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LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #1: Get used to the name Yildiray Cinar

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

By Alex Segura

How often do you get to start on the ground floor of a great artistic career? Not very, I’d guess. This might be your chance. Yildiray’s done a number of assignments, but it wouldn’t be a stretch to say his work on LEGION is his breakout opportunity. And, if he keeps cranking out covers like the first issue’s, it’s all but a certainty. So, prepare to return to the future with Paul Levitz — a future visualized by a hugely-talented artist.

LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #1 hits in May.

Newsarama.com : PAUL LEVITZ Prepares for a LEGION of DC Writing Assignments

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Newsarama.com : PAUL LEVITZ Prepares for a LEGION of DC Writing Assignments

PAUL LEVITZ Prepares for a LEGION of DC Writing Assignments
By Vaneta Rogers

For Paul Levitz, this year marks a return to writing comics and the characters he helped define at DC Comics almost two decades ago.

For fans, it means some of their favorite teams and characters are returning, getting Levitz’s unique brand of treatment again.

In May, the writer will launch a brand new Legion of Super-Heroes title, returning to a group of characters he helped define during his run on the title in the 1980s, and he’ll also be writing a story in the revamped Superman/Batman.

And now comes news that Levitz will be writing Lucien of Sandman fame, a character he created back in 1975 that now resides in the Vertigo universe, as he takes part in a chain-written issue of House of Mystery in May.

Although Levitz was a prolific writer for DC during the mid- to late-’80s, most modern readers have known Levitz as an editor and later the company’s publisher, a role he left late last year when DC Comics became DC Entertainment. In his new role at DC, under the direction of the company’s new president, Diane Nelson, he is serving as a contributing editor and consultant while also returning to his writing roots.

Besides all the Levitz projects that readers will see in May, the writer is also taking over Adventure Comics later this year, beginning with a storyline called Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes: Secret Origin.

Newsarama talked to Levitz to find out more about all these writing projects and how it feels to return to some familiar characters.

Levitz Serves Duty With “Legion,” Gets Dirty With Vertigo – Comic Book Resources

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Levitz Serves Duty With “Legion,” Gets Dirty With Vertigo – Comic Book Resources

Levitz Serves Duty With “Legion,” Gets Dirty With Vertigo

Thu, February 4th, 2010 at 12:28PM (PST) | Updated: February 4th, 2010 at 4:54PM

From the looks of it, Paul Levitz hasn’t had much time to relax since stepping down as the President and Publisher of DC Comics. While the September changing of the guard that saw DC Comics become DC Entertainment brought with it the news that Levitz would stay on as a consultant and freelance writer for the publisher, few may have expected that the industry veteran would produce piles of comics work in the immediate future, but this May sees the longtime DC staple contributing to three series. For one, his previously announced gig as writer of the relaunch of “Legion of Super-Heroes” with artist Yildiray Cinar gets underway that month, with DC today releasing a first look at the artist’s interior work. Levitz will also step into “Superman/Batman” for an arc titled “Worship” starting in issue #72 taking the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight to mythic adventures and contribute a chapter to a comics jam in the form of “House of Mystery” #25, which has a round robin script co-written by a host of writers including series regular Matthew Sturges.

And all of that is only step one for Levitz’s writing future. He’ll also pick up the monthly “Adventure Comics” series in June. “The genesis of the ‘Adventure’ arc is that Geoff challenged me to do the story that could be collected into one book that you could hand to somebody to introduce them to the Legion. That doesn’t really exist right now. So that’s why we’re going back and looking at the origins and how they develop,” Levitz told CBR. However, readers shouldn’t expect his tenure with the superteam he twice made his name on to be all building blocks and origins, as Levitz explained in an in depth interview where he addressed how to best integrate the Legion into modern DC canon as well as the modern DC publishing plan, why the series expansive cast is a boon to their stores and much, much more.

Episode 70 – Back To The Future: A Conversation with Paul Levitz – The Legion of Substitute Podcasters

I can’t wait to listen to this today!!

