Hack is a word bandied around a lot by fans, basically for anyone whose work we don't enjoy (sometimes even people whose work we used to enjoy who has suddenlyhad a run of bad form), but recently I think Ellis has been showing true hackery.
His work for DC and Marvel on their company owned books has been passionless just for the paycheck work. we all know he is capable of better which is what makes this stuff hack work.
He has had some nice ideas, but they have been executed in pretty uninteresting ways. Most of the characters in ther JLA arc spoke in the same cynical Ellis voice.

Anyone else think he should stick to his creator owned stuff where he actually has some passion?

(Feel free to lynch me now)