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NYCC 2010: Meet your new SUPERGIRL creative team

Hey, it’s New York Comicon. Did you expect a quiet few days?

First off, I’d like to give a huge tip of the hat to writer Sterling Gates and artist Jamal Igle. As many fans have said across the web, they’ve done a masterful job with SUPERGIRL and you can be sure their names will be popping up on the credits of many books to come. But more on that later.

Who’s taking over the reins of SUPERGIRL?

Starting in January, writer Nick Spencer (T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS and the JIMMY OLSEN co-feature in ACTION COMICS) will hop into the driver’s seat with artist Bernard Chang (SUPERMAN). As some of you faithful Source readers have noticed, Nick’s quickly risen up the ranks and become one of our busiest and most engaging creators. His knack for getting to the heart of the character – whether it’s the newly-introduced Chloe Sullivan (yeah, from “Smallville”!), Jimmy or the myriad heroes and characters that will populate T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS – and well-paced action are a classic recipe for success with a modern twist. Seriously. His stuff’s a treat.

You saw the SUPERGIRL #57 art we teased not long ago, right? Bernard’s got a knack for drawing Kryptonians, and has put together an impressive resume of late involving a number of key issues in the SUPERMAN family. So, Supergirl’s going to continue to look stellar, you can bank on it.

Let’s ping SUPERGIRL Assistant Editor Wil Moss for more, shall we?

“How do you follow a character-defining run like Sterling and Jamal had on SUPERGIRL? Beats me – that’s Nick and Bernard’s problem! But if anyone can do it, it’s these two guys. Get ready for a deadly new version of an old threat (one with ties to Geoff Johns and Francis Manapul’s run on ADVENTURE COMICS), and a laundry list of guest stars – the promo piece doesn’t even show half of ‘em! So while Supergirl the character has never been in more trouble, rest assured that SUPERGIRL the title has never been stronger!”

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DC NATION: New York City!

It's good to have you loyal members of the DC Nation with us during these exciting times. As we get closer to the end of an epic 2010, we are pleased to tell you that 2011 is going to be even more amazing. We are in full gear with plans for your favorite characters, and the list of new ideas is growing every day. It's fitting, then during this period where we are working with you in mind, that we welcome you into our home city for the New York City Comic Con. It's the perfect time and the perfect show for you to come in and see what we're doing on our industry, leading panels, meet your favorite creators and hang out in the DC Comics booth. For us this is like a home playoff game in front of our fans, and we plan on making it one heck of a show for everybody in attendance.

Speaking of everybody in attendance, check out this list of DC talent who will be appearing at the show:

Neal Adams, Art Baltazar, Tony Bedard, Cliff Chiang, Amanda Conner, Darwyn Cooke, Tony Daniel, Shane Davis, Dan DiDio, David Finch, Franco, Keith Giffen, Cully Hamner, Adam Hughes, Jock, Geoff Johns, JT Krul, Andy Kubert, Joe Kubert, Jim Lee, Jeff Lemire, Paul Levitz, Francis Manapul, Dustin Nguyen, Jimmy Palmiotti, Joe Prado, Ivan Reis, James Robinson, Nicola Scott, Gail Simone, Scott Snyder, Nick Spencer, JM Straczynski, Peter Tomasi, Freddie Williams II and many, many more.

That is one serious list of writers and artists. It's pretty obvious that you should be doing everything you can to get to the Javits Center in New York City from October 8th through October 10th. If you can make it, be sure to head directly to the DC Booth (#2243), and if you can't join us please be sure to check out The Source (dcublog.com) for constant updates from the show.

Be seeing you in New York,

Ian Sattler - Senior Story Editor, DCU

Lex learns the meaning of “Do not mess with Grodd”

Paul Cornell and guest artist Sean Chen join forces to reveal the latest chapter in Lex Luthor’s ongoing quest for power. But when a raid on Gorilla Grodd’s home turf goes awry, only bad can follow.

Also, this issue marks the first installment of writer Nick Spencer and artist R.B. Silva’s JIMMY OLSEN co-feature, which includes the DCU debut of Smallville’s own Chloe Sullivan.

The story’s already gotten some love from the folks at TV GUIDE and you’ll be able to download the first installment of the co-feature for free via the DC Comics and Comixology apps, too. How can you say no?

ACTION COMICS #893 hits 9/29.

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TV GUIDE gives readers a first look at Smallville’s Chloe Sullivan’s comic debut

As we announced a few months back in San Diego, Chloe Sullivan will be appearing in the pages of the JIMMY OLSEN co-feature in ACTION COMICS by writer Nick Spencer and artist R.B. Silva, starting next week.

Over at TV GUIDE, there’s a first look at artist Silva’s take on the character – but that’s not all. Fans will be able to download digital versions of the 10-page story from ACTION COMICS #893 for free via the DC Comics and Comixology apps. What more incentive do you need to give the story a try?

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A first look at CAFU’s T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS

Not long ago, we broke the news that Nick Spencer and artist CAFU would be relaunching the T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS in November – along with a lovely cover by superstar artist Frank Quitely. But why stop there? Editor Wil Moss was kind enough to not only shoot over some lovely CAFU character designs, but he also kept me on the phone for a few minutes to talk up just what you guys are looking at. So, what’s the score, Wil?

