James Harvey
10-24-2001, 04:39 PM
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<a href="http://www.comicon.com/newsarama">Comic Newsarama</a> reports that DC Comics has announced a slew of new writers that will be tackling some of the more popular Batman family titles, including Nightwing, Robin, Birds of Prey, and the mainstream Gotham Knights title. The main reason for all these changes is the exodus of Chuck Dixon, who leaves for CrossGen comics in early 2002. Here's the break down:
<b><li>Robin</b> - Following the extra-sized 100th issue of Robin, which Chuck Dixon will co-write with new writer Jon Lewis, recipient of a Xeric Grant, (True Swamp, Ghost Ship), Lewis becomes the series' regular writer with #101 in April.
"Jon's got a unique voice, and he's going to be steering the Teen Wonder in some very interesting and exciting directions," says Matt Idelson, Editor. "Bob Schreck suggested I take a look at True Swamp, and I liked what I saw enough to ask Jon if he wanted to take a stab at Robin."
<b><li>Nightwing</b> - Devin Grayson moves over to this title from Batman: Gotham Knights to Nightwing beginning in July with issue #71.
"This is the assignment Devin's wanted for years," says Michael Wright, series editor. "To say she's enthusiastic would be an understatement, and that enthusiasm is spilling over into everything she writes for the book."
<b><li>Batman: Gotham Knights</b> - Scott Beatty takes over this title, tentatively beginning with issue #32, in stores in August.
"Scott's really established himself as a writer who understands Batman and all the other characters that populate his world, which makes him the perfect choice for Gotham Knights," says series editor Bob Schreck. "The name of the game in this book is teamwork, so it'll be interesting to see where Scott takes it."
<b><li>Birds Of Prey</b> Award-winning writer Terry Moore takes over Birds Of Prey with #47, reaching stores in September 2002.
"We're delighted to have Terry Moore coming on board for Birds Of Prey. I've been into his work on Strangers in Paradise for years, as he's one of the best - maybe the best - writer of female characters out there. What better book for him to take on?" says Lysa Hawkins, who takes over editing Birds Of Prey with issue #47.
"This is a really exciting time to work on the Dark Knight's adventures," says Bob Schreck, Group Editor. "We're going from <b>The Dark Knight Strikes Again</b> mini-series to the <b>Bruce Wayne: Murderer?</b> and <b>Bruce Wayne: Fugitive</b> storylines, and now we've got a whole slew of new voices and new directions for some of DC's most intriguing characters."
<a href="http://www.comicon.com/newsarama">Comic Newsarama</a> reports that DC Comics has announced a slew of new writers that will be tackling some of the more popular Batman family titles, including Nightwing, Robin, Birds of Prey, and the mainstream Gotham Knights title. The main reason for all these changes is the exodus of Chuck Dixon, who leaves for CrossGen comics in early 2002. Here's the break down:
<b><li>Robin</b> - Following the extra-sized 100th issue of Robin, which Chuck Dixon will co-write with new writer Jon Lewis, recipient of a Xeric Grant, (True Swamp, Ghost Ship), Lewis becomes the series' regular writer with #101 in April.
"Jon's got a unique voice, and he's going to be steering the Teen Wonder in some very interesting and exciting directions," says Matt Idelson, Editor. "Bob Schreck suggested I take a look at True Swamp, and I liked what I saw enough to ask Jon if he wanted to take a stab at Robin."
<b><li>Nightwing</b> - Devin Grayson moves over to this title from Batman: Gotham Knights to Nightwing beginning in July with issue #71.
"This is the assignment Devin's wanted for years," says Michael Wright, series editor. "To say she's enthusiastic would be an understatement, and that enthusiasm is spilling over into everything she writes for the book."
<b><li>Batman: Gotham Knights</b> - Scott Beatty takes over this title, tentatively beginning with issue #32, in stores in August.
"Scott's really established himself as a writer who understands Batman and all the other characters that populate his world, which makes him the perfect choice for Gotham Knights," says series editor Bob Schreck. "The name of the game in this book is teamwork, so it'll be interesting to see where Scott takes it."
<b><li>Birds Of Prey</b> Award-winning writer Terry Moore takes over Birds Of Prey with #47, reaching stores in September 2002.
"We're delighted to have Terry Moore coming on board for Birds Of Prey. I've been into his work on Strangers in Paradise for years, as he's one of the best - maybe the best - writer of female characters out there. What better book for him to take on?" says Lysa Hawkins, who takes over editing Birds Of Prey with issue #47.
"This is a really exciting time to work on the Dark Knight's adventures," says Bob Schreck, Group Editor. "We're going from <b>The Dark Knight Strikes Again</b> mini-series to the <b>Bruce Wayne: Murderer?</b> and <b>Bruce Wayne: Fugitive</b> storylines, and now we've got a whole slew of new voices and new directions for some of DC's most intriguing characters."