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Originally posted by Dave:
I'm not out to offend you-

I'm down with that. :)

I'm pretty much in line with what Grimm says. I'm of the Warren Ellis school of thought: you're gushingly servicing a trade mark when you write stuff like this.

Hmmm. Excellent point. And, one that I had not truly thought about from this perspective.

Writing an established character in comics is one of the lowest forms of creative prostitution, along with soap opera writing and scripting pro-wrestling.

I don't mind the concept of writing established characters, as they were one of many childhood influences on the development of my imagination. I guess what I want, and as you and Grimm have pointed out, is to bring in aspects of other imaginative influences that have personally shaped me over my lifetime (i.e. Vonnegut, Douglas Adams, Milton, etc., etc.).

But, you are right. And, I see that now. I need to find my own voice.

Writing fan fic is worse, because you don't even get paid for it. Even hookers charge a fee when their clients piss in their mouths.

:lol: Nice.

Write something interesting and novel, and then you'll get a constructive critique - and encouragement - on your work.

Actually, this is the type of constructive criticism I was seeking.

If you come here and post a fairly mundane (no offense)

None taken. I asked, and I demand raw honesty.

rehash on a character's origin, where that character is tired and creatively strip-mined, then you don't get any compassion points from me for your text. Its just a target for ridicule.

I don't expect compassion. But, I don't expect serious ridicule, either. I only want exactly what you are giving me in this critical expression. As someone who loves to write, I need this type of feedback. Else, how will I ever improve?

Folks here will start asking you if you think Superman moves through time and space, and he should grow a porno moustahce.

Why, yes....he should grow a porno mustache.

Superman.....moving through time....and space?

...that would be cool...

Thanks for your honest input Dave. Sincerely. :)