CBR: Cornell Tackles Lex in "Action Comics"

[CBR News]

Paul Cornell takes over writing duties on "Action Comics," beginning in June's issue, and Lex Luthor is the star. CBR News spoke with the writer about the new man of "Action," the legacy of the title and more.


Full article here.

[EMeadow]

Sounds like Rich's story about JMS wanting Superman to only appear in his book might be more valid then originally thought.

This may not be good.

[Danvh3]

Sounds great. Cornell's a great up and coming writer, and I'm really looking forward to this.

[CMBMOOL]

Interesting idea for the former Captain Britian and MI13 writer.

[Kyle Anderson]

Cornell is a fantastic writer. I just hope this is the beggining of his time at DC.

Martian Manhunter, Shazam or even Booster Gold would be great books for him.

[Mat001]

Sounds like Rich's story about JMS wanting Superman to only appear in his book might be more valid then originally thought.

This may not be good.

Pete Woods said that the press release was very honest, so he would know whether or not that's true.

[Pixie_Solanas]

I can't wait to read this - and this is from someone who hardly EVER bothers to read Action Comics.

[Larfleeze]

I think the important question for me on a deep personal level is....Where is Larfleeze? It seems unlikely to me, especially after the events of Blackest Night, that Larfleeze would still be okay with Lex walking around with an orange lantern ring (however appropriate it may be). Will Larfleeze make any appearances in Action Comics? Perhaps in an attempt to get his ring back.

[FunkyGreenJerusalem]

I adore Superman, and I hope I get the chance to use him, but for now I'm pleased to be writing for Lex.

That's the most depressing thing I've ever seen from a writer about to start on Action Comics.

[The Government Inspector]

I think the important question for me on a deep personal level is....Where is Larfleeze? It seems unlikely to me, especially after the events of Blackest Night, that Larfleeze would still be okay with Lex walking around with an orange lantern ring (however appropriate it may be). Will Larfleeze make any appearances in Action Comics? Perhaps in an attempt to get his ring back.

It says in that interview that Lex doesn't have the orange ring anymore.

[TonyStark1012]

I can't wait for this. I'm a huge Lex Luthor fan and can't wait to see what Cornell does with him!

[KevinTBrown]

I adore Superman, and I hope I get the chance to use him, but for now I'm pleased to be writing for Lex.

That's the most depressing thing I've ever seen from a writer about to start on Action Comics.

I agree.

And I'm really not all the interested in continuing to read Action Comics without Superman in it. I don't care how "incredible" the writer may be. I may actually drop the title for the first time since 1977.

[earl]

Cool idea for a story arc, but the last couple of years is like DC just doesn't seem to even care about making Superman comics anymore.

[noh-varr]

After reading the interview I think I will be picking this up, sounds fun. I haven't messed with the Superman is on Krypton stuff in the slightest so really don't care that it's more Superman less Action comics, it just sounds like a fun story and I have enjoyed Cornell's other work for the most part.

[fenrirswrath]

This will definitely be the first superman book I'll ever be picking up. Hope it's a long arc.