2003 Comic Book News Archives

Superman: Birthright #2

May 24, 2003: Mark Waid Talks “Superman: Birthright”

The Pulse website caught up with Mark Waid to discuss his up-coming 12-issue maxiseries "Superman: Birthright". Here's an excerpt from the interview...

Q: Let's start with a toughie. Give me the high concept pitch that will make Superman skeptics try this book. What is it that you're offering readers?

A: The original assignment from DC, the original request, was to give readers "Ultimate Superman." Soon after, the powers that be at DC asked us not to refer to it that way in respect and deference to the great creators doing the ongoing monthly series, but that didn't alter the mission--to redefine Superman for the 21st century and do a series that anyone on Earth can pick up from scratch and get in on the Superman story.

Q: So, how long have you waited to tell this story? I'm guessing it's a ridiculous wait considering it's the book you've obviously most wanted to do.

A: Since January 26, 1979. That was the day I saw SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE--twice--and the day I fell in love with the character and his world.

Read the complete interview at The Pulse website.



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