scott kollins interview over at popculture

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Originally Posted by Powersurge

I haven't read much of vol.2, or all of vol.1 (and none of vol.3 :-), but one the things that I really liked about it were the Epsilon troopers. It would have been nice to see them working in support of the heroes, perhaps being given a bit of space on their own, setting up a larger story, perhaps even being the central figures for an issue or two.

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I liked the concept of the Epsilon Guard, too. They were a little over-designed, but generally a good idea.

I think that the EG should be re-imagined as the "secret service" for Alpha Flight and Dept H - guarding the headquarters, watching over their families, acting as pilots and drivers, and they would be available as story-line "phaser bait."

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Originally Posted by Snowsquatch

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Originally Posted by Powersurge

I think that the EG should be re-imagined as the "secret service" for Alpha Flight and Dept H - guarding the headquarters, watching over their families, acting as pilots and drivers, and they would be available as story-line "phaser bait."

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Well they're already wearing red. 8)

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Originally Posted by Canucklehead

At least this time the roster that is replacing Alpha isn't a bunch of nobodies that no one cares about. Each character has it's own history (albeit less convoluted)

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Actually that's a disadvantage, for me.

Now I'm the one who'll have a hard time following stories; I don't think I've ever read a story with any of the new Flyers in it. 'cept Choosing Sides. And I might have a BRB back-up somewhere.
(Oeming could, conceivably, ignore the new characters' continuity for our sakes; but then, what's the point of having them?)

- Le Messor
"I know the difference,
Between myself and my reflection.
I just can't help but to wonder,
Which of us do you love?"
- Evanescence

I don't mind so much the reboot, but it would be nice to know who they want alive and dead. I think they'll maybe rethink who is dead and maybe only one or two will be that way. However, if they go with a revenge or something theme in OF then most would be dead.

Maybe that Civil War: initiative will speak to that and all. How they get togethjer, why OF is OF and not AF, why they are short of personnel (for good reason, not lame).

Ottawa renegade said:

a) New versions of older characters (Mr Terrific, Dr. Midnite).
b) Relatives of the originals (Hourman)
c) New blood (Captain Marvel)
d) Originals (Green Lantern, Flash, Wildcat)

I couldn't agree more. JSA was one of my favourite books and I can't wait for the new series(why they had to stop it is beyond me!!).

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Originally Posted by Banshee

Ottawa renegade said:

a) New versions of older characters (Mr Terrific, Dr. Midnite).
b) Relatives of the originals (Hourman)
c) New blood (Captain Marvel)
d) Originals (Green Lantern, Flash, Wildcat)

I couldn't agree more. JSA was one of my favourite books and I can't wait for the new series(why they had to stop it is beyond me!!).

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I never did see a stated reason for that, but I don't search for comic news all that much. If you ever come across one, let me know, because it didn't make sense to me either. And the way the series ended didn't really give a satisfying storyline reason either.

I just assumed that Johns got overloaded.