They promised a big announcement today at the Fables panel and Bill Willingham delivered telling those in attendance that YOU might have a chance to dictate which Fables Burning Question gets the spotlight and have your name appear in a Fables comic.
Moderated by Dan DiDio, panelists Brad Meltzer, Paul Dini, Judd Winick, Gail Simone, Grant Morrison, Mark Waid, Bill Willingham, Geoff Johns, Kurt Busiek, Paul Levitz, Danny Bilson, Paul DeMeo, Terry Dodson, Ivan Reis and Jamal Igle tried to answer fan questions about the upcoming DCU in this one year later world. Announced were three animated features on their properties from Warner Bros., Dini's work with Black Canary and Zatanna and ... the mystery around a virgin Wonder Woman?
At the DC One Year Greater panel, Paul Levitz announced that DC is working with Warner Brothers to produce a series of direct to DVD animated video featuring their characters. The first three announced were New Teen Titans Judas Contract, Superman/Doomsday and New Fronteir. What do you hope is in this line as well?
There were two rooms filled to capacity for the Mark Evanier hosted panel, The Art of Cover. Basil Gogos, George Perez, Neal Adams, Adam Hughes, Brian Boland, Joe Jusko, and DC editor Mark Chiarello were on the panel to chat comics and covers. Also confirmed in this panel was that Adam Hughes was working on the All Star Wonder Woman series.
Mark Evanier hosted a panel to showcase the Golden Age/Silver Age comic book great, Jim Mooney. You can read all about it in the link and we're all curious to know how many PULSE readers are fans of Mooney's work?
There was standing room only in a tribute panel for Jack Kirby. Mark Evanier, Mike Royer, John Romita, Neal Adams, and George Perez talked about how Kirby influenced their lives, careers, and the importance of his contribution to the comics industry.
DC Comics has released a list of all its products shipping in October. Which ones will be on your "must have" list? Why? Which ones might you try for the first time that month?
DC Comics has revealed more about the creators working on the 52 Origin back up tales. How many of you are enjoying this series so far? What do you like best? What do you wish would have been done different?
Sure we've seen some video games where we could play as Batman, Superman, or Wonder Woman, but how many of them also let us try our hand at casting Zatanna's spells or using Martian Manhunter, Flash, and Green Lantern? Not many, which is why the upcoming Justice League Heroes game has the potential to be something longtime comic fans and gaming fans will jump on. We had the chance to ask Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment's Producer Jason Ades a few questions about his career and working with the World's Greatest Heroes.
This weekend at San Diego Comic-Con, fan can learn more about Frank Miller involvement in The Spirit movie from Odd Lot Entertainment and Batfilm Productions. What do Spirit fans think of Miller directing and adapting this work?
Jeff Parker has provided THE PULSE with a preview from the upcoming Dear John - The Alex Toth Doodle Book. Those of you lucky enough to attend San Diego Comic-Con will have a chance to get a copy of the book there.
Marv Wolfman is no stranger to the world of superheroes and no stranger to adapting projects from one medium to another, so he seemed a perfect fit to work on the Superman Returns novelization. He's given us some details on the work and we didn't even have to threaten him with Kryptonite to get some answers.
The Tenth Circle novelist Jodi Picoult has confirmed for THE PULSE that she is working on Wonder Woman for five issues after Allan Heinberg's run. We chatted with her about her indoctrination into the world of comics.
Writer Simon Oliver describes his Vertigo leads in The Exterminators as "Ghostbusters meets Naked Lunch." Bugs beware, these guys don't take many prisoners. With our flyswatters and Off on hand, we chat creepy crawlies with Oliver and artist Tony Moore.
Artist Greg Tocchini tells us what it's like working on the One Year Later adventures of Green Lantern Kyle Rayner in the pages of the Ron Marz penned twelve-part series, Ion.
Who's on first? Why that's Mark McKenna for Marvel Comics! The inking guru gives us his perspective on the charity softball game between Marvel and DC Comics held during the San Diego Comic-Con last week. Those of you who attended the game or played in the game, feel free to share your thoughts on it as well.
Artist Luke Ross has been so swamped with work, he barely has time to do anything else outside of drawing superheroes and helping to tame the wild west in the pages of JSA and Jonah Hex, but we did manage to get him to answer a few questions about his recent work on both projects and his future in comics.
