Summary
- Gail Simone returns to write Superman in a three-part arc, with artist Eddy Barrows.
- New story “Superman and the Challenge from the Stars” follows two recent story arcs.
- Expect epic battles and a massive alien threat in Simone and Barrows’ upcoming tale of Superman.
DC has announced that legendary comic writer Gail Simone will return to write Superman this summer as part of a new three-part Action Comics arc. Simone will be joined by artist Eddy Barrows for a story taking place at the beginning of the Man of Steel’s superhero adventures.
The action will unfold in Action Comics #1067 in a story called “Superman and the Challenge from the Stars”, following Jason Aaron and John Timms’ “I, Bizarro” arc and Joshua Williamson and Rafa Sandoval’s “House of Brainiac” arc. DC shared covers for the first part of the story, with the main cover by Eddy Barrows, Danny Miki and Tomeu Morey along with variant covers by Wes Craig, Pablo Villalobos and Ben Oliver. The main cover will also receive a foil variant release. The three-part story will be released monthly, starting with Action Comics #1067 arriving July 10.
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ACTION COMICS #1067
- Written by GAIL SIMONE
- Art by EDDY BARROWS, DANNY MIKI, REX LOKUS, DAVE SHARPE
- Cover Art by EDDY BARROWS, DANNY MIKI, TOMEU MOREY
- Variant Cover Art by WES CRAIG, PABLO VILLALOBOS, BEN OLIVER
- On Sale July 10
DC also offered a teaser of what fans can expect when Simone and Barrows’ three-issue story begins and a “massively powerful alien race makes Earth their arena.” Action Comics #1067 begins the epic tale of Superman’s strength and resourcefulness early in his public career as he stands up against the alien threat and protects the lives of his loved ones.
Simone Teases High Stakes in Upcoming Action Comics Run
Speaking in DC’s press release for her upcoming run, Gail Simone promises that the three-part story will deliver a threat only Superman is capable of tackling. “I love the classic Superman cast, and this story is deliberately meant to echo my all-time favorite Superman time period,” she said. “We didn’t want to tell a quiet story of Superman in a diner; we wanted to have a massive threat, a war taking place all over the world, and only Superman could possibly protect his adopted planet. It is unapologetically huge in scope and fun as hell, with one of the best art teams I’ve ever worked with…Eddy Barrows, Danny Miki, and Rex Lokus on colors!”
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Artist Eddy Barrows also spoke about his personal connection to Superman’s comics. “I remember when I was 7 years old, I was playing on the sidewalk, and suddenly I was run over by a truck […] During that whole year that followed I remained in bed, doing lots of physiotherapy, lots of meds and exams. [I]t was during that time that Superman came to my life, reading Action Comics. Kal-El became a good friend of mine, making my days better. His adventures and his behavior were things that stuck with me! Back then I wouldn’t have imagined that one day I would be helping to build his legacy: illustrating his stories. The stories of my all-time favorite superhero… SUPERMAN!”
Action Comics #1067 goes on sale July 10 from DC Comics.
Source: DC
