2018 Comic Book News Archives
March 14, 2018: DC Brings The Action to WonderCon 2018
ACTION COMICS #1000
BREAKING NEW GROUND, BREAKING RECORDS
AND HERALDING THE RETURN OF THE RED TRUNKS!
BREAKING NEW GROUND, BREAKING RECORDS
AND HERALDING THE RETURN OF THE RED TRUNKS!
For the First Time In WonderCon History, DC All Access To Live Broadcast Must Watch Publishers' Panel Celebrating Its Expanding Roster Of Talent And Innovative Imprints
DC's Booth To Host Exclusive Signings With Scott Snyder, Jim Lee, The Talent Behind Black Lightning, The Voice Cast of Teen Titans Go!, Must Own Graphitti Designs Exclusive Variants, Fun Fan Experiences, And More!
From 80 years of Superman to headline-making publishing initiatives, DC Entertainment will reveal further details regarding its innovative new imprints alongside the industry's biggest artists and writers, as well as unfold a celebration for the record breaking ACTION COMICS #1000 at WonderCon, taking place in Anaheim on March 23-25.
Pop culture history will be made when the series that launched the superhero genre and introduced Superman to the world, ACTION COMICS, reaches its landmark 1000th issue. From the return of the red trunks to eight decades of hope, optimism and adventure, the DC'S ACTION COMICS 1000: CELEBRATING 80 YEARS OF SUPERMAN panel will not just celebrate the history of the legendary Super Hero, but discuss why Superman is needed now, more than ever before.
Plus, WonderCon will debut the first ever DC All Access live broadcast of the DC PUBLISHERS panel. Live from Anaheim on Saturday, March 24, the special 90-minute panel headlined by Jim Lee and Dan DiDio will feature a trove of surprise guests. Be there as the DC Publishers share their bold editorial vision that promises to expand readership like never before. Fans not attending Wondercon can watch the Livestream on the DC YouTube channel or on the DC Comics Facebook page.
DC's expansive booth (#1101) will be a must visit for fans, hosting various exhibits showcasing DC's world class characters, fan giveaways, and more. The booth will also host a packed signing schedule including appearances from Jim Lee alongside Alex Sinclair, bestselling writer Scott Snyder (DARK NIGHTS: METAL), the producers and writers behind the hit new CW series Black Lightning, the voice cast behind Cartoon Network's Teen Titans Go!, the Constantine animated series from CW Seed and the forthcoming Warner Bros. Home Entertainment releases Suicide Squad: Hell To Pay and Batman Ninja. VIP signings are only available through WonderCon's online Exclusive Portal here. The final day of eligibility for VIP signings is Wednesday, March 14.
Across the aisle, the Graphitti Designs booth (#1001) will also feature a collection of rare, limited edition silver foil variant issues of DC's hottest comics featuring covers by Mikel Janin (BATMAN #43), Stanley "Artgerm" Lau (SUPERGIRL #19) and Mitch Gerads (MISTER MIRACLE #7). All comics are priced at $15 each, bagged and boarded and available while supplies last.
From bestselling series to iconic characters, DC's WonderCon programming features a collection of must attend panels (panelists and panel times are subject to change).
