2021 Comic Book News Archives
March 11, 2021: Phillip Kennedy Johnson Promises New Level of World-Building in Superman Comic Books
In a new interview with Newsarama, "Superman" and "Action Comics" writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson talks about the differences between the two titles, whether he'll be continuing on threads from Brian Michael Bendis' run, and how he'll define his run on the Superman books. Here are a few excerpts from the interview...Q: What are the distinct differences between the two titles, and will these two titles continue to be connected in this way?
Johnson: The Superman series will feature both Clark and Jon; Action Comics will be more Clark-centric, although Jon will appear in that book too, alongside more of Superman's cast. This March two-part crossover with Phil Hester will set up both series, but after that the two series tell two very different and independent stories.
Q: Will you be carrying over any threads from Brian Michael Bendis' run?
Johnson: Yes. Superman's identity as Clark Kent is still out there, and there are other threads from Brian's run that we'll continue with (but too spoilery to get into here).
But the biggest and most important plot thread is definitely Jon's trajectory. Because of Jon's role in the formation of the United Planets and his time in the future with Legion, he's become a hugely important character in Superman lore. His power levels are also potentially even greater than Clark or Kara, so that alone makes him a very big deal going forward.
Q: What are some elements you feel helps define your new run from other Superman stories?
Johnson: If I had to sum it up in one word, I would say: worldbuilding. I think one element that put me on the Super-editors' radar was the massive worldbuilding we did for The Last God at DC Black Label, and I'm trying to bring the same level of depth, scope, and intricacy to the Superman titles.
After all the time and energy spent recently in Metropolis, on The Daily Planet and the people who work there, I saw an opportunity to go really, really big, to tell an epic saga that spans galaxies, shows new races and cultures, and makes the DC Universe feel much older but also newer.
We're putting together a Super-crew that you definitely will not expect, and they're going to rock the DC Universe in a way I haven't seen in a Superman comic since the Death and Return.
You can read the full interview at Newsarama.
2021 Comic News
Listed below are all the Comic News items archived for 2021.- January 15, 2021: DC and Rooster Teeth Team up for “RWBY/Justice League” Digital First Miniseries
- January 19, 2021: DC Launches “DC Universe Infinite”
- January 21, 2021: Jon Kent's Age/Status - Poll Results
- January 21, 2021: DC Debuts Book Trailer for Mayim Bialik's “Flash Facts” Graphic Novel
- February 9, 2021: New Digital First Series “Justice League: Last Ride”
- February 16, 2021: DC Announces “Superman '78” and “Batman '89” Comic Books
- February 19, 2021: “Justice League #59” Gets “Zack Snyder's Justice League” Variant Covers
- February 25, 2021: Will Superboy/Conner Kent Join The Suicide Squad?
- February 25, 2021: “Superman '78” Comic Book - Poll Results
- February 26, 2021: DC's Crime Syndicate Returns!
- March 1, 2021: Wilfredo Torres Shares “Superman '78” Sketches
- March 2, 2021: DC Announces New Supergirl Comic Book Series
- March 2, 2021: DC Expands “Infinite Frontier” with New Comic Book Series
- March 11, 2021: Phillip Kennedy Johnson Promises New Level of World-Building in Superman Comic Books
- March 11, 2021: DC Announces “DC Pride” Anthology Comic
- March 18, 2021: Fan Ratings for “Superman #29” - Poll Results
- March 23, 2021: News of “Superman & The Authority” Comic Book Leaks Early
- March 31, 2021: DC Comics Round Robin Asks Fans to Choose New Series
- April 2, 2021: The Justice League and Team RWBY Join Forces on April 27!
- April 7, 2021: “Action Comics #1” Sells for Record Price
- April 7, 2021: DC Secret Files & Origins Video: Superman and Lois Lane - A Love Story
- April 9, 2021: How to Draw Bizarro with Gustavo Duarte
- April 21, 2021: Big Changes Coming for Superman Family this July!
- April 22, 2021: “Justice League Infinity” Brings the Animated Series to Comics
- April 25, 2021: New Logo Designs for Superman Comic Books
- April 27, 2021: Superman Content Available on DC Universe Infinite in May 2021
- April 29, 2021: Fan Interest in “Superman: Son of Kal-El” - Poll Results
- May 2, 2021: DC Secret Files & Origins Video: Supergirl
- May 6, 2021: Fan Interest in DC Universe Infinite - Poll Results
- May 13, 2021: First Look – “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow” Arrives June 15
- May 20, 2021: Rare Superman Comic Books in June Auction
- May 24, 2021: DC Announces “Superman vs. Lobo” Comic Book Series
- May 25, 2021: Superman Content Available on DC Universe Infinite in June 2021
- May 25, 2021: Superman Homepage's Michael Bailey Featured in “Superman: Red & Blue #3”
- May 26, 2021: Everything You Need to Know About “Infinite Frontier”
- June 10, 2021: “Superman Smashes the Klan” and “Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen” Amongst 2021 Eisner Award Nominees
- June 16, 2021: Japanese Superman Manga Series Announced
- June 19, 2021: Rare Superman Comic Books Sold in June Auction
- June 23, 2021: Superman Content Available on DC Universe Infinite in July 2021
- June 23, 2021: comiXology Announces the End of the DC Comics App
- June 29, 2021: Grant Morrison Talks About “Superman & The Authority”
- July 1, 2021: Tom Taylor Talks About “Superman: Son of Kal-El”
- July 12, 2021: DC Mourns Passing of Artist Robson Rocha
- July 13, 2021: DC Announces “DC vs. Vampires” 12-Issue Comic Book Series
- July 13, 2021: DC Superman Sale at comiXology
- July 15, 2021: DC Comics Stretches Out “Superman & The Authority” Publication
- July 18, 2021: Mikel Janin's Unused Concept Designs for “Superman & The Authority”
- July 22, 2021: Reverting Superman's Status Quo - Poll Results
- July 23, 2021: “Superman Smashes the Klan” and “Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen” Win 2021 Eisner Awards!
