: Hi Geof, looking forward to S&S.
BillDVader: I'd much rather have you writing than Byrne/Mackie
Thugman 2: Hi James
ONION HOE: ever submit a proposal for a crossover between Supes and Thor ?
Dan Jurgens: Jen: Goes back to the fan days.
JOHNMSJR: Since I;m not alone in mentioning it on a DC chat, great job on Thor
Thugman 2: Dan: I was probably in USMC those years.
Dan Jurgens: ONION: Mike Carlin and I would both like to do it.
GeofGibson: S&S?
JamesWSch: when is Superman/FF due out? my retailer didn't have a copy today
Jencomx3: hi jame
Thugman 2: James: Today
Jencomx3: Dan can you elaborate for us?
WillamATay: Geof- he mistook you for Geof Johns
Dan Jurgens: James: It came out today. Maybe he sold out.
Jencomx3: I am looking forward to the story it looks so great!
GeofGibson: ah yes happens all the time!
Thugman 2: Geof: Sorry, for some reason I keep thinking of it as Stars and Stripes.
WaidisGod: good ight
Thugman 2: Geof: I think you know what I mean though.
WaidisGod: oops night
Jencomx3: Nite waid
WillamATay: Bye Waidy
S Kleefeld: Dan, weren't you asked to do the FF's book after Walt Simonson's run?
GeofGibson: Thug: I'm not a comic writer
JamesWSch: dang!..guess I'll have to check the other retailers in my area then
GeofGibson: I'm a lawyer
Dan Jurgens: SKlee: There was some talk about it back then, but the actual offer...
WillamATay: My retailer only had two by the timw I got there today
Dan Jurgens: ...was for the Avengers. I took JLA instead.
Jencomx3: Dan the FF seem a likely team up for superman :D ANY suprises you can tell us?
Thugman 2: Geof: Oops. Then I have you confussed with one. Sorry
Dan Jurgens: Jen: Not really. I'd like for everyone to read the book without too many impressions of.,.
Dan Jurgens: ...what it will be.
Jencomx3: ********WELCOME TO THE SUPERMAN/FF CHAT with DAN JURGENS*********
Jencomx3: Dan I totally understand!
Dan Jurgens: Jen: I like going to movies the same way. Don't even read reviews.
SCRPION628: i cant wait to read the book dan
Jencomx3: Dan ME either
Thugman 2: James: You can always wait for it to show up in the mail. ;^) And wait and wait...
JOHNMSJR: Dan, comment on creating comics today with so much info about each story know before pub
Dan Jurgens: SCRPION: I hope you like it. I'm very happy with the way it came out.
SCRPION628: im sure i will
ONION HOE: what comics by other creators do you read Dan ?
JOHNMSJR: vesus years ago when each story was breand new to the readership
Dan Jurgens: JOHNM: I think it's harmful to the industry. As a creator, the ever pressing...
SCRPION628: r there any future supes projects u will come up with once your run
Dan Jurgens: ...quest for information saddens me. People seem to want to know the stories...
SCRPION628: on superman ends?
Dan Jurgens: ...months before they have the books and that seems wrong.
Jencomx3: Yah I don't like that dan
Jencomx3: I mean I like a suprise here and there or a hint..but I hate the whole plot being
Jencomx3: laid out for us
JOHNMSJR: That s why Thunderbolts 1 was such an accomplishment and a JOY to read
Dan Jurgens: SCRPION: We're talking about several things.
Jencomx3: KUDOS for thunderbolts
BillDVader: I think Wizard contributes to people thinking they need to know everything beforehand
Dan Jurgens: Jen: Exactly. And Wizard is only a small portion of it. The 'net really drives it now.
Jencomx3: YES
Jencomx3: THE Net is like...worse than party line
Jencomx3: hehe
Jencomx3: YOU think you are only talking to ONE person
Dan Jurgens: It's a two-part problem of solicitations, which are needed, and the 'net.
Thugman 2: I tend to think that if a book is gonna be made, then at least say, hey, we're making this..
Jencomx3: but then another hears..and then it is on te message boards
CHICAGOKOB: ...and here we are....
SCRPION628: cool dan
Jencomx3: ********WELCOME TO THE SUPERMAN/FF CHAT with DAN JURGENS*********
Thugman 2: book, but that is all we'll say about it.
