Author Rainbow Rowell Makes Her DC Comics Debut On ‘Action Comics’ #1067
by Olly MacNamee
Early today we brought you the news that Gail Simone’s was to write a three-part Superman story for Action Comics. And now we get another piece of Action Comics news with the announcement that New York Times bestselling author Rainbow Rowell will be writing a back-up story to appear in Action Comics #1067-1069 with art by Cian Tormey. Their story? A focus on Lois Lane that pairs with the main story from Simone’s and Eddy Burrows.
Speaking of her take on Lois, Rowell revealed the following:
“As a former newspaper reporter, I’ve always had a soft spot for Daily Planet stories. I love that Clark Kent is Superman and also a working journalist—and that it isn’t just dusty backstory. It’s a real facet of his character. I love that Clark met Lois in the newsroom, and that they still work there together. (This is so realistic, I swear.) I really like it when comic book romances last…There’s a lot of story to tell after two people say yes to each other. So—even though I was a little nervous about diving into the DC Universe—I couldn’t resist the chance to write a love story that is also a newsroom story, and still a superhero story.”
Tormey added:
“The story that Rainbow and I are telling is about Lois finding her strength, with Clark supporting her as she becomes stronger in her convictions. He sees her finding her courage in a new role, her sense of responsibility for everyone—a gentle reminder for Clark of how far he has come, and how far all of us who are not blessed with superpowers can go when faced with adversity.”
Look out for Rowell’s DC debut only in Action Comics #1067, out on Wednesday 10th July from DC Comics.