DC Comics has officially announced that Brian Michael Bendis' first work for the publisher will be a ten-page story in Action Comics #1000. As previously reported, Bendis' script will be illustrated by DC co-publisher and comic book legend Jim Lee.
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In addition to Bendis and Lee (and the return of Superman's iconic red trunks), DC has enlisted a true all-star roster of creators to celebrate the series' landmark issue. Marvel Wolfman is scripting a story using never before published artwork by Curt Swan, while Richard Donner returns to comics for the issue, co-writing a story with Geoff John to be illustrated by Olivier Coipel.
The rest of the announced line-up consists of:
- Paul Dini with José Luis GarcÃa-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
âThe 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,â DC publisher Dan DiDio said in a statement. âWithout this book, along with Siegel and Shusterâs fertile imaginations and boundless creativity, the superheroâs place in literature may have been wildly different, if not altogether nonexistent.â
The oversized Action Comics #1000 arrives in stores April 18, 2018. Check out the full press release below.
DC is going all-out to celebrate the one-thousandth issue of ACTION COMICSâthe 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 Steelâs trademark red trunks.
âACTION COMICS #1000 represents a watershed moment in the history of not just comic books, but entertainment, literature and pop culture,â said Lee. âThereâs no better way to celebrate Supermanâs enduring popularity than to give him a look that combines some new accents with the most iconic feature of his classic design.â
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 DCâs 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.
âThe 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,â said DC publisher Dan DiDio. âWithout this book, along with Siegel and Shusterâs fertile imaginations and boundless creativity, the superheroâs place in literature may have been wildly different, if not altogether nonexistent.â
This must-have collectorâs 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 comicsâ 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 GarcÃa-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 Kryptonâs last son and his elevation to pop culture icon.