2012 Comic Book News Archives
July 13, 2012: DC Comics: Superman Panel Comic-Con 2012
By Luis & Ivan Jaime.Featuring Superboy/new Superman writer Scott Lobdell, Superman: Earth One artist Shane Davis, Supergirl co-writer Mike Johnson, and Superman group editor Matt Idelson. (Smallville: Season 11 writer Bryan Q. Miller was scheduled to be on the panel, but was not available).
We begin today's panel with Shane Davis discussing the second volume of Superman: Earth One. There will be three big battles with Parasite, the main villain of this story. This will be a "stage 2" Parasite with power receptors that are ready to pop, and is able to absorb the power from any vessel. His first stop: a slurpy machine! This version of Superman is young and brash, thinking he's doing superhero stuff. In the second fight Superman must run away from Parasite. By the third battle, Superman returns with the knowledge and tools in order to defeat Parasite. This book is more action oriented than other Superman titles. Davis ended saying that this Clark Kent was raised to hide his powers so he doesn't know how to fight, and it will show.
Scott Lobdell will start writing the main Superman title starting in September. Superman #0 takes place in the final days of Krypton, with Jor-El debating how to tell his wife that their planet is doomed. We're going to see Jor-El and Lara as husband and wife, not just scientists. For Superman #13 Lobdell wrote a 25 page pitch about he would tackle Superman, like redoing Bizarro. With his Superman he wants to mix new DC characters with classic heroes and foes. There will be more concentrating on Clark Kent, traditionally he is seen as bumbling. To him, Superman has to be guarded about his influence, and Clark will do just that. Clark is going to become sexier, in a way, and will be merging Superman and Clark's personas in fun ways.
In Superboy #0, Super-editor Idelson spoke of a new direction with new writer Tom DeFalco. A new history regarding cloning on Krypton will be established: Kryptonian clones can deteriorate and become murderous. An example was used in issue 6 when Kara first saw Superboy and was freaked out when learning he was a clone.
Action Comics #0 is a story about Clark's first adventure as Superman, which doesn't go so well. Editor Matt Idelson says Superman had no clue what he was doing. There will also be new information about Jimmy Olsen, but he couldn't say more about it. Action Comics #13 will finally reveal what happened to Krypto... in a good way, in for this Halloween issue. Issue #13 is set in the present day continuity, and will remain that way. This is the first step in syncing all Super-titles.
Supergirl #0 will also take place on Krypton, and will focus on the relationships between Kara and her parents in the face of Krypton's impending destruction. Kara will have her own Fortress: Fort of Solitude, her attempt, to construct a piece of Krypton on Earth. Johnson explained that every teenager has a place to shut out from the world. Her new sanctum is also a sensory tank, a place to remember her old life.
The panel turned to the crowd for some questions to be answered. My phone was having problems at this point, but here are some highlights:
Q: Any chance of seeing Terra Man again with his flying horse?
A: No plans but Lobdell said based on his writing style, we could see him show up soon!
Q: Will Superboy get a new costume?
A: Superboy will be getting a new look soon. As for Supergirl, the costume is a part of home, so it means a lot to her. For Earth One there might be alterations to Superman's suit in the next book.
Q: Reign of Superman characters like Steel, the Eradicator, and Cyborg coming back?
A: Steel is in Action, Eradicator was talked about bringing in vastly different than seen before, and Cyborg they haven't gotten to yet.
Q: Any future plans regarding Lex Luthor?
A: Davis had no comment on using Luthor or Luthors for Earth One. Lobdell says he introduced Luthor in an upcoming script, it created anxiety at the DC offices. You haven't seen Lex like this.
Q: Is Lobo coming soon and will there be a new Flash/Superman race?
A: No Lobo plans and Lobdell thinks the race is silly. Idelson says Flash can beat Superman. Johnson says Kara can beat both. Davis picks Flash, but thinks Superman will cheat.
Q: Will Superman mentor other heroes?
A: He is young so it doesn't make much sense right now. He will be seen as big brother figure, though.
Q: Any plans expanding the Superman Beyond comic?
A: Not immediately. They are trying to establish the title and characters first.
Q: Is it challenging to come up with new villains or expanding current villains?
A: The challenge is that the fans are more receptive to classic villains more than new ones.
Q: Will Superboy meet Superman again soon? And will there be a bigger reaction than before?
A: It will happen soon and Superman will be disturbed that others have used his DNA... Superboy also doesn't care much about the S on his chest so it will be a different relationship than the one we have seen before in comics.
And that concludes this year's Superman panel at Comic-Con International!
