Say it ain't so Dan, say it ain't so!

[mrorangesoda]

From newsarama's "Back in Wack" feature
http://www.newsarama.com/NewJoeFridays/Wack/BackWack.html
NRAMA: On the She-Hulk side of things - there've been rumblings that Dan Slott is leaving that title...anything you can offer on that front?

SW: Yep…Dan leaves with issue #21 and then Brevoort is handing the editorial job over to me with #22. More news on talent soon, but in the meantime, Mike Deodato and Rainier Beredo are doing some outstanding covers to kick things off. Check'em out…

Granted the covers he brought were pretty awesome, but Dan Slott off of She Hulk?!?! Since it's coming from the new editor, I'm going to take it as fact until Mr. Slott jumps in and challenges it

This means a couple things to me:
A. I'll soon be making space on my pull for either a Spidey book or a Thing relaunch- the only two possible reasons I could think of for pulling Mr. Slott off of She Hulk.
B. Some of that space will probably be made by dropping She Hulk once Dan leaves, as I can only think of a few writers I'd rather see on the book :sad:

[Edward J. Cunningham]

From newsarama's "Back in Wack" feature
http://www.newsarama.com/NewJoeFridays/Wack/BackWack.html


Granted the covers he brought were pretty awesome, but Dan Slott off of She Hulk?!?! Since it's coming from the new editor, I'm going to take it as fact until Mr. Slott jumps in and challenges it

This means a couple things to me:
A. I'll soon be making space on my pull for either a Spidey book or a Thing relaunch- the only two possible reasons I could think of for pulling Mr. Slott off of She Hulk.
B. Some of that space will probably be made by dropping She Hulk once Dan leaves, as I can only think of a few writers I'd rather see on the book :sad:

I can understand your feelings, but although I have become a Dan Slott fan, I'm a She-Hulk fan first. Unless the new guy writes stories I really do not like, I intend to keep this book as long as Marvel publishes it.

[Edward J. Cunningham]

A. I'll soon be making space on my pull for either a Spidey book or a Thing relaunch- the only two possible reasons I could think of for pulling Mr. Slott off of She Hulk.

Two?

Don't get me wrong, the Thing is one of the most popular and recognizable characters in the Marvel Universe, but his track record in solo books is LESS successful than Jennifer's. I can't imagine Marvel would have Dan leave She-Hulk just to write a relaunched version of Thing. Amazing Spider-Man is a different story. That is a tentpole from which the health of Marvel Comics depends upon. If the reaction to Avengers: The Initiative convinced the powers that be that Dan Slott is a major writer they need to sustain and advance the popularity of Marvel books, ASM is more likely the book they would put him on.

Hope to hear more from Dan himself later on...

Eddie Cunningham

[mrorangesoda]

Two?

Don't get me wrong, the Thing is one of the most popular and recognizable characters in the Marvel Universe, but his track record in solo books is LESS successful than Jennifer's. I can't imagine Marvel would have Dan leave She-Hulk just to write a relaunched version of Thing

I said that in good humor,even though it'd be true, it's not bloody likely.

I like She-Hulk the character alright, but like with any character, that's only true when they're being written well. Spider-man is my favorite Marvel character, but it's been ages since I've bought one of the main books regularly because I'd rather not read Spider-man stories I don't like out of loyalty to a character. She Hulk would be no different- it's wait and see right now, but in my head there are only a few writers working at Marvel right now that would sell me ahead of time. We shall see.

[Edward J. Cunningham]

[QUOTE=Edward J. Cunningham;3091628]Two?

Don't get me wrong, the Thing is one of the most popular and recognizable characters in the Marvel Universe, but his track record in solo books is LESS successful than Jennifer's. I can't imagine Marvel would have Dan leave She-Hulk just to write a relaunched version of Thing./QUOTE]

I said that in good humor,even though it'd be true, it's not bloody likely.

I like She-Hulk the character alright, but like with any character, that's only true when they're being written well. Spider-man is my favorite Marvel character, but it's been ages since I've bought one of the main books regularly because I'd rather not read Spider-man stories I don't like out of loyalty to a character. She Hulk would be no different- it's wait and see right now, but in my head there are only a few writers working at Marvel right now that would sell me ahead of time. We shall see.