Inker Sandra Hope calls her break into the industry a "fluke." As we chat comics, find out how her "experiment" turned into steady work at Homage Studios, and learn a little about her present work with Captain Atom, Team Zero and a man named Jim Lee.
And the winners are … now that would be telling! If you want to know who won this year’s 2006 Eisner Awards, click the link to find out! Be sure to let us know your thoughts on these winners ...
oderator Dan DiDio hosted a panel with Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Mark Waid, Greg Rucka, Steve Wacker, JG Jones and Christ Batista to talk about 52 in this standing room only panel. Find out if your favorite character will be making an appearance any time soon in 52 or beyond ...
WildStorm VP - General Manager Hank Kanalz was the moderator of a panel featuring tons of notables including: Scott Dunbier, Ben Abernathy, Grant Morison, Gail Simone, Talent Caldwell, Danny Bilson, Paul DeMeo, Adam Brody, Darick Robertson, Brian K. Vaughan, Whilce Portacio, Scott Peterson and Christos Gage. New series were announced, a new horror line, and … free cookies? This panel had it all!
At the Wildstorm panel today it was announced that the publisher would be doing a horror line with some classic and new properties included. There weren't a lot of other details released aside from the name of some of the books: Nightmare on Elm Street, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Friday the 13th and Snakes on A Plane will be the initial launches. How many PULSE readers will be checking these chillers out?
Dan DiDio, Eddie Berganza, Brad Meltzer, Geoff Johns and Steve Wacker were on the JLA/JSA panel. What’s going on with Infinity Inc, Doctor Fate, and a hot babe that Meltzer saw an Ed Benes picture of and had to include in the League afterwards were just a few of the topics discussed.
Karen Berger moderated a panel featuring Vertigo creators Shelly Bond, Jonathan Vankin, Bill Willingham, Douglas Rushkoff, Steven Seagle, Becky Cloonan, Marc Buckingham, Brian K. Vaughan, Simon Oliver, Tony Moore, Dean Haspiel, Matt Sturges, Brian Wood, Cameron Stewart and Gilbert Hernandez. Dozens of new and existing projects were mentioned. Which ones will PULSE readers be checking out?
George Perez said Thursday that he's enjoying the Brave and the Bold series he's doing with writer Mark Waid, but that he's already got his eyes on his next project, which, unfortunately, isn't Teen Titans Games.
Judd Winick began the panel by noting that the Season Premiere (of the third Season) of The Life and Times of Juniper Lee would tentatively be making its debut this August 16th. Winick then screened the premiere for those in attendance, while noting that they're currently in post-production on season three.
Fan favorite Jimmy Palmiotti's such a great guy that he can't even stand to have a whole panel based on him. So in his Spotlight On, Palmiotti invited wife Amanda Connor and SNAKES ON A PLANE writer John Heffernan to help him out. And when PAINKILLER JANE artist Lee Moder showed up, Palmiotti invited him on stage as well. Apparently, it takes a village to run a panel, but the hilarity was worth it.
In a panel that consisted mostly of questions and answers - being both asked and answers by the pros of the audience, Dan DiDio, Steve Wacker, Greg Rucka, Mark Waid and a few others were on hand to tease about the DC Nation and upcoming plans today at the San Diego Comic-Con.
We find out what, aside from teen gross out movies, influenced Mike Carey when he was working on his upcoming horror filled six-part Vertigo series, Faker. Those of you in Minnesota might want to pay special attention ....
The event guide description for this panel held at the San Diego Comic-Con was pretty broad: “A look at the Caped Crusader and the Boy Wonder in their early, glory days with some of the men who made them happen.” At first glance, I thought we were only going to review the early history of the dynamic duo, but instead, we were treated to an inside look at Batman’s creator, Bob Kane, and the men who assisted him during those early years: Sheldon Moldoff, Jerry Robinson, Jim Mooney, Arnold Drake, Joe Giella, and unexpected guest, Murphy Anderson.
On Saturday, July 22, 2006, at 4:00pm, about 120 people were treated to The Annual Golden/Silver Age Panel at the San Diego Convention Center. This yearly event brings together a collection of some of the veterans from the dawning of the American comic industry. Mark Evanier moderated this gathering of seasoned comic book pros which included: Sheldon Moldoff, Everett Raymond Kinstler, Luis Dominguez, John Romita, Sr., Arnold Drake, and Irwin Hasen.
