OYL Titans\Jericho Question with SPOILERS

**Raphael J** · 02-03-2007, 06:41 PM

SPOILERS!!!

After the OYL jump, we have seen Jericho rejoin the Titans in a new body and a much different attitude than he had when he was reintroduced back in the first Johns issues. I was wondering where the change from shooting Impulse in the kneecap and trying to dismantle the Titans to teammate came from? Did I miss something in the previous arc (which is possible). Was this ever explained and if so how? As it stands, it feels like his previous characterization was replaced by the new Jericho so that it may add a different depth to the currenty Titans East storyline, but the reasoning behind it feels like it is taking the cheap or easy way out. Can someone fill me in?

**Vonn Hennigar** · 02-03-2007, 06:44 PM

But... Deathstroke shot Impulse in the knee-cap

**jason hissong** · 02-03-2007, 06:48 PM

and what happened to his fro?

**Joe Henderson** · 02-03-2007, 06:51 PM

Originally Posted by Vonn Hennigar

But... Deathstroke shot Impulse in the knee-cap

Jericho was in control of Deathstroke's body at the time.

**Raphael J** · 02-03-2007, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by Vonn Hennigar

But... Deathstroke shot Impulse in the knee-cap

Pssst!

Spoiler:

Edit: Awwww, dammit Joe!

**Vonn Hennigar** · 02-03-2007, 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by Joe Henderson

Jericho was in control of Deathstroke's body at the time.

In control or simply hiding in there in his subconsious?

If he was in control then he was in control for what almost 20 years?

**Ray G.** · 02-03-2007, 06:56 PM

I don't know, but I swear to God, I have never seen a bigger waste of a character. That's a slot that could have gone to Anarky, Outburst, Osiris, or any other number of kick-ass young heroes who are currently languishing in limbo. Much as I'll miss Geoff on the book, I greatly hope that Jericho is sent shuffling back off to limbo when Beechen takes over.

**Raphael J** · 02-03-2007, 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by Vonn Hennigar

In control or simply hiding in there in his subconsious?

If he was in control then he was in control for what almost 20 years?

I believe the explanation was that Jericho had been gathering his strength for a number of years after having been very weak because of almost being dead when he made the jump. When he saw that the Titans were reforming, he decided to make his move and take control of Deathstroke. I also imagine it's a bit harder to take over Deathstroke than it is any regular guy off the street.

**Ray G.** · 02-03-2007, 06:58 PM

And why can't he talk? He has a new, undamaged body! And he had no problem talking when he was in spirit form.

**Raphael J** · 02-03-2007, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by Ray Goldfield

I don't know, but I swear to God, I have never seen a bigger waste of a character. That's a slot that could have gone to Anarky, Outburst, Osiris, or any other number of kick-ass young heroes who are currently languishing in limbo. Much as I'll miss Geoff on the book, I greatly hope that Jericho is sent shuffling back off to limbo when Beechen takes over.

I don't know if I agree on the "slot" being wasted on Jericho, but it bothers me that Johns has really just done a 180 on his own characterization of Jericho. Also, the fact that everyone has accepted him with open arms and little doubt leaves me puzzled.

Well, that and the whole Cassandra explanation. It, in my opinion, doesn't jive with hoe she was earlier in Robin, but eh, what can you do?