Chip Kidd to design BEFORE WATCHMEN Deluxe Edition covers

 

The most talked about prequel miniseries in the comic industry are about to be collected in 4 deluxe hardcover editions. Wrapped in covers designed by Chip Kidd, award winning book jacket designer (Michael Crichton’s Jurassic Park, Bret Easton Ellis’ American Psycho and much much more) and writer (Batman Death By Design, The Cheese Monkeys), they will arrive this summer.

 

Having previously designed a variant cover for BEFORE WATCHMEN: RORSCHACH issue #3, we asked Chip Kidd about what it means to him to design these, destined to be, historic covers. Here’s what he had to say, "To design these covers is both a privilege and an honor. And a challenge!,” said Kidd. “The 'Before Watchmen' creative team did a truly impressive job, and I will try to do justice to them. So to speak."

 

Well, we can’t wait to see them and we hope you’re just as excited as we are. So stay tuned for their future reveal.

 

And look for BEFORE WATCHMEN: MINUTEMEN/SILK SPECTRE and BEFORE WATCHMEN: OZYMANDIAS/CRIMSON CORSAIRJune 26th in comic stores and July 2nd everywhere books are sold and BEFORE WATCHMEN: NITE OWL/DR. MANHATTAN and BEFORE WATCHMEN: COMEDIAN/RORSCHACH July 10th in comic stores and July 16th everywhere books are sold.

 

 

 

SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE, VOL. 2 Debuts at #1 on THE NEW YORK TIMES’ Hardcover Graphic Books Best Seller List

On Friday, THE NEW YORK TIMES published their Graphic Books Best Sellers Lists and debuting at #1 on the Hardcover list was SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE, VOL. 2.

 

The highly anticipated sequel to the #1 New York Times best-selling graphic novel SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE, this new original graphic novel reunites acclaimed writer J. Michael Straczynski (BEFORE WATCHMEN, BRAVE AND THE BOLD, BABYLON 5) and superstar artist Shane Davis (GREEN LANTERN, SUPERMAN/BATMAN).

 

In SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE, VOL. 2, a young Clark Kent, while slightly more settled in Metropolis from when we last left him, is still struggling to find his footing both as a reporter and as his superhero alter-ego, Superman. When a powerful new villain threatens Metropolis and drains him of all his powers, Superman will learn for the first time what it means to be vulnerable -- in other words, what it means to be truly human.

 

Click here to read THE NEW YORK TIMES’ full list of Hardcover Graphic Books Best Sellers, which also includes BATMAN, VOL. 1: THE COURT OF OWLS by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo, and Time Home Entertainment’s TOTALLY MAD: 60 YEARS OF HUMOR, SATIRE, STUPIDITY AND STUPIDITY. And click here to see THE NEW YORK TIMES’ list of Paperback Graphic Books Best Sellers, including Vertigo’s SWEET TOOTH, VOL. 5, by Jeff Lemire. Congratulations to all!

 

Shane Davis’ SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE, VOL. 2 Sketch Book

Landing in comic book stores today and in bookstores everywhere next Tuesday, SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE, VOL. 2 is the highly anticipated sequel to the #1 New York Times best-selling graphic novel SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE by acclaimed writer J. Michael Straczynski (BEFORE WATCHMEN, BRAVE AND THE BOLD, BABYLON 5) and superstar artist Shane Davis (GREEN LANTERN, SUPERMAN/BATMAN).

 

If you’ve already picked up your copy of this 136-page hardcover original graphic novel, you may have noticed that there are two pages of sketches in the back of the book. These sketches act as a backstage pass of sorts into Shane Davis’ creative process.

 

As a special way to commemorate the book’s release today, check out these sketches below. See how Parasite (the book’s villain) evolved from his initial incarnation into the final look you’ll see in the pages of SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE, VOL. 2. And don’t forget to pick up your copy of the book, available in comic book stores now!

 

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY Previews SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE, VOL. 2

The highly anticipated sequel to the #1 New York Times best-selling graphic novel SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE by acclaimed writer J. Michael Straczynski (BEFORE WATCHMEN, BRAVE AND THE BOLD, BABYLON 5) and superstar artist Shane Davis (GREEN LANTERN, SUPERMAN/BATMAN) is almost here!

 

In this original graphic novel, a young Clark Kent, while slightly more settled in Metropolis from when we last left him, is still struggling to find his footing both as a reporter and as his superhero alter-ego, Superman. When a powerful new villain threatens Metropolis and drains him of all his powers, Superman will learn for the first time what it means to be vulnerable -- in other words, what it means to be truly human.

 

Fans who have already picked up today’s DC Comics releases may have noticed a special preview of SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE, VOL. 2 in the back of their books. But if you haven’t picked up your copies yet, fret not! Yesterday, ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY debuted this special sneak peek at one of the year’s biggest original graphic novels. Head on over to their site to check out their coverage!

 

SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE, VOL. 2 flies into comic book stores on October 31st and into bookstores everywhere on November 6th.

 

DC Entertainment Announces BEFORE WATCHMEN: MOLOCH

 DC Comics announced at the DC Entertainment-All Access Saturday panel at Fan Expo Toronto that they will publish a two-issue BEFORE WATCHMEN: MOLOCH series.