Thugman 2: Maybe who the creators are.
Jencomx3: Who is your favorite member of the FF Dan?
ONION HOE: I don't agree with that Thug
Dan Jurgens: Jen: Ben Grimm. He IS the FF.
Thugman 2: I usually get most of my books based on who is making them anyway.
S Kleefeld: Dan, are you still working on that FF/Avengers crossover with Jerry Ordway?
Jencomx3: HE totally IS
Thugman 2: Onion: That's fine. Not everybody agrees with everybody else.
Dan Jurgens: Thugman: DO you order in advance or buy 'em off the rack?
ONION HOE: thats the truth
Jencomx3: The THING has not been matched YET by any other character
Jencomx3: BEN is one of the best!
Jencomx3: HI justin
Dan Jurgens: S Klee: Yep. It's up and running now, as is my Titans/Legion x-over.
Jencomx3: HI all
Jencomx3: ********WELCOME TO THE SUPERMAN/FF CHAT with DAN JURGENS*********
Thugman 2: Dan: I order in advance, based on who is involved creatively
Jencomx3: ZERO DRAW is Dan!
JustinD1a: hello all
Dan Jurgens: Thug: See, I hate the whole notion of readers ordering comics.
Thugman 2: And I buy off the rack if I see something that catches my eye.
ONION HOE: Dan, did you submit a proposal to write JLA after Morrison left ?
Dan Jurgens: It's harmful to retailers and the industry in general because it halts the notion of...
Thugman 2: Dan: It's a complicated industry thanks to Diamond.
Dan Jurgens: ...causual browsing and buying.
BillDVader: I think the current trend of printing pages from upcoming comics in previews is going too
BillDVader: far
SCRPION628: me too at times dan,but it's a lot more better than say oh,20 years ago?
JOHNMSJR: Print a page or two to whet the apetite and then stop
SCRPION628: when comic shops were nonexistant n u had to buy books from the newsstand
Dan Jurgens: SCRPION: I liked it better 20 years ago.
Dan Jurgens: ONION: No, I didn't.
SCRPION628: n sometimes they wouldnt have the title u wanted...
Thugman 2: Dan: I will say that if it weren't for the catalogs, and being able to order stuff ourselves
CHICAGOKOB: Me too..I miss the newstand..
Ming la: hi
ONION HOE: My DC subscription come out of order and a month and a half behind.
JOHNMSJR: Best of both worlds, I had a great coimic shop 20 years ago
Dan Jurgens: Thugman: Many can't buy off the rack now because retailers order...
Dan Jurgens: ...to sell out the first night the books come in.
Thugman 2: there my retailer wouldn't know what to order anyway.
JOHNMSJR: although I do miss the thrill of the hunt tracking down that missing book
SCRPION628: thats true in most cases dan
Jencomx3: Dan any other projects you are working on?
BillDVader: Very true. A lot of books sell out extremely quickly
Jencomx3: I mean this FF and superman story looks great! What else are you working on?
SCRPION628: i can definitely say that for the crisis hdcover...
Jencomx3: ********WELCOME TO THE SUPERMAN/FF CHAT with DAN JURGENS*********
Jencomx3: HI JP
JPirtel: Hi Jen !
Dan Jurgens: Thugman: Then your retailer should train himself better. We'd all be better off.
Thugman 2: What I really hate is the speculation about whether a book will be worth something...
JPirtel: DAN !!! long time :-)
JPirtel: Thuggy....
JustinD1a: Dan, what is your feelings on the new teams taking over on the Superman books?
Dan Jurgens: Jen: I'm writing and drawing a four-part Titans/ Legion crossover...
Jencomx3: WOO HOO dan I had heard rumours!
ONION HOE: Dan, have you seen the comic industry improve or degrade the last couple years ?
Thugman 2: or being told, by mags like Wizard, that what they sayy is good is the thing to get...
Jencomx3: THAT is fantastic! Which titans team? your team?
Thugman 2: Hiya JP!!
Dan Jurgens: ...called Universe Ablaze. Phil Jimenez is inking.
Jencomx3: WOW you and PHIL! AWESOME
Dan Jurgens: Four issues, 48 pages per.
