Do your 'bosses' read your tumblr posts? Would you ever get in trouble for talking about problems with editorial?

It’s been brought up a few times.

I think people remember the things that are negative and forget the things that are positive, so it sounds like it’s more voluminous than it is. I had editorial problems of note on Firestorm and Batgirl, and I am not going to lie about it or pretend I didn’t. But it’s rarely a one-way street, I can be stubborn and I fight for things I believe in and I’m sure there were a million other factors, and my frustration probably made things a lot harder, as well.

But that’s two books in recent memory. Virtually every other book I have worked on, I have nothing but positive things to say about editorial, they have been supportive, patient, and creative. The current group of editors I have, and it’s quite a number of people, are among the best I have ever worked with, every single one. 

When I was having all this bad stuff happen in my personal life, the editors I have now, each and every one, reached out to me and offered help and support. It’s their job to keep the books running on time and they STILL were more concerned about me being okay. So, Matt, Mark, Marie, Shelly, Rowena, Molly, Joseph, Dave, Roxy, and anyone else I might be missing, BLESS YOU GUYS A MILLION TIMES, and I would seriously take a bullet for any of you.

I couldn’t be happier with the editorial teams I am fortunate enough to have right now. And in general, the vast, vast majority of editors I have had have been wonderful. Not just at DC, but at Marvel, Bongo, Dynamite, Dark Horse, and elsewhere.

It’s a very, very difficult job. I couldn’t do it, I would be terrible at it. The people who are great at it are more precious than jewels. They are just as dedicated as the creative teams and get almost none of the credit.

There was a lot of friction when the new52 started up, new things were being tried and it didn’t work well for everyone. But those things have lightened up and I think it shows in the books.  I am very happy at DC and still love the characters more than just about anything else, and the people there, too. 

Sometimes you squabble with people you care about. :) It doesn’t mean you don’t love them.

Anyway, things are wonderful now and DC seems poised for a huge creative upswing and I want to see that happen!