The press continues to roll in for SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE, including major art debuts and commentary on IGN, MOVIEFONE, AOL COMICS ALLIANCE, TOPLESS ROBOT, YAHOO!’s OMG BLOG, LA TIMES HERO COMPLEX, COMIC BOOK RESOURCES, io9, POP CANDY and WIRED, with reviews popping up at iFANBOY and NEWSARAMA.
And the book goes on sale in comic shops today. So take a moment and swing by your local shop and grab a copy while they last.
This November, DC Comics will re-release two hardcover editions of the famous SUPERMAN VS. MUHAMMAD ALI comic special, which pits two of Earth’s toughest fighters in a battle for the fate of the planet itself.
Illustrated by comics legend Neal Adams and co-written with Denny O’Neil, the Superman vs. Muhammad Ali special became an instant classic when it was released in 1978.
Neal Adams’ kinetic, eye-catching art was presented in a special oversized format that was difficult to reprint, so the comic has remained unavailable since Ali's last heavyweight championship. Now for the first time, DC Comics is proud to release the renowned comic book at its original size in hardcover facsimile and deluxe editions.
SUPERMAN VS. MUHAMMAD ALI will be available in comic shops on 11/10.
MUHAMMAD ALI and associated marks are trademarks of Muhammad Ali Enterprises LLC © MAE LLC
The news and art came fast and furious today in relation to Hugo Award-winning writer J. Michael Straczynski and artist Shane Davis’ SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE.
The OGN, which hits comic shops on Wednesday and bookstores the following Tuesday was front and center this morning, as THE NEW YORK POST spotlighted the book with the following: “Look, up in the sky! It's a bird, it's a plane, it's . . . Superhunk!”
That spurred a flurry of new and scheduled coverage, including SLASHFILM, AIN’T IT COOL NEWS, CBS NEWS, THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER, CNN, ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY, AOL NEWS and much more.
The kicker? We’re just getting warmed up. Stay tuned to THE SOURCE for more updates on this game-changing publishing event.
Happy Monday! Start your morning with THE NEW YORK POST's story on J. Michael Straczynski and Shane Davis' SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE.
And stay tuned for more in advance of the book hitting comic shops Wednesday!
It’s that time again – where we preview a few key variants for your viewing pleasure. What do we have this time? How about T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS #1, by Darwyn Cooke? A SUPERMAN #705 cover by BATMAN INCORPORATED artist Yanick Paquette? And, to close out, we’ve got another lovely JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST variant by Cliff Chiang (#13, to be exact) and GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD WARRIORS #4 by Felipe Massafera. Click below for more. Enjoy!
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It’s not a stretch to say that a lot of work goes into getting what you hold in your hands when you have a finished comic book or graphic novel. From script to pencils to inks to colors to the final printed or digital copy you hold in your hands, the creative process is a wonder for an outsider to see.
That brings us to PROCESS PIECE, which will be a regular feature here on The Source. What we hope to do is bring you, the reader, into the room – from script to final lettering – so you can get a sense of what’s going on with not only your favorite characters, but your favorite creators.
We begin with SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE, from writer J. Michael Straczynski and artist Shane Davis. The sequence we’ve selected to run’s a jaw-dropper, as we see Clark Kent don the Superman duds for the first time. Click below to dive in and read the entire post. See you there.
PAGE SEVENTY-THREE
PANEL ONE
An arm slips into a blue costume.
1) CAPTION
"...you're unique in all the world."
PANEL TWO
A blue shirt is pulled down over a head.
2) CAPTION
"Extraordinary."
PANEL THREE
A boot is pulled on.
3) CAPTION
"Not just ANY man...and more than just A man..."
PANEL FOUR
The S symbol on his chest fills the frame.
4) CAPTION
"...a SUPER-man..."
PAGE SEVENTY-FOUR
FULL PAGE
Superman stands in mid-air, revealed in his costume and his full strength. A beauty shot.
1) CAPTION
"...Superman...."
PAGE SEVENTY-FIVE
PANEL ONE
A downshot from behind Superman as he comes roaring down out of the clouds, heading for where a group of mechs and tanks have congregated.
PANEL TWO
Superman CRASHES into the middle of them like a meteor streaking out of the heavens, WHOMP!
PANEL THREE
The mechs start POUNDING down at him, operating in unison.
PANEL FOUR
Superman looks up at an incoming Mech-fist, his own fist cocked back.