Luis & Ivan Jaime
2012 Comic News
Listed below are all the Comic News items archived for 2012.- January 5, 2012: JMS Talks Superman: Earth One - Volume Two
- January 18, 2012: Free Digital DC Comics via LEGO App
- January 19, 2012: Press Release - DC Comics Launches New Logo
- January 26, 2012: Jurgens and Giffen Get Personal with Superman
- January 26, 2012: Green and Johnson Discuss Supergirl Comics
- February 7, 2012: Teen Titans Annual #1 Coming in May
- February 11, 2012: Superman Family Adventures #1
- February 13, 2012: Rags Morales Talks Superman on MMM Podcast
- February 15, 2012: J.T. Krul Talks Superman Beyond
- February 19, 2012: Short Documentary on Superman vs Muhammad Ali
- February 20, 2012: MegaCon Report - DC All Access Panel
- February 21, 2012: DC Comics Reveals Justice League Covers
- February 21, 2012: MegaCon Report - DC Comics: The New 52 Panel
- February 23, 2012: MegaCon Report - Teen Titans Panel
- February 27, 2012: Geoff Johns and Jim Lee Discuss Justice League
- March 1, 2012: Brian Q. Miller Talks Smallville Season 11 Comics
- March 1, 2012: Character Design for Supergirl of Earth 2
- March 2, 2012: Design for Superman of Earth 2
- March 6, 2012: DC Entertainment Launches New Websites
- March 21, 2012: Bryan Q. Miller Talks Smallville: Season 11
- March 22, 2012: Sneak Peek Inside Superman Family Adventures #1
- March 23, 2012: Audio Interview with Brian Q. Miller on Smallville: Season 11
- March 29, 2012: Dan Jurgens on Superman #7
- April 3, 2012: Rags Morales Talks About Revamping Superman
- April 10, 2012: A Guide to Buying Smallville: Season 11 Comic Books
- April 17, 2012: Smallville: Season 11 - Poll Position
- April 26, 2012: DC Nation Mobile App and Print Magazine
- April 27, 2012: Sneak Peek Inside Smallville: Season 11 Chapter 3
- April 30, 2012: Scott Lobdell to Replace Jurgens & Giffen on Superman?
- May 1, 2012: Justice League Sketchbook: Superman
- May 1, 2012: Comic Books - Poll Position
- May 4, 2012: Smallville: Season 11 Release Schedule
- May 4, 2012: Digital-First Comic Book Release Schedule is All Guess Work
- May 8, 2012: Superman Annual #1 Coming in August
- May 8, 2012: Comic Books - Poll Position
- May 15, 2012: Justice League and Superman Beyond Interview
- May 20, 2012: DC's Free Comic Book Day Issue Now Digital
- May 21, 2012: Premise Behind Superman Family Adventures Comic
- May 21, 2012: Rumors Abound - Could Superman Be Gay?
- May 23, 2012: Superman Family Adventures Character Designs
- May 24, 2012: Sneak Peek at Superman: Earth One - Volume 2
- May 24, 2012: Superman Family Adventures Character Descriptions
- May 24, 2012: Dan Jurgens Talks About Superman #9
- May 25, 2012: Superman Family Adventures Character Situations
- May 29, 2012: Superman Family Adventures - Poll Position
- June 5, 2012: DC Comics Sales - The Long View
- June 6, 2012: Green and Johnson Talk About Supergirl
- June 8, 2012: DC Announced Zero Issues in September
- June 12, 2012: Brian Q. Miller Brings Batman to Smallville
- June 12, 2012: Scott Lobdell is New Superman Writer
- June 13, 2012: Dan Jurgens Discusses Superman Issues #11-12
- June 14, 2012: Miller Talks Batman and Nightwing in Smallville
- June 16, 2012: First Look at Rocafort's Superman
- June 19, 2012: Superman Celebration - George Perez Q&A Video
- June 19, 2012: Scott Lobdell Superman Writer - Poll Position
- June 20, 2012: Superman Collected Editions for Early 2013
- June 21, 2012: Bryan Q. Miller Talks About Batman on Smallville
- June 26, 2012: DC Books Now Available on NOOK
- July 1, 2012: Art Baltazar Talks Superman Family Adventures
- July 10, 2012: DC Entertainment Storms Comic-Con
- July 13, 2012: DC Comics: Superman Panel Comic-Con 2012
- July 13, 2012: Superman: Earth One - Volume 2 Sneak Peek
- July 17, 2012: Barbara Gordon Replaces Stephanie Brown in Smallville: Season 11
- July 24, 2012: Grant Morrison Leaving Action Comics
- July 24, 2012: Tom DeFalco Talks Superboy
- July 24, 2012: Shane Davis Discusses Superman: Earth One - Vol 2