Loyalty to a good writer is probably better than loyalty to a character. But I will be giving the new guy a chance and not automatically bail because Dan Slott is leaving. I'm more likely to stay on because I'm a She-Hulk fan, and I know that once her book goes, it could be a very long time before she gets one again. However, if I ever become unhappy with the writing and/or artwork so that the book isn't worth buying, I will probably drop it.

[Dingo]

Two?

Don't get me wrong, the Thing is one of the most popular and recognizable characters in the Marvel Universe, but his track record in solo books is LESS successful than Jennifer's. I can't imagine Marvel would have Dan leave She-Hulk just to write a relaunched version of Thing.

Actually, it's much better. Don't forget that Marvel Two-in-One went for 100 consecutive issues.

Nevertheless, this isn't very likely, is it.

[Edward J. Cunningham]

Actually, it's much better. Don't forget that Marvel Two-in-One went for 100 consecutive issues.

Nevertheless, this isn't very likely, is it.

But the whole point of Marvel Two-In-One was that the Thing co-starred with another Marvel hero every issue. That's not quite the same as having a solo title where you have the spotlight all by yourself.

Still, not even I would say that Jennifer is a more popular character than Ben. She's just had better luck when it comes to solo titles...

[Dingo]

But the whole point of Marvel Two-In-One was that the Thing co-starred with another Marvel hero every issue. That's not quite the same as having a solo title where you have the spotlight all by yourself.

Still, not even I would say that Jennifer is a more popular character than Ben. She's just had better luck when it comes to solo titles...

Yeah, but don't forget that MTIO was going during the newstand days. On a spinner rack "The Thing" is likely all you would see. Also, all ongoing plots involved Ben. The other characters would pretty much only turn up for the fight scenes.

Edit: sorry, getting off topic a bit.

[Edward J. Cunningham]

Yeah, but don't forget that MTIO was going during the newstand days. On a spinner rack "The Thing" is likely all you would see. Also, all ongoing plots involved Ben. The other characters would pretty much only turn up for the fight scenes.

Edit: sorry, getting off topic a bit.

And we have to keep in mind that most of the time it wasn't like, "Here's a superstar character like Spider-Man to get you to read this book!" The Thing WAS the superstar, so oftentimes you saw an obscure second-stringer like...She-Hulk.

Incidentally, the writer of Savage She-Hulk, David Anthony Kraft wrote Marvel Two-In-One for a while, including the crossover with Shulkie...

[Dingo]

So... new writer wishlist time!


Fabian Nicieza


What's yours?

[Edward J. Cunningham]

So... new writer wishlist time!


Fabian Nicieza


What's yours?

Well, I never heard of Dan Slott before he was announced as the She-Hulk writer...

[GrandMaster Funk]

I'll give the book a few issues after Slott leaves. I think the only way I wouldn't be disappointed with the replacement is if it was Jeff Parker.

[Edward J. Cunningham]

I'll give the book a few issues after Slott leaves. I think the only way I wouldn't be disappointed with the replacement is if it was Jeff Parker.

That seems to be the consensus right now. Most Dan Slott fans who are aware of his work seem to want him on board. You are an exception. What is it about Parker's writing that you don't like?

One more thing. Although I think it's unlikely, there is the possibility of Peter David coming aboard. He is an established writer with a fanbase of his own. He knows the Hulk family very well and has written two acclaimed series starring a female character. He can also write comedy and I think he could step in and do the superhuman law stuff very well. He is probably the one writer that BOTH Tom and I would not mind seeing and would give a chance to write this book...

[mrorangesoda]

I'll give the book a few issues after Slott leaves. I think the only way I wouldn't be disappointed with the replacement is if it was Jeff Parker.

Jeff Parker's on my list too. Unofrtunately(for me, good for him if it's true), I think he might end up on one of the three spidey titles.

[mrorangesoda]

You are an exception. What is it about Parker's writing that you don't like?


He said he'd like Parker to be the replacement.

[Edward J. Cunningham]

He said he'd like Parker to be the replacement.

:Oops: I should have read his post more carefully!

[Edward J. Cunningham]

Jeff Parker's on my list too. Unofrtunately(for me, good for him if it's true), I think he might end up on one of the three spidey titles.

What has Parker written besides Marvel Adventures? Dan Slott has proven himself not only on She-Hulk, but also Avengers: The Initiative. To me, it seems like too big a jump to go from MA to one of the Spidey books, but She-Hulk is a different story...