JPirtel: Hey dan.... Retailers train ?? who wudda thunk it
Dan Jurgens: ONION: Degrading.
SCRPION628: cool dan,cant wait to see that one....
Thugman 2: ADan: Don't understimate the ignorance of some retailers.
JPirtel: hey dan ...WHICH titans ]
ONION HOE: what do you think the cause is ?
Dan Jurgens: JP: The current versions.
Thugman 2: JP: Hows tricks?
JPirtel: Thug...turning
Thugman 2: Heh
Jencomx3: WOW dan which legion team?
Jencomx3: WILL Tinya be in the story?
Dan Jurgens: Jen: Again, the current versions. All 300,000 of them. :)
Thugman 2: Dan: Any ongoing stuff in the works for DC?
Jencomx3: heh sorry dan
Dan Jurgens: Thugman: Yes, but it's too early to announce.
Thugman 2: Okey doke
S Kleefeld: Dan, where do find the time to fit all of these projects in?
Dan Jurgens: S Kleefeld: I wonder that myself.
SCRPION628: any future projects for marvel dan?
S Kleefeld: ... and do them all so well
JPirtel: Dan I thought there were 300,001 ...now that SUPERBOY (CK version) can show up in HYPER TIME
Thugman 2: Dan: Just had to say how much I am enjoying Thor. It's a fun read.
SCRPION628: besides a ff/avengers x-over
Dan Jurgens: JP: ARRRRGH!
JustinD1a: Dan, what series have you not tackled that you want to?
Dan Jurgens: Thug: Thanks. I appreciate that.
Jencomx3: Dan I can tell you love your characters..it's apparent in all that you do
JPirtel: Dan I thought you'd shoot me for that :-)
ONION HOE: have you ever considered doing a creator owned series for Image or something Dan ?
Jencomx3: I want to congratulate and THANK you for all the hard work you do
Jencomx3: IT is appreciated
Dan Jurgens: Justin: I'd still like to spend some time with Batman or the FF
Dan Jurgens: ONION: Someday.
S Kleefeld: Dan, so how far along is the FF/Avengers? Does it look like you'll get to do other FF stuff?
JustinD1a: You were on Superman for a looooong time. Anything stick out the most besides the death
ONION HOE: would it be a superhero book, I'm sick of creators doing non superhero stuff
JustinD1a: story?
JPirtel: well..I gotta get back to work... Dan see ya soon
JPirtel: Thuggy..be good
Dan Jurgens: SKlee: We're just getting started.
JPirtel: Jen...SMILE
Dan Jurgens: Jen: Thank you, very much.
Thugman 2: Dan: Yeah, whatever happened to Deuce?
Thugman 2: JP: Do I have to be?
JPirtel: thug...always....
Jencomx3: ::smiles
Dan Jurgens: Justin: yes. Besides the duration itself, a lot of the small, single issue stories.
JPirtel: byebye
Thugman 2: JP: D'oh
Jencomx3: Your welcome DAN@ and I don't gush like this to everyone! BUT there are some who you can
Jencomx3: tell are just as in love with the heroes and stories as we are
Jencomx3: and those are the ones who we NEED more of here!
Dan Jurgens: Thug: It's tangled in the Marvel bankruptcy mess. THey have the rights ...
Dan Jurgens: ...to publish it because they bought Malibu.
Thugman 2: Dan: Really? Through all that Malibu/Bravura nonsense?
Thugman 2: Too bad.
Dan Jurgens: Jen: True enough. Thanks again.
Jencomx3: SO dan you've done most of the major players
Jencomx3: is there anyone that you would like to write/draw that you haven't been able to yet
SCRPION628: so,after no mans land,would u like to do batman next? or the new version of jla?
SCRPION628: dan...
ONION HOE: Dan, what is your opinion on Nicholas Cage as Superman ?
Dan Jurgens: Jen: As I said, drawing the 3-part Batman story got me juiced on the character...
Jencomx3: ********WELCOME TO THE SUPERMAN/FF CHAT with DAN JURGENS*********
JustinD1a: Have you read the Kevin Smith script?
Dan Jurgens: ...and I'd love to do more, though I doubt I'm their kind of writer.
SCRPION628: would u like to do batman after no man's land dan?
Dan Jurgens: ONION: Thumbs down.
