If I had the time, I am certain I could whip up 900 articles for the momentous occasion. Alas, the time just isn't there. If you are a comic reader, then you know it is New Comic Book Day. If you are enjoying Paul Cornell's run on Action Comics, then you further have to realize there are only two more New Comic Book Days between now and the April 27 release of the anniversary issue. Instead of 900, I am currently working on a series of nine articles to be released over the month of April. These articles will examine the series, looking at favorite storylines, best supporting cast, coolest team-ups and vilest villains. I'll also throw in input from local comic shop owners from across the globe. Maybe you'll even see your own LCS represented here.
It's a Blurb, It's a Plane
If you haven't been keeping on top of all of the Action Comics hype for this issue, here's the official DC Comics description (boldface and capitalization from the original):
The Black Ring
Cornell's storyline The Black Ring stars none other than Superman's arch-nemesis Lex Luthor. Since Luthor took over the title from the grounded Man of Tomorrow, beginning with Action Comics #890, he has been blowing away the fans. It's building to an epic, fifty-one page conclusion in the pages of this month's issue. That's not all you can expect when you pick up your own copy, though. The over-sized issue weighs in at nearly 100 pages and is chock full of DVD-style extras, including a screenplay-style story from Richard Donner and Derek Hoffman and a two-page spread, showcasing the evolution of Superman.
A History of Action
Whether you're a spandex-clad super-fan, or you've never even picked up a comic, I bet you've heard of Action Comics. Most lay persons know it's the series that debuted Kal-L, even if they have never heard the name Kal-L before. Said debut issue made headlines in 2010, when a copy sold at auction for $1.5 million.
A Call for Questions
I know you want to vote for your favorites, as I mentioned, right? I really hope you do, as I love that interaction. Speaking of interaction, how cool would it be to have the opportunity to ask a question to either super-star artist Pete Woods or the author of possibly the definitive Lex Luthor tale, Paul Cornell? Very, right?
Well, brainstorm; then, post your probing queries in the comments section below. I'll pull the best ones and shoot them their direction this weekend. Where possible, please, tie the questions and comments to Action Comics or Superman and his extended world. You can look for their answers later this month.
Don't forget to check back often for more on Action Comics #900.
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