“When tasked with reviving the T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS property for a modern audience, we needed an exciting new take on the concept, so we went to writer Nick Spencer.

But how do you make a 50-year-old superhero team like T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS look fresh and modern? Hire a one-of-a-kind artist like CAFU. Problem solved! Let’s take a look at the brand new cast and CAFU’s terrific designs of them …

DYNAMO

The new Dynamo has a number of demons to wrestle with, and how better to do so than strapping on a belt that gives you super-strength and beating the snot out of some terrorists?

This character more than the others was just a name on a piece of paper until CAFU brought him to life with his pen. He gave the classic Dynamo costume a striking update and filled it with a pensive-looking flesh-and-blood character.

LIGHTNING

Lightning’s past is one readers of the sports page will be familiar with. It’s one of failure, self-doubt and, ultimately, redemption – if he can manage to outrace death long enough, that is.

CAFU came up with a number of designs for Lightning’s suit, but we ultimately settled on this one as it seemed both the most stylish and the most practical. Zipping around that fast, you’re going to need some protection!

NOMAN

The only original member returning to (active) duty on the book, NoMan has become so out-of-touch with his humanity after years of jumping from one body to another that he just doesn’t know what to do with himself – hence being foolish enough to return to the team.

We didn’t want to change NoMan’s look too much from the original, so CAFU just gave it some thought and figured out what a guy who doesn’t care about appearances at all would be wearing.

MENTHOR

Menthor is a bit of an enigma. His identity and true motives are elements that will be up in the air for quite a while. All we can say is, whatever you think you know about Menthor based on the original series, don’t expect things to turn out the same way here.

This design is certainly a favorite – there’s just something so bizarre about seeing a superhero wearing a suit like that, especially with a covered face. For the helmet, CAFU came up with a very sleek-looking update of Menthor’s original look – a nod to the original, yet still thoroughly modern. Just like the book!

One of the best parts of this new T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS series is finding out who all these people in the costumes really are. What kind of person willingly takes on something like this that they know will kill them? You can find out starting November 10 when T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS #1 hits stands!”

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Meet the T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS

What happens when the very powers that drive you to be a hero are also killing you?

Do you burn out or fade away?

Do you resign yourself to your fate or risk it all to die a hero?

Those are just some of the questions being faced by the new heroes that take the mantle of the T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents – a new and modern take on the classic 1960s property for today’s reader.

A while back, we showed off a teaser image announcing that the T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents – the international UN heroes – would be joining the DC Universe. Well, now we’re ready to unveil some exciting details about these classic heroes and their latest incarnation.

Starting in November, a new version of The Higher United Nations Defense Enforcement Reserves will reach comic book fans, courtesy of writer Nick Spencer (JIMMY OLSEN) and CAFU, in a new ongoing series featuring a 20-page lead story and 10-page co-features.

Featuring a new batch of recruits brought in to take on the mantle of the original Agents, the team faces some difficult choices of their own, while revisiting the classic team’s troubled past and deadliest threats.

Spencer and CAFU will handle the main feature with an all-star lineup of artists handling the co-features. And a certain Mr. Frank Quitely is the artist on the cover to T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS #1, with a variant cover by Darwyn Cooke.

Wil Moss, editor of the new series, swung by The Source to give us a few more details beyond the basics.

“The new series casts the team as a covert special ops force dealing with global threats the rest of the DCU don't even know exist -- all the while struggling with their own choices to become agents and the tortured pasts they're running from. With character-first storytelling and threats exploding from real-world headlines, this relaunch of T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS will offer something new, different, and daring for both today's broader comics audience and fans of the original team.

T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS will prove that there are still fresh new ways to approach the superhero team concept nd it will provide a platform to show off two very talented new creators -- the writer, Nick Spencer, and the artist, CAFU.”

Thanks, Wil! T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS #1 hits in November.

T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents is (c) and (R) Radiant Assets, LLC

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Editor Wil Moss on the JIMMY OLSEN co-feature

Superman's pal takes center stage when a new JIMMY OLSEN co-feature starts in September's ACTION COMICS #893! Written by rising star Nick Spencer (of such buzzed-about Image mini-series as EXISTENCE 2.0, FORGETLESS and the upcoming MORNING GLORIES) and drawn by R.B. Silva (who's drawing July's SECRET SIX #23), this co-feature promises to be a whole lotta fun. We'll let Nick tell you a little about his take on Jimmy:

"Jimmy works best as a character when you play up his fun side, when you embrace the insanity that is his life. He's a ridiculous guy living in a ridiculous world, and he's determined to make the most of it. He doesn't need to be 'matured' or made more 'serious.' And he's also not, as he sometimes seems to be portrayed, an 'Aw shucks!' naiveté -- Jimmy is clever, street-smart, and at times downright suave. And in this ACTION COMICS co-feature, he'll get a real chance to show off what can he do as he deals with threats that have a decidedly post-modern, pop culture inspired-bent."

So be there in September for the start of an exciting new story unlike any other in the DCU - bowties optional!

Thanks Wil (and Nick)! Stay tuned to The Source for a first-look at Silva’s take on Jimmy Olsen in the coming weeks.

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