Comics: The Weekly Rundown (was Heroes Con 2006) (2 Viewers)

[TravisR]

The Sandman: Overture came out today and so far so good.

I started reading Sex Criminals by Matt Fraction and Chip Zdaroufkljkldvjn (sp?) and it's pretty darn good. Yes, I feel like a creep for buying a book with 'sex' in the title but multiple people who work at the store recommended it to me (which might say something about me) so it took the sleaze factor down to an acceptable level.

 

[Adam Lenhardt]

They're back, and I couldn't be happier!

Landmark 1,000th Issue Features Jim Lee Cover Revealing New Costume

Brian Michael Bendis Debuts First Story for DC

DC Veteran Writer Marv Wolfman to Script Story Based On Unpublished Art by Golden and Silver Age Icon Curt Swan

All-Star Lineup of Contributors Includes Richard Donner, Geoff Johns, Peter J. Tomasi, Pat Gleason, Dan Jurgens, Brad Meltzer, Louise Simonson, Jerry Ordway, Tom King, Scott Snyder and More​

(BURBANK, CA) – (January 19, 2018) – DC is going all-out to celebrate the one-thousandth issue of ACTION COMICS—the longest continually published comic book of its kind in history, the series that introduced Superman to the world and the title that launched the superhero genre. The Jim Lee-drawn cover features a new costume that integrates a variety of classic and new elements, including the Man of Steel’s trademark red trunks.

“ACTION COMICS #1000 represents a watershed moment in the history of not just comic books, but entertainment, literature and pop culture,” said Lee. “There’s no better way to celebrate Superman’s enduring popularity than to give him a look that combines some new accents with the most iconic feature of his classic design.”

Available at comics retailers and digitally on April 18, ACTION COMICS #1000 features the DC debut of acclaimed writer Brian Michael Bendis in a 10-page Superman story featuring art by DC publisher and celebrated artist Jim Lee. This milestone issue will also include two 15-page stories from two of DC’s current and most popular talent teams: SUPERMAN writer Peter J. Tomasi and artist Pat Gleason, as well as ACTION COMICS writer and artist Dan Jurgens.

“The one-thousandth issue of ACTION COMICS is an incredible milestone in pop culture and a testament to the vision of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster,” said DC publisher Dan DiDio. “Without this book, along with Siegel and Shuster’s fertile imaginations and boundless creativity, the superhero’s place in literature may have been wildly different, if not altogether nonexistent.”

This must-have collector’s item comic book will also feature previously unpublished art from Curt Swan, whose dynamic, iconic style many consider the definitive look for the Man of Steel throughout comics’ Golden and Silver Ages. Acclaimed DC writer Marv Wolfman will script a story based on this never-before-seen content. In addition, the comic will include a collection of memorable bonus stories from some of the most celebrated names in comics and entertainment.

Contributors to this once-in-a-lifetime issue include legendary Superman movie director Richard Donner and New York Times best-selling writer Geoff Johns, with art by Olivier Coipel. Other contributing creative teams will include Paul Dini with José Luis García-López; Tom King with Clay Mann and Jordie Bellaire; Brad Meltzer with John Cassaday and Laura Martin; Louise Simonson with Jerry Ordway; Scott Snyder with Tim Sale and more to be announced.This celebratory comic book is just the beginning; this milestone will be recognized across the DC superhero line for the month of April with a series of Superman-themed variant covers and even more to come. Check out the website at www.dccomics.com or the DC YouTube channel for the latest news regarding Krypton’s last son and his elevation to pop culture icon.

 

[TravisR]

I can't even remember the last time I bought a Superman comic but I may have to buy Action Comics 1000 mostly because it's a milestone number (Detective Comics will also get there next year) and because I'm curious to see something DC from Bendis.

 

[Patrick Sun]

Wonder if Man of Steel 2 will feature the red trunks...

 

[B-ROLL]

I can't even remember the last time I bought a Superman comic but I may have to buy Action Comics 1000 mostly because it's a milestone number (Detective Comics will also get there next year) and because I'm curious to see something DC from Bendis.

If you buy it ... I would suggest buying it for your enjoyment and not as an investment ...

Apparently there will be 8 variations at $8.00 a piece

If you have some of these lying around - you might be able to get enough credit to buy all 8 variants

https://www.newsarama.com/38252-act...emed-variants-80-pages-and-cost-almost-8.html

 

[TravisR]

If you buy it ... I would suggest buying it for your enjoyment and not as an investment ...

Yeah, it's always for pleasure. The speculators in the 1990's damn near sank the industry so I have no interest in being part of that or seeing that kind of thing repeat itself. In the case of Action Comics 1000, there will be so many copies printed that it will take years to be worth more than the cover price.

 

[BobO'Link]

I can't even remember the last time I bought a Superman comic but I may have to buy Action Comics 1000 mostly because it's a milestone number (Detective Comics will also get there next year) and because I'm curious to see something DC from Bendis.

Same here. I'm a Superman fan from waaaaaaay back (started buying when I was 5 or 6 in the very early 60s). I had it added to my file as soon as I saw it in Previews. I'll be getting Detective when it hits it as well for the same reason.

If you buy it ... I would suggest buying it for your enjoyment and not as an investment ...

Apparently there will be 8 variations at $8.00 a piece

If you have some of these lying around - you might be able to get enough credit to buy all 8 variants

https://www.newsarama.com/38252-act...emed-variants-80-pages-and-cost-almost-8.html

The only reason I purchase a comic is to read it. I'm getting this as much to read as anything. Supposedly they're dumping the "New 52" take on the character and I generally like Bendis' work. But being long time fan of the character I want a copy of issue #1000 just because it's #1000 even though I'm not a current reader of the title.

I never purchase as an "investment" and, so far, never get rid of anything. That'll all be the problem of my heirs. I generally don't care which cover I get but if I have a choice will get the one I like the best and have never purchased an extra copy just to get a different cover. For that matter, I've never purchased an extra copy for any reason.

 

[Patrick Sun]

$8 for Action Comics #1000!!!! #SMH