‘52’ origin
backup stories to feature superstar talent
52_, a weekly series set in real time, combines the brightest and best talents
from the comic book writing field: The super-heroic stylings of Geoff Johns,
Grant Morrison’s kinetic imagery, the noir edge of Greg Rucka and smooth
characterization of longtime DC writer Mark Waid. Together – a rock n’ roll
comic book super group laying down tracks for a classic album – the writers
have given birth to a world previously unseen by comic readers. A world much
like our own, covering the entire social spectrum to include race relations,
religion and superhuman conflict.
What more could readers want?
Simple. More story. More art. More revelations.
Starting with #12, 52 co-writer Mark Waid will begin painting a picture of New
Earth’s history in the form of two-page origin stories featuring some of DC’s
key characters, including Wonder Woman and Power Girl by Adam Hughes, Elongated
Man and Adam Strange by Kevin Nowlan, Black Adam by JG Jones, and Animal Man
and the Joker by Brian Bolland. Other artists slated to contribute to the
weekly installments include: Eric Powell, George Perez, Dan Jurgens,
Joe Bennett, Dale Eaglesham, Ivan Reis and Jerry Ordway, with many more to
come.
“In addition to the weekly dose of excitement that is 52, we’re always looking
for ways to add a chunk of ‘extra’materials for the fans,” said 52 editor
Stephen Wacker. “And with so many questions coming up about just how different
‘New Earth’ is after ‘Infinite Crisis,’ this was a perfect opportunity to
present exactly what we know for sure about these characters' back stories and
showcase them in the best light possible thanks to some of the most talented
artists in the business.”
The story of DC's most eventful year continues to be told each week, as four of
the hottest writers in comics deliver an unprecedented weekly tale of death,
danger, romance, intergalactic terror and the never-ending, universal meaning
of heroism. Now fans will get a glimpse into the past of some of their favorite
characters as presented by the crème of the artistic crop.
52: A year without Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman – but not a year without
heroes.