[GrandMaster Funk]

What has Parker written besides Marvel Adventures? Dan Slott has proven himself not only on She-Hulk, but also Avengers: The Initiative. To me, it seems like too big a jump to go from MA to one of the Spidey books, but She-Hulk is a different story...


He wrote Agents of Atlas and is currently writing the Spidey/F4 mini. I think he also wrote a mini at Virign. I've only read Agents and some of his MA stuff, but to me he seems like the perfect fit.

PAD is one of my favorite writers, but for some reason him on the title doesn't appeal to me. I'm not really sure why. Maybe if the book became more focused on the court cases.

[mrorangesoda]

He wrote Agents of Atlas and is currently writing the Spidey/F4 mini. I think he also wrote a mini at Virign. I've only read Agents and some of his MA stuff, but to me he seems like the perfect fit.


He's also writing X-Men:first Class which just got the bump from mini to ongoing. He's also been writing stories for variety of specials (western, new universe, what if?, monsters, captain universe) that I consider part of "paying dues" and building editorial relationships.

I think he'd be great for either a spidey book or Shulkie.

[Miss Kitty Fantastico]

Wow, okay. There's no question that I'll stick with She-Hulk regardless - heck, I kept buying Supergirl for eight issues after it all went to hell (yep, I'm tragic like that). I just hope they can find someone fitting to replace Dan - not someone who'll copy what he did, but someone who'll do their own thing, and that that thing will come across as a natural progression from Dan's run. I don't believe it'll work to try to imitate Dan's style - it's his, and regardless of all the talent in the industry at the moment, I don't see anyone else having it. But good writers all have their own magic, so perhaps there's another who'll work just as well.

I also hope this doesn't derail the Reckoning War story - with luck Dan will leave plenty of notes, and offer advice, and the new writer won't have such an ego that s/he'll ignore it.

I don't really know much about the writers behind the stories, so I can't speculate on who might be the replacement. I just hope it works out - I follow plenty of books now, from a bunch of publishers, but She-Hulk got me started, is still my favourite, and I'd like to keep it that way.

[Bryan H]

Gah, I'm brand new to the boards here, and already I hear of this happening. Sad to say the least. I'll stick with She-Hulk when the new writer comes aboard, but it definitly won't be the same.

I like Jeff Parker too, Agents of Atlas was great. Peter David would be cool as well (though considering how beloved his Hulk run is, kind of weird).

My left-field guess is... Greg Pak.

[Dingo]

I also hope this doesn't derail the Reckoning War story - with luck Dan will leave plenty of notes, and offer advice, and the new writer won't have such an ego that s/he'll ignore it.


Well, if Dan keeps going the way he is, one year the Reckoning War will be a tentpole event, and he will be writing it as a stand alone Mini. Then he can put whomever the hell he likes in it.

If PAD gets the book, then we can say for certain that Marvel is commited to She-Hulk in particular and female leads in general. I really loved PAD's Supergirl stuff. (It's a great run, track it down if you can).

[Dermie]

I also hope this doesn't derail the Reckoning War story - with luck Dan will leave plenty of notes, and offer advice, and the new writer won't have such an ego that s/he'll ignore it.

Don't forget about THE INITIATIVE--Dan can tell the Reckoning War story there, since that book already has She-Hulk in it, as well as the Gauntlet, and basically any other Marvel hero who would be involved with the War. And since INITIATIVE is about the superhuman armed forces anyway, a war storyline would fit right in.

[Dingo]

And since INITIATIVE is about the superhuman armed forces anyway, a war storyline would fit right in.

Yeah, but the Reckoning war seems to be a cosmic event, not a military action.

[Dermie]

Yeah, but the Reckoning war seems to be a cosmic event, not a military action.

So? We know that characters from the Initiative are going to be involved with the Reckoning War. We know that the war will be fought, at least partly, on Earth. And we know that many heroes in the Initiative have experience with cosmic events. I don't see how that makes them being involved any less likely.

[Dingo]

So? We know that characters from the Initiative are going to be involved with the Reckoning War. We know that the war will be fought, at least partly, on Earth. And we know that many heroes in the Initiative have experience with cosmic events. I don't see how that makes them being involved any less likely.

I wasn't trying to say it was less likely, just that them being an army didn't make it more likely for it to happen in the Initiative book. A few posts above I said I thought it would be it's own mini.

But yes, we know that Gauntlet will be there. Absolutely.

