2011 DC Reboot: New Action Comics #1... And New Titles For Superman Family Confirmed

Okay, The Source confirms the new costumes and new number #1  for the  Superboy, Supergirl and Superman reboots so here they are again:

• Supergirl #1 will be written by Mike Green and Mike Johnson with art by Mahmud Asrar

Supergirl’s got the unpredictable behavior of a teenager, the same powers as Superman and none of his affection for the people of Earth.  

Story continues after the jump.

• Superboy #1 by Scott Lobdell with artists RB Silva and Rob Lean

They thought he was just a failed experiment, grown from a combination of Kryptonian and human DNA. But when the scope of his stunning powers was revealed, he became a deadly weapon.

 

• Superman #1 written by George Perez with art by Jesus Merino 

What is Superman’s startling new status quo? How does it affect his friends, loved ones and his job at The Daily Planet? Find out in SUPERMAN #1, written by legendary comics creator George Perez (CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS, NEW TEEN TITANS and WONDER WOMAN) and illustrated by Jesus Merino.

And finally...

• Action Comics #1 written by Grant Morrison (All-Star Superman) and Rags Morales (Identity Crisis)

This September, New York Times bestselling writer Grant Morrison (ALL-STAR SUPERMAN) joins with sensational artist Rags Morales to bring you tales of The Man of Tomorrow unlike any you’ve ever read before in ACTION COMICS #1. This momentous first issue will set in motion the history of the DC Universe as Superman defends a world that doesn’t trust their first Super Hero.

I still don't like the new Superman suit and Perez writing Superman #1. George is an ARTIST not a WRITER. That's not his forte, but I wish him the best and hopefully he will not mess it up. 

Love Supergirl done by Asrar. I'll be picking that up since there's no Power Girl series as of now. 

Superboy #1 is quite interesting too. Looks like Conner and Kara will be both bratty, short-tempered, and a little villainous this time. I'm all for it. 

Finally, ACTION COMICS #1. This is absolutely WORTH BUYING. And you know what is exciting with Supes this time in AC?

Grant Freaking Morrison is writing him. I know he is not the greatest writer out there, but since I like his All-Star Superman, I'm confident he will do Supes justice with this new concept they got.: Supes is feared once again by the human race - just like in the 1930s - and he's got to earn everybody's trust and respect. Our respect. Morrison could play on that all year long and deliver. I'm sure of it. But I hope he doesn't make a new origin story for obvious reasons.

And Rags Morales' work is awesome as always. His style is in between old-school and modern contemporary comics, and that makes me all giddy.

I wish September would come faster. Damn. 

What do you think of the new super-books? Which one are you going to order? Vote on the poll on the right or comment. 

2011 DC Reboot: Possible New Costumes And Covers For Superman #1, Supergirl #1 & Superboy #1

I have been waiting for what DC has to say for the  Superman family of books, but I'm most intrigued on what Superman (Kal-El), Supergirl (Kara Zor-El) and Superboy (Conner Kent) is gonna look like since everybody is getting their own costume changes.

Well folks, Bleeding cool has a scoop on all the costume hoopla and they believe that the following pictures are the covers for the new #1 titles that DC is going to release for the three Kryptonians.

Fasten your seatbelts folks... because what are you going to see is not what you are expecting.

The images and some comments after the jump. 

Let's start with the pretty decent one. Supergirl's new look:

cover to Supergirl #1 (according to Bleeding Cool is done by M. Asrar)

Okay. This is pretty decent costume. Here's what i noticed:

• Anime-influenced look - especially with the hairstyle
• The cape forming a collar down her neck (which makes her look like a bit of a sorceress)
• Seams on her suit that suggests that its made up of multiple pieces of armor, and then...
• Those knee-showing robot-like boots that is partnered with what might be "white leggings"

So gone is the skirt and panties. I'm pretty cool with it.


Now let's check out Superboy #1:

Superboy #1 is to be written by Scott Lobdell

Eeek. Not what I expected. I'm sure, neither do you.

He looks like Cyborg Superman even before he was complete. I don't know what to say, except that its waaaayyyy  different from what he looks on the cover of Teen Titans #1. 

And that sets up our final image:

The NEW look and cover for Superman #1 by George Perez (according to BC):

I'm gonna be honest here: THIS NEW COSTUME IS AWFUL. Can't believe George can't still make Supes costume any better after all these years.

• there is the possible armor plate on his chest, as suggested by the lines on the suit
• a red belt with the El crest (no more yellow belts)
• no red underpants
• armored boots with possible metallic kneecaps
• bigger "S" shield, going for the more traditional than the Jim Lee version, and finally...
• a more youthful look for Supes, which kind of reminded me of a certain... Superboy-Prime

I'm all for opting with the Batman-like armor composition, but this illustration is certainly not the Superman I was looking for. Those kneecaps don't make any damn sense at all.

I would choose Shane Davis' Earth One version of the costume, or hell, even the old one with the red underpants that Christopher Reeve used to wear - over this.

DC, do us fans a favor:  please revise Superman's costume before its too fucking late.


How about you guys? What do you think of these images? Yay or nay? Feel free to comment.

2011 DC Reboot: George Perez Reported To Be Doing Superman #1... Superman/Batman Writers To Take On Supergirl

Time for some news for my favorite Kryptonian and his cousin.

According to Bleeding Cool, Superman/Batman writers Mike Johnson and collaborator Mike Green is going to write the new Supergirl #1. 

I think that's fine with me considering Johnson's credentials:  he co-wrote the script for the upcoming Green Lantern movie and also produced some early episodes for Smallville.

But I cannot help but wonder what the new version of Kara Zor-El will look like. Are they going to remove the skirt and panties and make her wear trousers like the most recent version of Wonder Woman?

Then the man who was responsible for the amazing detailed art for the original Crisis [on Infinite Earths] in 1985 and the intercompany crossover JLA/Avengers (which was pretty bad-ass) in 2004 is back for DC comics and he is reported to be writing and illustrating Superman #1.

Yes, the legendary George Perez could possibly be taking the Man of Steel to new heights - but as of this moment, no other information about the story  is released. We would have to wait for that.

But I'm really thrilled to hear this news (if this is finalized). Perez is not a stranger to comic book writing and I'm sure that he's got some great ideas for all loyal Supes fans like me. And I'm pretty sure that he will redesign the iconic costume too - most likely, it will be without the red underwear that Superman used for wear for 70+ years - not to mention that he looks like to have developed a new and improved art style.

As for Lois and Clark's relationship, I think its going to rebooted as well. That means they didn't ever get to know each other and they weren't married at all - as hinted in the recent Flashpoint # 2 comic book  - where Steve Trevor mentioned to Queen Diana that Lois Lane is actually a sleeper agent for Cyborg's group, while Superman himself is unknown to the whole world (as mentioned in Flashpoint #1).