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Originally posted by Steve Lightle:
The thing that makes Mon more interesting to me is his depth. I still think we've only scratched the surface of what a thousand years of captivity would do to the mind of a noble man. Especially when you consider that he was surrounded by thieves, murderers, and worse, for the entire time.
Excellent point, Steve.

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The fact that he could emerge sane is a miracle. The idea that his ideals could stay intact is a testimony to the ultimate power of good.
Ditto.

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Still, I think we've not come close to understanding what goes on behind those eyes.

Some preboot stories tried to deal with this by portraying him as a man who had blotted out the traumatic memories of his imprisonment. One story (of which you were the guest-penciller, by the way) had him going mad at the prospect of being sent back into the Phantom Zone.

This portrayal never really rang true to me. If Mon believes in the ultimate power of good (which he must in order to survive such an ordeal), then he would also believe in his friends' ability and commitment to free him again.

It's understandable why the prospect of being sent back there would unhinge him -- though only momentarily. (None of these "I'd rather die than go back there" tantrums.)