Here I am for another edition of Pros and Cons. If you recall, the last one I did covered Wizard World L.A., and I had a terrible time because I was sick all weekend. This time my health was 100% perfect--not a cough out of me! But let's back up to the beginning...
What’s your favorite Superman story? Everyone has a favorite Superman story. Oh, what, you think you don’t? You do. Trust me. Oh, you’re not a “DC” guy, huh? You don’t think Superman is cool, right? Bull. You liked Superman at one time, you even watched the SuperFriends, so snap the out of your jaded little bubble and listen up.
On Thursday, July 20, 2006, at 3:30 pm, David Armstrong, (American Association of Comic Book Collectors) sat down with comic legend Carmine Infantino and about a hundred fans to discuss the creator’s long and storied career.
On Thursday, July 20 at 5:30pm, about 60 people at the San Diego Comic Con had the rare opportunity to meet one of the legends of Golden Age Comics. Fans of comics are familiar with the Jerry Robinson who illustrated Batman titles in the 1940. Readers of the editorial pages in newspapers in the 50s, 60s and 70s also know a certain editorial cartoonist by the name of Jerry Robinson. However, not many people know that the DC artist of the 40s is the same Jerry Robinson who drew those editorial cartoons in much of the four decades that followed.
The WildStorm Editorial Presentation featured Bob Wayne, Justin Gray, Scott Peterson, Chuck Dixon and Brian Azzarello. It was a brisk review of the company’s plans for the near future, and some of the new books they are putting out.
It's no shock to see the names Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza as co-writers, co-creators, or co-partners in crime on one project or another, so it shouldn't be a surprise that the pair are collaborating together in Action Comics. We've got some dish from Nicieza about what it's like to be "Back In Action."
The tenor of the DC Nation Panel at last week's Chicago Wizard World this year was summed up quite accurately with Executive Editor Dan Didio's first words as he stepped up to the podium and adjusted his microphone: "We have nothing to talk about. Seriously."
Fans of Lynda Carter's portrayal of Diana Prince/Wonder Woman are going to be thrilled with the newest announced DC Direct statue, one based on the '70s television series. How many of you plan on getting this item? What did you like best about the ABC and CBS Wonder Woman series?
Helping The Creeper enter this Brave New World is inker Walden Wong. He's reteamed with his Human Race and Day of Vengeance collaborator, artist Justiniano and writer Steve Niles, to work on a Creeper he said "isn't your daddy's Creeper!"
Attending the DC Editorial Panel at this year’s Chicago Wizard World was sort of like eating an entire bucket of popcorn: It felt good while you were doing it, but afterwards you kind of wished you had been fed something a little more substantial.
Writer Rick Veitch and artist Gary Erskine are taking a different look at the Iraq War in the pages of the upcoming Vertigo series, Army@Love. With those two as the generals, you know this story's bound to get a little crazy.
Rich Hoover, a Visual Effects Supervisor at Sony Pictures Imageworks, has had years of experience in the film industry. He's also the man who helped the last son of Krypton revisit to the silver screen this summer in Superman Returns.
It's the 1960s, three years before the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and a new breed of hero is being groomed by the US government to help keep its citizens at ease, but should everyone be letting their guard down or is there a more sinister plot afoot? Artist Georges Jeanty was cryptic in a few of his responses, but did give enough groundwork to let PULSE readers decide for themselves if they want to give this way a try.
During a panel moderated by Janet Hetherington, the Toronto Trek 20 fans voted this list of picks and pans of films adapted from comic books and graphic novels. But what do PULSE readers think of these choices? Any other stars that should have made the Top Ten? Any clunkers left off the list?
Writer Brad Meltzer has taken his dream team of heroes and put them together in the new Justice League of America. The first issue is due in stores this month and we've got a few quick answers from Meltzer about this work.
Andy Kubert said he's always wanted to work with Grant Morrison and now the artist is getting his chance in the pages of Batman. The current arc, Batman and Son is going to shake up the status quo of the Dark Knight Detective and we've got some particulars from Kubert on his thoughts about Gotham's favorite son.
