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March 20, 2013: Andy Diggle Quits "Action Comics"

Action Comics #19 In a move that has shocked Superman comic book fans, writer Andy Diggle has announced via Twitter that he's already leaving "Action Comics" - before his first issue has even hit the shelves.

    Sadly, I've decided to walk away from Action Comics for professional reasons.

    It was the toughest decision I've ever had to make, especially with Superman's 75th anniversary and Man of Steel on the horizon.

    But it was the right decision. No regrets. Onwards!

    Sincere thanks to Matt Idelson for inviting me to follow Grant Morrison on Action Comics. I hope we still get to work together someday.

    Thank you to all the fans who've expressed their enthusiasm in anticipation of my run.

    I wish nothing but the best of luck to whichever new creative team picks up the red boots and cape.

According to a follow-up tweet by DC's Alex Segura, "artist Tony Daniel will be expanding his role and taking over as writer and artist for the remainder of the arc."

As for Tony Daniel, he expressed his feelings on the matter via Facebook stating, "I can only say I feel bad he made that decision. I think it was the wrong one, but that was his choice to make. For the remainder of the arc I'll be working off his plots to finish out this first arc. So essentially, I become 'scripter' in the credits with Andy as 'plotter.' As for myself, I end my short run after I complete this first arc, which ends with issue 21. This was preplanned since last fall as there is another project I'll be taking on, and assisting with, a massive project with DC. I still think people will like this arc and I'm staying as true as I can be to Andy's plans for this story. In the end I hope he'll find it somewhat recognizable as something he took part in."

Andy Diggle's first issue of "Action Comics" - issue #19 - will go on sale in April. It is unclear at this point in time how many issues he actually wrote.



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