During today’s DC Comics-The New 52 panel at San Diego Comic-Con, attendees got a look at the first eight pages of JUSTICE LEAGUE #1. In case you weren’t at the panel or haven't yet picked up the promo book, check out the gallery below for a sneak peak:
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It doesn't matter if you're returning for your umpteenth visit or a first timer: The first day of the San Diego Comic-Con is sure to get you excited. Seeing so many talented and creative people - both the talent on hand and the people in attendance - in one place is truly a very cool experience.
DC Entertainment got SDCC off with a bang not unlike a certain speedster makes when breaking the sound barrier. On the Flashpoint panel yesterday morning there were art previews and revelations about how the end of FLASHPOINT bridges into DC Comics The New 52.
After that, appropriately, the attention turned to September's launch of DC Comics The New 52 as Dan DiDio and others took the stage to talk about what this whole new starting point for the DC Universe means and they revealed new artwork from the upcoming books.
After that the attention turned to September's launch of DC Comics The New 52 as Dan DiDio and others took the stage to talk about what this whole new starting point for the DC Universe means and they revealed new artwork from the upcoming books.
Batman also got his turn in the spotlight later that day as the entire Bat-related editorial team got together in Room 6DE to discuss what was happening in Gotham City and the characters that live there, with more exclusive new artwork being shown and other information shared with those in attendance. Also on the Batman front was a panel featuring Jim Lee on the upcoming Batman: Arkham City video game.
We shared background on current and future plans for the DC Direct line of consumer products, including a reveal of the new JUSTICE LEAGUE action figures - stop by the DC Entertainment booth to check them out.
As promised we've been handing out $100 Wayne Casino poker chips to those who ask particularly interesting questions at DC Comics panels.
Don't forget: If you want to be the first to hear about news breaking from the San Diego Comic-Con make sure you're following DC Comics on Facebook, where we're sharing exclusive artwork and more "You heard it here first" news. And follow us on Twitter to get updates on what's happening where, who's signing at the DC Entertainment Booth and other updates throughout the day.
Today at 3:00 pm PST, DC Comics will host a Superman news panel in room Room 6DE, which will provide Comic-Con attendees with a sneak peek at what they can expect to see in September and beyond. To give fans on-site and around the world a chance to follow the news, DC Comics will be live tweeting the news from the @DC_NATION Twitter handle, as well as posting updates to the DC Comics Facebook page.
Clark Kent is a bachelor, Lois Lane is dating a hunky new co-worker and the sky's the limit for her career as the new boss of the Daily Planet's TV and New media department. The Daily Planet is under new ownership, as the paper has been purchased by a global media conglomerate. Looks like things in Metropolis just got a whole lot more interesting, as Superman news continues to turn heads at Comic-Con 2011.
"A lot of the buzz we've seen in the press and online has been Superman-focused," said Jim Lee, Co-Publisher at DC Entertainment. "We're really excited for fans to see this take on Lois in September. This character has always been a successful modern woman and her new role at the DAILY PLANET opens up dramatic new story possibilities."
Today's Comic-Con panel will cap off a busy week fit for the Daily Planet, which included news breaks on Clark Kent and his changed relationship status with Lois Lane, the cover reveal for “Action Comics” issue one, the release of Grant Morrison's acclaimed book, Supergods and the reveal of the new love interest who has Lois Lane's heart, Daily Planet co-worker Jonathan Carroll.
“We're bringing a fresh perspective, both physically and emotionally to Superman,” said Dan DiDio, Co-Publisher at DC Entertainment. “In addition to life as a bachelor, Clark Kent has to adjust to Perry White having a new boss and a new status quo at the DAILY PLANET.”
Today’s Batman panel at SDCC showed you exclusive first looks at the interior art for many of the books in the Batman family of DC Comics-The New 52, including BATMAN, BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT, BATMAN AND ROBIN, BATWING, BATWOMAN, CATWOMAN, DETECTIVE COMICS, NIGHTWING and RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS. Below, click through the gallery to take a look at the art we revealed.
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You’ve already read the exciting news that broke during today’s DC Comics-The New 52 panel at San Diego Comic-Con about the release of T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS #1 this November.
In case you weren’t able to make the panel, be sure to check out some of the new artwork that was shown. Below, you’ll see art from upcoming titles such as WONDER WOMAN, JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL, STORMWATCH, GREEN ARROW, CAPTAIN ATOM and LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES.
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On August 31st, the fifth and final installment of Geoff Johns and Andy Kubert’s bestselling series, FLASHPOINT, hits stores. That day will also see the launch of DC Comics-The New 52, with the release of Geoff Johns and Jim Lee’s JUSTICE LEAGUE #1.
