2000 Comic Book News Archives
August 28, 2000: No More Adventures with J.M. DeMatteis
WizardWorld reports that "Adventures of Superman" writer J.M. DeMatteis, has re-evaluate his work schedule and decided he will finish work on the monthly Superman title with issue #587. Writer Joe Casey of Wildcats fame, will do the dialoge for DeMatteis' last issue, taking on the reigns thereafter.Editor Eddie Berganza told WizardWorld, "I'm really sorry to see J.M. leave. He's a real pro to work with, and hope we get to do so again real soon."
The writer explains: "I've been buried under a huge comics workload lately (Adventures, Spectre, four issues of Wonder Woman, a 96- page Green Lantern graphic novel, a 64-page Superman, a 48-page Supergirl, a Legends of the Dark Knight arc)...and then found myself involved in a movie project, as well. Something had to go in order for my sanity to remain intact... and, after Eddie and I discussed it, we decided Superman was it.
"I, frankly, felt constrained by the monthly continuity that prevented me from doing the kinds of stories I really wanted to do. Eddie, too, felt that something wasn't clicking for me creatively... so this seemed the ideal opportunity to bow out gracefully.
"I've thoroughly enjoyed working with Eddie and we have every intention of continuing to work together on Superman material. We're just shifting my Superman focus to one-shots, graphic novels, mini-series and the like. Stories that can stand outside of current continuity and give me the breathing room I need.
"Once my workload lightens, we will begin work on a very cool project, involving Superman, and I can say no more," DeMatteis teases.
Casey comes onboard with big shoes to fill and a lot to catch up on, but Berganza notes, "Joe's a new, fresh voice in comics which is in keeping with what I have been striving for in the Superman books--to make everything feel new and to be looking to the future.
"Now, I just gotta keep my Joe's straight. Thank goodness for Mark Schultz!"
Source: Wizard World
2000 Comic News
Listed below are all the Comic News items archived for 2000.- January 10, 2000: Superman/Gen 13
- January 17, 2000: Kano to replace Garcia
- January 18, 2000: Metropolis is Growing: Brainiac-13 Appearing Live on DC Online
- January 21, 2000: Schultz on Man of Steel's Milestone
- January 29, 2000: Superman for the Animals
- February 3, 2000: Gil Kane Dies at 74
- February 6, 2000: Porter Confirmed as “Adventures of Superman” Artist
- February 16, 2000: Batman and Superman Got Milk?® in Upcoming “Milk Mustache” Print/Online Campaign
- February 22, 2000: Howard Porter Renews Exclusive Two-Year Contract with DC
- March 15, 2000: Super Summit Highlights
- March 23, 2000: DC Comics Price Rise
- March 29, 2000: News from the Trade Press
- March 29, 2000: Same as it Ever Was: Back to the Silver Age in May!
- April 4, 2000: “Planet DC” Annuals
- April 11, 2000: Superman: Arkham
- April 15, 2000: Superman and Batman Join Forces with Arch-Rival Stan Lee to Create an Alternate Universe
- April 15, 2000: DC Comics Garners 54 Eisner Award Nominations for 1999
- May 18, 2000: Superman No.1 (1939) on Auction!
- June 7, 2000: DC Comics Super Heroes Check into Best Western Hotels with “Summer Adventures” Promotion
- June 7, 2000: Adventures of Superman minus Howard Porter
- June 19, 2000: Great Caesar's ghost, Lex Luthor is running for President!
- June 20, 2000: Ed McGuiness Signs One-Year Exclusive Contract
- July 7, 2000: SCOOP!!! Superman: Emperor ???????? REVEALED!!!!
- July 8, 2000: Superman Homepage at the San Diego Comic-Con 2000!
- July 28, 2000: San Diego Comic-Con Report
- August 5, 2000: Superman News from the Wizard World Chicago Comic-Con
- August 23, 2000: Joe Kelly Signs Exclusive Contract with DC
- August 23, 2000: DC Comics Featured in Time, Newsweek, Rolling Stone this Week!
- August 28, 2000: Mark Waid Leaves JLA
- August 28, 2000: No More Adventures with J.M. DeMatteis
- September 26, 2000: Online Preview of “JLA: A League of One” Available at DC Comics Website
- September 26, 2000: DC Announces the Full Creative Roster for “Superman & Batman: World's Funnest”
- October 12, 2000: What to get for a JLA that has everything?
- October 25, 2000: Lex 2000 Online Preview at DC Comics Online
- November 6, 2000: Know Thy Enemy, From the Inside Out... JLA: Seven Caskets
- November 8, 2000: New Readers Flood to Metropolis this November
- November 23, 2000: Loeb on President Luthor
- December 20, 2000: Christopher Reeve Comic Book
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