Based on that JLA image, I'd guess "modern and diverse" will mean hypIng b-list minority characters like Cyborg.
that's not a fair statement - cyborg is the only b-lister in that group, which otherwise contains superman, wonder woman, batman, GL, the flash, and aquaman. who is a more appropriate 7th? martian manhunter is no more a-list; perhaps even less so, with cyborg featuring so prominently on a number of recent toons / shows, with a much wider appeal than any book hero.
i also think most of the characters got a nice little visual "kick". ww's costume, though classic, was unarguably outdated, and this one steps it up without seeming too cliche. superman got a few tweaks here and there, including a revised symbol, bigger collar, and maybe no red undies. and it could be the image, but he also appears to be smallville-aged, early 20s. batman finally looks to be going the dark knight / arkham asylum route, etc.
Originally Posted By: the G-man
In terms of attracting new readers with a reboot, Ive got no problem with that. However, my suspicion is that DC won't fix the real problems: an over reliance on crossovers and events and overbearing attempts to homogenize the line for the sake of "branding", thereby stifling the creativity of most of the writers.
crossovers are annoying, but i think we can all agree they're typically only done for sales purposes. if DC can bring in new readers with new distribution and new approachable characters / stories, that could fix itself.
