2013 is a huge year for Superman. Get the scoop on all of the titles here.
The Man of Steel is going to steal the spotlight next year. Not only does he have a rather awesome new film coming out but there's also plenty to look forward to in his comics. Today at New York Comic-Con the panel was packed with big names, including Grant Morrison, Andy Diggle, Tony Daniel and much more.
Before he departs ACTION COMICS, fan favorite write Grant Morrison has an action packed story to tell. "Super Doomsday" (who we first met in issue #9) is going to take on Kal-El in issue #15 and Morrison remarked the story is filled with "lots of fighting, lot of pain." Also, ACTION ANNUAL (Sholly Fisch, Cully Hamner) will have New 52 Superman's first encounter with kryptonite. It'll also include Superman's familiar faces -- Lex Luthor, Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen.
Come issue #18 of ACTION COMICS, writer Andy Diggle and artist Tony Daniel will take over. Both joked about the title being a refreshing change of pace -- with Diggle remarking he often writes darker characters and Tony joking how most of his illustrations take place at night. As for the new costume, Diggle said the end of SUPERMAN #0 reveals the attire and it will be explained over time. Tony Daniel's promo for ACTION COMICSTo top it off, there's also the upcoming Superman crossover "H'el on Earth." The Justice League will make a cameo and we were treated to images of Cyborg and Flash on covers. However, the real highlight was Superboy and Ravager getting funky with a defeated Superman serving as a third wheel.
To make matters even more interesting, Superboy is now sporting Superman's costume. The panel remarked that they intentionally tried to delay Superman meeting Superboy for as long as possible to make it an especially special (but not good) moment. Matt Idelson added Superboy is "going to like Batman more than he likes Superman." O la la.Oh, and then there was this little announcement about two people I've never heard of -- I think their names were Jim Lee & Scott Snyder --behind a new Superman title. They walked up to the panel and the room went appropriately crazy. Check out G-Man's feature for all of the details.
2013 is going to be one heck of a 75th anniversary for Superman. Dream team new title aside, what are you looking forward to the most for Kal-El?
The new costume will be explained over time huh? So it's not just going to be because of MOS? I know there not going to outright say its for cross promotion with the movie but I hate when companies treat us like were that gullible.
Nice to see Morrison has two awesome stories to end his run on Action Comics. I'm glad to see DC giving Superman the attention he deserves. 2013 looks like it'll be a great year for Superman.
Andy Diggle and Tony Daniel on superman... well let me think about this. was gonna name my first born kal-el if a boy...Tony with the Nazi superman pose and black and red costume makes want to reconsider.
This is all truly wonderful news! I'[m so much in shock that I think i still need to take a moment to take it all in. Super Doomsday. Kon sporting the costume. The apparent "dark costume" that TD is drawing. And of course Man of Steel come next year. All so wonderful. Maybe its just my optimism but...perhaps we are seeing Superman get his popular groove back in DC with all this? :)
I like the tone of it all and I am excited where it will head, but I have no idea what is going on. I just hope that it will bring better stories for Superman.
I am looking forward to this new Superman direction. Its getting me excited for Superman on a whole new level. DC Comics should have put this much much work into Superman in the beginning of the New 52.
I can't tell you how excited I would be if they had an early appearance of Ultraman. Just a taste of who someone with his powers could be. It would very well be a defining moment, and my head would explode.
that awkward moment where superman is selling so bad they put jim lee who is busier than a race horses balls to draw it. Expect the title to go bi monthly and to have stand in artists once the first 5 issues sell. - DC Comics
@Gambler: Says the guy with a gun :P How would Shiva even fit in the Superman universe?btw, Slade is appearing in that comic as well.
Who knows. Pre-New 52 her daughter fought Supergirl and defeated Bizzaro Supergirl. Shiva herself had a brief encounter with Supergirl in which she dodged her attack. Then theres also that Dragon cyborg Ninja dude who Superman couldnt beat but Shiva stalemated lol. You wanted a way in, I gave you a way in :P
@Gambler: @CaioTrubat: It's Superboy. Superman is the third wheel in that picture. @Mercy_ said:
That is not Rose Wilson >__<
Hah! Funny thing is, I don't believe they actually stated her name. I thought it was a more than fair assumption considering their connection and... well, how that blatantly looks like Rose.
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