2004 Comic Book News Archives
April 5, 2004: DC and DF Present Signed Superman Comics for June
DC and Dynamic Forces team up once again to bring the best creators and the best comics to your collection!All of these items listed below are available for pre-order now from your local retailer, or direct from DF.
- JLA/AVENGERS: THE COLLECTOR'S EDITION HC - Signed by the entire creative team of writer Kurt Busiek with artist George Pérez and colorist Tom Smith and Re-Marked with a Superman "Head Sketch"!
The entire team of creators signs this beautiful collection! And as an extra added bonus, fans who order this by May 31st will get it at the "Introductory Price" of $199.95! That's over a $50.00 savings off of the MSRP of $250.00!
The landmark crossover event of the decade is collected in a spectacular 2-volume, slipcased hardcover set! Volume 1 presents the 224-page, 4-issue miniseries, including introductions by Stan Lee and Julius Schwartz and a key to the characters featured on the cover. The 80-page Volume 2 contains the original 21 pages of pencils from the aborted 1980s crossover, an article on what went wrong by K.C. Carlson, the new miniseries proposal and plot development, a Pérez portfolio of art done to commemorate the project, and annotated notes from Kurt Busiek to the characters, and more.
US$199.95 Suggested Retail Price
ADVANCE SOLICITED: SCHEDULED TO SHIP IN SEPTEMBER!
- IDENTITY CRISIS #1 - Signed by Cover Artist Michael Turner!
IDENTITY CRISIS is a 7-issue DCU limited series by New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer (The Zero Game, GREEN ARROW: ARCHER'S QUEST), illustrated by the JSA and HAWKMAN team of Rags Morales & Michael Bair, with covers by Aspen Studios' Michael Turner (SUPERMAN/BATMAN).
By the end of June's issue #1, you'll realize you're seeing the DCU from a whole new perspective. You'll suspect a most dangerous secret held by the members of the JLA - a secret they'll fight to keep, a secret they're willing to sacrifice themselves for. But this sacrifice, this victim seems almost too much for them to bear.
DF is pleased to offer two signed editions of this HUGE event - cover artist Michael Turner and interior artist Rags Morales are both on board to sign copies for very fan's collection!
US$29.99 Suggested Retail Price
ALSO AVAILABLE SIGNED BY ARTIST RAGS MORALES AT THE MSRP OF $19.99!
ALSO AVAILABLE AS A CGC-GRADED (9.6 OR HIGHER) EDITION AT THE MSRP OF $40.00 (NO ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE)!
- TEEN TITANS #1 BLACK AND WHITE COVER - Signed and Re-Marked by Nick Cardy!
The Teen Titans are a hit! Issue #1 is long gone and this rare sketch" cover recreates superstar artist Michael Turner's original pencils to his cover of issue #1! Now, veteran Silver Age artist Nick Cardy has joined forces with DF to produce the ultimate Teen Titans collectible - a Re-Marked Edition featuring original sketches by Cardy!
US$69.99 Suggested Retail Price
- ACTION #812 BLACK AND WHITE COVER -- Signed by cover artist Michael Turner and interior artist Talent Caldwell!
Part 1 of the 6-part "Godfall," written by Michael Turner (Fathom) & Joe Kelly (ACTION COMICS) with art by the red-hot Talent Caldwell (Fathom: Killian's Tide)! After the cataclysmic events of SUPERMAN #200, Kal-El begins his new life...on Krypton? And, in the back-up story by Chuck Austen, with art by Ivan Reis & Marc Campos, Lana Lang makes a life-changing decision about her future in Metropolis
US$49.99 Suggested Retail Price
- SUPERMAN #206 - Signed by the entire creative team of writer Brian Azzarello with artists Jim Lee and Scott Williams!
The Azzarello/Lee run marches on with "For Tomorrow" Part 3 of 12! As Superman continues to struggle with the mysterious vanishings happening around the world, he still finds himself stuck in the middle of a civil war. And just when he figures out who the good guys are, his world is flipped upside down.
US$69.99 Suggested Retail Price
- SUPERMAN/BATMAN #11 -- Signed by the creative team of writer Jeph Loeb with artist Michael Turner and colorst Peter Steigerwald!
"The Supergirl From Krypton" by Jeph Loeb & Michael Turner continues! Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman travel to Apokolips to rescue Kara. But does she want to be rescued?
US$69.99 Suggested Retail Price
- SUPERMAN SECRET FILES 2004 - Signed by writers Geoff and Jeremy Johns with interior artists Michael Turner with Talent Caldwell with cover artists Jim Lee and Scott Williams!
For the first time in years! DF is presenting a book with 6 signatures! And at the Introductory Price of just $89.99! But you must order by May 31st, otherwise the signed book will return to the MSRP of $149.99!
The first Secret Files of 2004 showcases the incredible new chapter in the life of the Man of Steel! In a story written by Geoff Johns & Jeremy Johns (SUPERMAN/BATMAN SECRET FILES) with art by James Bosch & T'K, discover what former President Luthor learned about Superman...and who stands to benefit from that knowledge today. Plus, a short story by Greg Rucka with art by T'K turns the spotlight on a new force for the Last Son of Krypton to contend with. Also: profiles of Superman's new cast of friends and foes, by Michael Turner, Karl Kerschl, Matthew Clark, Ivan Reis, and more!
US$89.99 Suggested Retail Price
2004 Comic News
Listed below are all the Comic News items archived for 2004.- January 9, 2004: Three Different Supermen in 2004?
