2020 Comic Book News Archives
May 11, 2020: Superman Writer Martin Pasko Dies Aged 65
Martin Pasko, long-time Superman writer/editor has died, aged 65.Born on August 4, 1954, Pasko worked for many comic book publishers, but was probably best known by Superman fans for his work at DC Comics over three decades, having written the adventures of the Man of Steel in comic books, television, webisodes, and more.
Pasko started working on Superman in 1973, with his first Superman-related story being the "Private Life of Clark Kent" backup feature in "Superman #277" (July 1974).
Martin Pasko went on to be the main writer on "Superman" from 1977-1979. During that period he helmed the "DC Comics Presents" team-up book, co-created the Atomic Skull with Curt Swan, writing stories for the Jimmy Olsen and Supergirl titles, while also scripting stories for the newspaper comic strip "The World's Greatest Superheroes".
Pasko's work continued on through the 1980s as the regular write on "Action Comics" during its weekly anthology period in 1989-1990. Fans of the 2006 movie "Superman Returns" might also know that Pasko penned the comic book adaptation of the film.
Beyond comic books, Pasko also wrote stories for the 1988 Ruby Spears "Superman" animated series.
Superman Homepage writer Michael Bailey expressed his thoughts on Pasko's passing, saying, "Martin Pasko wrote many, many comics but my favorite will always be Action Comics #500. It is the single best retelling of the Silver and Bronze origin, filled with pathos while still retaining an epic feel."
In August, DC Comics will publish a hardcover book titled "Superman's Greatest Team-Ups," written by Martin Pasko with art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, reprinting many issues from DC Comics Presents, featuring the greatest Superman team-up tales from the 1980s collected in hardcover for the first time.
2020 Comic News
Listed below are all the Comic News items archived for 2020.- January 3, 2020: First Look at “Justice League #39”
- January 8, 2020: First Look at “Justice League #40” by Rob Venditti and Doug Mahnke
- January 9, 2020: First Look at “Lois Lane #8” with Kiss of Death
- January 9, 2020: First Look at “Young Justice #13”
- January 10, 2020: The 1980s Story of Superman in 2020
- January 18, 2020: First Look - “Superman: Villains #1”
- January 20, 2020: First Look at “Superman #20” - The Battle Between Superman and Mongul Continues!
- January 22, 2020: Superboy Prime is Back!
- January 24, 2020: First Look at “Justice League #41”
- January 29, 2020: First Look - “Batman/Superman #7”
- February 4, 2020: Superman vs Spider-Man - Voices From Krypton Podcast
- February 6, 2020: First Look at “Lois Lane #9”
- February 10, 2020: DC Comics Teases Upcoming “Death Metal” Superman Story
- February 12, 2020: Full Details for “Dark Nights: Death Metal”
- February 13, 2020: Heroes and Villains React to Superman's Secret Identity Reveal
- February 14, 2020: “Supergirl” Comic Book Series Concluding
- February 20, 2020: Will You Read “Dark Nights: Death Metal”? - Poll Results
- February 23, 2020: Dan DiDio Leaves DC Comics
- February 27, 2020: Jonathan and Martha Kent Return in “Superman: Villains #1”
- February 27, 2020: Fan Ratings for “Superman Smashes The Klan” - Poll Results
- March 5, 2020: Final Issues of “Lois Lane” and “Jimmy Olsen” Scheduled for June 2020
- March 5, 2020: Dan DiDio's Exit From DC Comics - Poll Results
- March 10, 2020: June Will Be a Busy Month for Superman and Superboy
- March 11, 2020: Covers Revealed for “Dark Nights: Death Metal #2”
- March 13, 2020: Tom Taylor Talks “DCeased: Dead Planet”
- March 20, 2020: Behind the Panels of “Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #10”
- March 22, 2020: Superman is Batman's Favorite Superhero
- March 24, 2020: Will Comic Books Be a Victim of the Coronavirus?