BillDVader: The Batman books have been of very high quality lately. Can't wait to see your issues Dan.
Jencomx3: Dan i'd like to see you doing legion for real
Jencomx3: since the leagion team is gone
Dan Jurgens: SCRIPION: Depends on what Batman at that time.
JustinD1a: What writers do you read the most right now? comic book and otherwise?
SCRPION628: im sure u'd do a great job on it
SCRPION628: either batman or detective
Thugman 2: Jen: Since the current Legion teams are gonna be history, you never know.
Thugman 2: D'OH
Jencomx3: Yah Thuggie
Dan Jurgens: Thug: What do you know that we don't?
Jencomx3: Dan they quit
Jencomx3: the legion team quit
JustinD1a: ?
Jencomx3: WE all found that out yesterday
Dan Jurgens: Bill: Bill Sinkeviecz is inking them. Beautiful stuff.
ONION HOE: what Bat villain is going to be in your three part Bat story Dan ?
Jencomx3: Bill is a good inker
SCRPION628: when? what issue jen or issues?
Thugman 2: Dan: They announced in here yesterday that the current teams are finito.
Jencomx3: James do you know what issues are the last?
Thugman 2: Jen: 77 is the one
Dan Jurgens: ONION: Clayface and Poison Ivy.
Jencomx3: WOO HOO Poison IVY
JamesWSch: Jen hold on..
ONION HOE: cool
Jencomx3: thanks thuggie
Jencomx3: ********WELCOME TO THE SUPERMAN/FF CHAT with DAN JURGENS*********
JustinD1a: What is your thoughts on the new teams taking over Superman in October?
Dan Jurgens: Justin: I wish them luck.
JustinD1a: ; )
Jencomx3: heh good answer dan
Jencomx3: :D
ONION HOE: When do you plan to return to superman after you leave his books ?
JustinD1a: very politically correct there Dan
Dan Jurgens: Jen: I do wish them all the luck in the world. Why wouldn't I?
Thugman 2: I imagine one of the worst books to write would be Bat and Super-books...
SCRPION628: did u quit or were u fired dan from the supes book?
Dan Jurgens: Superman deserves to be on top. If they can do that...great.
Thugman 2: Because of all the coordinating.
Jencomx3: OH Dan I just mean that is a great answer
Jencomx3: : D
Jencomx3: I wish them all the luck too :D
JOHNMSJR: Dan, with such adroit responses, you should try to settle the Kosovo mess
SCRPION628: i heard some writers n artists were fired,while others quit...
Dan Jurgens: JOHN: Coming next: World Peace.
JamesWSch: Jen L*#77 for Stern, L*#78 Moy, LSH team's last issue #121
Jencomx3: YES DAN JURGENS for world peace! :D
JustinD1a: biggest influences??
Jencomx3: thanks james
ONION HOE: Dis you leave the Super books or was it an editorial decision Dan ?
JustinD1a: Who are current comic book writers that you read and enjoy??
Dan Jurgens: ONION: Not that I'm avoiding your question...
Dan Jurgens: ...but it was more of a shift to other Superman projects that haven't yet been announced.
Jencomx3: YES dan and it's good that DC is keeping such a tight lip on projects
JOHNMSJR: OOhh, excite us
Jencomx3: SINCE there seem to be little suprises lately
Jencomx3: John I don't think he can
Jencomx3: DC has a new policy about leaking
Jencomx3: hehe
JustinD1a: Dan, I thought you were good on the books, but always liked your stories better when . . .
JustinD1a: they were small and more personal
Jencomx3: ********WELCOME TO THE SUPERMAN/FF CHAT with DAN JURGENS*********
Dan Jurgens: Justin: Waid, Busiek, Marz, Morrison, Lutes, Garth Ennis and Moore.
S Kleefeld: Dan, any chance you'll be selling the original art for Supes/FF... the dble spread on 54/55?
JustinD1a: thanks
ONION HOE: when do you plan on returning to the Superbooks, if at all ?
SCRPION628: thats why mo is always tight lipped about new supes stuff huh jen?
Dan Jurgens: Jen: No kidding.
Jencomx3: DAN i HAVE lots of friends who write for DC
Dan Jurgens: S Klee: I don't even know if I'll get it back!
