The Look
why is prednisone on back order DC comics showed the world a few revamped costumes last week. The one I took note of was Superman. He really looks like some mouth breathing bro who is ready to commit a hate crime. Now I’m sure they’ll return him to his original glory but for now, I’m not interested in reading about the exploits of how Superman pounded a Monster energy drink while installing some truck nuts on his new raised dooley.
Gohadi Note: Apparently the lack of quotation marks and obviously embellished words by Bob Harras did not make the comic clear enough. To make things clear for the small percentage of people that did not get this let me say that these are not actual quotes. I hope that clears it up for the people who take a comic that makes fun of things seriously.
More items that are not true
-We did not see Aquaman come out of the water.
-The Trevor character was never murdered.
-Turkeys have never tried to touch Trevor in inappropriate ways.
-Bruce Campbell will not have a gun that shoots nacho cheese.
Obscure Gent
Are you for real with this shit?
The words in the last panel are highly exaggerated but that is what Superman will be wearing for that arch and possibly longer.
That’s not cool. Make fun of DC for what they do, but don’t make up a quote and make it look like a real quote. Bob Harras never said anything like that.
Also, from Googling it appears all the quotes are fake? If you did just pull all of it out of your imagination how is this even mockery? This is some lazy ass cartoon writing. Seriously not cool.
Thanks for looking at the comic professional DC comics artist Gene Ha. I bet those lack of quotations was a little confusing for you. I did make a note after our many email exchanges where I was more than civil with you. It’s unfortunate that a giant like you will attack a small comic like us. In this time you could have drawn another cover for DC maybe? Instead you’re trolling the internet looking for people who bad mouth your boss. It’s not peronal against him he’s just the guy that was cool with the lazy usage of the t-shirt and jeans. Now go back and play with the big boys up on your mountain Mr. Gene Ha.
This really doesn’t seem any different than people using anything else as a joke. Haven’t you ever seen this meme?
It’s the internet.
It’s satirical piece and to see the amount of people who take took this WAY too seriously and attack it viciously is rather sad. This comic is modern day MAD Magazine, and should be treated as such.
Oh man, Gene, way to read good. You might want to stick to the purdy pictures.
There are zero quotation marks above. Zero claims or citations that these are real quotes with references. You honestly think people would think anyone said that? Even then, it’s hilarious. The new Superman really does look like a Monster Energy drink guzzling, frat partying, bro. This is satire. Plain and simple.
SATIRE. NOT A QUOTE. ZERO QUOTES.
Good talk, Geney. Can I call you Geney?
Wait a minute…you made something up for comedy sake AND it made me laugh? What is the world of cartooning coming to?
Considering the comics created here are satire, how did you miss the intent, Mr. Ha? You may want to slip off those fictional red man panties, they seem to be squeezing your brain to tight.
Look up satire and sequential art, a Monday morning refresher course in how comics work, might be in order. Good gravy!
I’m sorry that you didn’t realize this was satire. Most of the Gents stuff is based on such. They’re really nice guys who make awesome comics.
more like Gene Hahahaha….. NOT!!! Cuz he doesn’t get jokes
I agree with Gene!
Me too! 🙁
HILARIOUS
Thanks Rebecca. I hope you got that this was done for an attempt at humor over weak decisions over at DC Comics and not a factual report of history at DC comics.
Oh really? I thought the Editor in Chief of DC comics actually literally said of Golden Age Superman, “Screw that old garbage.” That was such a plausible thing, what reason would I have to not believe it?
Now if you’ll excuse me I have to go read some real, actual news from The Onion.
The design really is the worst. They’re sprucing up all of the other characters and decide to go… lazy with this. Kinda surprised it’s not a graphic tee.
“don’t make fun of mah boss he is mah special snowflake!”
-Gene Ha
James, I think you would admit that the design of your comic is intentionally trying, for comedic purposes, to make it appear as if Bob Harras said the quote. Unfortunately, as an artist, you do not always control how people see and experience your work. For those people who are unfamiliar with your previous work, or have no context to the drawing (i.e., that it is satire) because they have seen it on Facebook or Reddit, the comic leaves the impression that it is a real quote. I think the issue is that most people do not know Bob Harras or his views sufficiently to judge whether this is something he would actually say. When people discover that it is not a real quote (and not understanding the context) is where I believe the upset feelings are coming from.
Speaking from my own experience, I saw this on Facebook and wanted to know if Bob Harras really said this because it was likely to confirm something I already believe to be true about him. I admit, that is my bias showing through.
As an artist, you have an opportunity to set the record straight and you can put yourself in a good light by being gracious to those who do not understand what you were trying to achieve with your work. If you continue to put art into this world, you are likely to encounter this type of reaction again. It’s good to try to learn something from this experience and make it a positive. Just my $0.02. Good luck to you!
Tom, I admit that there were some decisions that could have been improved upon which we can all will learn from. while most people get it some may not. I thank you for your two cents because it’s presented in a solid way which is great for everyone. Thanks again for the input.
You had me at Target t-shirt.
He said, she said. Who cares? It’s funny!