2004 Comic Book News Archives
March 23, 2004: Chuck Austen Talks Action Comics
ComicBookResources caught up with writer Chuck Austen to talk to him about his up-coming run on "Action Comics". Here's an excerpt from the article...
- Austen is a huge fan of Superman and when asked what makes the character so unique, and not able to be duplicated by "similar" characters, those keeping score at home will need pen and paper. "What makes him so unique? Dude. Everything. He's the original. The first. There were no super heroes before Superman. He is the most unique. He created this genre, and everything that came after him is simply an attempt to do something as interesting as him. But Siegel and Shuster got it right the first time. Superman is the greatest super hero, ever. The reason characters like Supreme can't replicate him is because of that, because of the elegance and beauty of his basic concept. From Clark to Lois to the job at the Daily Planet and finally Superman himself. Anything else is just an attempt to 'replicate' him. To improve upon the original.
"Can't be done. Superman is the one-and-only. There is no replicating him. Even Spider-Man owes a debt of gratitude to Superman."
Every writer who approaches superheroes from both DC and Marvel looks for an "in" to the character, something that clicks with them and opens up worlds of possibility. With Austen, it's as simple as, "He's the best," states the scribe. "It doesn't matter if there are stronger, more powerful, more flashy or intense super heroes out there. Superman is the greatest. It's because of who he is, his charm, his sense of honor and duty, his humanity and zest for life. He's the hero for the ages, the champion of the little people, unafraid in the face of death and danger, and ready to stand in against all odds. And people like him. They like him a lot."
2004 Comic News
Listed below are all the Comic News items archived for 2004.- January 9, 2004: Three Different Supermen in 2004?
- January 10, 2004: Jim Lee Interviews Lee Bermejo
- January 10, 2004: Jim Lee Interviews Brian Azzarello
- January 12, 2004: Three Supermen Rumor False
- January 21, 2004: Art Adams Signs Exclusively to DC Comics
- January 21, 2004: Pre-Order CGC 9.8 NM/MT Grade Copies of First Jim Lee Drawn Superman
- January 23, 2004: Julie Schwartz in Hospital Again
- January 29, 2004: Price Rise for Superman Comics
- February 3, 2004: Superman/Batman vs Aliens/Predator
- February 3, 2004: Newsday Publishes History of Comics Article
- February 3, 2004: Alex Ross Interview
- February 4, 2004: Superman to Sport Painted Cover by Matt Wagner in May - (Updated with Images)
- February 8, 2004: Julie Schwartz Dies
- February 10, 2004: Comic Art Exhibition at Mizel Center for Arts and Culture
- February 11, 2004: Superman Comics Back to Press for Second Printing
- February 11, 2004: Milligan Talks Kid Amazo
- February 12, 2004: Jim Lee Talks Superman
- February 22, 2004: Sold Out Godfall Issues On Sale for $10!
- March 2, 2004: Superman: Godfall Continues to Sell Out at DC Comics
- March 3, 2004: Superman in Wizard #150
- March 7, 2004: Jeph Loeb Talks New Supergirl
- March 11, 2004: Mark Waid Says Birthright New Official Superman Origin
- March 16, 2004: Artist Ian Churchill Signs Exclusive Contract with DC Comics
- March 16, 2004: DC Staff and Talent Head West for Wizard World LA
- March 17, 2004: Ivan Reis Talks Action Comics
- March 18, 2004: Jeph Loeb Talks Superman/Batman
- March 18, 2004: DC Comics Rushes Sold-Out Superman/Batman #8 Back to Press
- March 18, 2004: Kryptonian Translation of Superman/Batman #8
- March 21, 2004: DC Panel at Wizard World LA
- March 23, 2004: Chuck Austen Talks Action Comics
- March 24, 2004: Eddie Berganza Talks About Superman in 2004
- March 25, 2004: Godfall Continues to Sell Out at DC Comics
- March 26, 2004: Kurt Busiek Talks Superman: Secret Identity
- April 2, 2004: DC Unveils New Collected Editions
- April 5, 2004: DC and DF Present Signed Superman Comics for June
- April 11, 2004: Brian Azzarello Talks Superman
- April 13, 2004: Superman/Batman #8 Second Printing Sells Out at DC Comics
- April 18, 2004: Superman/Batman #8 is Diamond's Top-Selling Comic fo March!
- April 18, 2004: Stuart Immonen Talks Superman: Secret Identity
- April 19, 2004: Alex Sinclair Talks Superman
- April 20, 2004: Ivan Reis Signs Exclusive Deal with DC Comics
- April 21, 2004: Jim Lee and Michael Turner Take the Cover Challenge on Superman/Batman #10 and Superman #205 [Updated with images]
- April 22, 2004: DC Comics Rushes Superman/Batman #8 Back to Press
- April 22, 2004: Jim Lee on Superman and Life Advice
- April 27, 2004: Gene Ha and Arthur Adams Talk Superman Covers
- May 11, 2004: Chuck Austen Talks Action Comics and JLA
- May 18, 2004: Dexter Vines Talks About Inking Superman/Batman
- May 26, 2004: Rags Morales Talks Identity Crisis
- June 8, 2004: Chuck Austen Talks Action Comics
- June 9, 2004: Comic Book Idol - Round 2
- June 15, 2004: DC Comics Ask The Editors Online Letter Columns
- June 21, 2004: Stan Lee Writes Superman for Julie Schwartz Tribute Issue
- July 8, 2004: Joe Casey Talks Superman
- July 9, 2004: Kim Howard Johnson Talks Superman: True Brit
- July 25, 2004: San Diego Comic Con Superman News
- July 28, 2004: Grant Morrison's Return to JLA
- August 16, 2004: Superman/Batman Panel at Wizard World Chicago
- August 31, 2004: Rick Veitch Answers Questions About The Question
- September 20, 2004: Greg Rucka Talks Adventures of Superman
- September 22, 2004: DC Sends Identity Crisis #1 for Second Printing
- October 5, 2004: Comics Gaining Educational Reputation
- October 19, 2004: Scott McCloud Talks Superman: Strength
- October 19, 2004: DC Comics Pay Tribute to Christopher Reeve
- November 4, 2004: Rags Morales to Pencil Adventures of Superman #636
- November 11, 2004: David Goyer to Write Superman/Batman
- November 12, 2004: Superman Colorist Appearing at Comic Expo
- December 16, 2004: Chuck Austen Leaves Action Comics
- December 17, 2004: Superman/Batman #13 Takes Top Spot on November Sales Chart
- December 17, 2004: Matthew Clark Talks About Drawing Superman
- December 20, 2004: Changes for Superman in 2005
- December 21, 2004: New Creative Team for Superman Comic
- December 21, 2004: DC All-Stars - DC's Answer to Marvel's Ultimate Line
- December 22, 2004: Grant Morrison Talks About All-Star Superman
- December 22, 2004: John Byrne in New Creative Team for Action Comics
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