Friday, March 23
5:30-6:30 p.m. DC ACTION COMICS: CELEBRATING 80 YEARS OF SUPERMAN - As the longest-running superhero comic series in history reaches its millennial milestone, contributors to the star studded issue of ACTION COMICS #1000 include ACTION COMICS creative team Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund, DC Publisher Jim Lee, Jason Fabok (MAN OF STEEL miniseries), Alex Sinclair andMarv Wolfman will join fans in a celebration of eight decades of enduring hope, optimism and adventure from the most iconic Super Hero of all time - Superman. Room: North 200B
Saturday, March 24
10:00-11:30 a.m. DC PUBLISHERS - Streaming live from WonderCon to fans around the country, DC Publishers Jim Lee and Dan DiDio will highlight key initiatives that have made DC the talk of the industry. The first few months of 2018 alone has produced two new imprints for young adult readers, The Sandman Universe line of comics overseen by Neil Gaiman, DC Black Label imprint, featuring a collection of edgy, provocative graphic novels and comic books, a new editorial team for iconic MAD Magazine and more. Some of the biggest names in publishing will take the stage with Jim and Dan to discuss how DC will elevate its iconic Super Heroes to a level never before reached. Room North 156
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. DC UNIVERSE - Featuring action-packed series that have enraptured fans and garnered critical acclaim, join some of the creative minds bringing DC Universe's world class roster of iconic Super Heroes to life, including Mitch Gerads (MISTER MIRACLE), Julie Benson and Shawna Benson (BATGIRL AND THE BIRDS OF PREY), Liam Sharp (THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD: BATMAN AND WONDER WOMAN), Josh Williamson (JUSTICE LEAGUE: NO JUSTICE, THE FLASH), and more for a compelling dive into the most talked about series in comics. Room: North 200B
5:00-6:00 p.m. DC SUPER HERO GIRLS - Making headlines for chart topping sales, the wildly popular franchise aimed at young girls is taking the world by storm and introducing DC's iconic characters to a new generation of fans. Anais Fairweather, who stars as Supergirl in the DC SUPER HERO GIRLS animated series, will join writer Shea Fontana, artists Monica Kubina and Yancey Labat and editor Marie Javins to discuss how the franchise, with its books, animated series and action figures, continues to enthrall parents and kids alike while giving its young fans superhero confidence. Room: 210
Sunday, March 25
10:30 - 11:30 p.m. DC - ART ACADEMY - Home to some of the most talented artists working in comics today, panelists including Dan Jurgens (ACTION COMICS), Yancey Labat (DC SUPER HERO GIRLS), Chris Uminga (DC Artists Alley line) and more will offer a special look into their visual approach in shaping some of DC's most celebrated Super Heroes. Room: 210
1:30-2:30 p.m. MAD - Featuring new faces and all-star contributors, the panel will give a sidesplitting preview of what's to come in the world of MAD. Executive Editor Bill Morrison will be joined by legendary cartoonists and illustrators Tom Richmond and Sergio Aragones, new contributors Bob Fingerman, Luke McGarry and more for a laugh out loud look at the future of MAD. Room: 213
For a complete list of signings and panels, behind the scenes coverage and in-depth interviews directly from DC's web series, DC All Access, download the DC All Access mobile app. The app is available for free at the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.
2018 Comic News
Listed below are all the Comic News items archived for 2018.- January 4, 2018: Papercutz Announces Joe Shuster Graphic Novel
- January 19, 2018: Superman's Red Trunks Return in “Action Comics #1000”
- January 23, 2018: Official Press Release - “Action Comics: 80 Years of Superman” Hardcover Book
- February 1, 2018: Brian Michael Bendis Taking Over “Action Comics” and “Superman”
- February 1, 2018: Red Trunks - Poll Results
- February 1, 2018: DC Comics Announces “DC Nation” Fan Magazine
- February 5, 2018: DC Launches New Young Readers Imprints
- February 13, 2018: End of an Era - Superman Oversized 48-Page One-Shots
- February 15, 2018: DC Comics Announces “Action Comics: 80 Years of Superman” Poster
- February 15, 2018: Brian Michael Bendis - Poll Results
- February 20, 2018: Image Gallery - “Action Comics #1000” Variant Covers
- February 21, 2018: “Supergirl” and “Super Sons” Comic Books Cancelled
