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Apr 25, 2023Liked by Chip Zdarsky

Poor Jorge. Looks like u made him go through the ringer...meaning this is going to be beyond anything we can hope for. Thanks for cracking the whip with him.

So I’m glad to see your Canadian tour is going well. Quite a few left to go if ur chart is any indication. Hope it’s been a trip of a trip so far Chip. Now, when can we schedule you in stateside 😁?

Images, teasers of Batman 900 (cannot believe I’m typing that) have been circling on social, and I have to admit, I am anxiously excited to see what you and everyone have pulled together here with this mega anniversary sized issue.

One thing that’s been on my mind lately. Red Mask has been doing all this because he got a glimpse of the multiverse and has been trying to recreate what made his prime self into the Joker. If such a thing happened to him, do you think it’s possible the joker dreams Bruce has been having aren’t necessarily dreams, but signals beamed to him from the multiverse about what is drawing near?

And finally, can I ask you, honest, unencumbered opinion on something? So often when I ask writers/artists about what others are doing on other titles, especially major ips like Batman, Superman, Hulk, or Spider-Man, the usual answer is that they are loving what (insert name here) is doing. I can’t help but wonder if that is just the company line that they are suppose to say when asked these things.

Like take for example, Zeb Wells, great guy, very friendly and easy to get along with, excellent writer, has also been working on what some describe as a controversial spider-man run. Now no one knocks his skills as a writer, but his decisions story wise have raised the question of what he is trying to do (apparently he was told by nick lowe to quit social media and skip cons for a year or two after ASM #25-26 drop). If someone were to ask a pro like you your honest thoughts on another’s work, and the answer they get is, oh I love what he/she is doing over there, is that a sincere response, or just lingo for when asked these sorts of things? When you get asked this sort of thing, is ur answers the real deal, or professional courtesy as one of your fellow writers?

Apologies if that’s more than you wanna share, I just wished to hear ur thoughts on that matter because u always give a frank and honest response to most everything I ask.

Anyways, can’t wait for what u have coming out next month, and for DD this week! Gonna be fun times all around!

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Apr 25, 2023Liked by Chip Zdarsky

Newburn! Hells yeah! Very excited about this. Going to re-read vol. 1 to get caught up. And Batman -- I can't say enough about Mike & Adriano's work. Good luck on the ChipTour!

(You just couldn't refuse a Jorge thirst trap...)

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Apr 25, 2023Liked by Chip Zdarsky

Finally! Newburb returns!

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Apr 25, 2023Liked by Chip Zdarsky

I’m so excited that Newburn is back!! It’s easily my favourite of everything you write! I’m also counting down the days until you arrive in Edmonton cause I got a pile of comics for you to deface!!

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Oh no! The West End date is Saturday now?! Guess I’ll just have to enjoy recreating Prison Funnies at the Snail like every other Saturday. I do hope that the signing goes well, and you have a blast on this road trip. I’m just about to sit down and enjoy Daredevil #10 from this week. I’m curious, did you plot this storyline like Carl Barks? You know, coming up with the big moment and working backwards from there? This issue is wild!

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When I just read this I had a what I thought was a funny comment but really can't fucking remember what it was. But I wanted you to know for whatever reason I get nervous when I'm in a sign line for creators whose comics I read so if you run across some weird sweaty peeps don't fear them unless they have a nagging uncontrollable cough

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