- July 25, 2021: Video - Superman Panel From Comic-Con@Home
- July 28, 2021: Phillip Kennedy Johnson Talks About Writing “Action Comics”
- July 29, 2021: First Look at “Superman '78” - Available August 24
- July 29, 2021: DC Comics Introduces Young Readers to Super Heroes with “My First Comic”
- August 5, 2021: “Superman: Son of Kal-El #1” Gets Second Printing
- August 5, 2021: Superman Content Available on DC Universe Infinite in August 2021
- August 12, 2021: DC Announces “Dark Knights of Steel” 12-Issue Comic Book Series
- August 12, 2021: Joshua Williamson Announces “Justice League Incarnate” 5-Issue Miniseries
- August 16, 2021: Hachette Partworks DC Heroes & Villains Collection
- August 20, 2021: First Look - The Man of Steel Meets the Main Man in 'Superman vs. Lobo'
- August 24, 2021: Superman Content Available on DC Universe Infinite in September 2021
- September 2, 2021: Best New Comic Book - Poll Results
- September 3, 2021: A Superman Short Story by Scott Kurtz and Karl Kerschl
- September 9, 2021: A Mark Waid and Bryan Hitch Superman Black Label Project?
- September 15, 2021: DC Announces “World of Krypton” 6-Issue Miniseries
- September 21, 2021: TwoMorrows “Back Issue #131” Focuses on Jack Kirby's Odd Jobs at DC
- September 27, 2021: Rare “Action Comics #1” to be Sold at Auction
- September 28, 2021: Superman Content Available on DC Universe Infinite in October 2021
- October 7, 2021: Price of Comic Books - Poll Results
- October 11, 2021: Jon Kent Comes Out as Bisexual in “Superman: Son of Kal-El #5”
- October 11, 2021: Superare Presents: Superman vs Muhammad Ali
- October 12, 2021: DC Writers Respond to Bisexual Jon Kent Reactions
- October 12, 2021: Super Sons Comic Book Collections
- October 14, 2021: Mark Waid and Dan Mora Team-Up for “World's Finest”
- October 14, 2021: Brian Michael Bendis Writing “Justice League vs. The Legion of Super-Heroes”
- October 21, 2021: “Superman: Son of Kal-El #5” Outsells First Issue
- October 21, 2021: Jon Kent's Sexuality - Poll Results
- October 22, 2021: Japanese Superman Manga Series Out Now!
- October 26, 2021: New Details on Warworld Characters as “Action Comics #1036” is Delayed
- November 2, 2021: Video Interview - Tom Taylor Talks “Dark Knights of Steel”
- November 10, 2021: DC is Not Killing Superman Again!
- November 10, 2021: Explanation for the Weaker, Older Superman in Current Comic Books
- November 16, 2021: Video - DC Beyond the Panels: “Superman: Son of Kal-El”
- November 16, 2021: “Superman: Son of Kal-El #5” Goes Back for Second Printing
- November 29, 2021: Video - DC Beyond the Panels: “Justice League Incarnate”
- December 3, 2021: Mark Waid Talks About Up-Coming Superman Comic Book Project
- December 6, 2021: Auction for “Action Comics #1” and “Superman #1” Closing Soon!
- December 7, 2021: Devastating Cancer Diagnosis for George Perez
- December 7, 2021: Superman vs. Omicron in “World's Finest”
- December 8, 2021: Tom Taylor Signs Exclusive Contract with DC Comics
- December 12, 2021: Grant Morrison Saved Superman from Dan DiDio
- December 14, 2021: Mark Waid and Dan Mora Team-Up for “Batman/Superman: World's Finest”
- December 19, 2021: Record Price for “Superman #1” Auction
- December 23, 2021: Exclusive Interview - Tom Taylor Talks “Superman: Son of Kal-El,” Ageing Jon Kent, Bisexual Controversy, and More
- December 23, 2021: Fan Interest for “Batman/Superman: Worlds Finest” Comic Book Series - Poll Results
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