- February 22, 2018: Tomasi Announces “Super Sons/Dynomutt Special”
- February 23, 2018: All Six Brian Michael Bendis “Man of Steel” Covers in Color
- February 27, 2018: “Action Comics #1000” Forbidden Planet Exclusive Jock Variant
- March 1, 2018: Action Comics #1000 Poster Video
- March 4, 2018: Action Comics #1000 Yesteryear Comics Exclusive Jason Fabok Variant
- March 4, 2018: Brian Michael Bendis Tackles Truth, Justice and the American Way
- March 5, 2018: Action Comics #1000 Third Eye Comics Exclusive Kaare Andrews Variant
- March 6, 2018: DC Reveals Action-Packed SXSWXDC Fan Signing Schedule
- March 6, 2018: Action Comics #1000 Summit Comics & Games Exclusive George Perez Variant
- March 7, 2018: 1980s Action Comics #1000 Joshua Middleton Variant Cover Released
- March 7, 2018: Read Tom King's Complete Of Tomorrow Story From Action Comics #1000
- March 7, 2018: Video - Brian Michael Bendis Talks Superman
- March 7, 2018: Action Comics #1000 Bulletproof Comix Exclusive Gabriele Dell'Otto Variant
- March 8, 2018: Patrick Gleason Talks About Boyzarro in Superman #42
- March 8, 2018: DC Launches New Publishing Imprint DC Black Label
- March 9, 2018: DC Comics C2E2 Panel Schedule and Superman Program Guide
- March 9, 2018: Image Gallery - The Creative Process Behind the Superman Comic Books
- March 10, 2018: Superman: 80 Years Of Truth, Justice And Hope At SXSW 2018
- March 10, 2018: The World of Krypton #1 Reprint Features TV Redesign
- March 10, 2018: Exclusive Action Comics #1000 Variant Cover by Artgerm
- March 11, 2018: DC Hands Out Superman's Red Trunks at SXSW
- March 12, 2018: Brian Michael Bendis Previews Artwork From Man of Steel Miniseries
- March 14, 2018: DC Brings The Action to WonderCon 2018
- March 14, 2018: Auction Battle - “Action Comics #1” vs “Detective Comics #27”
- March 15, 2018: Purchasing “Action Comics #1000” Variant Covers - Poll Results
- March 19, 2018: Official - Justice League Comic Book Relaunch Details
- March 20, 2018: Exclusive Action Comics #1000 Variant Cover by Francesco Mattina
- March 20, 2018: Exclusive Action Comics #1000 Variant Cover by Dan Jurgens
- March 21, 2018: Interview - Stephen Fishler from ComicConnect.com
- March 22, 2018: Jim Lee Unveils His “Action Comics #1000” Variant Cover
- March 23, 2018: First-Ever Live Stream of DC Publishers Panel from WonderCon w Jim Lee/Dan DiDio
- March 23, 2018: Exclusive “Action Comics #1000” Cover by Olivier Copiel
- March 24, 2018: DC Comics Announces Two New Justice League Titles
- March 25, 2018: Jim Lee Thinks Superman's Red Trunks Will Go Again One Day
- March 27, 2018: Read ACTION COMICS #1000 Bonus Story From Louise Simonson and Jerry Ordway
- March 28, 2018: Dan Jurgens Looks Back at 31 Years with Superman
- March 28, 2018: Exclusive “Action Comics #1000” Cover by Felipe Massafera
- March 31, 2018: Alex Ross Paints Stunning “Action Comics #1” Recreation
- April 4, 2018: Exclusive “Action Comics #1000” Cover by Pat Gleason
- April 5, 2018: “Action Comics #1000” Reaches 500,000 Orders
- April 6, 2018: Exclusive “Action Comics #1000” Cover by Tyler Kirkham
- April 9, 2018: DC Comics Celebrates Superman with Variant Covers
- April 10, 2018: New “Action Comics #1000” Pages Released
- April 13, 2018: First Look at “Action Comics #1001” and “Superman #1”
- April 16, 2018: DC Comics Continues to Celebrate Superman with Variant Covers
- April 16, 2018: Shopping - Celebrating “Action Comics #1000”
- April 17, 2018: Complete List of “Action Comics #1000” Variant Covers
- April 17, 2018: ACTION COMICS #1000 Talk at Google, Digital Sale and More
- April 18, 2018: Celebrating 80 Years of Superman - “Superman: The Eternal Era”
- April 18, 2018: Giveaway Contest Winner - “Action Comics #1000” and “Action Comics: 80 Years of Superman”
- April 22, 2018: Action Comics #1000 - A Closer Look at The Truth by Brian Michael Bendis
- April 23, 2018: DC Comics Continues to Celebrate Superman with More Variant Covers
- April 23, 2018: Free Comic Book Day Offerings From DC Comics
- April 26, 2018: “Action Comics #1000” Variant Covers - Poll Results
- April 27, 2018: Brian Michael Bendis on Superman's New Villain
- April 30, 2018: DC Comics Announces “Action Comics #1000” Super-Sized Deluxe Edition Hardcover
- May 2, 2018: “Action Comics Special #1” Puts Lex Luthor in President Trump's Origin Story
- May 2, 2018: Superman Expert Talks Superman Comic Strips with Library of American Comics