Although it was already confirmed that Adam Hughes is working on an All Star Wonder Woman series, the publisher sent out the official PR. How many PULSE readers are looking forward to his take on the amazing amazon? Which comic creators do you think handled Wonder Woman best in the past?
Justiniano denies wearing green hair and yellow body paint to get in the mood to draw Creeper, even if we have heard those rumors ... the artist's having a blast working in the murky world that Steven Niles has crafted in this DC series.
This Saturday comic fans and stamp fans can take part in a special event at Atomic Comics featuring Tony Parker, Patrick Scherberger and DC's new stamps ...
Artist Karl Kerschl was one of the folks who got to add a page to the Superman film mythos by working on the Martha Kent Prequel book from Superman Returns. That and other Superman Returns stories are being collected by DC Comics and we've got Kerschl on the hot seat to talk Superman, podcasts, and about his recent work on The Flash.
George Perez and John Romita Sr. "were the first two recipients of the Hero Initiative Lifetime Achievement Award, given at this year's Harvey Awards." THE PULSE congratulates both men and applauds their work in the comics industry.
Patrick Gleason's drawing an army in the monthly Dave Gibbons penned, Green Lantern Corps. He's also working on the covers for one of comics favorite teen wonders, Robin. He's got a pretty heavy workload, but he did find a little bit of time to answer some questions about both projects.
There's a lot of comics related newsbits over the past weekend. We've got links to read more about: Heath Ledger gave a few soundbytes about his upcoming role as The Joker. The George Reeves' inspired film Hollywoodland came in second at the Box Office. Bruce Campbell teased about Spider-Man 3. Marvel has plans for an Avengers movie along with Thor, Nick Fury, Captain America, Hulk 2 and more. Homer Simpson may be the newest superhero to hit the Silver Screen next summer. Green Arrow and Jimmy Olsen leap from the comic pages to the Metropolis in Smallville.
I was thrilled when I got to interview the original Lois Lane, Noel Neill about her work with Superman. Now, I talk with her biographer, Larry Thomas Ward about putting together a book every Superman fan should own, Noel Neill, "Truth, Justice, & The American Way."
Bruce Jones is working with artist Ariel Olivetti on Darker Than Death, a five-part Legends of the Dark Knight story, where the Batman might finally fail to save an innocent victim ...
Joe Benitez is working on this week's Detective Comics' issue with writer Paul Dini. He told us what it was like drawing one of Batman's most beautiful rogues, Poison Ivy.
Veteran DC colorist and cover production artist Robert K. (Bob) LeRose passed away on August 30, 2006 at the age of 85. A veteran of the Pacific Theater in World War II, LeRose worked after the war as office manager and colorist for Johnstone & Cushing, a publisher specializing in custom comics for Boy's Life, Ford, General Motors, B.F. Goodrich and others. When J&C folded in 1962, he followed writer/editor Al Stenzel and the Boy's Life contract to Stenzel Productions.
This October, a new chapter begins in the life of Dr. Stephen Strange from Brian K. Vaughan and Marcos Martin. In Dr. Strange: Blood Oath, Vaughan tells us the sorcerer supreme is returning to his roots - his medical ones! Along with these health tips, Vaughan also teased about some of his other products and said Dr. Strange might be his swan song for other company's superheroes.
The Superman Returns: The Move and More Tales of the Man of Steel tradepaperback is due in stores this month and we've got adaptation artist Matt Haley on the spot to answer some questions about his work with the last son of Krypton.
Freddy Freeman and Billy Batson are going through the paces in a story that should have readers never referring to anyone of the magic lighting crowd as the "Big Red Cheese" again! That's one of the goals Judd Winick has set for himself in the twelve-part maxiseries, The Trials of Shazam. He wants to make the Marvels players in their own right and now shadows of other super men or women.
Comic creator Bill Williams tells us what it's like writing an animated adventure of the Justice League in the pages of Justice League Unlimited. The story features Superman, Aquaman, Booster Gold and Doctor Fate going up against two would-be conquerors of Atlantis, Black Manta and Felix Faust. Sounds like enough ingredients for a good time and Williams couldn't wait to get us some particulars on the story due in stores next week.
Here's some news and links from around the world of comics including: Harlan Ellison suing Gary Groth, How Lynn Johnston makes For Better or For Worse, Johnny Depp as Rex Mundi and Mel Brooks animating Spaceballs.
