2008 Comic Book News Archives
August 18, 2008: J. Torres Talks "Legion of Super Heroes in the 31st Century"
Superman Homepage reviewer Adam Dechanel caught up with writer J. Torres to ask him about issue #17 of "Legion of Super Heroes in the 31st Century" and the future of the title.Q: Which Legionnaires will be showing up soon? Plenty sported on the recent covers but they don't seem to get much 'screen time'.
A: In terms of ones we haven't seen before, or haven't seen too much of... well, Dream Girl appears on the first page. And Vi gets a couple of lines this issue.
Q: Will Supergirl be showing up sometime?
A: Not in any of my stories. Not sure about the other guys.
Q: What do kids think of your work?
A: The kids I've met at conventions seem to really enjoy the book!
Q: Is Brainiac 1.0's code taking over his ancestor?
A: That would be telling.
Q: Will we see Clark experiment more with his powers?
A: He's already been Superman for a while by this time. Unfortunately, we've run out of time for more "coming of age" type stories.
Q: What is your writing process?
A: I generally come up with a loose plot, flesh it out into a 20-page "outline" of sorts, then go full script. The number of drafts I go through depends on (a) how happy I am with the story (or not); (b) notes from my editor; and (c) how much time I have (i.e. depending if I've cut it close to the deadline, if an artist is waiting for a script, etc.).
Q: Who's your favorite Legionnaire?
A: It seems to change everyday, but my top five probably includes Lightning Lad, Saturn Girl, Bouncing Boy, Brainiac 5, and Superboy. Er, man.
Q: The 'younger audience' books seem to be undergoing a revitalization with Billy Batson, Super Friends, Supergirl and Tiny Titans all popping up suddenly Any surprises in store for the Legion that you can elaborate on?
A: None that I'm aware of.
2008 Comic News
Listed below are all the Comic News items archived for 2008.- January 7, 2008: Wizard Previews Superman and JLA Comics for 2008
- January 7, 2008: John Byrne Interview
- January 8, 2008: Jesus Merino Talks About Inking Superman
- January 12, 2008: Jim Lee Helps Hire Online Fan Colorist
- January 22, 2008: Roger Stern Talks “JLA Classified”
- January 26, 2008: No Chloe in Comics & News on Brainiac
- February 6, 2008: Phil Hester Talks “Superman Confidential”
- February 7, 2008: Kurt Busiek Talks About His Run on Superman
- February 7, 2008: Geoff Johns Staying at DC Comics
- February 8, 2008: James Robinson is the New Superman Writer
- February 8, 2008: Kelley Pucket Talks Supergirl
- February 9, 2008: Q&A with New “Superman” Writer James Robinson
- February 10, 2008: DC Unveils “Trinity” Plans
- February 10, 2008: A Look at “DC Universe #0”
- February 12, 2008: Keith Champagne Notes DC Comics Correction
- February 14, 2008: R.I.P. Steve Gerber
- February 15, 2008: Grant Morrison Talks “Final Crisis”
- February 17, 2008: Ande Parks on Inking “Superman Confidential”
- February 18, 2008: Exclusive J. Torres Interview
- February 20, 2008: Michael Green and Jeph Loeb Talk “Superman/Batman”
- February 22, 2008: Geoff Johns Talks About the Future of Superman
- February 22, 2008: B. Clay Moore Talks “Superman Confidential”
- February 24, 2008: WonderCon 2008 - Interview with Mark Bagley
- February 24, 2008: WonderCon 2008 - Interview with Kurt Busiek
- February 24, 2008: WonderCon 2008 - DC Nation Panel
- February 25, 2008: Dan Jurgens Talks Tangent Superman
- February 26, 2008: WonderCon 2008 - DCU: Countdown to Crisis Panel
- February 27, 2008: New Content for “Superman #674”
- February 29, 2008: Happy Birthday Superman!
- February 29, 2008: Celebrities Wish Superman a Happy Birthday!
