Subject: [OTL]: Big ol' mess of feedback

Date: Fri, 30 Jul 1999: from 'rith

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No clever story-format, sorry!

Matt Nute--"Born Kree":
"...a final dream of stars." Troubling, affecting stuff. The entire Kree empire just came to life for me, in the words of this scientist. I'll never look at Supremor again without remembering this.

Jen Xâs"Hands", DuAnn Cowartâs "Silent Treatment (Siryn)," and Benâs "A Cold Clear Night (Iceman)"
Lovely little vignettes. Someday Iâll learn to write short, powerful pieces like this.

Skyrocket÷"Starman: Lady Opalâs Light":
Ooooh, Starman fic. This made my day. A great book, and wonderful characters÷not the least of whom is the city herself, as you point out.

Dannell Lites÷"Praetor," and "Music of the Night":
Gee, I wonder why you write Kallarch so well... ;) (The Imperial Guard is just another version of the Legion of Super-Heroes, for those who donât know, and Gladiator is essentially Mon-El and/or Superman.) Heâs a lot more real here than in the comics. And "Music" is a lovely Titans tale. Poor Joey; he deserved far better. Itâs a great tragedy that none of us will ever hear Alfred sing, "Why Canât the English?".

Lomas÷"Cries in the Night":
A very nice look at Mystique, the loving and ruthless creature that she is. She fascinates me.

Dyce÷"A Certain Face":
Had I but time, I would respond with a clever literary reference; alas, I cannot. Very well done, indeed.

Poi Lass÷"Speechless":
Another great Siryn piece, written with *wonderful* voice and strength. Anything Poi writes is not to be missed.

Syl÷"My Fatherâs Son":
You write a terrific Dick Grayson. Iâm really enjoying your Titans tale, as well.

Samy Merchi÷"From Russia With Love":
Samyâs writing the definitive New Mutants tales these days. This work reminds me why I loved those characters, and that I need to spend a day or two over at Samyâs archive. ;)

Emily R. Snyder÷"The Boon" and "Fly on the Wall":
Nice. Iâm hesitant to touch the Vertigo stuff because Gaiman did it so well, but these are effective pieces.

Kaylee-sama--"He Kinda Sorta Maybe Loves Him":
Warm fuzzies, indeed! Mooky and moving, too. Don't make me like Remy, now... ;) Oh, well, as long as he's good to Bobby, I'm satisfied.

Thanks for the stories, all!

'rith

 

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