PANEL FIVE
The impact of his fist hits like an explosion, blasting away the mechs.
1) CAPTION
"Target acquired, advance forces engaged."
PAGE SEVENTY-SIX
PANEL ONE
On Tyrell as he walks through his ship, fully outfitted. A floating report 'bot hovers alongside.
1) BOT
Preliminary analysis indicates forces as deployed will be unsuccessful in current engagement --
2) TYRELL
There was never any question. They were never MEANT to defeat him.
PANEL TWO
Close on Tyrell as he enters a shuttle-pod.
3) TYRELL
They were meant only to bring him... to ME. So that I may finish that which needs to be finished.
PANEL THREE
As the door closes on him.
4) TYRELL
The death of the last survivor of Krypton.
PANEL FOUR
The shuttle-pod DESCENDS from the mothership.
PAGE SEVENTY-SEVEN
PANEL ONE
Lois and Olsen stand their ground in the middle of a street as others flee past them. Olsen is looking through the camera, taking photos. The place SHAKES with the OS battle.
1) OLSEN
Lois, you SURE you want to be out in the open for this?
2) LOIS
Are you kidding? I wouldn't miss this for the world.
PANEL TWO
Close on Olsen as he looks through the lens.
3) OLSEN
Ditto.
PANEL THREE
A through-the-camera-lens (complete with readouts) re-do of the classic Action Comics image with Superman throwing a car at robbers...only in this case he's throwing a tank-like vehicle at a bunch of mechs.
I interrupt my usual DC Nation-ness to bring you, the DC Comics reader, a very important announcement: The comics shipping this month are freaking awesome! I know you're thinking "But Ian, the comics are awesome every month!" and you're totally right - they are - but this month features so many special items I wanted to make sure that you were perfectly clear on the degree of amazing we've got going on. Throughout October we are bringing you specials, new projects, new formats, new beginnings, and much more. I'll be dedicating this space to more specific coverage of some of these projects later on, but for now let's review some of what you can expect to see:
- Bruce Wayne - The Road Home Specials
These specials include Batman & Robin, Red Robin, Batgirl, Outsiders, Catwoman, Commissioner Gordon, Oracle and Ra's al Ghul and set the status quo for the hotly anticipated...
- Action Comics #894
Paul Cornell welcomes Death from Sandman to the DCU in monumental issue that also features the debut of the Jimmy Olsen co-feature by Nick Spencer. Mr. Cornell also delivers Knight & Squire #1 this month so be sure to say thank you when you see him, OK?
- Untold Tales of Blackest Night #1
Check out these missing scenes from Blackest Night by Geoff Johns, Peter Tomasi and JT Krul.
- Teen Titans #88
And speaking of Mr. Krul, we are pleased to welcome him and artist Nicola Scott as the new creative team behind Teen Titans. This is the start of a new era for the team, so be sure to check this out!
- DC Comics Presents
Presenting an all-new format aimed at collecting rare stories or stories never seen before. These 100-page spectaculars will be coming at you every month with material from both the DCU and Vertigo. This month you can check out volumes focusing on Brightest Day, Superman, Batman, Green Lantern and Young Justice. Trust me - you're gonna love these.
So that's some list of comic-y goodness, huh?
I haven't even had time to mention the JSA 80-Page Giant, JLA/The 99, DCU Halloween Special, Batman: Hidden Treasures or the return of the Black Lanterns in Brightest Day. Be sure to check back here and on The Source (dcublog.com) for more info all month long. Now get out there and start reading!
Be seeing you,
— Ian Sattler Senior Story Editor, DCU
Writer J. Michael Straczynski and artist Eddy Barrows continue to chronicle Superman’s story as he walks across America – bringing the Man of Steel closer to the people of his adopted planet than ever before. In this issue, Superman visits Cincinnati and its surrounding areas, while also featuring a special cameo from a certain Dark Knight, which we’ve spotlighted for you here.
SUPERMAN #703 is out today.
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Not long ago, we broke the news that acclaimed pop-up artist Matthew Reinhart would be taking on the DC Universe with Little Brown and Co.’s DC SUPER HEROES: THE ULTIMATE POP-UP BOOK. Well, we’re happy to update you — the book is on sale today at bookstores nationwide. Need a refresher? Click here for a look at some video we posted a few months back featuring Reinhart and click below for some artwork from the book itself. Enjoy!