The Legion of Substitute Podcasters

Episode 70 – Back To The Future: A Conversation with Paul Levitz

Posted: February 8th, 2010 under Blog.
Tags: Bwana Beast, Paul Levitz

In this episode, Darren, Matt, Scott and Paul interview once and Future Legion of Super Heroes writer Paul Levitz. They talk about his past runs on the Legion and the JSA, his upcoming runs on Legion of Super Heroes and Adventure Comics, and how to really put together a great comic room. Check it out as the guys try to hold it together and not ask the question

Remember that time when you had the Legion fight Darkseid? That was awesome…

DC Universe: The Source » Blog Archive » Look ahead to ADVENTURE COMICS #8

SWEET!!

DC Universe: The Source » Blog Archive » Look ahead to ADVENTURE COMICS #8

Friday, December 4th, 2009

By Alex Segura

We pride ourselves on being able to answer your questions about upcoming storylines and such, and we’re able to do that here. Many of you have been wondering what the plan is for ADVENTURE COMICS immediately after writer Geoff Johns and artist Francis Manapul swing over to Central City to take over FLASH. Well, we’ll tell you! Or, better said, ADVENTURE COMICS Assistant Editor Wil Moss will tell you. Take it away, Wil:

ADVENTURE COMICS #8 is the start of a four-issue arc connecting ADVENTURE to the next big Superman story – “Brainiac & The Legion of Super-Heroes.” James Robinson & Julian Lopez will provide a 10-page story about the Legion members who are in the 21st Century; Sterling Gates & Clayton Henry will provide a 10-pager about the Legion in the 31st Century; and Eric Trautmann & DC newcomer Pier Gallo (wait till you see this guy’s stuff!) will provide a 10-pager about General Lane’s Human Defense Corps.

The Superman writers have crafted a really fun and epic story in “Brainiac & The Legion of Super-Heroes” (which will run in ADVENTURE, SUPERMAN, SUPERGIRL and a tittle-to-be-named-later in March). Featuring Superman, Supergirl, Superboy, Mon-El and the Legion of Super-Heroes, it not only brings to a head all the Legion subplots that DC has been laying down since the JLA/JSA “Lightning Saga” story, but also sets the stage for this summer’s blockbuster Superman event!

Thanks, Wil. And, as promised, here’s the cover to ADVENTURE COMICS #8 by Francis Manapul with colors by Brian Buccellato – the sketches, the inks and the colors.

DC Universe: The Source » Blog Archive » Levitz returns to the 30th Century

I called it!!

DC Universe: The Source » Blog Archive » Levitz returns to the 30th Century

Levitz returns to the 30th Century

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

By David Hyde

You may have heard that Paul Levitz will be once again adding his considerable talent, drive and creativity to our ever expanding universe as a regular DC Comics writer.

So, what’s his first writing assignment?

Paul is returning to the title he made great as both a writer and editor, ADVENTURE COMICS, and with his eyes set to the future, he brings several of his favorite characters with him. ADVENTURE is the first in a number of projects, both ongoing and mini-series that Paul will be taking on as he joins of our list of top notch creators here at DC.

As Executive Editor, and as a fan, I can’t wait for him to get started.

-Dan DiDio

The most pivotal Legion of Super-Heroes issue EVER!!

Well at least it was to me.

I give you Legion of Super-Heroes V2 #312

Now why is this such a pivotal issue to me??  Because my name is printed on the last page of the letters column!  Check out the middle section.

My hometown is misspelled, but that is still pretty cool!!

Now here comes the freaky part, if you read the text:

Chris Mosby of Neosha, Mo suggests that we use our second text page for a separate case history of each Legionnaire. We’re considering that, Chris, but we may also simply compile them all into a special issue next summer!

Now this issue was published in 1984, but Who’s Who didn’t come out till 1985, and Who’s Who of the LSH didn’t come out till 1988.

