2023 Comic Book News Archives
November 2, 2023: DC Announces DC Compact Comics
US$9.99 Graphic Novels to Read Anywhere
Today, DC announced a new line in their graphic novel slate: DC Compact Comics. Featuring a 5.5" x 8.5" standard book trim for trade paperback novels, the new format pulls bestselling, new-reader-friendly titles from DC's evergreen library as the first books offered in this new lineup of compact editions of adult graphic novels. Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons and All-Star Superman by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely, among others, will go on sale beginning in June 2024, retailing at US$9.99, to launch DC's new program."The DC Compact Comics price and sizing is perfect for readers of prose and manga looking to pick up a new-reader-friendly storyline in a self-contained full color graphic novel," said Anne DePies, SVP & General Manager, DC. "This 5.5" x 8.5" paper cut is the most widely circulated softcover book size in the US and is popular among graphic novel aficionados in international markets. At US$9.99, it's a great price point for retailers to stock these classic titles. For readers, DC Compact Comics deliver a new graphic novel reading experience that fits in the palm of their hands, with no loss of readability."
The new line will showcase DC stories across many genres, including science fiction, thrillers, horror, fantasy, adventure, and mystery. Featured among the DC Compact Comics launch titles in 2024 are DC's recent Hugo Award-winning sci-fi graphic novel Far Sector by N.K. Jemisin and Jamal Campbell, along with perennial classic graphic novels like Catwoman: Trail of the Catwoman, Batman: Hush, Batman: The Court of Owls, and more.
The initial DC Compact Comics launch in 2024 will offer the following titles at US$9.99:
- Watchmen (9781779527325) by Alan Moore, Dave Gibbons
- Batman: The Court of Owls (9781779527271) by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo
- All-Star Superman (9781779527257) by Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely
- Far Sector (9781779527295) by N.K. Jemisin, Jamal Campbell
- Wonder Woman: Earth One (9781779527332) by Grant Morrison, Yanick Paquette
- American Vampire Book One (9781779527349) by Scott Snyder, Stephen King, Rafael Albuquerque
- Batman: Hush (9781779527264) by Jeph Loeb, Jim Lee
- Joker (9781779527318) by Brian Azzarello, Lee Bermejo
- Harley Quinn & the Gotham City Sirens (9781779527301) by Paul Dini, Peter Calloway, Tony Bedard, Guillem March, Andres Guinaldo
- Catwoman: Trail of the Catwoman (9781779527288) by Darwyn Cooke, Ed Brubaker
2023 Comic Book News
Listed below are all the Comic News items archived for 2023.- January 10, 2023: Superman Comic Book Creators Attending Comic Conventions in January
- January 12, 2023: Superman Comic Books in 2023 - Poll Results
- January 15, 2023: The Return of Superman's Secret Identity
- January 17, 2023: DC Adds “Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #1” to Digital Collectible Comics
- January 18, 2023: Superman Comic Book Creators Attending Fan Expo Portland
- January 18, 2023: Dan Jurgens Shares Unused “Electric Superman” Design
- February 6, 2023: Jon Kent Faces the World of “Injustice”
- February 7, 2023: Looking Back at the “All Star Superman” Comic Book Series
- February 13, 2023: Big Time Collectibles “Superman #1” Blue Foil Logo Exclusive Sells Out!
- February 14, 2023: Superman Stars in “Batman: The Brave and The Bold” Title Return
- February 14, 2023: Superman Comic Book Creators at Fan Expo Portland
- February 16, 2023: Alex Ross Announces Collaboration With CGC for Private Signing
- February 23, 2023: Horror Overwhelms the DC Universe in “Knight Terrors”
- February 23, 2023: “Superman vs. Meshi” to be Translated to English
- March 2, 2023: Review - “Superman: The Man of Steel” Hardcover Collections
- March 3, 2023: Rags Morales Attending Retro Expo in Allen, Texas
- March 7, 2023: DC Adds “Superman #75” to Digital Collectible Comics
- March 8, 2023: Heritage Auctions Lists More Original Superman/Steel Art by Jon Bogdanove
- March 9, 2023: CGC Announces First Ever Custom Provenance Label
- March 10, 2023: DC Announces New “Steelworks” Comic Book
- March 28, 2023: DC Adds “Kingdom Come #1” to Digital Collectible Comics
- March 31, 2023: DC Reveals New Superman Costume
- March 31, 2023: Video - “Dawn of DC” Comic Trailer
- April 4, 2023: DC Adds “All-Star Superman #1” to Digital Collectible Comics
- April 8, 2023: Review - “Superman: The Man of Steel” Hardcover Collections Part 2
- April 11, 2023: Up to 70% Off in Barnes & Noble DC Comics Sale
- April 12, 2023: DC Announces “Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor” by Mark Waid
- April 13, 2023: Horror Invades The DC Universe in “Knight Terrors”
- April 13, 2023: Which Current Superman Comic Book is Your Favorite? - Poll Results
- April 15, 2023: Superman Faces “Knight Terrors”
- April 18, 2023: DC Launches “Daily Planet” Website
- May 3, 2023: Jim Lee Promoted to President of DC Comics
- May 12, 2023: DC Announces “Action Comics Presents: Doomsday Special #1”
- May 17, 2023: Why SUPERMAN: WARWORLD is Worth Your Time
- May 17, 2023: Joshua Williamson - DC Creator Q&A Video
- May 21, 2023: Long-Time Superman Editor Mike Carlin Retires
- May 25, 2023: CGC Announces Private Signing Event with Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding
- June 20, 2023: Why “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow” is a Must-Read
- June 30, 2023: “Dawn of DC: Knight Terrors” Official Trailer
- July 5, 2023: Review - “Superman: The Exile and Other Stories Omnibus”
- July 21, 2023: DC and Legendary Comics Announce “JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. GODZILLA VS. KONG”
- July 22, 2023: Joe Casey Returning to Write Superman After 20 Years
- July 26, 2023: “Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong” Comic Trailer
- August 2, 2023: SDCC 2023 - WORLD OF METROPOLIS Panel
- August 10, 2023: Review - “Superman: The Death and Return of Superman Omnibus”
- August 17, 2023: San Diego Comic Con 2023 - “Dawn Of DC: Knight Terrors” Panel
- August 20, 2023: Superman & Batman: Generations Omnibus Review
- September 5, 2023: “Superman '78 #1” New York Comic Con 2023 Exclusive Variant Cover
- September 29, 2023: Sina Grace on the Young Adult Graphic Novel “Superman: The Harvests of Youth”
- October 6, 2023: “DC Comics: The Golden Age (1938-1956)“ Prestige Comic Book Collection
- October 12, 2023: Legendary Comic Creator Keith Giffen Dies, Aged 70
- October 13, 2023: DC Announces “Superman Superstars” Takeover of “Action Comics” in 2024
- October 19, 2023: Fan Interest in “Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong” - Poll Results
- November 2, 2023: DC Announces DC Compact Comics
- November 22, 2023: “Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong #2” Comic Trailer
- November 28, 2023: Mild Mannered Reviews - Superman: For All Seasons
- December 13, 2023: DC Announces an All-Ape “Jungle League”!
- December 13, 2023: Bizarro and Dreamer Join Amanda Waller's New Task Force X in “Suicide Squad: Dream Team”
- December 14, 2023: William Shatner on the Cover of “Batman/Superman: World's Finest #25”
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