A jaw-dropping line-up of creators has been assembled for Action Comics' 1,000th issue. Brian Michael Bendis will be debuting his first new DC Comics story in the issue, which will feature an assortment of stories in an expanded issue.
Joining him is Marv Wolfman, who's writing a story using previously unpublished art from Curt Swan. Geoff Johns and his mentor Richard Donner (Superman: The Movie), are teaming up with Olivier Coipel, while Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason continue their partnership as the lead Rebirth-Superman creative team.
Per
Entertainment Weekly, additional creative teams include, "
Paul Dini with José Luis García-López; Tom King with Clay Mann and Jordie Bellaire; Brad Meltzer with John Cassaday and Laura Martin; Louise Simonson with Jerry Ordway; Scott Snyder with Tim Sale and more."
Oh, and the red trunks are returning. Take a peek at one of the covers for the landmark issue, penciled by Jim Lee. On the return of the classic Superman element, Lee stated, "
Action Comics #1000 represents a watershed moment in the history of not just comic books, but entertainment, literature, and pop culture. There’s no better way to celebrate Superman’s enduring popularity than to give him a look that combines some new accents with the most iconic feature of his classic design."
Action Comics #1000 hits comic book digital outlets and retailer shelves on April 18.