by Aaron Einhorn
DC has been quietly building up steam for their Retro-Active line, and today they have announced the artistic teams who would bring their 70′s era titles to life. (Last week they announced who would be writing all of the titles.)
DC Retroactive: Superman – The ’70s #1
Artist Eduardo Barretto joins writer Martin Pasko as they revisit Metropolis and tell the lost tale of one of Mr. Mxyzptik’s epic plots against Superman.
Written by: Martin Pasko
Art by: Eduardo Barretto
56 Pages, FC, $4.99… Rated T
On Sale July 27, 2011!
DC Retroactive: Wonder Woman – The ’70s #1
Joining legendary scribe Dennis O’Neil is fan-favorite artist J. Bone, tackling the Amazon Princess in her “white costume” phase. With Paradise Island on the verge of destruction, it’ll be up to Wonder Woman to complete three treacherous tasks to save her homeland.
Written by: Dennis O’Neil
Art by: J. Bone
56 Pages, FC, $4.99… Rated T
On Sale July 20, 2011
DC Retroactive: The Flash – The ’70s #1
Artist Benito Gallego teams up with writer Cary Bates to tell the tale of an evil attack from one of The Flash’s greatest nemeses, Gorilla Grodd. With a plan so twisted and evil launched against him, Barry must not only work to preserve his legacy, but his relationship with his wife, Iris.
Written by: Cary Bates
Art by: Benito Gallego
56 Pages, FC, $4.99… Rated T
On Sale July 20, 2011
DC Retroactive: Justice League of America – The ’70s #1
Artists Andy Smith and Gordon Purcell come together with writer Cary Bates to tell how Kanjar Ro will try to wipe out the civilization of Earth-Prime. It’ll be up to the Justice League, Adam Strange and a very special DC legend to stop his ruthless plans.
Written by: Cary Bates
Art by: Andy Smith and Gordon Purcell
56 Pages, FC, $4.99… Rated T
On Sale July 27, 2011!
DC Retroactive: Green Lantern – The ’70s #1
Artist Mike Grell and writer Dennis O’Neil return to the character of Hal Jordan in a new epic that finds the Earthborn Green Lantern on a spacefaring thrill.
Written by: Dennis O’Neil
Art by: Mike Grell
56 Pages, FC, $4.99… Rated T
On Sale July 27, 2011!
DC Retroactive: Batman – The ’70s #1
From artist Tom Mandrake and classic writer Len Wein comes a new story that sets Batman in the heart of the ‘70s, a decade that transitioned him from TV’s campy Caped Crusader into today’s Dark Knight Detective.
Written by: Len Wein
Art by: Tom Mandrake
56 Pages, FC, $4.99… Rated T
On Sale July 20, 2011
Please note that all art is from the style guides, and not actual artwork from the issues.
(Source: DC Universe: The Source)
I may have just found a reason to buy monthly comics again.