2006 Comic Book News Archives
August 7, 2006: Nicieza Talks “Action Comics”
The Pulse caught up with writer Fabian Nicieza to ask him what it's like working on "Action Comics" with Kurt Busiek. Here's a portion of the interview...
- Q: How do you regard Superman? How has that changed in this One Year Later world - if at all?
NICIEZA: He is the perfect man made imperfect by the challenge of his desire to help all others. His ability to assume such an overwhelming burden of responsibility is both the best thing about him and his Achilles Heel.
If anything, I think the OYL issues and his "powerless year," have shown that you can take the "super" out of the "man," but you can't stop him from doing whatever it takes to make a difference in any way possible.
Clark Kent spent months trying to find a way to regain his powers, then began to realize how much of a difference he can make as a reporter. All the energy, all the discipline, all the "burden of responsibility" he displayed day in and day out as Superman were now being channeled by Clark into his reporting. I think that was a very refreshing outlook and really did a nice job showing the mettle of the man beyond the cape and costume.
Q: What's the focus of your "Back in Action" story?
NICIEZA: Apparently, getting back in action. [grins]
Q: Funny guy! Give us a few teasers or no bananas for you!
NICIEZA: Superman has just returned to the scene, but it was a Metropolis-specific "resurrection." The rest of the country, the rest of the world -- superheroes and supervillains alike -- have seen it happen, but they haven't seen him in action.
Remember, the last time he "went away," he came back as four different people, none of which turned out to be him, so, naturally, there is skepticism.
During the course of the story, when forced to confront the doubts about him, will he be able to rise above them? Based on his track record, my bet will be that he does...
2006 Comic News
Listed below are all the Comic News items archived for 2006.- January 10, 2006: Geoff Johns & Kurt Busiek Talk Superman “One Year Later”
- January 13, 2006: Gail Simone on Livewire's Comics Debut
- January 25, 2006: Dan Didio Talks Superman Comics
- January 25, 2006: Matt Haley on “Superman Returns” Comic Adaptation
- January 26, 2006: Kurt Busiek Talks About His Ideas for Superman
- January 28, 2006: DC Comics Announces Cover Price for “52”
- January 31, 2006: “Infinite Crisis #3” Sells Out, Second Printing Coming
- February 1, 2006: Superman - This is Your Life
- February 2, 2006: “Infinite Crisis #4” Goes Back to Press for New Printing
- February 8, 2006: “Supergirl #5” Gets Extra Pages and Two Covers
- February 15, 2006: Chuck Austen Talks About His Time Writing Superman
- February 15, 2006: DC Offers “Superman/Batman #1” as Second FCBD Title
- February 17, 2006: Jeph Loeb on Sam and “Superman/Batman #26”
- February 24, 2006: Earth-2 Superman in Wizard Magazine #174
- February 25, 2006: Superman Comics Info From New York Comic-Con
- March 1, 2006: Matt Idelson Talks Superman Comics
- March 2, 2006: “Supergirl #5” Goes Back to Press for New Printing
- March 8, 2006: “Infinite Crisis #5” Goes Back to Press for 2nd Printing
- March 9, 2006: Exclusive Matt Idelson Interview
- March 15, 2006: “Superman Returns” Prequel Comics Announced
- March 19, 2006: Superman News from Wizard World L.A.
- March 28, 2006: Superman Featured in Wizard Magazine #175
- April 4, 2006: Olivetti Replacing Byrne on “Superman Returns” Prequel Comic
- April 5, 2006: Judge Says Siegels Own Superboy - “Smallville” in Question
- April 5, 2006: Superman Homepage Emerald City Comic Con Report!
- April 7, 2006: E! Online Report on Superboy Court Case
- April 14, 2006: New Team Back in Action
- April 19, 2006: Jim Krueger Talks Justice
- April 24, 2006: Exclusive Interview with Mark Verheiden
- April 26, 2006: History of Superman in Wizard Brazil
- April 27, 2006: Exclusive Interview with Geoff Johns
- May 9, 2006: DC Launches 52theComic.com
- May 10, 2006: “Superman Returns” Prequel Comics Now a Miniseries
- May 23, 2006: An Open Letter from Joanne Siegel
- May 26, 2006: Dan Jurgens Talks Superman/Doomsday Omnibus
- May 29, 2006: Gerard Jones Responds to Joanne Siegel
- May 31, 2006: Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con
- June 1, 2006: Jimmy Palmiotti Talks Superman Returns Comic Books
- June 3, 2006: DC to Unveil “Superman Confidential” Comic Series
- July 3, 2006: PodCast on Martha Kent Prequel Comic
- July 18, 2006: Brad Meltzer Answers Fan Questions on “Justice League of America”
- July 18, 2006: Superman at the San Diego Comic Con
- July 21, 2006: Donner Joins Johns on “Action Comics”
- July 25, 2006: Donner, Johns and Kubert on Action #844
- July 28, 2006: Superman Flying to the Middle East
- August 3, 2006: Wizard World 2006 - Superman Homepage Report - Day One
- August 4, 2006: Wizard World Chicago 2006 - Day Two
- August 6, 2006: Wizard World Chicago 2006 - Day Three
- August 7, 2006: Nicieza Talks “Action Comics”
- August 7, 2006: Wizard World Chicago Report
- August 9, 2006: Wizard World Chicago A Success
- August 10, 2006: Read “52” Issues 1 to 5 Online
- August 31, 2006: Superman in Wizard #180
- September 19, 2006: Exclusive Interview with Ethan Van Sciver
- September 26, 2006: Matt Haley Talks “Superman Returns” Comic Adaptation
- October 2, 2006: Geoff Johns Talks “Action Comics”
- October 4, 2006: Donner's “Last Son” Previewed at EW.com
- October 4, 2006: Kurt Busiek Talks Superman
- October 6, 2006: Adam Kubert Talks “Action Comics”
- October 18, 2006: Behind the Scenes of an “Action Comics” Cover
- October 23, 2006: Talking “Superman” with Kurt Busiek
- November 17, 2006: “Action Comics #844” Gets Second Printing
- November 22, 2006: Exclusive Interview with Matt Haley
- December 6, 2006: Exclusive Jesse McCann Interview
- December 9, 2006: “Action Comics” Scheduling Changed
- December 21, 2006: Superman Artist Hardin Burnley Dies at 95
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