2000 Comic Book News Archives
October 12, 2000: What to get for a JLA that has everything?
Man of Steel reveals gift-giving secrets in Superman #165Continuing the grand DC tradition of special holiday stories, this December, the Man of Steel takes some time to distribute his Christmas gifts to those who matter to him most: his fellow members of the Justice League. Of course, things are never quite that simple, as each JLA member gives Superman their thoughts on both the Christmas spirit and recent events in the DC Universe. Featuring holiday visits with the Flash, Wonder Woman, Batman, Aquaman, Green Lantern, Plastic Man and the Martian Manhunter, SUPERMAN #165 finds the Man of Steel working his way towards his nearest of dearest of all, Lois Lane.
According to SUPERMAN Editor Eddie Berganza: "It's a fun issue that explores Superman's relationship with his fellow Leaguers--haven't you always wondered what kinda gifts heroes exchanged? We also get to see another side of the Man of Steel where he is in a situation he can do nothing about. Finally, the best part of this issue is who is working on it alongside the regular team."
Written by Jeph Loeb with art by regular SUPERMAN artists Ed McGuinness and Cam Smith, SUPERMAN #165 also features artwork by a special holiday all-star cast featuring Joe Madureira/Tim Townsend, Art Adams, Humberto Ramos/Wayne Faucher, Rob Liefeld/Norm Rapmund, Mike Wieringo/Cam Smith, and Ian Churchill/Norm Rapmund, who each add their distinctive styles to chapters focusing on Superman's conversations with various Justice League members.
According to SUPERMAN writer Jeph Loeb: "Christmas came a little early to me and Senior Editor Eddie Berganza. We put together a wish list of folks who had either never drawn Superman (or who we wanted to see draw Superman) and Santa came through in heroic proportions. Each artist has a three-page story featuring Superman and a member of the Justice League; we're dashing through the snow big time here!"
While the holidays arrive in a flurry of snowflakes, strange things are afoot as well, as evidenced by a curious appearance by the Linear Men. For longtime DC readers, that can spell only one thing... something big and dangerous is approaching. Sharper readers will keep tuned to the Superman titles monthly without missing a beat and watch this DIRECT CHANNEL space for news updates from Metropolis.
SUPERMAN #165 (OCT00 0544) arrives in stores on December 6 with a cover price of $2.25 U.S.
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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