2019 Comic Book News Archives
April 11, 2019: "Year of the Villain #1" Spotlights the DCU's Most Notorious Evildoers
DC'S YEAR OF THE VILLAIN #1 KEEPS THE HEAT ON THIS SUMMER
One-Shot Spotlights the DCU's Most Notorious Evildoers, Sets the Stage for Upcoming Blockbuster Stories in JUSTICE LEAGUE, EVENT LEVIATHAN and BATMAN
Select July Titles to Feature Unique "Portrait" Variant Covers of Characters Receiving "The Offer" from Lex Luthor
Comic book fans know that Summer can bring the occasional heat wave, but DC plans to keep it hot all Summer long and into the fall as more details are revealed about DC'S YEAR OF THE VILLAIN #1, the $0.25 one-shot that hits comic book shops May 1 and sets the stage for several major story arcs by some of DC's most celebrated writers and artists.
JUSTICE LEAGUE
In DC's YEAR OF THE VILLAIN #1 written by Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV with art by Jim Cheung, Lex Luthor has decided once and for all that heroism is a false dream and for man to ascend to his place in the universe, he must embrace his basest, most evil instincts. But this means making an incredible sacrifice to achieve his goal and gain the support of Perpetua, the first being to be imprisoned within the Source Wall, now freed from the events of DARK NIGHTS: METAL.
Beginning with June's issue #25, Luthor's plans begin to crystalize in a "prelude" story co-written by Snyder and Tynion with art by Javi Fernandez. In July, he makes "The Offer" to some of the DC Universe's most noteworthy characters; he alone holds the key to them realizing their full potential. This kicks off an epic event taking over 2019, setting the stage for an all-out clash between the forces of Justice and Doom:
Luthor's influence spreads across the DCU with a select number of titles carrying a themed "Year of the Villain" banner featuring a haunting image of a Lex Luthor that's more than he used to be. In addition, certain July issues will receive special "portrait" variant covers featuring characters to whom "Apex Lex" makes the ultimate offer. These covers will be printed on cardstock with minimal trade dress, presenting the art in a bold, dynamic setting and carry an increased cover price ($1 extra) over the standard version.
ACTION COMICS/EVENT LEVIATHAN
Beginning with the "Leviathan Rises" storyline in ACTION COMICS #1007, Brian Michael Bendis and Steve Epting continue to explore the DCU's clandestine world of espionage and terrorism. The organization known as Leviathan continues to remove competitors from the playing field while its ultimate purpose (and the person behind it) remains unknown.
In DC'S YEAR OF THE VILLAIN #1, Batgirl and Green Arrow dive further into this mystery in a story featuring a moody style reminiscent of a spy thriller (courtesy of artist Alex Maleev), where offers are made and suspicions about the identity of Leviathan are raised. Fans can follow the ongoing mystery in ACTION COMICS #1010 (April 24), #1011 (May 11) and SUPERMAN: LEVIATHAN RISING SPECIAL #1 (May 29) before the DCU's greatest sleuths and detectives join forces to thwart this full-blown threat as the six-issue EVENT LEVIATHAN miniseries begins on June 12.
BATMAN: CITY OF BANE
It's going to be a long hot summer for the Dark Knight as well, courtesy of Tom King and Tony S. Daniel as "City of Bane" begins BATMAN #75, on sale July 17. This extra-sized anniversary issue kicks off a new multi-part storyline tying together all the threads of the first 74 issues of Tom King's epic Batman run.
Bane's minions have moved into Gotham City, taken control and rule with an iron fist; and they aren't above rounding up any rogue villains that aren't ready to get with the program. Meanwhile Batman is nowhere to be found - at least not the Batman that anyone knows. And if Gotham City is already under Bane's thumb, what kind of offer can Lex Luthor make him, and will he accept?
DC'S YEAR OF THE VILLAIN #1 is a specially priced $0.25, 32-page one shot available Wednesday, May 1 and is a great kickoff to Free Comic Book Day Saturday, May 4. For the latest news and updates on the World's Greatest Super-Heroes, visit www.dccomics.com, the DC YouTube channel or follow @DCComics on social media.