So the question is, was Who’s Who my idea??

From the Inbox – The Legion of Super Potatoes!

I don’t know how I missed this (damn spammers!), but I now present:

The Legion of Super Potatoes!

The Quick and the Read #9 – Final Crisis Edition

Its been a while since I have done one of these, I have just been busy working on the book.? I decided to take a break and clean my writing “pallet” and write some reviews focused around Final Crisis and its tie-ins.

Final Crisis #4 – Up until this issue, this series has been practically impossible to figure out what was going on.? I know I am not alone on this.? After reading this issue, I think I finally understand what is going on now.? I have to say that this has been the best issue of this series so far, with some good scenes (even if some where a little cliché) that are just the kind of thing that reminds me of why I love comics. Overall the whole series has been a big disappointment when compared to the hype that followed it.? So far I have enjoyed all the “tie-in” series\one-shots with the “Final Crisis” banner a lot more.? Hopefully this will get better by the end, but somehow I doubt it, considering the drama that seems to be going on behind the scenes on this book.

FC: Submit #1 – I liked this issue, and I think it was a mistake not to convey somehow that it takes place before Final Crisis #4.? I read Submit after that issue, not knowing any better, and it would have made my reading of Final Crisis #4 a lot more enjoyable.? Even though this was a good story, some of the dialogue seemed a little cheesy at times and I think Morrison made Black Lightning sound a little bit too preachy. The only other thing that kind of bugs me is the idea of the newspapers, and heroes running around delivering them.? Having someone like the Ray do that I can understand, he can travel pretty fast, but having BL running around on foot with Justifiers everywhere is just kind of silly.? A little bit of a plot hole if you asked me.

FC: Revelations #3 of 5 – I really have been enjoying Greg Rucka’s work on this series, and I think the art really fits the overall tone of the book perfectly.? I am glad to see more being done with the new Question, I enjoyed what Rucka did with the Crime Bible series and I was happy to see that story continued here.? It was also good to see a new character like Radiant be introduced last issue.? It makes more sense to have another entity like the Spectre around but be sort of his opposite number.? I am looking forward to the next issue of this and see how things turn out.

FC: Rouges’ Revenge #3 of 3 – What can I say?? Johns delivered an excellent end to another awesome story. I am so glad things ended the way they did (trying to stay spoiler free here), but I don’t see how they could have ended any other way.? Regular readers of my blog know I love John’s work, so no need to go on about it here.? I will however say I would like to see more of Scott Kolins work, I didn’t appreciate it enough until I saw it again in this title.? He has a very gritty style that fit perfectly for this book.? This was one of the Final Crisis tie-ins that was definitely worth every penny.

FC: Legion of 3 Worlds #2 of 5 – Holy shit, this is the greatest comic I have read in a while.? Which is pretty much a given for me considering its 1) Johns writing, 2) Perez doing the penciling, and 3) its about the Legion.? This is like Christmas and my birthday all rolled into one.? The obvious care and hard work that was put in this title just pours off the page.? I LOVE IT!!? I hate it when books are late, but if they need time on the next one, then so be it.? I am willing to wait for this kind of quality in this one case.

FC: Resist #1 – Here is another book I liked better than the series that it is tied to.? Rucka did a good job with this one, I really like the interaction with Mr. Terrific and the rest of the characters.? I have to admit I was beginning to wonder how the heroes were going to pull their asses out of the fire up until this issue, and I am actually looking forward to seeing one hell of a battle come out of this.

FC: Rage of the Red Lanterns #1 – Wow this comic is really something.? There is a lot of going on here, some of it might be lost on you if haven’t been reading the Secret Origins arc in Green Lantern, but it might not be too bad if you are picking this up cold.? Once again, Johns delevers a great Green Lantern story that I really enjoyed.? I am really looking forward to watching this play out in the GL titles, it should be a lot of fun.

Well that is it for now.? Next time I will either cover the New Krypton or Batman R.I.P. stuff I have read so far.