tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056373842046198497.post2986172449815141182..comments2023-11-05T21:22:27.350-08:00Comments on Exploring The Time Lab: Character Study: Crux/Simon AmalErin S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15663158782066282265noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056373842046198497.post-22331407615961401792015-08-12T10:26:09.890-07:002015-08-12T10:26:09.890-07:00I loved that he was an example of Arkham working a...I loved that he was an example of Arkham working and that it was Jason that made that possible. I think Simon would be a great friend for the guys. Since this isn't a team book I'd be fine if he ran things at home base acting like Oracle and joined in when he had to.<br /><br />I think bringing Simon to Arkham worked better than having him suddenly joining the team. Sure Lobdell would have tried to make it work but this makes more sense as he got therapy and had time to think. I would have liked that too. Maybe we could get that if Simon turns up again.<br /><br />They first knew his code name then they weren't aware of It later. He tells Jason the only ones who knows would be the Outlaws. Plus Simon was putting on a show to make them think he wasn't cured so he could try to help others on off hours. It's a nitpick but not a deal breaker.Erin S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15663158782066282265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056373842046198497.post-22165505664093478402015-08-11T22:45:44.195-07:002015-08-11T22:45:44.195-07:00Simon was such a great addition to the DCU, if onl...Simon was such a great addition to the DCU, if only because he's one of the few characters rehabilited by Arkham. Not to to say Simon himself is without interesting characteristics of course, he proved himself to be great foil to Roy and Jason on his return. I certainly would like for him to show on Red Hood/Arsenal down the line.<br /><br />As I mentioned before, Lobdell tends to favor results over reasons so Crux endng on Arkham was probably just to set a future appearance of Simon. I'd liked to see more of Jason's train of thought, maybe he thought he deserved a chance? Did Jason empathize with Simon's plight? Was Crux a mirror for Jason?<br /><br />The Arkham staff doesn't seem to be that big of a problem though, it seems reasonable that Crux told them their name once he was concious.Dark_Tzitziminehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17055905660404131186noreply@blogger.com