There's a new Deadman making the scene at Vertigo from Bruce Jones and John Watkiss. Along with a few other things, Jones told us why he wanted to start from scratch, instead of using the established Deadman continuity.
Brad Meltzer has become the first writer to top the New York Times bestsellers list for The Book of Fate as well as Diamond's Comic list for Justice League of America. What do PULSE readers think of his writing?
Artist Karl Kerschl was one of the folks who got to add a page to the Superman film mythos by working on the Martha Kent Prequel book from Superman Returns. That and other Superman Returns stories are being collected by DC Comics and we've got Kerschl on the hot seat to talk Superman, podcasts, and about his recent work on The Flash.Posts: 20780 | From: PA | Registered: Aug 2002
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We talk with writer John Ostrander, who's working with pal Tom Mandrake on a handful of Batman issues, about the new villain Grotesk, a horrible killer responsible for some very grisly, gritty murders in Gotham City.
"Comics Professional Retail Organization, the only trade group specifically dedicated to the progress of comic book specialty retailers, is announcing that DC Comics has become its first "Angel", with the publisher providing a $5000 kick-start to the efforts of the organization."
In a huge Pro on Pros piece, penciler Wes Craig interviews his peers to give PULSE readers a look inside the creation of WildStorm's Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
Jack O'Halloran who most comic fans know as Non from the Superman films is just one of the movie stars making an appearance at this weekend's Florida Supercon. Although he was getting ready for the premiere of the Richard Donner cut of Superman, which is happening in his hometown of Los Angeles later this evening, we've got the chance to have a quick conversation with him about his Super work in and out of films.
We've got previews of three books that are hitting stores this week: Jonah Hex # 13, Superman Confidential # 1 and The Other Side # 2. Check out the art and let us know which ones will be on your must have list and why.
It's that time of year when you see a full moon and think of the things that could go bump in the night because of those lunar rays. So, we've gathered up our top ten favorite werewolf type tales in comic books. Are these the ones that made you cry wolf or would you have added a few other titles to the mix ....
Since it's that time of year when we like to be spooked, we thought it would be fun to come up with the Top Ten Tales Calculated To Drive You Bats! So whether it's Man-Bats or Vampire ones, check out which comics made this list and be sure to add details about your own favorite ones as well ....
A week or so ago, we caught up with J. Torres to learn a little about his work on the Degrassi: Extra Credit graphic novel series. Now, we've got details about his anime-ted work at WildStorm with Jubei Kibagami and the Ninja Scroll and a few quotes from Madhouse Studios's CEO/Founder Masao Maruyama about this new incarnation of Jubei.
Inker Drew Geraci has worked on dozens of projects these past few years, but he told us he's really excited to be a part of the team bringing the DC weekly blockbuster event 52 to life. Among other things, he told us what it's like inking Patrick Olliffe and gave us lots of pencils and inks to sample.
The Doctor is in, but what will his Fate be? A new Dr. Fate ongoing series featuring Kent Nelson, the grand-nephew of the Golden Age incarnation, begins this February. Steve Gerber is writing the series according to Wizard # 182. Five one-shots featuring Detective Chimp, Sargon the Sorcerer, Black Alice, Ibis the Invincible and Zauriel, will lead up to the monthly.
One, two, Freddy's coming for you. Three, four, better lock your door. Unless of course you don't mind the star of Nightmare on Elm Street, the scarred Freddy Krueger, coming to a home near you. He's making a return to comic books thanks to WildStorm, writer Chuck Dixon and the art team of Kevin J. West and Bob Almond. We plan on asking all of them about this horror icon and are starting with Chuck Dixon.
The latest DC Exclusive artist is Robin's Freddie Williams II. What do PULSE readers think of his work? Along with this news, DC also released shipping, sneak peek and other tidbits sure to intrigue their fans.
In a new series of articles on THE PULSE, comic fan Bruce MacIntosh is going to examine who and what is playing a central role in Brad Meltzer's version of the Justice League of America. We start in the beginning ....
In the 1950s, superhero comics were nearly dead. If it weren’t for the bright ideas of DC Comics editor, Julius Schwartz we may never have seen the rebirth of the superhero, the birth of the Silver Age of Comics… and we certainly never would have seen the Justice League of America ....
