“I'm really enjoying this project! It’s my first time drawing dinosaurs and it’s a real challenge for me. It is really cool to work on pages full of action, bright colors and lots of dramatic effects.”
-Ariel Olivetti
"Primal. That's the best way to describe working on THE WAR THAT TIME FORGOT because, in writing a story about modern-day soldiers fighting dinosaurs that have mysteriously reappeared on the planet, it's all about survival. Basic, vital, primal. Channeling my love for such intense films as Predator, Jaws, and Jurassic Park, I wanted to create a visceral experience where the action and the danger feel real. And, we couldn't have gotten a better artist for the project than Ariel Olivetti. The sense of realism his art brings really hits this point home, giving the book a very cinematic tone. Case in point, check out this double-splash from the first issue:
See what I mean. Big, loud, and violent - that's the name of the game as our soldiers are confronted by something beyond their wildest imaginations. Sure, there's a mystery surrounding how they come to find themselves in such a situation - but all that is secondary to our soldiers as they kick into pure survival mode. They don't want answers merely as much as they simply want to get the hell out of this hostile territory.
As a species, man has been pushing around every other life form on the planet - dominating and controlling. But now, he's going to feel what it's like to be on the other side. We've got guns and grenades, tanks and missiles, but can even all that stand up to the creatures that ruled this world millions of years ago? Size may not be everything, but these behemoths sure know how to make an impact in a big way.
So, if the above clash between pterodactyls and helicopters has piqued your interest, I promise you it's only the opening salvo as these two worlds come crashing together."
--J.T.
The DC Universe has a long and storied history, touching upon a myriad number of characters and teams, not to mention the company’s rich creative history. So why not take a moment and look back at some of these issues? Welcome to DC COMICS PRESENTS – a series of one-shots and specials geared to do just that. Embracing history and stories that connect with the present day activities of our favorite heroes, villains and creators.
Here’s a complete rundown of the DCU titles that will fall under DC COMICS PRESENTS:
DC COMICS PRESENTS: BRIGHTEST DAY #1
Written by NEIL GAIMAN, ED BRUBAKER, JUSTIN GRAY, JIMMY PALMIOTTI, SCOTT KOLINS and ARNOLD DRAKE
Art by CARMINE INFANTINO, TEDDY KRISTIANSEN, SCOTT KOLINS, JOE BENNETT, SEAN PHILLIPS and RYAN SOOK Cover by RYAN SOOK
Spotlighting Hawkman and Deadman – two of the characters who returned after BLACKEST NIGHT to usher in BRIGHTEST DAY to the DC Universe! This volume collects several hard-to-find stories including tales from HAWKMAN #27, 34 and 36, SOLO #8, DCU HOLIDAY ‘09 and STRANGE ADVENTURES #205. Everything from the first appearance of Deadman to a team-up between he and Hawkman can be found here!
On sale OCTOBER 13 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US
DC COMICS PRESENTS: ETHAN VAN SCIVER #1
Written by ANN NOCENTI
Art and cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER
Batman and Catwoman face off in the streets of Gotham City as they search for the ultimate weapon – a gun that never misses! Collecting BATMAN AND CATWOMAN: TRAIL OF THE GUN #1 and 2, this volume features the stunning artwork of superstar Ethan Van Sciver as he brings to life two of the most iconic characters in the DC Universe.
On sale OCTOBER 13 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US
DC COMICS PRESENTS: SUPERMAN #1
Written by GEOFF JOHNS and JEPH LOEB
Art by IAN CHURCHILL, ARIEL OLIVETTI, TODD NAUCK and BRENT ERIC ANDERSON
Cover by ED MCGUINNESS
DC Comics is proud to present these hard-to-find stories by best-selling writers Geoff Johns (BRIGHTEST DAY, GREEN LANTERN) and Jeph Loeb (BATMAN: HUSH, Hulk)! Collecting SUPERMAN #179-185 and SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL #121, this volume pits The Man of Steel against the Royal Flush Gang, Major Force and...Dracula?
On sale OCTOBER 27 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US
DC COMICS PRESENTS: JACK CROSS #1
Written by WARREN ELLIS
Art and cover by GARY ERSKINE
Now, terror has something to fear – and his name is Jack Cross! This massive special features JACK CROSS #1-4, a never-collected volume introducing Warren Ellis’s one-man anti-terrorist unit Jack Cross and his special brand of violence and civil protest, gorgeously illustrated by Gary Erskine (THE FILTH).
On sale OCTOBER 6 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US
DC COMICS PRESENTS: BATMAN #1
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Art and cover by SCOTT MCDANIEL
Collecting BATMAN #582-585 by Ed Brubaker (GOTHAM CENTRAL, SLEEPER, Captain America) and Scott McDaniel (NIGHTWING)! These lost tales feature Batman vs. The Penguin in an epic showdown!
On sale OCTOBER 20 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US
DC COMICS PRESENTS: YOUNG JUSTICE #1
Written by TODD DEZAGO
Art and cover by MIKE MCKONE & HUMBERTO RAMOS
Because you demanded it! Collecting the out-of-print JLA: WORLD WITHOUT GROWN-UPS 2-issue miniseries, this is the story that started it all for Young Justice. Featuring Robin, Impulse, Superboy and the JLA and art by Mike McKone (TEEN TITANS) and Humberto Ramos (IMPULSE, Wolverine)
On sale OCTOBER 27 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US
DC COMICS PRESENTS: GREEN LANTERN #1
Written by JUDD WINICK
Art by DARRYL BANKS and DALE EAGLESHAM
Cover by DARRYL BANKS
Kyle Rayner and Jade take the stage in this special collecting GREEN LANTERN #137-140. Now that Jade is back as part of BRIGHTEST DAY, take a peek back in time to when her relationship with Kyle was in full bloom!
On sale OCTOBER 6 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US
