First Look: Batman: Earth One and Superman: Earth One Vol. 2

Released in conjunction with one another since the past day via DC Comics' official blog The Source, here is a first look at two of the most highly anticipated and much awaited graphic novels this year: Batman: Earth One and Superman: Earth One Vol. 2!

Written by acclaimed scribe Geoff Johns and illustrated by the talented Gary Frank, Batman: Earth One serves as Johns' first original graphic novel work, and explores a contemporary look at the origins and beginnings of The Dark Knight. In this story, Batman isn't yet the master detective or watchful protector he is known through legend, and instead we see a Bruce Wayne who is still making mistakes and trying to adjust to a world where shades of gray dominate the society of Gotham City. Above is a sneak peak page of the awesome looking graphic novel, and more pages, as well as info on the story, can be viewed here!

Once again written by J. Michael Straczynski and drawn by Shane Davis, Superman: Earth One Vol. 2 is the long awaited sequel to one of the best original graphic novels of 2010, once again exploring a younger version of the Man of Steel as he tries to find his place in the world. Now that he has finally become Superman, Clark Kent has to find out where his alter ego fits in, especially with the world watching and wondering what his true purpose will be. As he starts to put his life in check, he becomes mixed up with a certain girl next door, and as Lois Lane tries to snoop around Clark's mysteries, a new threat comes in the form of the deadly Parasite. In the end, Superman will have to discover how to use his power, and how he really fits in the world he calls home. Check out more info, pages, and details here!

Expect Batman: Earth One and Superman: Earth One to hit comic book shops and bookstores this 2012!

Prepare For Superman: Earth One....

Remember DC's announcement about there a new wave of graphic novels being released and taking a new spin on the heroes and characters we all know and love from that universe? Well, the first book in the line, Superman: Earth One, has finally appeared in DC's August Solicitations, and if anyone needed a fresh new way to read about Supes, here's a great opportunity presented to you, as only writing legend J. Michael Straczynski can deliver! Joining him in this endeavor is the artistic duo of Shane Davis & Sandra Hope, and as a retelling of the Man Of Steel's origin in modern times, this is a comic book prospect worth checking out! Take a look at the cover:

In all honesty, the "modern concept" is very much similar to what we've seen in Birthright and Secret Origin, but I'm all game for this if Straczynski is on board. As the guy who created Babylon 5 and redefined Marvel heroes such as Spider-Man and Thor, I'm all for reading this new take on the Man Of Steel, and he also begins his run on the current series starting with Superman 701 in a few weeks time. Also, the art looks gratifying enough, and it has a Smallville look to it, only with more attitude involved. For more info, visit Newsarama's post on DC's August Solicitations, and be sure to check out Superman: Earth One when it comes out in shops on October 27 this year!

DC Launches Earth One In 2010!

Holy TPBs! Something awesome is coming next year!

Via Newsarama and DC Comics' official blog, The Source, comic book readers can expect a new way of reading about the exploits of the favorite DCU superheros like Superman and Batman, as DC prepares to launch an ongoing wave of graphic novels that are set apart from existing continuity and will introduce a new world in which new stories will be told and contained in a brand new universe in itself. In 2010, DC Comics welcomes you to Earth One, where old heroes get retold in new tales based on a brand new continuity.



Beginning next year, the first two heroes getting this treatment will be none other than the Man Of Steel and The Dark Knight themselves. SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE, written by J. Michael Straczynski with art by Shane Davis, will retell the origins of the Last Son Of Krypton and his evolution into one of the most beloved heroes the world has ever known. From the cover alone, this looks like an interesting read, and with JMS onboard, we can expect some action packed hero writing.



If that sounded awesome, this next one takes the cake. Geoff Johns, the writer of Green Lantern and architect of Blackest Night, will be hitting the strees of Gotham City along with artist Gary Franks, as they introduce readers new and old to the legend of the caped crusader himself in BATMAN: EARTH ONE. Orphaned at a young age due to crime and desperation, Bruce Wayne made a solemn vow to rid his city of the element that took his parents lives. After years of training and studying, he transforms himself into a mighty warrior that stalks the shadows and strikes fear into the hearts and minds of criminals everywhere.

Wow... with all these talents on board, I can't wait to see these next year. Earth One, here we come!