Jencomx3: and they are under death threats if they talk about future projects
JustinD1a: Lutes?? can't place the name. What?
JamesWSch: Dan, I heard your writing 2 issues of GL?
Ming la: hi
Dan Jurgens: I don't even have to be threatened. I'd rather not talk about them until...
Jencomx3: HI MING
Jencomx3: ********WELCOME TO THE SUPERMAN/FF CHAT with DAN JURGENS*********
Dan Jurgens: ...they're about to be published.
Jencomx3: Dan good job! :D I like suprises..hehehe
Dan Jurgens: Yes, I'm writing GL's 115 and 116.
Jencomx3: DaN COOL
SCRPION628: whos the artist for those 2 issues of gl dan?
ONION HOE: Dan, which GL do you prefer,Alan,Kyle,or Hal ?
Dan Jurgens: Mike Miller on the first and Tom Lyle on the second.
SCRPION628: cool
Dan Jurgens: ONION: I'm a Hal guy.
JOHNMSJR: YES DAN, WE WANT HAL!!!
JustinD1a: Do you visit message boards often or rarely? what do you think of the fan responses there?
SCRPION628: did u ever think of figuring out a way to get booster back as a reg. series or at least as a
SCRPION628: one-shot?
KRothst402: is this Superman/FF chat?
SCRPION628: dan...
Jencomx3: ********WELCOME TO THE SUPERMAN/FF CHAT with DAN JURGENS*********
ONION HOE: do you ever see yourself returning to the Superman books Dan ??
Jencomx3: HI kroth
KRothst402: Jen--are you now a host?
Jencomx3: Yep
JamesWSch: well I'm heading out gang..thanks
KRothst402: Jen--err, Hostess that is
Dan Jurgens: Justin: Never. Waste of time in a sea of ill will, ill manners and boorish behavior.
Jencomx3: hehehe
Jencomx3: Thanks for coming james
Dan Jurgens: ONION: No.
JustinD1a: well, that was pretty to the point wasn't it
Dan Jurgens: SCRIPION: DC doesn't think it would sell.
KRothst402: I read Superman FF today
ONION HOE: what about for oneshots and such ?
Work kid: hi DC RULES!
Dan Jurgens: KRoth: Did you like it?
Work kid: comics that is
Dan Jurgens: ONION: Maybe someday.
Work kid: what?
ONION HOE: you're the creator most recognized with Superman in the 90's
KRothst402: Zero--some things, but I hope I dont offend you, but some things I was a little disappointed
Dan Jurgens: Really? Sorry to hear that.
JustinD1a: Kroth, like what?
Dan Jurgens: I'll have Jen send you a check for $2,000,000.00 right away.
Jencomx3: Kroth Dan is a good dude..tell us what you didn't like!
Jencomx3: ::gets out DC checkbook
Jencomx3: ::and rubber pen ink
KRothst402: I felt it was a little too non-chalant...Reed met Supes and it was "Oh, Hi Superman"...
KRothst402: where was the sense of epicness to the meeting?
Dan Jurgens: Kroth: NOTHING should impress Reed. EVER. He should by nonchalant as they come.
S Kleefeld: KRoth: I thought that was one of the better-handled parts myself.
Jencomx3: DAN i agreee
Dan Jurgens: Everyone else was impressed. But if God dropped down in front of Reed tomorrow...
KRothst402: I dont know...I love FF and love Supes, but I was hoping for
Dan Jurgens: ...he'd ask him to pass the solar wrench.
KRothst402: some sign that this was a big event for these people
ONION HOE: Dan, do you really prefer Lois married to Clark as opposed to a competitive relationship ?
BillDVader: Reed's mind is always on his work
JustinD1a: good question, onion
Dan Jurgens: ONION: No. I don't care for them being married.
KRothst402: Can I make another comment?
Jencomx3: HI ACCCCCCCCC
Dan Jurgens: Single, and all the possibilities that come with it, is better.
AComman440: Hi Jen :)
JustinD1a: Kroth, I would think so
JOHNMSJR: Of course the marriage was forced on teh Superman team,
JOHNMSJR: I don't the book has recovered yet
KRothst402: I just wish I could have seen a world w/o Superman reacting to him, and his reaction to it
JustinD1a: but since they are now married it would be stupid to try and makd that disappear
Dan Jurgens: JOHN: The timing of the wedding was forced. Not the wedding itself.