Do you guys think we should start a Reckoning War thread for speculation?
(I can't wait to see Reed with stubble again, you just know that Reed with stubble means it's a big deal)

[tom daylight]

jaw... drops...

[Dingo]

jaw... drops...

OUCH!

My foot!


;)

[Battle-Dwarf]

Wha? Dan Slott is no longer writing She-Hulk? :-?
Oh Well... I can't say, "I didn't see that coming..."

It just so happens that I dropped She-Hulk right after that Abomination fight because I couldn't tolerate Rich Burchett's drawings...:no: No, sir!

...then this happens---!

[Edward J. Cunningham]

Wha? Dan Slott is no longer writing She-Hulk? :-?
Oh Well... I can't say, "I didn't see that coming..."

It just so happens that I dropped She-Hulk right after that Abomination fight because I couldn't tolerate Rich Burchett's drawings...:no: No, sir!

...then this happens---!

If it was the artwork that was a problem, I think you may want to reconsider. Since Burchette was brought aboard specifically because he worked with Dan Slott before, I would not be surprised if the new writer brings a new penciller, too. This doesn't mean that the artwork will shift to "realistic", but I would be surprised if Burchette stays aboard once Dan leaves. Juan Bobillo and Paul Pelletier earned a fanbase. Burchette doesn't seem to have as many...

[Dingo]

If it was the artwork that was a problem, I think you may want to reconsider. Since Burchette was brought aboard specifically because he worked with Dan Slott before, I would not be surprised if the new writer brings a new penciller, too. This doesn't mean that the artwork will shift to "realistic", but I would be surprised if Burchette stays aboard once Dan leaves. Juan Bobillo and Paul Pelletier earned a fanbase. Burchette doesn't seem to have as many...

If a new 'big name' or hot artist comes on after Dan leaves then is that a compliment, or an insult?

On the one hand it may be saying "you can sell well without a big name artist", on the other it may be "well, you don't deserve a big name artist because you can't sell anyhow".

[Sam Johnson]

I actually think some new blood might be helpful for the book. I dropped SHE-HULK after #16 because the recent issues have been WAY below standard and I can see the scripting style being off-putting to new readers, along with Burchett's lacklustre art. Hopefully the reason for this is that Dan's been hard at work on AMAZING SPIDER-MAN!

Anyway, congratulations Dan on a 33 issue run that has contained some of my favourite ever Marvel comics!

As for replacements, I wouldn't mind seeing Peter David take over, having recently vacated FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN. He's got a suitably different style than Dan and I think his sense of humour would suit Shulkie.

What about artists to pair with Dan on the increasingly-more likely Spidey title? My personal preference would be David Finch but it looks like it'll either be someone with a name beginning with G or W.

[Edward J. Cunningham]

If a new 'big name' or hot artist comes on after Dan leaves then is that a compliment, or an insult?

On the one hand it may be saying "you can sell well without a big name artist", on the other it may be "well, you don't deserve a big name artist because you can't sell anyhow".

I do not necessarily mean big name or established artist. Was Juan Bobillo a "big name artist"? But the new artist should get people excited about reading the book. As much as some readers hated Juan Bobillo or Paul Pelletier, both those artists developed passionate fan bases. Month after month people have been complaining about Burchette's work and he has received--at best---lukewarm support. She-Hulk deserves better.

If Jeff Parker comes aboard, I don't see a problem if the artist who has been drawing the Marvel Adventures comes aboard, too...

[Dave S.]

I'll be dropping after Dan leaves most likely. I'm a Slott fan, not a She-Hulk fan.

[Dingo]

I do not necessarily mean big name or established artist. Was Juan Bobillo a "big name artist"? But the new artist should get people excited about reading the book. As much as some readers hated Juan Bobillo or Paul Pelletier, both those artists developed passionate fan bases. Month after month people have been complaining about Burchette's work and he has received--at best---lukewarm support. She-Hulk deserves better.

If Jeff Parker comes aboard, I don't see a problem if the artist who has been drawing the Marvel Adventures comes aboard, too...

Yeah, I guess what I was trying to do was phrase the whole thing without making it sound like I was against Burchette.

I would probably fall down on the side of it being an insult to Dan if Burchette was replaced with someone else.

[Sam Johnson]

I would probably fall down on the side of it being an insult to Dan if Burchette was replaced with someone else.