- March 4, 2008: Geoff Johns Talks JSA and Kingdom Come
- March 4, 2008: Jerry Ordway Talks Brave and Bold
- March 6, 2008: Grant Morrison Talks “All Star Superman”
- March 12, 2008: Jerry Siegel - A Look Back in Time
- March 16, 2008: Wizard World LA - DC Panels
- March 19, 2008: Superman Homepage Wizard World LA 2008 Report
- March 22, 2008: Superman Items Included in Hollywood Auction
- March 22, 2008: JMS Comes to DC - Shows His Love of Superman
- March 23, 2008: Ottawa Citizen Celebrates Superman's 70th Anniversary
- March 26, 2008: Jerry Siegel Interview from 1975
- March 26, 2008: Neal Adams Audio Interview
- March 28, 2008: Siegel Heirs Reclaim Superman Copyright
- March 31, 2008: Warner Bros. Issues Statement on Court Ruling
- March 31, 2008: Explaining the Superman Copyright Decision
- April 2, 2008: Geoff Johns to “Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds”
- April 2, 2008: DC Statement on Death of Jim Mooney
- April 2, 2008: “The Legends Behind The Comic Books” Screening
- April 4, 2008: George Perez Talks “Legion of 3 Worlds”
- April 4, 2008: “Action Comics #1” Listed on Ebay
- April 6, 2008: Judge Orders DC and Siegel Family to Mediate
- April 10, 2008: Kurt Busiek Talks About “Trinity”
- April 10, 2008: Golden Age of Comics Books Exhibition Photos
- April 10, 2008: Comic Geek Speak “Superman on Trial” Podcast
- April 11, 2008: Mark Waid Radio Interview on Superman
- April 12, 2008: DC Comics Reveals Cover for “DC Universe #0”
- April 12, 2008: Nominees For The 2008 Joe Shuster Awards
- April 13, 2008: Why Superman is Still Super
- April 14, 2008: Geoff Johns on Reshaping the DC Universe
- April 14, 2008: “The Legends Behind The Comic Books” Screening Report
- April 17, 2008: DC Announces “Superman #676” Content Change
- April 17, 2008: Grant Morrison Talks Final Crisis
- April 19, 2008: Notes from DC Nation Panel at NY Comic Con
- April 22, 2008: Exclusive J. Torres Interview
- April 24, 2008: Grant Morrison and Geoff Johns Video Interviews
- May 1, 2008: Interview with Artist Gerry Alanguilan
- May 1, 2008: Exclusive Interview with Karl Kerschl
- May 3, 2008: Dan DiDio and Mike Carlin Talk “Trinity”
- May 6, 2008: Renato Guedes Talks Drawing Superman
- May 11, 2008: Dan Didio on Lateness of “Last Son” Conclusion
- May 13, 2008: Chip Kidd Talks “Final Crisis” and “Trinity” Covers
- May 13, 2008: “Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures in the Eighth Grade”
- May 14, 2008: Emerald City Comic Con 2008 Report
- May 19, 2008: Exclusive Interview with JLU Writer Ken Pontac
- May 20, 2008: Exclusive Interview with Jack Briglio
- May 21, 2008: Exclusive Interview with Cary Bates
- May 23, 2008: James Robinson Talks Superman, JLA and Supergirl
- May 29, 2008: Robinson Talks Supergirl in Justice League
- June 2, 2008: Wizard World Philadelphia News
- June 7, 2008: Wizard Talks Superman with James Robinson and Geoff Johns
- June 7, 2008: Alex Ross to Appear at Wizard World Chicago
- June 9, 2008: Kurt Busiek Interview About “Trinity”
- June 9, 2008: Grant Morrison Interview About “Final Crisis” #1
- June 10, 2008: Interview with Kurt Busiek on “Trinity #1”
- June 12, 2008: Warren Ellis Guest of Honor at Wizard World Chicago
- June 15, 2008: Pa Kent Named Best Comic Book Dad
- June 15, 2008: Wizard Q&A with Kurt Busiek
- June 16, 2008: New Co-Artist Joining “Final Crisis”
- June 16, 2008: Interview with Kurt Busiek on “Trinity” #2
- June 17, 2008: Interview with “Action” Artist Gary Frank
- June 18, 2008: Interview with “Superman/Batman” Writing Team
- June 21, 2008: Superman News From Charlotte Heroes Con
- June 22, 2008: DC Creators Attending Wizard World Chicago
- June 26, 2008: Superman Featured in Harvey Award Nominations for 2008
- June 28, 2008: Comic Book Creator Michael Turner Dies
- June 28, 2008: New Supergirl Creative Team Revealed
- June 30, 2008: Wizard World Chicago Report
- June 30, 2008: Wizard World Chicago DC Comics Panels