- July 24, 2012: Exclusive Mahmud Asrar Supergirl Interview
- July 26, 2012: Grant Morrison Talks Action Comics and Issue #0
- July 26, 2012: Green & Johnson on the Past & Future of Supergirl
- July 26, 2012: Greg Weisman Talks Young Justice Comics
- July 30, 2012: Sneak Peek at Action Comics Vol. 1 HC Sketchbook
- August 1, 2012: More Pages from Action Comics Vol. 1 HC Sketchbook
- August 11, 2012: H'el on Earth Crossover for Superman Family Comic Books
- August 11, 2012: Scott Lobdell Talks Superman Comic Books
- August 19, 2012: Dan Jurgens Talks Superman #11
- August 21, 2012: Digital Comic Book Revolution
- August 22, 2012: Superman's New Love Interest
- August 22, 2012: Shining the Spotlight on Superman Annual #1
- August 22, 2012: New Upgrade for DC Comics App
- August 26, 2012: Karl Kesel Sells Off Comics for Adopted Son's Medical Bills
- August 27, 2012: Rumors on New Man of Steel Comic Book Title
- August 28, 2012: Best Comic Book Title - Poll Position
- August 30, 2012: Jim Lee's Cover for Justice League #12 Second Printing
- September 2, 2012: Neal Adams Talks Superman vs Muhammad Ali
- September 2, 2012: Justice League/Transformers Crossover That Never Happened
- September 3, 2012: Superman/Wonder Woman Romance - Poll Position
- September 10, 2012: Scott Lobdell's Plans for Superman
- September 11, 2012: Big Plans for Superman Family Comic Books
- September 12, 2012: Reis and Prado are New Justice League Artistic Team
- September 16, 2012: Grant Morrison Discusses Leaving Action Comics
- September 21, 2012: Mike Johnson Answers Questions on Supergirl Comics
- September 27, 2012: DC Joins Craftsman for Justice League/Technician Crossover
- October 1, 2012: DC Launches Super-Villain Campaign
- October 4, 2012: Joe ShusterÕs Nights of Horror
- October 6, 2012: DC Comics Has Plans for Man of Steel in 2013
- October 9, 2012: New 52 Zero Month Helps Boost DC Sales
- October 9, 2012: Game-Changing Announcement for Superman Comics at NYCC
- October 10, 2012: Diggle and Daniel are New Action Comics Creative Team
- October 10, 2012: Andy Diggle on Writing Action Comics
- October 11, 2012: New York Comic Con Superman Panel Report
- October 11, 2012: Superboy Annual Puts Superboy in Superman's Armor
- October 12, 2012: Scott Snyder Talks About Writing Superman
- October 14, 2012: Superman 101 from NYCC
- October 14, 2012: Andy Diggle on Writing Action Comics
- October 17, 2012: Game-Changing Back-Up Story in Action Comics #14
- October 17, 2012: Merchandise - Superman Chronicles
- October 18, 2012: Lex Luthor Explains Why Superman is a Threat
- October 19, 2012: Scott Snyder on His Approach to Writing Superman
- October 19, 2012: Exclusive Interview with Brian Q. Miller on Smallville: Season 11
- October 22, 2012: Clark Kent to Quit the Daily Planet
- October 22, 2012: DiDio and Lee Discuss Superman in 2013
- October 22, 2012: JMS and Shane Davis Talk Superman: Earth One - Vol 2
- October 23, 2012: Talking Comics Over Dinner with Jim Lee and Dan DiDio
- October 26, 2012: Max Landis on Writing Superman for Action Comics Annual
- October 30, 2012: Shining a Spotlight on Action Comics Annual #1
- November 5, 2012: Astrophysicist Locates the Planet Krypton
- November 5, 2012: Scott Lobdell Talks Superman at LBCC
- November 6, 2012: Superman: Earth One - Vol 2 - Poll Position
- November 7, 2012: DC Comics Now Available in All Major e-Bookstores
- November 8, 2012: Animated Video on the Location of Krypton
- November 13, 2012: Christopher Jones Talks Young Justice Comic
- November 15, 2012: Tony Daniel Discusses Justice League and Action Comics
- November 19, 2012: Superman: Earth One, Vol 2 is NY Times #1 Best Seller
- November 20, 2012: Superman: Earth One - Vol 2 - Poll Position
- December 4, 2012: Neil deGrasse Tyson Talks About Locating Krypton
- December 13, 2012: Impulse Returns to Smallville: Season 11
- December 21, 2012: New Smallville: Season 11 Every Friday
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