- March 29, 2020: DC Addresses Direct Market Comic Book Stores
- March 30, 2020: DC to Continue Digital Comic Book Release During Distribution Hiatus
- March 30, 2020: Auction to Sell Complete Runs of “Action Comics” and “Superman” from 1935-2014
- April 1, 2020: Temporary Comic Book Distribution Solution Using ComicHub
- April 2, 2020: ComicHub Solution Not Going Ahead
- April 3, 2020: Homeschooling with Comic Books
- April 9, 2020: DC Cover Reveal - House of El
- April 9, 2020: Comic Book Reading Before COVID-19 - Poll Results
- April 14, 2020: Superman Content Available on DC Universe This May
- April 16, 2020: Official Book Trailer for “Superman Smashes the Klan”
- April 16, 2020: Comic Book Reading: Digital or Physical? - Poll Results
- April 17, 2020: DC Announces New Comic Book Distribution Plans
- April 20, 2020: DC Announces the Expansion of DC DIGITAL FIRST and the Addition of DC ESSENTIAL READS
- April 29, 2020: More Superman Comic Books Scheduled for May
- May 4, 2020: DC Says Tuesday is Now New Comic Book Day
- May 6, 2020: DC Reveals June Comic Book Schedule
- May 8, 2020: New Artwork for “Dark Nights: Death Metal #1”
- May 8, 2020: Mark Waid Talks “Superboy,” “Kingdom Come,” and More
- May 11, 2020: Superman Writer Martin Pasko Dies Aged 65
- May 12, 2020: Talking Superman with Brian Michael Bendis and Gene Luen Yang
- May 13, 2020: DC Reveals July Comic Book Schedule
- May 14, 2020: Superman Content Available on DC Universe This June
- May 14, 2020: New Issues Expand 'Dark Nights: Death Metal' in August
- May 14, 2020: Fan Feelings on New Comic Book 'Tuesdays' - Poll Results
- May 15, 2020: Final 2 Issues of “Supergirl” to be Digital Only
- May 15, 2020: First Look at “Legion of Super-Heroes #6”
- May 19, 2020: DC Announces “DCeased: Hope at World's End” Digital Series
- May 22, 2020: Bendis Talks About Where Things Are at in “Superman”
- May 22, 2020: DC Launches “DC Connect” Solicitations Digital Magazine
- June 2, 2020: A Look Back at Superman's Public Service Announcements
- June 3, 2020: Comixology 90% Off Superman Sale
- June 5, 2020: DC Comics Ends Contract with Diamond Comic Distributors
- June 8, 2020: DC Cover Reveal - ACTION COMICS #1025/SUPERMAN #25
- June 9, 2020: Brian Michael Bendis Announces He's Leaving Superman
- June 9, 2020: Original “All-Star Superman” Artwork Auctioned for Black Lives Matter Fundraiser
- June 9, 2020: 'Dark Nights: Death Metal' Unleashes Trinity Crisis, Speed Metal and Multiverse's End
- June 10, 2020: Look for “DC Cybernetic Summer” to Arrive July 28
- June 10, 2020: First Look - “DCeased: Dead Planet #1”
- June 12, 2020: Comic Book Legend Denny O'Neil Dies
- June 12, 2020: DC FIRST LOOK - Superman #23, On Sale July 7, 2020
- June 18, 2020: Fan Reaction to Bendis News - Poll Results
- June 19, 2020: Watch the DC Universe Documentary “Visionnaires: Featuring Jorge Jiménez”
- June 19, 2020: First Look - “Dark Nights: Death Metal #2”
- June 19, 2020: DC 4-Pack Collections Headed to Walmart Stores
- June 23, 2020: Second Issue of “DC Connect” Available to Download
- June 26, 2020: First Look - “DC Cybernetic Summer”
- June 30, 2020: DC First Look - Explore the Metalverse
- July 3, 2020: Sneak Peek - “DCeased: Dead Planet #1”
- July 7, 2020: Review - Supergirl: Being Super [2020 Graphic Novel Edition]
- July 8, 2020: First Look - “DCeased: Dead Planet #2”
- July 14, 2020: Preview - “DCeased: Hope At World's End” Chapter Five - “Mother Knows Best”
- July 15, 2020: DC to Republish “The Amazing World of Superman” Tabloid Edition
- July 15, 2020: DC Collects “Who's Who” for 2021 Omnibus
- July 16, 2020: “DCeased: Dead Planet #1” Heads for Second Printing
- July 21, 2020: Dan Jurgens Talks About Superman, Rebirth and Bendis
- July 22, 2020: DC Partners with Caribu for Kid-Friendly Comics
- July 23, 2020: Demand Soars for “DCeased: Dead Planet #1” & “Dark Nights: Death Metal #1”
- July 28, 2020: Preview - “DCeased: Hope At World’s End” Chapter Six - “The Siege of Jotunheim”
- July 30, 2020: “Death Metal #3” and “Death Metal Legends of the Dark Knights #1” Sell Out!