- July 9, 2008: Jon Sibal Talks Inking Superman
- July 9, 2008: Empire Rates Superman #1 Comic Book Character
- July 16, 2008: Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster 1981 TV Interview
- July 17, 2008: Green and Johnson Talk “Superman/Batman #50”
- July 21, 2008: Sterling Gates Talks About Supergirl
- July 25, 2008: Comic-Con - “DC Nation” Panel
- July 25, 2008: Comic-Con - “Superman: Man of Tomorrow” Panel
- July 27, 2008: Comic-Con - “DC: A Guide to Your Universe” Panel
- July 30, 2008: JG Jones Talks Supergirl in “Final Crisis”
- August 10, 2008: Geoff Johns Talks “Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds”
- August 13, 2008: “New Krypton” 3-Part Alex Ross Cover Artwork Revealed
- August 18, 2008: J. Torres Talks “Legion of Super Heroes in the 31st Century”
- August 21, 2008: Russell Keaton - Superman's Almost Co-Creator
- August 22, 2008: Alex Ross Talks Kingdom Come Superman in JSA
- September 2, 2008: Grant Morrison DC Universe Interview
- September 3, 2008: “Hero”-ic Sale Flies in to Fan Expo
- September 4, 2008: “DCU Elementary” Kid's Comic Book Series
- September 6, 2008: Gray and Palmiotti Talk “Superman/Supergirl: Maelstrom”
- September 10, 2008: “Comics Now!” Magazine Celebrates 70 Years of Superman
- September 10, 2008: Wes Craig Talks “Tangent: Superman's Reign”
- September 10, 2008: Grant Morrson Nominated in Spike TV 2008 Scream Awards
- September 18, 2008: All Star Supermen - Frank Quitely and Grant Morrison
- September 20, 2008: Jamal Igle on Drawing Supergirl
- September 23, 2008: Kevin VanHook Talks “Superman & Batman vs Vampires & Werewolves”
- September 27, 2008: DC Nation Panel at Baltimore Comic Con
- September 29, 2008: “All Star Superman” Sweeps Harvey Awards
- September 29, 2008: Baltimore Comic Con - Superman Panel
- October 2, 2008: Sterling Gates Talks Supergirl Comics
- October 8, 2008: “Superman: Red Son” Motion Comic Announced
- October 8, 2008: Major Superman Supporting Character Dead - SPOILER ALERT
- October 15, 2008: Name Change for “Guardians of Metropolis Special”
- October 17, 2008: Rags Morales Talks “Superman/Batman”
- October 22, 2008: Grant Morrison's In-Depth Discussion of “All Star Superman”
- October 22, 2008: Sterling Gates Talks Supergirl
- October 23, 2008: Geoff Johns on Superman's Challenge in “New Krypton”
- October 23, 2008: Jim Lee Previews Cover for “Absolute Superman: For Tomorrow”
- October 28, 2008: Grant Morrison Talks “All Star Superman”
- October 28, 2008: Secrets of the Superman Bible
- October 30, 2008: Switching Powers in “Superman/Batman”
- October 30, 2008: Jamal Igle Talks Supergirl on Death Ray Weekly Podcast
- November 1, 2008: Artist Gary Frank on Jonathan Kent's Death
- November 2, 2008: Geoff Johns Talks About “New Krypton” and Superman's Future
- November 4, 2008: Grant Morrison Interview Marathon Concludes
- November 6, 2008: Phil Noto on Drawing “Superman/Supergirl: Maelstrom”
- November 6, 2008: A Tribute to Jerry and Joe
- November 13, 2008: Landry Walker on Supergirl's Cosmic Adventures
- November 18, 2008: No More “Action Comics” for Superman?
- November 21, 2008: Frank Kasy, The Face of Superman
- November 25, 2008: Sterling Gates Talks “Supergirl #35”
- November 26, 2008: Dan DiDio Explains Plans for Superman Comics
- November 27, 2008: Greg Rucka Comments on “Action Comics” Without Superman
- November 29, 2008: Geoff Johns Explains “Superman: Secret Origin”
- December 2, 2008: More From Greg Rucka on “Action Comics”
- December 4, 2008: Wizard Magazine's Krypton Q&A Now Online
- December 4, 2008: Geoff Johns Thanks Superman Homepage Fans
- December 5, 2008: Walker Talks About Supergirl's “Cosmic Adventures”
- December 9, 2008: Gary Frank's Thoughts on “Superman: Secret Origin”
- December 14, 2008: Matt Idelson Talks Superman Comics in 2009
- December 18, 2008: Dwayne McDuffie Talks “Justice League of America”
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