Issue 602 of Wonder Woman was released on Wednesday 25 August 2010. It is titled “The Odyssey, Part Two: Whispering Gods”. From the DC Comics description:
“J. Michael Straczynski’s epic Wonder Woman tale continues! In this issue, Diana takes the battle for her heritage to the enemy and discovers that the war may be over before it’s even begun! And she’s on the losing side…”
After a long wait, Crusade: What the Hell Happened, Volume 1 will be released on Wednesday 25 August 2010 at 10:00 a.m. PT. The Babylon 5 Scripts Team has excavated a warehouse full of Crusade records, cherry-picking enough material to fill four volumes instead of the previously-planned three.
The four-volume set will include all twelve of J. Michael Straczynski’s Crusade scripts, including two unproduced scripts, plus the script for “A Call to Arms”. However, unlike the Babylon 5 script books, the Crusade scripts take the back-seat to the wealth of uncovered production information and Straczynski’s introductions and episode commentaries.
As usual, Volume 1 will be on sale for $10.00 off during its first week of release.
Update:
Volume 1 is on sale as of today, Wednesday 25 August 2010. Regularly priced at $39.99, this volume will be sold for $29.99 through 31 August 2010. You can order it from B5books.com.
Volume 1 boasts 402 pages including Straczynski’s revealing introduction, early treatments and promotions scripts designed to sell Crusade, the original drafts of “A Call to Arms” and “Racing the Night” with detailed analysis of the subsequent changes, 76 pieces of concept art, and six pages of artwork showing the evolution of the Excalibur.
Issue 702 of Superman was released on Wednesday 11 August 2010. It is titled “Grounded, Part Two”. From the DC Comics description:
“‘Grounded’ continues as Superman enters a small town in Ohio where, like many towns, a number of its residents are from other places. But when The Man of Steel discovers that there are also a number of residents secretly from other worlds, he unravels a mystery that may have grave consequences for Earth.”
Issue 601 of Wonder Woman was released on Wednesday 28 July 2010. It is titled “Past Imperfect, Present Tense”. From the DC Comics description:
“Best-selling comics writer J. Michael Straczynski smashes all your expectations of Wonder Woman by launching an all-new era for the Amazon Princess! Spinning out of the mind-bending events of Wonder Woman #600, Diana must face the biggest mystery of all – who destroyed Paradise Island?”
Issue 701 of Superman was released on Wednesday 14 July 2010. It is titled “Grounded, Part One”. From the DC Comics description:
“J. Michael Straczynski begins his highly anticipated run on Superman! After the devastating events of War of the Supermen, how can Superman possibly continue his battle for Truth, Justice and the American Way? Find out here in “Grounded” part 1 and get in on the starting line of a modern-classic Superman story!”
Issue 35 of The Brave and the Bold was released on Wednesday 14 July 2010. It features The Inferior Five and Legion of Substitute-Heroes in a story titled “Out of Time, Part Two of Two”. From the DC Comics description:
“Inspired as always by their idols in the Legion of Super-Heroes last issue, the Legion of Substitute Heroes has also traveled back in time to recruit new members. But where their counterparts reached out to the Doom Patrol, the Subs have managed to enlist The Inferior Five! It ain’t a stretch to suggest this won’t end well.”
Joe Straczynski was interviewed at Maxim.com regarding his new Superman storyline.
J. Michael Straczynski’s run as Wonder Woman writer begins with Issue 600, which was released on Wednesday 30 June 2010. This super-sized volume actually contains five separate stories by various creative teams plus several full-page pieces of art. The Straczynski story, with art by Don Kramer and Michael Babinski, is titled “Odyssey: Prologue – Couture Shock”.
From the DC Comics description: “You’re invited to the gala celebration featuring Wonder Woman talent from the past and present to commemorate this landmark issue! Renumbered to reflect Wonder Woman’s starring role in 600 issues, this book features the industry’s top talent – including Geoff Johns, Phil Jimenez, George Pérez, Gail Simone, Joe Madureira, and more! Plus, readers won’t want to miss a chance to check out the exciting, all-new direction for the Wonder Woman universe as new ongoing writer J. Michael Straczynski provides a story of his own!”
This issue has drawn a significant amount of attention due to the change in Wonder Woman’s costume debuted in Straczynski’s story. To meet increased demand, a second printing was released on Wednesday 21 July 2010.
J. Michael Straczynski’s run as Superman writer begins with Issue 700, which was released on Wednesday 23 June 2010. This super-sized volume actually contains three separate stories. The Straczynski story, with art by Eddy Barrows and J. P. Mayer, begins Straczynski’s “Grounded” storyline with “Prologue: The Slap Heard ‘Round the World”.
From the DC Comics description: “DC Comics proudly presents the 700th issue of Superman, a 56-page extravaganza full of tales celebrating the Man of Steel’s past, present, and future! First up is a story by the man who actually killed Superman, Dan Jurgens! Then, James Robinson brings his epic run on the title to a close with a touching story featuring art by Benard Chang that brings Superman back to Earth after his time on New Krypton. Finally, we preview the exciting new SUPERMAN ongoing creative team as J. Michael Straczynski and Eddy Barrows provide a story that sets the stage for an explosive, all-new direction for The Man of Steel! (Seriously! Wait till you read this!)”
Issue 34 of The Brave and the Bold was released on Wednesday 26 May 2010. It features the Doom Patrol and Legion of Super-Heroes in a story titled “Out of Time, Part One of Two”. From the DC Comics description:
“Don’t miss this first chapter of a most unexpected two-parter! This wouldn’t be the first instance where the Legion of Super-Heroes have gone back in time looking to add to their ranks. But the sheer craziness the Doom Patrol will bring into their lives just might make that it the last time… and the Legion’s mission will lead to some rather unexpected consequences next issue!”