2017 Comic Book News Archives
March 22, 2017: Dan Jurgens and Peter Tomasi Talk About "Superman Reborn"
ComicsAlliance.com caught up for a chat with "Action Comics" writer Dan Jurgens and "Superman" writer Peter J. Tomasi to talk to them about the "Superman Reborn" saga currently playing out across both titles, the plan to use Mr. Mxyzptlk, and where things are headed for the Man of Steel and his family. Here's part of the interview...ComicsAlliance: How was Mr. Mxyzptlk chosen as the bad guy for Superman Reborn?
Dan Jurgens: Back when we were pulling the Lois and Clark series together, I realized that part of the problem of integrating that version of Clark/Superman into the DCU was the fact that Superman's identity (New 52 Superman's) had been exposed. The world knew Clark and Superman were the same person.
As I moved onto Action, I knew we should deal with that right away. So, from day one, I said, "We need a second Clark Kent, and the guy who can pull that off is Mxyzptlk."
We set it up as a longer term play, and as the story got bigger, we decided to cross the story over with Superman and make it a big event. It really worked out well.
CA: Mxy is somewhat terrifying in this story, but not so much that it's a drastic reinvention that does a disservice to the character. Was it tough to walk the line there?
Peter J. Tomasi: In my mind, this is all part of the "Rebirth" initiative. Take a strange character like Mxy, yet still maintain his foundational DNA, and play with him a bit. Shake him up. Add some shadings and craziness.
What's great about a character like Mxy is that he can be several things within the blink of an eye: fun, scary, childlike, psychotic, etc. Within the context of the story, Mxy has been imprisoned, everything he knows and loves was taken from him - especially the number one element that makes his life complete; the attention and focus of Superman. At our summit several months back, Pat, Dan, and I realized that without that central factor in Mxy's life, he would become unhinged, so we took that concept and ran with it.
So in other words, no, it wasn't tough to walk the line with Mxy's character once we all starting exploring what it meant for him to live in a world without Superman. And in regards to Pat [Gleason] and Doug [Mahnke]'s artwork, I feel they beautifully captured a whole spectrum of emotions that only make Mxy an even more interesting character as we move forward.
Read the complete interview at ComicsAlliance.com.
2017 Comic News
Listed below are all the Comic News items archived for 2017.- January 7, 2017: Taylor and Byrne Talk “Justice League/Power Rangers” Crossover
- January 13, 2017: Superman to Get New Comic Book Costume
- January 18, 2017: Free Digital Chapters from DC Super Hero Girls Comic Book
- January 18, 2017: DC Comics Raises Comic Book Prices, Adds Digital Codes
- January 19, 2017: Examining Superman's Upcoming Costume Change
- January 20, 2017: “Injustice 2” Prequel Comic Book Coming April 11
- January 24, 2017: New Superman Costume - Poll Results
- February 15, 2017: Artist Jorge Jimenez Talks About “Super Sons #1”
- February 16, 2017: New Writer Taking Over “Trinity” From Issue #7
- February 22, 2017: Tom Taylor Talks “Injustice 2” and Supergirl's Backstory
- March 1, 2017: What is Mr. Oz's Secret Plan for Superman?
- March 9, 2017: Twenty Years On - Dan Jurgens Talks About Electric Superman
- March 9, 2017: “Superman: The Golden Age” - A Free Fan Comic
- March 22, 2017: Dan Jurgens and Peter Tomasi Talk About “Superman Reborn”
- April 11, 2017: Tom Taylor Discusses “Injustice 2” Comic Book Series
- April 12, 2017: Dan Jurgens Unites Superman's Villains in “Action Comics #977”
- April 25, 2017: Favorite Superman Comic Book Story - Poll Results
- April 26, 2017: Dan Jurgens Clears Up Superman's Mixed Reality
- April 26, 2017: DC Super Hero Girls Creative Team Free Comic Book Day Signing
- May 1, 2017: Superman Artist Viktor Bogdanovic Signs New Deal with DC Comics
- May 3, 2017: Dean Cain Promotes Free Comic Book Day
- May 11, 2017: Video - Top 10 Superman Comic Book Stories of All Time
- May 15, 2017: Geoff Johns Teases “Doomsday Clock”
- May 15, 2017: DC Comics Announces “Metal” Comic Book Event
- May 15, 2017: Shopping - Top 10 Superman Comic Book Stories of All Time
- May 16, 2017: Tom Taylor on the Connection Between “Injustice 2” Comic Book and Video Game
- May 22, 2017: Dan Jurgens Talks “Revenge” and the Future of “Action Comics”
- May 30, 2017: Comic Book Reviews - Poll Results
- June 19, 2017: Video Interview - Tom Taylor Talks About “Injustice 2” Comic Book Series
- July 6, 2017: Watch as Jorge Jiminez Draws Superboy, Jon Kent
- July 8, 2017: DC Entertainment at San Diego Comic-Con 2017
- July 23, 2017: Frank Miller and John Romita Jr. Creating “Superman: Year One”
- July 31, 2017: Bryan Hitch Leaving “Justice League” Comic Book
- August 3, 2017: “The Oz Effect” Lenticular Covers Revealed for “Action Comics”
- August 14, 2017: John Romita Jr. Talks “Superman: Year One”
- August 30, 2017: Rorschach Featured on Lenticular Cover for “Doomsday Clock #1”
- August 31, 2017: New Story and Creators Announced for SUPERMAN #31 and #32
- September 12, 2017: “Action Comics #987” - Who is Mr. Oz?
- September 15, 2017: DC Comics Updates Lenticular Cover to “Action Comics #988”
- September 15, 2017: New Creative Team for “Justice League” Comic Book
- September 16, 2017: Champion of the Oppressed - Superman Protects Immigrant Workers
- September 22, 2017: First Trailer for “Doomsday Clock”
- September 25, 2017: Henry Cavill Celebrates National Comic Book Day
- September 26, 2017: DC Entertainment Announces New York Comic Con 2017 Schedule
- September 28, 2017: DC Comics Celebrates “Justice League” Movie with Variant Covers
- September 28, 2017: Celebrate “Justice League Day” on November 18
- October 4, 2017: “Superman #34” Variant Cover to Celebrate 800th Adventure
- October 5, 2017: Star-Studded Celebration Planned for “Action Comics #1000”
- October 11, 2017: Dan Jurgens Talks About Why Superman Still Resonates
- October 12, 2017: Exclusive - Steve Orlando Talks About “Supergirl”
- October 16, 2017: DC Comics Cancels “Superwoman” Comic Book
- November 10, 2017: DC Comics Announces “DC Super Hero Girls: Spaced Out” Series
- November 14, 2017: DC Comics Fires Eddie Berganza Over Sexual Harassment Allegations
- November 15, 2017: Superman Exhibit Pivotal to Brian Michael Bendis Joining DC Comics
- November 16, 2017: Limited Edition “Superman #75” Variant Cover at ACE Comic Con
- November 20, 2017: Everything You Need to Know Ahead of “Doomsday Clock”
- November 22, 2017: Fans See in “Doomsday Clock #1” at Midnight Fan Celebrations
- December 1, 2017: DC Comics Launches New Cover Designs
- December 9, 2017: “Death of Superman” Panel From ACE Comic-Con
- December 19, 2017: Where is “Action Comics #1000”?
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