An insult to Dan? Why? Artists often get replaced/changed.

[Edward J. Cunningham]

I'll be dropping after Dan leaves most likely. I'm a Slott fan, not a She-Hulk fan.

Not me. I'm a She-Hulk fan BEFORE I'm a Dan Slott fan.

[wessner]

I'm definitely sad to see Dan go. She-Hulk has been the only Marvel title I purchased regularly. But I'm grateful for the stories I got. If Dan has to give up working on one of his top five favourite Marvel characters to work on another of his top five, I certainly wish him the best.

What makes this a harder break is the number of subplots running in the series that need to be addressed. Here's my guess about how they might be handled.

Wrapped Up: Mallory's plan for representing villains. Zix's tenure as head of GLH&K. Holliway's return to GLH&K.

Cut Short: Jen and John's relationship.

Transferred to Another Dan Written Series: Reckoning War (Initiative). Southpaw and Mad Thinker Robot Head (Initiative). Awesome Andy's self quest (Dan's new series).

Left for She-Hulk's New Writer: Effects of Pug taking the potion. Mallory and Two-Gun's relationship. Jen/She-Hulk's ongoing personal issues.

[GrandMaster Funk]

If She-Hulk doesn't get a big name writer, it may need an atleast semi-popular artist on the book to survive.

[Edward J. Cunningham]

If She-Hulk doesn't get a big name writer, it may need an atleast semi-popular artist on the book to survive.

The name "Jeff Parker" keeps cropping up among Dan Slott fans who suggest people who should write the book. I think that if Parker is named, enough of them will at least give him a chance. Die-hard fans like me will do so since I am a fan of the character, but even I will not buy something that is completely unappealing to me.

Worst case scenario---the book gets canned after issue #22. That's 34 issues altogether. Who would have thought the book would have lasted this long when they announced it?

[Battle-Dwarf]

If it was the artwork that was a problem, I think you may want to reconsider. Since Burchette was brought aboard specifically because he worked with Dan Slott before, I would not be surprised if the new writer brings a new penciller, too. This doesn't mean that the artwork will shift to "realistic", but I would be surprised if Burchette stays aboard once Dan leaves. Juan Bobillo and Paul Pelletier earned a fanbase. Burchette doesn't seem to have as many...


The artwork really was a problem for me. I'm not going to plunk down $3 every month to help an artist learn to draw She-Hulk. I refuse.:no:
I would have preferred any other artist on Slott's run except Burchette.

...and noone wrote anything about 'realism'.

[John Drake]

I'm sad we won't get to see The Reckoning War. I was pumped for that :(

[Dermie]

I'm sad we won't get to see The Reckoning War. I was pumped for that :(

What makes you think we won't get to see it? Dan has said that we WILL be seeing it, and Dan is still writing another Marvel book that has She-Hulk and the Gauntlet in it (AVENGERS: INITIATIVE). There is no reason the Reckoning War storyline couldn't move over to the A:I book, or be told in a special one-shot or miniseries.

[mrorangesoda]

What makes you think we won't get to see it? Dan has said that we WILL be seeing it, and Dan is still writing another Marvel book that has She-Hulk and the Gauntlet in it (AVENGERS: INITIATIVE). There is no reason the Reckoning War storyline couldn't move over to the A:I book, or be told in a special one-shot or miniseries.

I assume based on this weeks She-Hulk cover and what we've heard about Planet Hulk that She-Hulk and SHIELD/the Initiative will be less cozy in the future. I wouldn't be surprised if she dropped out of the Initiative.

It could, however, still be told in a mini or one-shot

[Edward J. Cunningham]

I assume based on this weeks She-Hulk cover and what we've heard about Planet Hulk that She-Hulk and SHIELD/the Initiative will be less cozy in the future. I wouldn't be surprised if she dropped out of the Initiative.

It could, however, still be told in a mini or one-shot

She will appear in a subsequent issue of The Initiative and the issue of whether Jennifer will be willing (or even able) to follow Tony's orders will be discussed. I think that whatever her disagreements with Tony, Jen is still a law-and-order gal and I believe that she believes that young wannabe heroes should be trained properly with the proper support from veteran heroes like herself. I am wondering if we might be seeing more of She-Hulk in The Initiative than we would normally. Partly to help give the new She-Hulk writer a boost but also to give Jen a "safety net." Normally, if Jen didn't have her own book, she'd eventually appear in the Avengers. But the way things are, I don't see her becoming a member of EITHER the New or Mighty Avengers anytime soon, which leaves her as teacher for The Initiative's kids...

