Haaaaaaaaaaaaah! Ohhhhhh Chip. Chip chip chipper, I needed that laugh this morning. So thanks for that. Sincerely.
In hindsight, I absolutely get why you would feel complete after wrapping up the Zur story (even if you never did reveal what happened to the other two damn jokers, but whatever) so I get the feeling of closure here. Though I confess I am pleased that things are wrapping up the vandal and court business before you leave, so thanks for remembering that on the way out the door.
I do hope though that this will not be the end of work for you at DC, Chip. Really hope you might find something in the line, or even in the new Absolute universe (I think you would do amazing work writing an Absolute Aquaman) so I look forward to seeing if we get more from you here. Or at Marvel.
This ride has been great, Chip, and I look forward to seeing how it all wraps up!
While I am bummed that your Batman run is ending much sooner than I initially anticipated, this does give me time to look back and appreciate all the hard work you, Jorge, and the rest of the team were able to accomplish. Good luck and Godspeed on whatever project you're working on next!
Well, like Spider-man, your Bboy run was ... well, eventually another omnibus on my shelf. Perhaps you should go to Marvel now and write... NAH-Mor. Thanks, Chip.
Hey Mr. Zdarsky I’m the guy who you met on the street and almost (accidentally) made you choke on your pizza. Thanks again for the great art advice and for sending happy chemicals to my brain :)
First and foremost, thanks for the Pesto Comics shoutout! (Ahem, pestocomics.com for the curious folks.) As a big fan of your work, it means a lot - even if it was just a thank you for putting an ad in your awesome newsletter.
I've loved your run on Batman. That Failsafe arc to kick it off was some of the most off-the-wall fun I've had with the comic in a long time. Had to go to Indigo to get the exclusive version.
But I hope the silver lining to all this is that you get more time to work on Public Domain and other indie work! You've got such a unique take on the world when you get to let loose and I'm eager to see more of it.
I guess Batman is now somebody that you used to write. Somebodyyy-yyyyyy.
I will miss your time on Batman, but I am glad it was your decision. I am sad we won't get to see more of your take on a smooth-operator, slightly more mentally healthy Bruce that you had set up.
I did love the recent Mangasplaining episode and it definitely gave me a deeper appreciation for that book. Have you considered reading his Asterios Polyp if you do another episode like this one? His art style is very different, but the storytelling is arguably stronger.
Looking forward to whatever comes next! Hopefully 100 issues of Blacksand!!
Are you going to do a run on another major property soon or are ya going to prioritize the Domain, Newburn runs! Just finished your first DD Omni and couldn’t put it down.
Spidey Flash or GOTG would be fun with you at the helm.
Hey Chip just wanted to say I really appreciated meeting you at NYCC. You were kind and genuine and funny and one of my favorite highlights of the whole weekend. Your personal made me a chip fan for life which is why I just became a paid subscriber.
QUESTION: How often do you drunkenly call Mark Waid to talk legion of superheroes?? I need to know!!
This is sad news for readers! Fwiw I think that, contrary to notorious lover-of-happiness-for-Batman Mark Didio (I guess?), you gave us some beautiful character moments in your run and I'm very grateful for it. I hope that the spirit of adventure follows you to your next endeavors!
Oooh, I smell an Image sequel. They are now married with kids, the Sex Averse Criminals!
Haaaaaaaaaaaaah! Ohhhhhh Chip. Chip chip chipper, I needed that laugh this morning. So thanks for that. Sincerely.
In hindsight, I absolutely get why you would feel complete after wrapping up the Zur story (even if you never did reveal what happened to the other two damn jokers, but whatever) so I get the feeling of closure here. Though I confess I am pleased that things are wrapping up the vandal and court business before you leave, so thanks for remembering that on the way out the door.
I do hope though that this will not be the end of work for you at DC, Chip. Really hope you might find something in the line, or even in the new Absolute universe (I think you would do amazing work writing an Absolute Aquaman) so I look forward to seeing if we get more from you here. Or at Marvel.
This ride has been great, Chip, and I look forward to seeing how it all wraps up!
Looking forward to whatever you do next.
(Along with what you’re already doing obviously. It’s not like Batman was all you’ve been working on).
