You cannot argue with the proverb that necessity is the mother of invention. The offer of a full page of advertising space in Something Wicked came last weekend, with the proviso that it was needed within minutes. We had nothing appropriate to use but quick as a flasher, Steve knocked up:
Nothing like a deadline to hone those creative juices!
Whilst we're on the subject of war, my old uni comrade Danny Graydon tipped me off about the latest development in the bitter feud between DC and Alan Moore. It seems that Absolute Black Dossier is about the worst rip-off DC have ever managed to perpetuate. The Amazon.com reviews are hilarious.
Now I am sure that the fault is not all on one-side as Moore's artistic temperament does seem to lead him into conflict with pretty much every comics company going, but for DC to take their frustration out on his (and their) fans is disgraceful. Okay so if the Bearded Genius has denied them access to the normal absolute special features they can't publish them. However to put the book out anyway, and hike the price from the level set by the real Absolute editions of previous LXG volumes, only harms DC and their reputation.
