2003 Comic Book News Archives

Justice League Adventures #28

November 28, 2003: Jason Hall Talks “Justice League Adventures”

ComicBookResources caught up with writer Jason Hall, whose work on issue #20 has drawn acclaim, and will be returning with February's issue #28. Here's an excerpt from the interview...

"I think readers who are fans of the show and of comics in general like to see solid 'Justice League Adventures' stories that feel as though they matter and are part of the continuity of the show (I know that's what I like to see!). So I try to make sure my stories feel like an actual episode and don't come across like some 'kiddied-up' version. I also think many comic readers enjoy stories that deal with or hint at certain character relationships or storylines established on the show, as well as nods to both past 'Animated Universe' continuity and just DCU continuity in general. And I love that stuff myself. But you also have to make sure the story can be enjoyed by anyone, even those who aren't familiar with the show or past continuity, and I think my two stories so far fit the bill. A solid story is the most important aspect. And then all the references and nods are the icing on the cake for those readers 'in the know' -- and done in a way as to not alienate casual readers. It's always a fun challenge to try to pull that off, but I think I've managed to do it. If you look carefully at the first two pages of 'Emotional Baggage' (#20), you'll see a number of references to 'The Crisis' in the narration (since the Psycho Pirate played such an integral part), as well as visual nods to past 'Animated Universe' continuity (particularly from the Superman cartoon). But if you're a reader who doesn't know anything about that, you don't feel as though you're missing anything. The story itself reads the same either way."

Read the complete interview at the CBR website.



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