2019 Comic News
Listed below are all the Comic News items archived for 2019.- January 14, 2019: “Action Comics #1000” Tops Sales Charts for 2018
- January 17, 2019: Brian Michael Bendis Talks About Aging Jon Kent/Superboy
- January 18, 2019: ‘DC Primal Age' One-Shot Now Available at Target Stores
- January 20, 2019: Walmart Customers Outraged Over Violent Superman Comic Book
- January 21, 2019: Tom King Responds to Complaints About Walmart Superman Comic Book
- January 23, 2019: Was Walmart “Superman 100-Page Giant #7” Story Too Violent? (The S Files)
- January 24, 2019: Fan Reactions to the Ageing of Jon Kent/Superboy - Poll Results
- January 25, 2019: DC Comics Announces Free Comic Book Day Offerings
- January 31, 2019: Paying Tribute to Retiring Comic Book Legend George Pérez
- February 2, 2019: Preview Marv Wolfman's Unpublished Superman Story
- February 5, 2019: Marv Wolfman Talks About Writing Superman
- February 13, 2019: DC Dubs 2019 “Year of the Villain” with Special Offering on FCBD
- February 17, 2019: Where is “Doomsday Clock #9”?
- February 18, 2019: DC Comics Set to Announce Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen Comic Books
- February 20, 2019: Bendis Reveals His Plans for the DCU's Two Superboys
- February 28, 2019: Jump On Board the Superman Comics Books with “Superman Vol. 1: The Unity Saga: Phantom Earth”
- February 28, 2019: Current Comic Book Enjoyment - Poll Results
- March 10, 2019: Frank Miller's “Superman: Year One” Cover and Release Date
- March 11, 2019: DC Announces New “DC Super Hero Girls” Graphic Novels
- March 13, 2019: Black Hammer/Justice League Comic Book Crossover
- March 14, 2019: Best Current Superman-Related Comic Book - Poll Results
- March 15, 2019: DC Announces “Superman: Year One”
- March 18, 2019: “Super Sons: The Polarshield Project” Official Trailer
- March 18, 2019: DC Zoom and DC Ink Titles Debuting October 2019
- March 20, 2019: Superman Writers Panel at ITHACON 2019
- March 28, 2019: DC Launches New “DC Super Hero Girls” Digital First Series
- April 3, 2019: Take a Look at the “DCeased #1” Variant Cover by Inhyuk Lee
- April 6, 2019: DC's Walmart Stories Coming to Comic Book Stores
- April 11, 2019: “Year of the Villain #1” Spotlights the DCU's Most Notorious Evildoers
- April 12, 2019: DC Writers Discuss Upcoming Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen Books
- April 18, 2019: Fan Anticipation for “DCeased” Comic Book Series - Poll Results
- April 25, 2019: “Doomsday Clock #10” Delayed
- April 25, 2019: Fan Anticipation for “Lois Lane” and “Jimmy Olsen” Comic Books - Poll Results
- April 26, 2019: “Doomsday Clock - Part One” Coming in October
- April 29, 2019: DC Announces New BATMAN/SUPERMAN Monthly Series
- April 30, 2019: First Look at DC Zoom's “Dear Justice League” Book
- May 9, 2019: Fan Reaction to “Doomsday Clock” Delays - Poll Results
- May 15, 2019: Frank Miller and JRJr Discuss “Superman: Year One”
- May 20, 2019: Preview Pages for “Event Leviathan”
- May 23, 2019: “Justice League” Comic Book Gets New Logo
- May 29, Read a 3-Page “Krypton” Digital Comic - “Tales From The Phantom Zone”
- June 10, 2019: Interview - Marc Andreyko Talks About “Supergirl #31”
- June 11, 2019: Bendis Excited About Superman/Supergirl Crossover
- June 12, 2018: “Lex Luthor: Year of the Villain” One-Shot Coming in September
- June 13, 2019: DC Announces “Legion of Super-Heroes: Millennium” Comic Starting in September
- June 13, 2019: Fan Reaction to “Heroes in Crisis” - Poll Results
- June 14, 2019: Sneak Preview: Batman and Superman Unite to Uncover the Secret Six
- June 14, 2019: Trailer - “Superman: Year One”
