2002 Comic Book News Archives
March 14, 2002: Mark Schultz Talks Superman
Comic Book Resources staff writer Arune Singh conducted an indepth interview with "Super Scribe" Mark Schultz, writer on the monthly comic book "Superman: The Man of Steel". Here's an excerpt from the interview...Besides the nostalgic appeal and obvious resume boosting impact of work on the world's greatest superhero, Schultz says that there is an inherent appeal in Superman that makes him an irresistible creative prospect. "Superman is an original -- a truly powerful, lasting concept. Before there were superheroes there was Superman, a great science fiction concept that exploded into an entire genre. There would be no superheroes without Superman. The comics industry may not have survived till now without Superman. Superman is the gold standard by which all other superheroes are judged, even to this day. He is such an iconic, enduring literary creation that he remains -- barring maybe Mickey Mouse -- by far the best know cartoon creation in the world. And he has a fantastically rich mythos, a wonderful supporting cast built up around him. Superman allows you a lot of room in which to play."
"Superman is at heart, a simple, honest, empathetic man who JUST WANTS TO DO THE RIGHT THING. That's so important -- he doesn't have an axe to grind, he doesn't have an agenda. He isn't a thrill-seeker, a mundane adventurer. He is concerned, mature and thoughtful -- he wants to use his incredible powers in the most helpful manner possible. He represents what's best about the human race, which is especially interesting because he isn't a human being. He's an alien migrant -- he is the ultimate immigrant success story."
Read the complete interview at the CBR website.
2002 Comic News
Listed below are all the Comic News items archived for 2002.- January 3, 2002: Wizard Fan Awards Nominees
- January 8, 2002: New Look for Superman Books
- January 8, 2002: Casey Talks “Adventures of Superman”
- January 11, 2002: Alex Ross Interview
- January 13, 2002: John Buscema Dies
- January 16, 2002: Superman & Savage Dragon
- January 17, 2002: DC Comics Launches 9-11 Mini-Site
- January 18, 2002: Superman Homepage in “Superman #178”
- January 22, 2002: Dan Slott Talks Justice League Adventures
- January 26, 2002: Kurt Schaffenberger Dies
- January 26, 2002: “First Time” for DC Characters
- February 5, 2002: Jeph Loeb Talks Superman - The Secret Revealed
- February 5, 2002: Derec Aucoin Joins Superman Team - Update
- February 7, 2002: New DC Comics President
- February 23, 2002: Paul Levitz Talks “Smallville” Comic Book
- February 26, 2002: Wagner Talks DC Project
- March 5, 2002: Superboy Cancelled!
- March 8, 2002: DC Comics Sues Wella Corp.
- March 9, 2002: New Monthly Superman/Batman Comic!!!
- March 12, 2002: Comics and the Internet
- March 13, 2002: MAD Magazine “Smallville” Issue
- March 14, 2002: Mark Schultz Talks Superman
- March 24, 2002: Berganza Talks Smallville Comic Stories
- April 4, 2002: Bogdanove talks “Superman/Aliens II: GodWar”
- April 11, 2002: SCI FI Joins Free Comic Day
- April 14, 2002: JLA to go Bi-Weekly in August
- April 17, 2002: Daily Planet Crew in Marvel Comic
- April 20, 2002: Mark Millar Talks Superman
- April 21, 2002: DC Comics at WonderCon
- May 9, 2002: The JLA's Obsidian Age
- May 10, 2002: The Physics Behind Comic Books
- May 20, 2002: Superman Comics = Real Life
- May 27, 2002: “Sorry!” Says Superman Editor Eddie Berganza
- May 28, 2002: New Superman Comics Creative Team
- June 7, 2002: Doug Hazlewood Interview and Gallery
- June 16, 2002: “Smallville: The Comic”
- June 19, 2002: Superman's “Ending Battle” in September
- June 20, 2002: Steve Seagle Talks Superman
- July 6, 2002: Superman's “Day of Doom”
- July 7, 2002: Waid Talks “Superman: Birthright”
- July 7, 2002: Superman's Costume Change
- July 7, 2002: No More Superman Comics in Brazil
- July 22, 2002: San Diego Comic Con 2002 Information
- August 4, 2002: Seagle Talks Superman at San Diego Comic Con
- August 8, 2002: Nicolas Cage Selling His Comic Collection!
- August 15, 2002: JLA With Alex Ross and Paul Dini
- September 11, 2002: Superman Comics Back in Brazil
- September 15, 2002: Tom Derenick Draws Superman
- September 19, 2002: Superman 10 Cent Adventure
- September 22, 2002: Man of Steel Cancelled!
- September 22, 2002: Forbes Rates Richest Fictional Characters
- September 25, 2002: Mark Waid Sets the Record Straight
- September 29, 2002: 12-Part “Superman: Metropolis” Series
- October 14, 2002: Nicolas Cage Sells Comic Books for US$1.6 Million
- October 15, 2002: Duncan Rouleau Interview
- November 4, 2002: Berganza Talks Superman in 2003
- November 12, 2002: DC Comics for 2003
- November 14, 2002: Kurt Busiek Talks Superman
- November 15, 2002: Pantheon Books to Publish Alex Ross Book
- November 26, 2002: Nicolas Cage To Sell More Comics
- November 26, 2002: Tom Palmer Talks “Smallville” Comic Books
- November 27, 2002: Superman Comics Return to Brazil
- December 1, 2002: Casey Talks “Adventures of Superman”
- December 4, 2002: Kelly Talks “Action Comics” #800
- December 5, 2002: Joe Kelly Talks New JLA Lineup
- December 11, 2002: Steve Gerber Talks “Superman: Last Stand on Earth”
- December 19, 2002: Supergirl Cancelled!
- December 21, 2002: Eddie Berganza Promoted to Group Editor!
- December 27, 2002: Cavalieri Talks “Superman: Secret Identity”
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