While I am bummed that your Batman run is ending much sooner than I initially anticipated, this does give me time to look back and appreciate all the hard work you, Jorge, and the rest of the team were able to accomplish. Good luck and Godspeed on whatever project you're working on next!
Well, like Spider-man, your Bboy run was ... well, eventually another omnibus on my shelf. Perhaps you should go to Marvel now and write... NAH-Mor. Thanks, Chip.
Tbh my love for Batman is really only through my nephew’s eyes BUT I did truly love failsafe so thanks for making it easy ❤️
"you didn’t have Batman and Catwoman kiss enough." Possibly the worst of your many, many crimes.
which is really saying something considering my OTHER crimes!!!
good chob Chip! Getting to share a little bit of Gotham in our custody battle was such a highlight of my life, thank you for being a Bat friend.
"If Tini's gone, I'm out of here" is something I probably said!!!!
Hey Mr. Zdarsky I’m the guy who you met on the street and almost (accidentally) made you choke on your pizza. Thanks again for the great art advice and for sending happy chemicals to my brain :)
Ha! Was nice meeting you! Portfolio looked sharp!
First and foremost, thanks for the Pesto Comics shoutout! (Ahem, pestocomics.com for the curious folks.) As a big fan of your work, it means a lot - even if it was just a thank you for putting an ad in your awesome newsletter.
I've loved your run on Batman. That Failsafe arc to kick it off was some of the most off-the-wall fun I've had with the comic in a long time. Had to go to Indigo to get the exclusive version.
But I hope the silver lining to all this is that you get more time to work on Public Domain and other indie work! You've got such a unique take on the world when you get to let loose and I'm eager to see more of it.
I always suspected Mark Waid was actually Dan DiDio but I never knew for sure until I read this. Thanks Chip!
the world needed to know!!!
I guess Batman is now somebody that you used to write. Somebodyyy-yyyyyy.
I will miss your time on Batman, but I am glad it was your decision. I am sad we won't get to see more of your take on a smooth-operator, slightly more mentally healthy Bruce that you had set up.
I did love the recent Mangasplaining episode and it definitely gave me a deeper appreciation for that book. Have you considered reading his Asterios Polyp if you do another episode like this one? His art style is very different, but the storytelling is arguably stronger.
Looking forward to whatever comes next! Hopefully 100 issues of Blacksand!!
oh I LOVE Asterios Polyp! One of my faves!
I wish more of his stuff was accessible. I can't find City of Glass!
Will you be able to reveal who you had picked out Zur wise for each Amazo after your run ends? Or is someone else running with that thread?
I didn't have a one-to-one list! I just told Mark my list of Zurs that he could use however he saw fit
Well shit! All runs end, I guess.
Are you going to do a run on another major property soon or are ya going to prioritize the Domain, Newburn runs! Just finished your first DD Omni and couldn’t put it down.
Spidey Flash or GOTG would be fun with you at the helm.
I got some things cookin'! Can't say just what yet!
Looking forward to it!
The idea of chip writing a flash book is too good. I need it now!!!
I know! How bout it, Comics?
Shouldn’t been titled Batman Numore! Hahaha I’ll see myself out!
Hey Chip just wanted to say I really appreciated meeting you at NYCC. You were kind and genuine and funny and one of my favorite highlights of the whole weekend. Your personal made me a chip fan for life which is why I just became a paid subscriber.
QUESTION: How often do you drunkenly call Mark Waid to talk legion of superheroes?? I need to know!!
Connor With An O! The pleasure was mine!
I drunk text Mark questions like "why can't Matter Eater Lad be called Chomp Boy"
dear chip,
congrats on a fantastic and finite batman run!
i hope that you don't regret not staying on batman forever forever.
that is, i hope that not staying on batman forever is something you won't regret forever.
(though "batman forever forever" would make a great title for a "beetlejuice beetlejuice"-style sequel to "batman forever")
thank you also for the juicy story!
tongue-waggingly,
myq
This is sad news for readers! Fwiw I think that, contrary to notorious lover-of-happiness-for-Batman Mark Didio (I guess?), you gave us some beautiful character moments in your run and I'm very grateful for it. I hope that the spirit of adventure follows you to your next endeavors!