JustinD1a: dan, how much longer would the wait have been?
JOHNMSJR: I stand corrected, but it was a shotgun wedding
Jencomx3: I wish we could make lots disappear
Jencomx3: hehe
ONION HOE: Dan, if you were still on the Superbooks, would you try to change their marital status ?
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S Kleefeld: KRoth: Supes reacting to whom?
Dan Jurgens: JOHN: Not really.
JOHNMSJR: What, Superman divorce?
KRothst402: S K--the citizens of the world who have never seen him before (since he is used to being
Dan Jurgens: ONION: No, I don't think that would be fair to the readers. It's a tough call.
KRothst402: BMOC
Dan Jurgens: I saw what retro stuff did to Spidey. You have to be careful.
AComman440: Dan: do you feel you did all you could do with the Atom, or do you still have stories left
ONION HOE: I think it would be fair if that is what they want
BillDVader: Spidey is so horrible right now
JustinD1a: Dan, exactly
Dan Jurgens: ACom: I think there are lots of Atom stories waiting to be told.
Jencomx3: I just wish we could have the precrisis world back
Jencomx3: I miss DIANA PRINCE
S Kleefeld: KRoth: Supes wasn't on MU Earth long enough to get noticed, really.
Dan Jurgens: ONION: You have to be careful. Fans always change their minds, year-to year...day to day.
SCRPION628: who knows,jen maybe if they get a writer to do it....
JustinD1a: there are still things that could be done with him. Hopefully the new guys can get some new
JustinD1a: stuff
SCRPION628: and steve divorces etta.....
KRothst402: S K--I guess...is it ok with Zero if I mention one other thing I was a little disappointed
KRothst402: in?
Jencomx3: heh Scorp
Jencomx3: I miss my diana prince
AComman440: Dan: any intrest in doing an Atom series?
SCRPION628: me too
JustinD1a: KRoth, I'm sure it's ok. But what DID you like?
ONION HOE: I think the Superman books need some modernization akin to the animated series
Jencomx3: Kroth shoot :D
SCRPION628: they shouldve given that id to hypollyta when she was the golden age ww at least in tribute
KRothst402: Justin--Loved the art, loved the idea of a Super herald, loved the idea of hank henshaw and
KRothst402: the ff
JustinD1a: Dan, how do you feel about the triangle numbering system on the Superman books?
Dan Jurgens: AComm: Sure.
Jencomx3: justin I like that a lot it helps so much
Jencomx3: at least it helps me
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Dan Jurgens: Justin: I think they should only have two Superman titles a month, of very high quality...
Dan Jurgens: ...and only limited connectedness.
Jencomx3: Dan I agree
Jencomx3: same for batman
JustinD1a: Dan, that's what I always thought too
Dan Jurgens: Geez! That isn't even a word!
Jencomx3: I think these six or seven titles is nuts
JOHNMSJR: YEs, the days of waiitng for a book to come out once a month added to the experince
Jencomx3: I loved it when I was a kid and there were two titles
SCRPION628: which ones dan? which ones would u keep?
JustinD1a: but that way DC gets $$$$
EmraldLord: Dan. what can you let us know about the cross over?
Dan Jurgens: SCRP: Doesn't matter. Probably Superman and Action.
SCRPION628: ok,ill go with that
ONION HOE: I don't agree with that Dan, the number of titles produced doesn't always corrolate with the
ONION HOE: comics
Dan Jurgens: Emrald. All the Titans. All the Legion. Brother Blood. The future.
JustinD1a: They would never cancel Action. Never
SCRPION628: especiazlly action...
Dan Jurgens: What more could you want?
CyberBabbl: Hello all.
JustinD1a: Onion, there is just too much out there. Oversaturation of a character
SCRPION628: ill be waiting for that titans/legion x-over mini when it comes out...
CyberBabbl: I know I may be repeating some things that have already been said, but I got the Superman/FF
Dan Jurgens: Justin: Yes, that's a real problem. Too much to keep up with.
AComman440: Dan: I always felt TT#18 was Ray Palmer's best characterization since Stern
AComman440: and to this day
CyberBabbl: book togday and I have to say it looks nothing less than awesome. Unfortunately, I haven't
CyberBabbl: chance to read it yet. :(
JustinD1a: That's one of the problems I always thought of.