The splash page of The Justice League of America Issue #9 posed the question succinctly: “How did the Justice League of America come into being? What was the strange menace which united them? Where did this menace come from? When did the Champions of Justice discover that the one weapon which would help them triumph over the menace was – teamwork?”
Connor Hawke's getting the spotlight in a November debuting six part miniseries from writer Chuck Dixon and artist Derec Donovan. Donovan told us some of his initial thoughts about working with one of DC Comics' greatest archers in Connor Hawke: Dragon's Blood.
Today DC Comics held a press conference with Detective Comics writer Paul Dini and Executive Editor Dan DiDio, to promote his current run and give a few teasers about the series.
Andy Diggle tells us what it's like getting his chance to play in the world of the Dark Knight Detective by writing the initial arc running through the pages of Batman Confidential.
Kalman Adrasofszky has experience covering a lot of comic books, so he wanted to share some of his creative process by showing PULSE readers almost step-by-step how he designed the covers for DC's Action Comics # 835 and Ion # 5.
We're on track to talk to Tim Green II about his drawing of the Chuck Dixon penned six-part miniseries, Rush City which stars, among all its live characters, a Pontiac Solstice.
Artist Tom Fowler just took over drawing the Monroe feature for MAD Magazine. He tells us what sets Monroe apart from Alfred E. Neuman and some of the things the teen's been getting himself mixed up in ...
We've got a chat with Wayne Faucher about his teaming with Don Kramer to work on Detective Comics as well as some information on his other present and upcoming projects. He said it's "been a blast," but are PULSE readers digging this version of the Dark Knight?
The Omega Men are back thanks to writer Andersen Gabrych and artist Henry Flint, but is this the same rag-tag group of adventurers we first saw in the pages of Green Lantern almost a quarter of a century ago or have the events of 52 changed them beyond recognition? We've got a few answers from Gabrych on what makes this group tick ....
Although his work on Superman doesn't see print until the end of this month's issue of Action Comics, we catch up with artist Adam Kubert now to talk about life, comics and growing up Kubert.
Can WildStorm capture lightning in a bottle and translates what makes classic horror movies like Friday the 13th, Nightmare on Elm Street and Texas Chainsaw Massacre work on the printed page? We find out a little about their gory plans for those series by chatting up editor Ben Abernathy to learn more about this New Line of horror comics.
Artist Steve Cummings is in familiar waters as he takes the Batman to Japan this December in Legends of the Dark Knight # 213. Cummings learned to draw Japan, was familiar with the area this story takes place, and ideal to illustrate the Batman's quest to find a murdering otaku in the streets of Tokyo.
BY JENNIFER M. CONTINO Novelist Kevin J. Anderson tells us what it's like exploring an aspect of Superman's history that should have all fans of the Man of Steel excited, The Last Days of Krypton.
Bringing the Nightmare of Elm Street to life for the first handful of issues is penciler Kevin J. West, who's been on board for this series almost since the beginning of Wildstorm's involvement. But what made him want to work with Freddy Krueger?
Although he hasn't begun working on the series yet, we have some comments from the new Nightwing inker Keith Champagne about iking this hero and working with penciler Jamal Igle.
Rabbi Cary A. Friedman is a writer, works with the F.B.I. as a profiler, and is a comic book fan who has taken his love of the Batman and turned that into a book for the masses, Wisdom From The Batcave. He tells us what it was like examining one of his favorite characters in this fashion ....
Artist Dan Davis has been in the industry for seventeen years and shows no signs of stopping his work in comics and other properties any time soon. He's currently working on a handful of Johnny DC titles as inker and penciler and also lending his style to the Harry Potter Activity Books for the fifth movie. As an industry veteran, we turned to him for some answers about his technique and his thoughts on digital inking among other things ....
Artist Jamal Igle is getting the chance to work on one of his favorite comic book characters when he takes over as Nightwing's series regular penciler. He was excited to share some of his initial thoughts with PULSE readers. "I've got every single issue of Nightwing, all the annuals, the Target special -- everything this is a book I wanted to get my hands on since it started," Igle said.
The DC Solicits for February are out. See what's bugging the Man of Steel, Supergirl and some of their pals that month. Which series will be on your must have list? Why?