In a 2009 interview he stated that ''Black Canary, on the other hand, was done in one state of mind, from beginning to end, one of semi-interest, to tell you the truth. I didn't, and still don't, find her to be a particularly interesting character."
In contrast, he mentioned that ''Black Canary, on the other hand, was created in one state of mind, from beginning to end, with only moderate interest, as stated in his 2009 interview. He explicitly expressed his lack of fascination with her character.