- May 2, 2018: DC Comics Launches DC Universe Digital Experience
- May 3, 2018: Creators Discuss “Justice League: No Justice”
- May 3, 2018: “Action Comics #1000” Fan Ratings - Poll Results
- May 5, 2018: “Action Comics #1000” Tops April's Sales Chart
- May 10, 2018: DC Comic Books Now Priced at $3.99
- May 10, 2018: John Byrne's Own Favorite Superman Story
- May 13, 2018: Introducing the Hall of Justice and Legion of Doom in “Justice League”
- May 17, 2018: More DC/Looney Tunes Specials Sees Lex Luthor Meet Porky Pig
- May 20, 2018: “Super Sons” to Return in 12-Issue “Adventures of the Super Sons” Maxiseries
- May 21, 2018: “Supergirl” Comic Book Returns with New Creative Team and New Costumes
- May 22, 2018: Brian Michael Bendis Discusses “The Man of Steel” Miniseries
- May 24, 2018: Favorite Superman Artist - Poll Results
- May 25, 2018: Brazilian Festival of Comics
- June 6, 2018: Brian Michael Bendis Answers Your Questions About “The Man of Steel”
- June 11, 2018: DC Reveals Artists, On Sale Dates and More for DC Zoom and DC Ink
- June 13, 2018: DC Comics Announces Tom King's “Heroes in Crisis” Seven-Issue Miniseries
- June 14, 2018: Gene Luen Yang Unveils Artwork for “Superman Smashes The Klan”
- June 14, 2018: Exclusive Art Baltazar Interview - 2018 Superman Celebration
- June 14, 2018: Brian Michael Bendis' miniseries “The Man of Steel” - Poll Results
- June 20, 2018: Superman to Battle Nuclear Man in Upcoming Comic Book
- June 22, 2018: 100-Page Giant Comics from DC to be Sold Exclusively at Walmart
- June 23, 2018: Tom King & Andy Kubert's 12-Part Superman Story
- June 27, 2018: Geoff Johns Discusses “Doomsday Clock #6” and the Superman Theory
- June 29, 2018: Is Grant Morrison Bringing Back New 52 Superman?
- July 3, 2018: Superman Comic Book TV Commercial Coming Soon!
- July 8, 2018: Superman vs. The Flash - Did DC Just Reveal Who is Really the Fastest?
- July 9, 2018: Bendis on the Differences Between “Action Comics” and “Superman”
- July 9, 2018: Bendis Promises Lois and Jon Will Return to Both “Action Comics” and “Superman”
- July 10, 2018: DC Comics Releases Two Superman Comic Book TV Commercials
- July 10, 2018: Comic Book Store Exclusive Variant Covers for “Superman #1”
- July 11, 2018: Superman's New Fortress of Solitude
- July 16, 2018: DC Comics Announces Upcoming “Superman/Top Cat Special #1”
- July 19, 2018: “Action Comics” Receives Guinness World Record
- July 19, 2018: DC Entertainment Announces Next Wave of DC Ink and DC Zoom Publications
- July 20, 2018: Tom King Talks “Heroes in Crisis” at SDCC
- July 25, 2018: Bizarro and Luthor Stories in “DC's Beach Blanket Bad Guys Summer Special #1”
- August 1, 2018: “The Death of Superman” Digital-First Mini-Series
- August 5, 2018: More 100-Page DC Giant Comics at Walmart
- August 7, 2018: Marc Andreyko Talks “Supergirl #21”
- August 14, 2018: DC Comics Announce “Justice League/Aquaman: Drowned Earth”
- August 14, 2018: Turma da Monica Meets the Justice League in Brazil
- August 22, 2018: “Heroes in Crisis #1” Variant Covers Revealed
- August 30, 2018: Interest in “Heroes in Crisis” - Poll Results
- September 6, 2018: Original Superman Story by Tom King and Andy Kubert Kicks Off in Superman 100-Page Comic GIANT
- September 18, 2018: “Action Comics #1006” Delay Announcement
- September 21, 2018: Heroes in Crisis Expands to Nine Issues
- September 24, 2018: Video - Elliot S! Maggin on What Superman Means to Him
- October 4, 2018: Conner Kent Returns in Wonder Comics by Brian Michael Bendis
- October 7, 2018: Additional Details on “Young Justice” and “Wonder Twins” Comic Books
- October 9, 2018: DC Comics' “Cursed Comics Cavalcade #1” Horror Anthology
- October 14, 2018: Unpublished Marv Wolfman Story in Upcoming “Superman 100-Page Super-Spectacular”
- October 23, 2018: Lois Lane and Lex Luthor Caught on Camera - “Action Comics #1004”
- November 1, 2018: DC Comics Introduces Platinum Kryptonite
- November 9, 2018: Walmart Celebrates the Holidays with DC Comics
- November 9, 2018: DC Comics Expands Black Label Line
- November 12, 2018: Comic Book Legend Stan Lee Dies, Aged 95
- November 15, 2018: Favorite Superman Comic Book Writer - Poll Results
- November 22, 2018: Favorite Superman Comic Book Artist - Poll Results
- November 28, 2018: Cover Reveal - First Look at DC Zoom Title “Dear Justice League”
- December 26, 2018: Titans Magazines Ceases DC Comics Publications in UK
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