DC
ENTERTAINMENT IS FRONT AND CENTER AT NEW YORK COMIC CON
75th Anniversary of
Superman Celebrated with
Historic
Display of Iconic Film and Television Costumes,
Moving DC
Entertainment Beyond the Convention Floor
Spotlight
Also Shines Brightly on Batman,
Neil
Gaiman’s Return to Vertigo’s Seminal Series THE SANDMAN,
Green
Lantern ‘Lights Out’ Crossover and Much More!
BURBANK, Calif. (September 17, 2013) – DC Entertainment, home of
the World’s Greatest Super Heroes and the comic book industry’s most talented
artists and writers, today announced a stellar program of New York Comic Con
panels, signings, announcements and other events certain to excite fans of all
ages, led by a jaw-dropping display of eight historic Superman costumes from the
big and small screen in celebration of Superman’s
75th Anniversary.
With an array of costumes previously worn by the
likes of Christopher Reeve, Henry Cavill, Brandon Routh, Dean Cain and Tom
Welling – the scope of this epic exhibit will expand the publisher’s convention
presence beyond the floor of the Jacob Javitz Center and into the building’s
public entryway – making DC’s expanded footprint undeniable to convention
attendees and the public at large, and making for a
convention-wide
75th anniversary celebration of The Man of Steel.
A star-studded panel honoring the Man of Steel and discussing the beloved
character’s many personifications, impressive history, and ongoing relevance
within society and entertainment, is also in the works.
DC Entertainment will further put its stamp on this
year’s convention through appearances by some of the biggest creative names in
the comic book industry – including the writers and artists from Batman, Green
Lantern and Superman family of titles, MAD Magazine and many more. Legendary
author Neil Gaiman’s acclaimed SANDMAN series will also be a highlight as fans
clamor for the first issue of
THE SANDMAN: OVERTURE, a centerpiece of the
ongoing reinvigoration of the Vertigo imprint. Additionally, for the first time
DC will host over 50 creator signings at an exclusive DC Entertainment area in
the increasingly popular Artist Alley.
The largest English-language publisher in the world
will continue to make its mark with a packed schedule of panels, and fantastic
collection of additional appearances and signings, exclusive announcements and
other events.
· As their epic BATMAN: ZERO YEAR storyline expands
into the rest of DC Comics – The New 52 and BATMAN VOL. 3: DEATH OF THE FAMILY
prepares for its October release, superstar creators Scott Snyder and Greg
Capullo will share the latest insider’s view on The Caped Crusader and their
unique creative process. A Batman panel featuring this “dynamic duo” and
creators such as John Layman, Ann Nocenti, Peter Tomasi and James Tynion IV will
be a convention highlight. Following this year’s show, Snyder and Capullo will
be the guests-of-honor at a Q&A and signing for BATMAN VOL. 3: DEATH OF THE
FAMILY on Monday, October 14th at 7:00 p.m. the Union Square Barnes & Noble
in NYC.
· Set for release on October 30, Vertigo’s THE
SANDMAN: OVERTURE will also be a convention highlight as Neil Gaiman returns to
the iconic comic book series that launched his career. Vertigo will be
celebrating its 20th year in publishing through panels, signings and
more, casting a spotlight on the imprint’s horror, mythic fiction, and sci-fi
titles – including the dark fantasy
COFFIN HILL, the epic adventure HINTERKIND, and THE SANDMAN spin-off THE DEAD
BOY DETECTIVES as well as the new series THE WAKE, TRILLIUM, FBP: FEDERAL BUREAU
OF PHYSICS and more.
· Kicking off on October 2 and spanning across all
GREEN LANTERN family titles throughout the month, the “Lights Out” crossover
event will change the Green Lantern universe forever! Convention attendees will
collect more behind-the-scenes knowledge on this ambitious storyline by
attending the October 13 panel featuring creators Bernard Chang, Van Jensen,
Justin Jordan, Charles Soule, Brad Walker, Robert Venditti and more. The storyline ties together
every Lantern of every Corps who has ever appeared in any comic book – ever.
Nothing is held back, and devoted fans will want to know more!
· Fresh off the release of
FOREVER EVIL #1, written by comic legend Geoff Johns with artwork by the
infinitely talented David Finch, as well as the unprecedented “Villains Month”
unveiling of 52 villain-centric 3-D Motion covers from across The New 52, fans
will get the chance to learn more about the FOREVER EVIL storyline (and all of
the dastardly villains that everyone loves to hate) at the Justice League –
Forever Evil panel on Saturday, October 12. Boasting a collection of DC
creators that includes Finch, Ray Fawkes, Matt Kindt, Joe Prado, Ivan Reis and
more. Convention attendees will also get a sneak preview of the all-new
documentary “Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics,” which investigates the inner-workings of the most
nefarious collection of baddies in comics history. Narrated by legendary film
bad guy Christopher Lee, “Necessary Evil:
Super-Villains of DC Comics” will be released by Warner Bros.
Home Entertainment on October 25.
· Get an inside look at INSIDE MAD, the hugely
anticipated collection being released on October 29 from “The Usual Gang of
Idiots” at MAD Magazine. Those looking to get an additional dose of the iconic
magazine’s acclaimed wit and snark can visit the Mad About MAD panel on October
12 – led by Editor John Ficarra and a laughter-inducing cast of
characters.
· A wide variety of exclusive offerings will be
available throughout the weekend at this year’s New York Comic Con – including
giveaways throughout the weekend as well as FOREVER EVIL #1, BATMAN #24 and
SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN #1 variant covers priced at $10 each. DC Collectibles also
has two exciting convention exclusives lined up for New York, including a DC
Nation: Super Best Friends Forever Poison Ivy statue and DC Super Heroes of
Green Lantern 3.75” action figure two-pack featuring Hal Jordan and Blue Lantern
Saint Walker. Each of these exclusive offerings will be available for sale at
the DC Collectibles Boutique at the Graphitti Designs booth (#755).
· Fans can get all the latest
information on New York Comic Con and other DC Entertainment events by
downloading the free DCE Events app for iOS and Android
smartphone users. It’s available for download today on Apple’s App Store and the Google Play Store.
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