During today’s FLASHPOINT panel at San Diego Comic-Con, it was announced that in order to transition into this exciting and historic new era for the comic book industry, FLASHPOINT #5 will provide a bridge that will lead to DC Comics-The New 52.
“When FLASHPOINT started, we said ‘everything you know will change in a flash!’” said FLASHPOINT editor and DC Entertainment Executive Editor, Eddie Berganza. “Look through FLASHPOINT as well as the various mini-series and you start to get a hint at what that change means with DC Comics-The New 52! And with FLASHPOINT #5, you will clearly see how it all comes about … and we give you other things to ponder as the DC Comics-The New 52 start to come out. August 31st is just the beginning!”
We're less than a day away from the launch of San Diego Comic-Con and everything is coming together nicely.
Over the last couple weeks we've been telling you all about the exciting plans we have both at the DC Entertainment booth on the show floor as well as the fantastic panels that have been lined up.
As we get closer to the official kick-off of this year’s convention make sure you’re up to date on the fantastic giveaways and other fun items we'll have available throughout the show for those in attendance
If you aren't going to be able to attend Comic-Con in person stay tuned as we try to bring the convention to you via our social channels.
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Here on The Source we'll be bringing you news from the biggest panels featuring DC Entertainment executives and other talents as they discuss DC Comics The New 52, the present and future of characters ranging from Superman and Batman to Vertigo's American Vampires, major events such as Flashpoint and more. Each morning we'll be publishing recaps of what happened the previous day so you don't miss a thing. You can also check out our official SDCC 2011 aggregation page, where we’ll be linking to anything and everything throughout the event.
Finally, follow us on Twitter as we update everyone on what is happening on those panels, who's visiting the DC Entertainment booth and other goings-on there as well as other random fun stuff.
Comic-Con is always an adventure and this year should be no exception as DC Entertainment shares all of the exciting developments from across the company with fans and attendees.
San Diego Comic-Con officially kicks off today with its convention preview night. Over the course of the next few days, numerous DC Entertainment creative teams will be holding signings at the DC Entertainment booth. Come by to say hello and get your favorite writers’ and artists’ signatures on your books and DC Entertainment memorabilia. Check out the signings schedule below:
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20TH
DC COMICS
7:00-8:00 PM
Paul Levitz
8:00-9:00 PM
Jim Lee & Jamal Igle
VERTIGO
8:00-9:00 PM
Mark Buckingham & Bill Willingham
MAD
7:00-8:00 PM
Art Baltazar & Franco
THURSDAY, JULY 21ST
DC COMICS
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Paul Cornell, Philip Tan & Sunny Gho
12:00-1:00 PM
Peter Tomasi, Bernard Chang & Judd Winick
1:00-2:00 PM
Jim Calafiore, Eric Wallace, Mike Costa & Scott Lobdell
2:00-3:00 PM
Ed Benes, Joel Gomez & David Finch
3:00-4:00 PM
Jim Lee & Sterling Gates
4:00-5:00 PM
Paul Levitz, Joshua Fialkov, Jenny Frison, Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund
VERTIGO
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Matthew Sturges
12:00-1:00 PM
David Lloyd
1:00-2:00 PM
Cliff Chiang, Gabriel Ba & Fabio Moon
2:00-3:00 PM
Rafael Albuquerque, Scott Snyder & Francesco Francavilla
3:00-4:00 PM
Mark Buckingham & Bill Willingham
4:00-5:00 PM
Jeff Lemire
MAD
12:00-1:00 PM
J.T. Krul, Freddie Williams II & Stanley “Artgerm” Lau
1:00-2:00 PM
Karen Traviss
2:00-3:00 PM
Tom Richmond
3:00-4:00 PM
Ryan Winn & Len Wein
4:00-5:00 PM
Art Baltazar, Franco & Marv Wolfman
FRIDAY, JULY 22ND
DC COMICS
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
David Finch, Paul Cornell & Eric Wallace
12:00-1:00 PM
J.T. Krul, Freddie Williams II, Stanley “Artgerm” Lau, Kyle Higgins & Trevor McCarthy
1:00-2:00 PM
Chris Burnham, Jordi Bernet, Moritat & Jimmy Palmiotti
2:00-3:00 PM
