2019 Comic Book News Archives
December 5, 2019: Walmart "Crisis on Infinite Earths" 100-Page Giant
CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS 100-PAGE GIANT TO DIVE DEEPER INTO THE MYSTERIES OF THE CW'S CROSSOVER EVENT
100-Page Special Features All-New Stories Co-Written by Comics Legend Marv Wolfman and TV Showrunner/Executive Producer Marc Guggenheim
Premiere Issue of Two-Issue Series Arrives in Participating U.S. Walmart Stores by December 15, 2019Fans of both comic books and The CW's superhero shows are anxiously awaiting the debut of the Crisis on Infinite Earths television event scheduled for December and January. An event of this size and depth is bound to raise as many questions as it answers, and DC will be ready with a helping hand with the first of a two-issue series of Crisis on Infinite Earths 100-Page GIANT comic books, sold in participating U.S. Walmart stores.
Featuring an iconic cover image by original Crisis on Infinite Earths artist and co-creator George Perez, the book is expected to arrive in participating Walmart stores by December 15, 2019. The on-sale date follows the airing of parts one through three of The CW crossover on December 8 (Supergirl), December 9 (Batwoman) and December 10 (The Flash).
The book features a 24-page main story co-written by comics icon and Crisis comic co-creator Marv Wolfman and Marc Guggenheim, who serves as showrunner and executive producer of the Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover event, with art provided by Tom Derenick (pencils), Trevor Scott (inks), John Kalisz (colors) and Wes Abbott (letters). Wolfman and Guggenheim also contribute an eight-page back-up story with pencils by fan-favorite Superman and Titans artist Tom Grummett, inks by Danny Miki, colors by Chris Sotomayor and letters by Wes Abbott. The debut issue also features a full reprint of the first issue of Wolfman and Perez' Crisis on Infinite Earths #1 as well as an excerpt from issue #7 of the landmark maxiseries.
"The story that we're attempting to tell with our interpretation of Crisis on Infinite Earths is so ambitious, we couldn't confine it to five hours," said Guggenheim. "I'm incredibly excited that we're getting the chance to tell an 'in canon' story that ties directly into the crossover narrative. The comics will enable us to include characters and concepts that couldn't be included in the crossover, plus the chance to collaborate further with original Crisis architect Marv Wolfman is just icing on the cake."
The second GIANT comic will arrive in participating U.S. Walmart stores by January 19, 2020 and hit comic book retailers on February 26, 2020. Issue #2 will also feature the main and back up stories co-written by Wolfman, Guggenheim, with art by Derenick, Scott, Andy Owens, Hi-Fi and Abbott on the main story, with Grummett, Miki, Sotomayor and Abbott on the back-up story. Reprinted content will also be included, in the form of issue #8 of Crisis on Infinite Earths, plus excerpted content from DC Universe: Legacies #6.
"The combination of all new stories by Marv and Marc, along with content from one of the most monumental events in DC history makes these titles the perfect companion to this reimagining of Crisis on Infinite Earths," said Nancy Spears, VP, Sales. "These books will engage both fans of the TV show and the original story alike and are sure to be true collectors' items."
Part one of The CW's Crisis on Infinite Earths television event debuts with Supergirl on Sunday December 8 at 8/7c, followed by part two on Monday, December 9 with Batwoman at 8/7c and part three with The Flash Tuesday, December 10 at 8/7c. Fans can stream each episode for free the day after air on The CW App. For more information visit the website at www.cwtv.com/shows/crisis-on-infinite-earths.
The Hollywood Reporter has published an interview with Marv Wolfman (writer of the original Crisis on Infinite Earths comic book series in 1985) and Arrowverse executive producer Marc Guggenheim (who co-writer The CW's version of the story).
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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