S Kleefeld: Cyber: You're in for a treat!
Dan Jurgens: ACom: Thanks.
Dan Jurgens: Cyber: I hope you like it.
JustinD1a: I always thought that maybe it should be 2 books and maybe a quarterly anthology
Jencomx3: wow thanks so much for talking to us all dan
CyberBabbl: Just looking at some of the panels, I can tell that I will! I haven't been this excited abo
KRothst402: well, I hope it does well, the format is great and more books should be giant sized
CyberBabbl: ut a Superman special since THE DOOMSDAY WARS.
Dan Jurgens: KRoth: I'd like to do a Superman/Thor as a follow-up, same size. I'll have Thor be...
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Dan Jurgens: ...impressed when he sees Supes, okay?
KRothst402: Zero--Superman in Asgard would be cool
KRothst402: Zero--I hope I didnt insult you here
Dan Jurgens: Kroth: VERILY!
JustinD1a: Dan, the Cyborg is a good character, but a bit overused I think.
Dan Jurgens: KRoth: No sweat.
ONION HOE: Dan, would you consider writing a Bat book when permanent creative teams are decided ?
Dan Jurgens: Justin: I agree, but he was perfect for this story.
KRothst402: Justin--I thought the Cyborg was a natural for a meeting with the FF
Dan Jurgens: ONION: Depends on what they wanted to achieve with the character.
JustinD1a: Superman doesn't seem to have the biggest rogues gallery. It should be more impressive
SCRPION628: well,if u do a thor/superman story
SCRPION628: heres my choices for villains:loki and mxyzptlk
S Kleefeld: Justin, well he's got Galactus now. :)
SCRPION628: ok dan? why,because theyre both tricksters...
KRothst402: It would have been cool if Sue stopped for a sec and looked at the Cyborg and realized what
KRothst402: he was
AComman440: Dan, what did you think of Rex Tyler seeing the future JSA before he died in All Star#2 toda
AComman440: in a Zero Hour flashback
JoeCasey1: Hey folks
SCRPION628: hi jc
BillDVader: Shameless Joe!
ONION HOE: Dan, if you did Thor/Supes would they have a battle ?
JoeCasey1: Hey Bill
KRothst402: I would love to see Jimmy in Asgard
Dan Jurgens: AComm: I haven't read it yet so I can't comment.
SCRPION628: would u include loki and mxy as the villains in a thor/supes book dan?
Dan Jurgens: ONION: Absolutely.
SCRPION628: u could also have hela and blaze
Dan Jurgens: SCRPION: Maybe Loki, not Mxy.
JustinD1a: So, joe, how's Deadpool? ; )
JoeCasey1: oh brother...
SCRPION628: why not? theyre both tricksters....
BillDVader: So many Joes
KRothst402: And Supes would be humbled when he met Balder and realized there was someone more noble than
KRothst402: him
CyberBabbl: Mr. Jurgens: Could a meeting between Superman and Captain America be possible... two living
CyberBabbl: legends, each realizing that they should be incredibly impressed with the other.
Jencomx3: hi joey
AComman440: Dan, Sorry! You'd like it though, fits in repectively
Dan Jurgens: Cyber: maybe someday.
CyberBabbl: Cool!
JustinD1a: I liked the Tangent universe. Though I think the focus was tighter on the first run.
SCRPION628: well dan,would u think about it? 2 tricksters on the rampage....
Dan Jurgens: Justin: Thanks. I appreciate that.
ONION HOE: Dan, why wern't you involved with superman/Hulk ?
JOHNMSJR: Dan, gotta go, thanks loads for the time and your body of work, see ya' in nashville
Dan Jurgens: Sorry, folks. Time for me to run. Thanks for tunin' in!
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JustinD1a: Dan, sure. It was a great idea and I wouldn't mind seeing more.
SCRPION628: ok dan,take care...
JustinD1a: Seeya Dan
Dan Jurgens: C'ya!
ONION HOE: bye Dan
S Kleefeld: Dan, thanks for Supes/FF! Great book!
AComman440: Dan, will you be revealing the other H'San Natal children anytime soon?
KRothst402: Bye Dan
Jencomx3: bye