Tony S. Daniel, Philip Tan, Sunny Gho, Scott Lobdell, Francis Manapul & Brian Buccellato
3:00-4:00 PM
Geoff Johns
4:00-5:00 PM
Peter Tomasi, Judd Winick, Adam Hughes & Jim Calafiore
VERTIGO
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Jill Thompson
12:00-1:00 PM
Francesco Francavilla
1:00-2:00 PM
Rafael Albuquerque, Scott Snyder & Cliff Chiang
2:00-3:00 PM
Mark Buckingham, Bill Willingham, Steve Leialoha & Rebecca Guay
3:00-4:00 PM
Jeff Lemire
4:00-5:00 PM
Dave Gibbons
MAD
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Bryan Q. Miller, Pere Perez & Dustin Nguyen
12:00-1:00 PM
John Ficarra
1:00-2:00 PM
Tom Richmond
2:00-3:00 PM
Micky Neilson & James Waugh
3:00-4:00 PM
Ed Benes & Mike Costa
4:00-5:00 PM
Art Baltazar & Franco
SATURDAY, JULY 23RD
DC COMICS
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Peter Tomasi, Mike Johnson & Nicola Scott
12:00-1:00 PM
Jamal Igle, Bryan Q. Miller, Pere Perez, Adam Beechen & Dustin Nguyen
1:00-2:00 PM
Dan Jurgens, Norm Rapmund, Scott Lobdell, Paul Levitz & Phil Jimenez
2:00-3:00 PM
David Finch, Judd Winick, Kyle Higgins & Trevor McCarthy
3:00-4:00 PM
Jim Lee, Adam Glass & Paul Cornell
4:00-5:00 PM
Tony S. Daniel, Philip Tan, Sunny Gho, Jordi Bernet, Moriitat & Jimmy Palmiotti
VERTIGO
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Matthew Sturges
12:00-1:00 PM
Gabriel Ba & Fabio Moon
1:00-2:00 PM
David Lloyd
2:00-3:00 PM
Rafael Albuquerque, Scott Snyder & Francesco Francavilla
3:00-4:00 PM
Chris Burnham
4:00-5:00 PM
Mark Buckingham, Bill Willingham, Steve Leialoha & Rebecca Guay
MAD
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Francis Manapul & Brian Buccellato
12:00-1:00 PM
Cully Hamner
1:00-2:00 PM
Art Baltazar & Franco
2:00-3:00 PM
Karen Traviss
3:00-4:00 PM
Micky Neilson & James Waugh
SUNDAY, JULY 24TH
DC COMICS
10:30-11:30 AM
Adam Beechen, Dustin Nguyen, Mike Johnson & Ryan Winn
11:30 AM-12:30 PM
Oliver Nome & Sterling Gates
12:30-1:30 PM
J.T. Krul, Freddie Williams II & Stanley “Artgerm” Lau
1:30-2:30 PM
Jamal Igle, Francis Manapul & Brian Buccellato
2:30-3:30 PM
Cliff Chiang & Nicola Scott
VERTIGO
10:30-11:30 AM
Mark Buckingham, Bill Willingham & Inaki Miranda
11:30-12:30 PM
Chris Roberson
12:30-1:30 PM
Matthew Sturges
1:30-2:30 PM
Jeff Lemire
MAD
10:30-11:30 AM
Tom Richmond
12:30-1:30 PM
Karen Traviss
1:30-2:30 PM
Joel Gomez
2:30-3:30 PM
Len Wein
Throughout the course of San Diego Comic-Con, be sure to stop by the DC Entertainment booth to see some of your favorite artists doing drawing demonstrations on stage. Artists Jim Lee, Francis Manapul, Cully Hamner, David Finch, Mark Buckingham, Rafael Albuquerque, Chris Burnham, Nicola Scott, Bernard Chang, Jill Thompson, Art Baltazar and Franco will be inviting fans into their artistic processes as they show them how they draw all the art you see in comic books every Wednesday.
THURSDAY, JULY 21ST
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Bernard Chang
12:00-1:00 PM
Jim Lee
2:00-3:00 PM
Cully Hamner
4:00-5:00 PM
Francis Manapul
FRIDAY, JULY 22ND
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Nicola Scott
12:00-1:00 PM
David Finch
3:00-4:00 PM
Cully Hamner
SATURDAY, JULY 23RD
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Mark Buckingham
1:00-2:00 PM
Rafael Albuquerque
2:00-3:00 PM
Cully Hamner
SUNDAY, JULY 24TH
10:30-11:30 AM
Chris Burnham
11:30 AM-12:30 PM
Cully Hamner
12:30-1:30 PM
Jim Lee
1:30-2:30 PM
Art Baltazar & Franco
2:30-3:30 PM
Jill Thompson
As part of their extensive coverage of San Diego Comic-Con this week, USA TODAY has posted an article about the evolution of super-heroes. Specifically, how the evolution of super-heroes at this year’s convention are reflections of the times and society we currently live in.
“Each decade, these characters represent our own best idea of what we'd like to be, our own big idea," contributed ACTION COMICS and Supergods writer Grant Morrison. When discussing Superman’s new image, Grant said, “There's a reason why he's dressed in the jeans and the T-shirt and he's Bruce Springsteen Superman. That was the look I wanted to get back, of a genuine working-class hero … You do become a little bit better by trying to imagine what it must be like to think like Superman.”
Check out USA TODAY for the full coverage.
