DC Comics Announces Straczynski as Writer for Superman, Wonder Woman Titles
Superstar comic book writer J. Michael Straczynski is going to run out of hands. Already having tackled titles such as Amazing Spider-Man and The Brave and the Bold over the course of his career, JMS will take over writing duties on two of DC Comics’ flagship characters: Superman and Wonder Woman. Coming on the heels of the recently announced shocker that Gail Simone would be exiting her writing duties on Wonder Woman after the soon-to-be-renumbered Wonder Woman #600, news that Straczynski was taking over served to verify excitement Simone mentioned over the next writer in her open letter to Comic Book Resources explaining her exit. Read more
Gail Simone Leaving as Wonder Woman Writer
The Amazon champion must bid goodbye to another of her sisters, this time, one that is essential to her adventures and travels. DC Comics announced today, through their blog The Source, that long-time Wonder Woman writer Gail Simone, known for her current work on Secret Six and her historic run on Birds of Prey, will be giving up her writing duties on the book starting this summer. Issue #42 of the series will mark the beginning of Simone’s final story arc on the book. Read more
Wonder Woman #40 Takes Series in a Bold New Direction
When Wonder Woman began its most recent relaunch just over three and a half years ago, it took great pains to establish itself, cleverly, in a new light for a new time and cultural landscape. The lead story focused on who exactly would be Wonder Woman, following the events of Wonder Woman’s murder of Maxwell Lord in order to stop his manipulation of Superman. Donna Troy stepped into the role for a short time, but eventually Diana returned to the role she was destined to fill. Skipping ahead now to issue forty, we find a new evolution and direction for the Amazon, one that appears to be leading her into heavy social issues territory.
Gail Simone recently revisited the mythological roots of Wonder Woman in a sprawling story arc involving her homeland, the gods and the true heritage of Wonder Woman. Now, Simone turns her attention to the seeds of doubt, mistrust and xenophobia that undermine society, beginning with Wonder Woman #40, and it’s been one of the most dynamic and emotional shifts in the series thus far. Read more
Comic Book Previews for September 30th, 2009
For those who get paid at the end of the month, this Wednesday is your lucky day! Go green and save some gas by running to the back with your check and then head over to your local comic book shop to pick up this week’s latest and greatest new releases! DC this week features an 80-page GIANT special titled Justice League of America, which shows the super team scattered throughout time and battling various foes from across times, locations and forms of combat. Teen Titans reaches a milestone this week with issue #75, and be sure to jump aboard here, as new writer Felicia D. Henderson makes her mark on this DC staple. Also look for Justice Society of America #31, as the traitor in the team’s midst stands revealed! Superman #692 continues a new direction for the title, as the Science Police become more of a force! Read more
Wonder Woman Turning 600? That’s up to YOU!
Recent editions of DC Nation, the ongoing, last page feature in the back of DC Comics’ titles, have featured an open letter from Dan Didio of DC, throwing down an interesting gauntlet to fans of DC, most especially fans of titular heroine Wonder Woman. Didio states, “In case you didn’t know, there is a group of Wonder Woman fans who feel that her ongoing series needs the numbering that would be reflective of her time and stature in the industry. After all, both Superman and Batman are closing in on issue 700, and Wonder Woman, being an integral part of our trinity, should be right up there with them.” Read more
Jennifer Love Hewitt Wants to be Wonder Woman!
In an interesting interview with MTV, Ghost Whisperer and Party of Five actress Jennifer Love Hewitt stated her very earnest desire to play titular DC Comics heroine Wonder Woman. During the interview, JLH indicated that she’s very interested in playing the heroine, mainly because she herself is ready to try roles that are more action oriented. Read more
Justice League: Who Will be the Final Members?
By this point, it’s no secret that DC Comics’ premier super-team, the Justice League of America, will be undergoing a dramatic lineup change this fall, under the pen of writer James Robinson. Another thing that is not a secret is the identities of some of those members, as recently revealed at Comic-Con. With a very cryptic image, as seen here, revealing some of those characters, the big, and obvious question, remains.
Who else is on the team? Read more
Comic Book Releases for July 29, 2009
Well kids of all ages, the final days of July are upon us, and as we turn to our final vacations, cookouts and day trips before the children head back to school and the final heat waves hit us, it’s time to celebrate the last week of this month with some comic book happenings for July 29th, 2009! Mystery, terror and lots more await us! Let’s dive right in! Read more
DC Announces Major News During Editorial Presentation at Comic-Con
Saturday’s DC Editorial Panel at Comic-Con proved to be one that fans were waiting for. DC made some major announcements about upcoming projects and characters, many that have already sparked rumors and cries of joy from readers and fans of long established properties, such as the Justice League. The biggest announcement about DC’s most well-known super team came in the form of a few reveals as to who will be in the lineup for James Robinson’s take on the costumed crimefighters! Read more
DC Comics Makes Partnership With the Muslim World
In what many are calling a groundbreaking move, traditionally American comic book icons such as Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman are teaming up to fight evil with perhaps one of the few groups they haven’t come across in their many years of comic book history-a team of Muslim superheroes. In a recent announcement, DC Comics has spoken of an upcoming partnership with Teshkeel Comics, based in Kuwait. Paul Levitz, president and publisher of DC Comics, felt that the project was an important step in the right direction, “t is a long-standing tradition for characters to meet others in the fictional world, and over the years a lot of the superheroes have been translated into Arabic, taking on ethnic elements. But this is a nice step forward. The most difficult creative test is when you are working with the least precedent and when you’re trying to reach an audience that has a different cultural bias and different interests.” Read more