- July 30, 2020: Fan Choice for New Superman Writer - Poll Results
- August 4, 2020: DC Presents “Injustice: Year Zero”
- August 5, 2020: Tom Taylor Talks About “Injustice: Year Zero”
- August 6, 2020: First Look - “DCeased: Dead Planet #3”
- August 10, 2020: New “DC Super Hero Girls: Switched Up!” Paperback Available Now!
- August 12, 2020: DC Reveals the Size and Scope of Justice League's “Doom Metal” Crossover
- August 13, 2020: 'Dark Nights: Death Metal' Lobo-tomizes November with a Multiversal Last Stand!
- August 16, 2020: New Printings Ordered for “DCeased: Dead Planet” #1 and #2
- August 18, 2020: “Injustice: Year Zero” Chapter Four - Available Now
- August 20, 2020: Comic Book Reading - Poll Results
- August 21, 2020: First Look - Justice League #53
- August 27, 2020: First Look - “Action Comics #1025”
- September 2, 2020: Creation of a Superman Book Cover with Dario Brizuela
- September 3, 2020: First Look at “Dear Super-Villains” Book Cover
- September 10, 2020: DC Multiverse 101 Featuring Jim Lee
- September 10, 2020: More Tales From The Dark Multiverse Coming in December
- September 10, 2020: Bendis Shares a Sneak Peek at “Superman #26”
- September 11, 2020: DC Presents “Justice League: Endless Winter”
- September 12, 2020: December Sees the End of Brian Michael Bendis' Run on Superman
- September 14, 2020: DC FanDome Report - “Superman: An Enduring Symbol of Hope” Panel
- September 18, 2020: DC Universe Becomes DC Universe Infinite Comic Book Subscription Service
- September 20, 2020: Download Issue #5 of “DC Connect” Free!
- September 21, 2020: Superman Comic Books - Where to Now?
- September 27, 2020: The Rarest Modern Superman Variants
- September 30, 2020: New Issue of “Superman: Man of Tomorrow” Digital First Comic Released
- October 5, 2020: “Superman Smashes the Klan” Wins 2020 Harvey Award!
- October 15, 2020: DC Outlines New Future in “DC Future State”
- October 15, 2020: Mike Sangiacomo on the Story of Superman's Creation
- October 25, 2020: Superman and Jimmy Olsen Win Ringo Awards
- October 29, 2020: New Middle Grade Graphic Novel “Metropolis Grove”
- October 29, 2020: Fan Interest in “DC Future State” - Poll Results
- November 23, 2020: Phillip Kennedy Johnson on Writing Two Superman “Future State” Titles
- November 24, 2020: DC Announces “Challenge of the Super Sons” by Tomasi and Raynor
- November 24, 2020: DC Nation - Your Free Guide to “DC Future State”
- November 29, 2020: DC Reveals Superman Glows
- December 3, 2020: DC Comics Panels at Brazil's CCXP Worlds
- December 3, 2020: “DC Future State” Trailer - Discover the Destiny of the DC Universe
- December 4, 2020: Discover the Destiny of the DC Universe in “Future State: Justice League #1”
- December 6, 2020: New “Batman/Superman” Comic Book Team Announced
- December 15, 2020: DC's Crime Syndicate Returns!
- December 16, 2020: New Creators Take on 'Action Comics' and 'Superman' in 2021
- December 16, 2020: New 'Superman: Red & Blue' Anthology Mini-Series!
- December 18, 2020: DC “Infinite Frontier #0” Introduces the Next Phase of the DC Universe
- December 24, 2020: New Superman Comic Book Creative Teams - Poll Results
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