- June 17, 2019: Superman Joins the Military in “Superman: Year One” Preview
- June 22, 2019: DC Comics Unites All Publishing Under One Banner
- June 26, 2018: First Look at “Lois Lane #1” by Greg Rucka and Mike Perkins
- June 27, 2019: DC Announces More Pages for “Zero Hour 25th Anniversary Omnibus”
- July 4, 2019: Fan Ratings for “Superman: Year One #1” - Poll Results
- July 10, 2019: Gene Luen Yang Talks “Superman Smashes the Klan”
- July 14, 2019: Ryan Sook Updates Superboy's Costume for “Legion of Super-Heroes: Millennium”
- July 17, 2018: “Dear Justice League” Graphic Novel Now Available for Pre-Order
- July 18, 2019: Why Don't You Read Comic Books? - Poll Results
- July 19, 2019: “Doomsday Clock #11” and “Batman/Superman #1” Delayed
- August 2, 2019: Superman Battles Dark Shazam in Sneak Peek at “Batman/Superman #2”
- August 9, 2019: “Superman #14” and “Supergirl #33” Cover Changes
- August 14, 2018: DC Announces Dark Multiverse Versions of “Infinite Crisis” and “Blackest Night”
- August 15, 2019: Six DC Heroes Become Corrupted by The Batman Who Laughs
- August 21, 2019: “Jimmy Olsen” Creative Team Discuss Their Zany Comic Book Series
- September 6, 2019: Superman #17 Removed From “Year of the Villain”
- September 11, 2019: Bendis Talks “Event Leviathan” in New Interview
- September 15, 2019: Superman's Secret Identity: Revealed?
- September 17, 2019: Steve Lieber and Matt Fraction Jimmy Olsen Interview
- September 17, 2019: Robert Vinditti to Helm New “Superman Giant” Series
- September 20, 2019: “Svengoolie Meets the DC Universe” This October
- September 23, 2019: Gene Luen Yang to Celebrate Superman Smashing the Klan
- September 26, 2019: “Tales from the Dark Multiverse: The Death of Superman #1” Preview
- October 3, 2019: Advanced Preview (with Spoilers) of –DCeased #6“
- October 4, 2019: New –Ultimate“ DC Universe Timeline Redefines Continuity
- October 10, 2019: Advanced Preview of –Tales of the Dark Multiverse: Blackest Night“
- October 11, 2019: First Look - –Legion of Super-Heroes #1“
- October 16, 2019: First Look - “Justice League #35”
- October 18, 2019: Bendis Talks About Revealing Superman's Secret Identity
- October 24, 2019: “Superman Smashes The Klan #1” Fan Rating - Poll Results
- October 26, 2019: First Look - “Tales from the Dark Multiverse: Infinite Crisis”
- October 31, 2019: Superman Fans React to Secret Identity Story - Poll Results
- November 6, 2019: Is Superman's Secret Identity Reveal the End of Clark Kent?
- November 6, 2019: First Look - Cruel Superman Featured in “Green Lantern: Blackstars #2”
- November 9, 2019: “K-Metal from Krypton” Restoration Project
- November 14, 2019: Brian Michael Bendis Talks About the Conceit of Secret Identities
- November 14, 2019: First Look - Superman's Secret Identity Reveal Press Conference
- November 15, 2019: First Look at Pages from “Superman #18”
- November 15, 2019: Video - How to Draw Superman
- November 22, 2019: First Look - “Doomsday Clock #12”
- November 22, 2019: First Look - “Year of the Villain: Hell Arisen #1 (of 4)”
- November 22, 2019: First Look at “Legion of Super-Heroes #2”
- November 26, 2019: First Look - “Action Comics #1018” and Beyond…
- December 2, 2019: Exclusive Interview with Comic Book Artist Joe Staton
- December 5, 2019: Walmart “Crisis on Infinite Earths” 100-Page Giant
- December 5, 2019: First Look - “Legion of Super-Heroes #3”
- December 5, 2019: First Look - “Young Justice #12”
- December 6, 2019: First Look - “Superman #19”
- December 12, 2019: Script to Page - Superman #18
- December 12, 2019: “Supermen: Behind the Cape” Biography Graphic Novel
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