Summary
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DC finally acknowledges Naomi McDuffie's sudden disappearance from Justice League Green Beetle #11.
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Naomi's potential as a superhero was never fully explored before her disappearance from the DC Universe.
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Although her producer is no longer in DC, there is hope that Naomi will eventually return to the area.
Warning: contains spoilers for Green Beetle #11!
DC finally announces the complete disappearance of a once-great member of the The Justice League. For a short time in the DC Universe, Naomi McDuffie was seen everywhere, and was a member of the Justice League. Then, Naomi disappeared as quickly as she arrived, with no real explanation. Naomi's disappearing act gets an invitation Green Beetle #11, as DC finally admits.
Green Beetle #11 is written by Josh Trujillo and drawn by Adrian Gutierrez. Jaime Reyes, the Green Beetle, enjoys spending time with his family, who he sees less of these days. As they meet, one asks Jaime if anyone has seen him, following up by asking “what happened to that beautiful girl Naomi?” After reminding them that everything he had with Naomi was long ago.
Finally, Jaime's father says that Naomi “disappeared one day.”
Naomi's Origin in the DC Universe, Explained
Naomi Was Ready for Big Things
In 2018, DC Comics lured writer Brian Michael Bendis away from Marvel, where he had chosen for many years. DC rolled out the red carpet for Bendis, allowing him to shoot a script, called “Wonder Comics.” Naomi was the imprint's flagship title. Named in memory of the late Dwayne McDuffie, Naomi was arguably one of the most powerful superheroes in the DC Universe. When Bendis took over writing duties for The Justice Leagueadded Naomi to the group's ranks. Naomi experienced one of the fastest rides to the top in DC history.
Writer David F. Walker and artist Jamal Campbell helped create Naomi alongside Bendis.
Heaven seemed to treat Naomi badly. Just a few years after her debut, Naomi received comedy's highest honor: her own live series. Although this was supposed to push Naomi into the public notice, the show was canceled after one season. Then, immediately after that…Naomi just disappeared. Not only his television show, but also his book was cancelled. In addition, the Justice League disbanded. While no earthly reason has been given for Naomi's disappearance, the truth may lie in the departure of co-producer Bendis from DC.
Will Naomi Ever Return To The DC Universe?
Naomi is Full of Potential
For a short time, Naomi's star burned brightly in the DC Universe, and then it broke. He hasn't been seen in DC comics for a while now, either Green Beetle #11 is the first mention of Naomi in recent memory. Even though her co-creator is no longer in DC, it doesn't have to be the end for Naomi. The actor was full of energy, energy that was not fully explored during his time with The Justice League. Naomi is too good a character to be gone for long, but it remains to be seen if she will ever return.
Green Beetle #11 is on sale now at DC Comics!
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