[Dermie]

I assume based on this weeks She-Hulk cover and what we've heard about Planet Hulk that She-Hulk and SHIELD/the Initiative will be less cozy in the future. I wouldn't be surprised if she dropped out of the Initiative.


As Eddie mentioned, Shulkie is solicited in upcoming issues of INITIATIVE. I expect that She-Hulk will be dropping out of SHIELD after what is happening, but not out of the Initiative.

[Dingo]

As Eddie mentioned, Shulkie is solicited in upcoming issues of INITIATIVE. I expect that She-Hulk will be dropping out of SHIELD after what is happening, but not out of the Initiative.

Stark would have to know now that she will be more trouble than she is worth in SHIELD.

[Dan Slott]

It's so. :(

[beta-ray]

It's so. :(

:cry:

[Patrick King]

I gotta say, this is really sad. I've really enjoyed Dan's run on She-Hulk. However, maybe this is a sign of his move to bigger things. Maybe a move to a certain web-slinger's series, especially after that great FCBD issue.

[mrorangesoda]

It's so. :(

Go'hhh:sad:

Well, it was a great run. Your work will be missed. :grope: - that thing says grope, I thought it was waving... you can take that how you will...

[mrorangesoda]

Maybe a move to a certain web-slinger's series, especially after that great FCBD issue.

One can only hope.

[elias_A]

I'm very sad that Dan leaves. She-Hulk is one of my favourite titles. I was looking forward to see a lot more stories with the supporting cast and superhuman law cases. :(

I hope the new writer manages to continue the unique atmosphere (I'd suggest Karl Kesel or Dwayne McDuffie, maybe Jeff Parker), and that Dan will do something similar in another title.

[tom daylight]

someone clone Dan!

[C.B.Cebulski]

Hey, Dan-

Now that the news is official, let me offer my congratulations on your fantastic run on She-Hulk! It was on the top of my Must Read Immediately pile every month it came out! While it's indeed sad to see you go, I'm sure you're moving on to bigger and better opportunities and can't wait to see you work your magic on more Marvel mainstays!

Take care,
C.B.

[brodieb]

Hey, Dan-

Now that the news is official, let me offer my congratulations on your fantastic run on She-Hulk! It was on the top of my Must Read Immediately pile every month it came out! While it's indeed sad to see you go, I'm sure you're moving on to bigger and better opportunities and can't wait to see you work your magic on more Marvel mainstays!

Take care,
C.B.

Ditto! Seems like a good opportunity for me to pile on the good wishes and congratulations, too....

Dan, I bought Spider-Man/Human Torch #1 a few years ago based on a sparkling review on AICN, and I loved it so much that I immediately started buying everything you write, including titles that I wouldn't otherwise have bothered with (e.g., She-Hulk). I also told all my comic book-reading friends about this great writer I'd discovered. Here we are 2 years later, and you're finally starting to get the widespread appreciation you deserve. It's awesome when the good guy wins in real life!

I'm consistently impressed with your prowess in weaving multiple story threads into a cohesive on-going tale. When I read a Dan Slott story, I do it thoroughly, because you never know when a seemingly unimportant remark or event is going to show up months later in a clever plot twist. (Was reminded of it again today when reading She-Hulk #18!)

And, of course, I love your uncanny ability to channel Silver Age quality in a modern comic, and your encyclopedic knowledge of the Marvel universe. I hope you continue to use those skills in your new series.

You're my favorite writer in comics, and judging by the recurring glowing reviews online, a favorite of many vocal readers, too. You, Millar and Bendis are the reasons I'm reading comics again after a long hiatus. Thanks, Marvel, for giving Dan the chance at a couple of mainstream titles!

Here's hoping that you're leaving She-Hulk to work on that ongoing about the Bug that all your fans have been begging Marvel for, but whatever it is, I'll be adding it to my pull list.

Excelsior!

[killerbass]

Ditto! Seems like a good opportunity for me to pile on the good wishes and congratulations, too....

