Thursday, September 11, 2008

And Now, Young DC

DC Comics’ young superheroes, the latest batch. This pinup is out of continuity, so there are some characters in it that have bitten the dust, at least for now. But in the last ten years or so, these are some of the most prominent youngsters, apart from the Legion, that have graced DC comic books. Most are legacy characters, following in the footsteps of established heroes or mentors with their codenames or costumed identities.

Some of DC’s young heroes were violently taken out of the picture. My favorite fun characters Superboy and Bart Allen were disposed of. They died fighting, at least. Osiris met his grisly fate in 52. And recently, um… okay, I won’t spoil it. Still, what a waste.

In this drawing: Cyclone, Supergirl, Speedy, Secret, Blue Beetle, Klarion and Teekl, Spoiler, Empress, Squire, Slo-Bo, Batgirl, Ravager, Lagoon Boy, Wonder Girl, Black Alice, Argent, Offspring, JJ Thunder, Misfit, Kid Devil, Superboy, Kid Flash, Hawk and Dove, Miss Martian, Robin, Tornado Twins, Steel, Arrowette, Stargirl and Captain Marvel Jr.

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