- January 10, 2004: Jim Lee Interviews Lee Bermejo
- January 10, 2004: Jim Lee Interviews Brian Azzarello
- January 12, 2004: Three Supermen Rumor False
- January 21, 2004: Art Adams Signs Exclusively to DC Comics
- January 21, 2004: Pre-Order CGC 9.8 NM/MT Grade Copies of First Jim Lee Drawn Superman
- January 23, 2004: Julie Schwartz in Hospital Again
- January 29, 2004: Price Rise for Superman Comics
- February 3, 2004: Superman/Batman vs Aliens/Predator
- February 3, 2004: Newsday Publishes History of Comics Article
- February 3, 2004: Alex Ross Interview
- February 4, 2004: Superman to Sport Painted Cover by Matt Wagner in May - (Updated with Images)
- February 8, 2004: Julie Schwartz Dies
- February 10, 2004: Comic Art Exhibition at Mizel Center for Arts and Culture
- February 11, 2004: Superman Comics Back to Press for Second Printing
- February 11, 2004: Milligan Talks “Kid Amazo”
- February 12, 2004: Jim Lee Talks Superman
- February 22, 2004: Sold Out “Godfall” Issues On Sale for $10!
- March 2, 2004: “Superman: Godfall” Continues to Sell Out at DC Comics
- March 3, 2004: Superman in Wizard #150
- March 7, 2004: Jeph Loeb Talks New Supergirl
- March 11, 2004: Mark Waid Says “Birthright” New Official Superman Origin
- March 16, 2004: Artist Ian Churchill Signs Exclusive Contract with DC Comics
- March 16, 2004: DC Staff and Talent Head West for Wizard World LA
- March 17, 2004: Ivan Reis Talks “Action Comics”
- March 18, 2004: Jeph Loeb Talks “Superman/Batman”
- March 18, 2004: DC Comics Rushes Sold-Out “Superman/Batman #8” Back to Press
- March 18, 2004: Kryptonian Translation of “Superman/Batman #8”
- March 21, 2004: DC Panel at Wizard World LA
- March 23, 2004: Chuck Austen Talks “Action Comics”
- March 24, 2004: Eddie Berganza Talks About Superman in 2004
- March 25, 2004: “Godfall” Continues to Sell Out at DC Comics
- March 26, 2004: Kurt Busiek Talks “Superman: Secret Identity”
- April 2, 2004: DC Unveils New Collected Editions
- April 5, 2004: DC and DF Present Signed Superman Comics for June
- April 11, 2004: Brian Azzarello Talks Superman
- April 13, 2004: “Superman/Batman #8” Second Printing Sells Out at DC Comics
- April 18, 2004: “Superman/Batman #8” is Diamond's Top-Selling Comic fo March!
- April 18, 2004: Stuart Immonen Talks “Superman: Secret Identity”
- April 19, 2004: Alex Sinclair Talks “Superman”
- April 20, 2004: Ivan Reis Signs Exclusive Deal with DC Comics
- April 21, 2004: Jim Lee and Michael Turner Take the Cover Challenge on “Superman/Batman #10” and “Superman #205” [Updated with images]
- April 22, 2004: DC Comics Rushes “Superman/Batman #8” Back to Press
- April 22, 2004: Jim Lee on “Superman” and Life Advice
- April 27, 2004: Gene Ha and Arthur Adams Talk Superman Covers
- May 11, 2004: Chuck Austen Talks “Action Comics” and “JLA”
- May 18, 2004: Dexter Vines Talks About Inking “Superman/Batman”
- May 26, 2004: Rags Morales Talks “Identity Crisis”
- June 8, 2004: Chuck Austen Talks “Action Comics”
- June 9, 2004: Comic Book Idol - Round 2
- June 15, 2004: DC Comics “Ask The Editors” Online Letter Columns
- June 21, 2004: Stan Lee Writes Superman for Julie Schwartz Tribute Issue
- July 8, 2004: Joe Casey Talks Superman
- July 9, 2004: Kim Howard Johnson Talks “Superman: True Brit”
- July 25, 2004: San Diego Comic Con Superman News
- July 28, 2004: Grant Morrison's Return to JLA
- August 16, 2004: “Superman/Batman” Panel at Wizard World Chicago
- August 31, 2004: Rick Veitch Answers Questions About “The Question”
- September 20, 2004: Greg Rucka Talks “Adventures of Superman”
- September 22, 2004: DC Sends “Identity Crisis #1” for Second Printing
- October 5, 2004: Comics Gaining Educational Reputation
- October 19, 2004: Scott McCloud Talks “Superman: Strength”
- October 19, 2004: DC Comics Pay Tribute to Christopher Reeve
- November 4, 2004: Rags Morales to Pencil Adventures of Superman #636
- November 11, 2004: David Goyer to Write “Superman/Batman”
- November 12, 2004: Superman Colorist Appearing at Comic Expo
- December 16, 2004: Chuck Austen Leaves “Action Comics”
- December 17, 2004: “Superman/Batman #13” Takes Top Spot on November Sales Chart
- December 17, 2004: Matthew Clark Talks About Drawing Superman
- December 20, 2004: Changes for Superman in 2005
- December 21, 2004: New Creative Team for “Superman” Comic
- December 21, 2004: “DC All-Stars” - DC's Answer to Marvel's Ultimate Line
- December 22, 2004: Grant Morrison Talks About “All-Star Superman”
- December 22, 2004: John Byrne in New Creative Team for “Action Comics”
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