Dan, I bought Spider-Man/Human Torch #1 a few years ago based on a sparkling review on AICN, and I loved it so much that I immediately started buying everything you write, including titles that I wouldn't otherwise have bothered with (e.g., She-Hulk). I also told all my comic book-reading friends about this great writer I'd discovered. Here we are 2 years later, and you're finally starting to get the widespread appreciation you deserve. It's awesome when the good guy wins in real life!

I'm consistently impressed with your prowess in weaving multiple story threads into a cohesive on-going tale. When I read a Dan Slott story, I do it thoroughly, because you never know when a seemingly unimportant remark or event is going to show up months later in a clever plot twist. (Was reminded of it again today when reading She-Hulk #18!)

And, of course, I love your uncanny ability to channel Silver Age quality in a modern comic, and your encyclopedic knowledge of the Marvel universe. I hope you continue to use those skills in your new series.

You're my favorite writer in comics, and judging by the recurring glowing reviews online, a favorite of many vocal readers, too. You, Millar and Bendis are the reasons I'm reading comics again after a long hiatus. Thanks, Marvel, for giving Dan the chance at a couple of mainstream titles!

Here's hoping that you're leaving She-Hulk to work on that ongoing about the Bug that all your fans have been begging Marvel for, but whatever it is, I'll be adding it to my pull list.

Excelsior!

What he said, and add Brubaker to that list. :D

[Dan Slott]

Just wanted to thank everybody for all the well wishes!
It really does make my day!

[Sam Johnson]

Ditto! Seems like a good opportunity for me to pile on the good wishes and congratulations, too....

Dan, I bought Spider-Man/Human Torch #1 a few years ago based on a sparkling review on AICN, and I loved it so much that I immediately started buying everything you write, including titles that I wouldn't otherwise have bothered with (e.g., She-Hulk). I also told all my comic book-reading friends about this great writer I'd discovered. Here we are 2 years later, and you're finally starting to get the widespread appreciation you deserve. It's awesome when the good guy wins in real life!

I'm consistently impressed with your prowess in weaving multiple story threads into a cohesive on-going tale. When I read a Dan Slott story, I do it thoroughly, because you never know when a seemingly unimportant remark or event is going to show up months later in a clever plot twist. (Was reminded of it again today when reading She-Hulk #18!)

And, of course, I love your uncanny ability to channel Silver Age quality in a modern comic, and your encyclopedic knowledge of the Marvel universe. I hope you continue to use those skills in your new series.

You're my favorite writer in comics, and judging by the recurring glowing reviews online, a favorite of many vocal readers, too. You, Millar and Bendis are the reasons I'm reading comics again after a long hiatus. Thanks, Marvel, for giving Dan the chance at a couple of mainstream titles!

Here's hoping that you're leaving She-Hulk to work on that ongoing about the Bug that all your fans have been begging Marvel for, but whatever it is, I'll be adding it to my pull list.

Excelsior!

That's the exact same story for me too. Read the rave reviews on AICN and tracked down Spidey/Torch on eBay. That's still some of my favourite Marvel comics ever -- that miniseries seems like it's made for me. Then I began reading She-Hulk and The Thing. Along with Brubaker and Lark's Daredevil which was starting up at the time, Dan Slott is what got me buying new comics again!

I would say Dan's writing is more Bronze Age though. :)

[elias_A]

I also want to say thank you Dan, and good luck for your secret new project!

I liked your work since Batman Adventures, and tried She-Hulk just because of that since I had no interest in the character or even the Marvel universe before.
She-Hulk was even better then I hoped, really one of the best titles to read every month.
I also liked the Great Lakes stuff and the Spider-Human Torch mini. Though I admit that I tried Thing but wasn't interested.

Now Initiative promises to become just as great as She-Hulk, but in a totally different, more serious way, and I hope you have a really long run there, 40 or 50 issues or even more!

[Merrik]

I'd say thank-you to you as well Dan and wish you tons and tons of luck on your new project and hope it catapults you into super-stardom where you belong, but I'm still a little too busy sobbing over the fact that my favorite writer is leaving my favorite character. Yup. Sobbing. Like a lil' girl. I had to buy two copies of She-Hulk #18. The first copy was too tear stained to be readable. You've just made a grown man cry Dan! I hope you're happy with yourself!!! :brkheart:

;-)

I can't wait to read whatever your new project is. And you promise to come back to She-Hulk if you ever get the chance?

[Len Snark]

Yeah, She-Hulk rocked and I'll be sorry to see you go, but I'll still buy your other stuff too. I'm a lifer.