 

Joining the roster of seven mini-series, BEFORE WATCHMEN: MOLOCH will be written by current BW: NITE OWL, BW: DR. MANHATTAN and upcoming SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE Vol. 2 writer J. Michael Straczynski with art by Eduardo Risso (SPACEMAN and 100 BULLETS).

 

If you don’t know who Moloch is, he’s a villian in the Watchmen universe. In fact, you may have recently seen a glimpse or two of him in BW: COMEDIAN or BW: OZYMANDIAS. And now, you’re about to learn a lot more.

 

 

BEFORE WATCHMEN: MOLOCH #1 will be on sale November 7 and issue #2 will be available December 26.



 

Sneak Peek at SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE, VOL. 2

Fans who attended the SUPERMAN panel at San Diego Comic-Con were given a special treat: a sneak peek at SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE, VOL. 2. Hitting stores on October 31, SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE, VOL. 2 is the highly anticipated sequel to the #1 New York Times best-selling graphic novel SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE by acclaimed writer J. Michael Straczynski and superstar artist Shane Davis.

 

But if you're not in San Diego this weekend, don't worry! Below, take a look at the art shown at the panel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exclusive First Look at the Variant Covers for BEFORE WATCHMEN: NITE OWL #1

On June 27th, BEFORE WATCHMEN: NITE OWL #1, written by J. Michael Straczynski and illustrated by Andy Kubert and Joe Kubert, will land in stores.

 

Here's the first look at the issue's variant cover by Kevin Nowlan!

 

 

The BEFORE WATCHMEN: NITE OWL #1 variant cover by Jim Lee!

 

 

And the digital combo pack!

 

DC ENTERTAINMENT TO SHOWCASE “BEFORE WATCHMEN” AT CHICAGO COMIC & ENTERTAINMENT EXPO (C2E2)

DC Entertainment will be bringing some of the comic book industry’s most iconoclastic writers and artists to the convention to discuss this year’s highly anticipated BEFORE WATCHMEN comic book event.

 

“We’ve gathered some of the most talented writers and artists to expand on the stories of the most provocative comic book characters of all time,” said DC Entertainment Co-Publisher and panelist Dan DiDio. “The hard part is waiting all the way until June to share the craziness with fans. We just might have to get people talking early about the importance of the five truths.”

 

Although the first issue of BEFORE WATCHMEN doesn’t go on sale until the first week of June, the announcement of all new stories building on the foundation of the bestselling graphic novel of all time is already the talk of the comic book industry. Among the creators who will be on hand to discuss why they signed on for the project and to answer fan questions will be Brian Azzarello, Lee Bermejo, Amanda Conner, Adam Hughes, J. Michael Straczynski and Len Wein.

 

The BEFORE WATCHMEN panel will take place on Saturday, April 14, 2pm – 3pm. C2E2 itself will take place April 13 – 15, 2012 in the North Building at the McCormick Place Convention Center. Stay tuned to THE SOURCE for additional exciting content leading up to the convention as more details become available.


AIN’T IT COOL NEWS Talks BEFORE WATCHMEN with J. Michael Straczynski and Len Wein

This Saturday at WonderCon will be the very first conventional panel discussing BEFORE WATCHMEN. Earlier today AIN'T IT COOL provided a preview of sorts, with interviews with panelists J. Michael Straczysnki and Len Wein.

“A fair amount of time is spent really establishing who Jon Osterman was, and how that history informs the personality of Dr. Manhattan,” J. Michael Straczynski said about BEFORE WATCHMEN: DR. MANHATTAN. “As much as his power ennobles and elevates him, his story is really kind of a tragedy, and that is a pretty cool tapestry on which to sketch out a story.”

Meanwhile, Len Wein told AIN’T IT COOL NEWS, “The Crimson Corsair story will be presented predominantly in two page segments in every one of the BEFORE WATCHMEN books, thus forcing me to design a story that has a cliffhanger ending of sorts every two pages. And that, trust me, ain't easy.”

Want more details about one of the most eagerly anticipated projects of the decade? Head on over to AIN'T IT COOL NEWS for both interviews.

DC Comics All Access: Ian Sattler Talks WonderCon

March 16-18, 2012

WonderCon 2012!

 

Get your bags packed because DC Entertainment is heading to WonderCon! This year we'll be attending the show from March 16-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.

 

A lot of amazing stuff has been happening with us and we can't wait to share the details. If you want the latest on BEFORE WATCHMEN, DC COMICS-THE NEW 52, the DC Nation animation block and Vertigo, come hang out with us at WonderCon! Don't worry if you can't make it - all the goings-on will be covered on our website and blogs, so be sure you check in for updates.

 

If you are going to be at the show, we're booth #501 and the following guests will be in attendance:

 

Sergio Aragones, Brian Buccellato, Mike Choi, Shane Davis, Alex Garner, Mick Gray, Viktor Kalvachev, Jim Lee, Dustin Nguyen, Norm Rapmund, Scott Snyder, Ryan Sook (Friday and Saturday only), J. Michael Straczynski, Len Wein, Scott Williams, Marv Wolfman and many more ...

 

See you in Anaheim!

 

- Ian Sattler, DC Entertainment

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