WONDER GIRLS

Here are some preview scans from Teen Titans Go #54 featuring the Toon Titans debut of Cassie Sandsmark (a.k.a. Wonder Girl):




As you can see from the wonderful artwork by Ethan Beavers, a number of other characters also make guest appearances in this story.

Look for the issue in stores starting tomorrow!
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FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2008



It's only one week away! Free Comic Book Day this year is Saturday, May 3rd. I'll be signing at The Comic Shoppe in Ottawa (the Clyde Avenue store) from 11 am to 4 pm. Along with their Free Comic Book Day offerings, I'll be giving out copies of Ninja Scroll and Teen Titans Go - but only while supplies last!

For more information about The Comic Shoppe, please go here.

For more information about Free Comic Book Day, please go here.

See you at The Comic Shoppe!
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2008 SHUSTER AWARD NOMINEES



The nominees for the fourth annual Joe Shuster Canadian Comic Book Creator Awards were recently announced and can be found here.

I've been nominated in the "Outstanding Canadian Comic Book Writer" category.

They've also just revealed the poster art for this year's awards and I think it's, well, super!
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START SPREADING THE NEWS...



Convention seasons starts for me this week!

I'll be attending the New York Comic Con taking place (April 18-20) at the Jacob Javits Center.

I have a signing at DC Comics on Friday from 4-5 PM and Saturday from 2-3 PM. I'm not sure who they've paired me up with but chances are it will be one my collaborators. Artists Alex Serra (Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st Century), Christopher Jones (Batman Strikes), Mike Norton (Jason and the Argobots), Sanford Greene (Wonder Girl) and Todd Nauck (Teen Titans Go) will all be at the show.

You might also find me loitering at the Oni Press booth or hanging out in Artists Alley with Comic Book Idols from this past season.

Hope to see you in the Big Apple!
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TEEN TITANS... GAP!

I was at the mall last week and as I walked past Gap Kids, I noticed one of the mannequins holding a Teen Titans Go comic! I took a second look and saw that there were Johnny DC comics throughout the window display. Most were TTG, but they also had an issue of Looney Tuness, Batman Strikes, and even Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st Century #1...



I wondered how the window dresser ended up choosing JDC books for the display, so I asked one of the salespeople and he told me it was because The Gap is developing a line of kids clothes using DC characters. I didn't think to ask him if they're using the same comics as props across North America, but I'm curious about that now. So, let me know if you spot anything in your neck of the woods!
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LOIS & CLARK
Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st Century #13 is out this week, so how about a three-stage look at the nifty cover by Alex Serra...



Writer's Commentary:
This is probably my favorite of my LOSH31 stories to date. But truth be told, it's not much of a "Legion" story - it's more of a "Lois & Clark" story. We also introduce Perry White and Lex Luthor in this issue.

As the title "Back in Metropolis" suggests, the plot focuses on Clark Kent back in the present working at the Daily Planet, trying to prove himself as a writer, and competing for scoops with Lois. However, we do get to see the Legionnaires (including the rarely seen Sun Boy and Element Lad) in flashbacks (flashforwards?) to get a sense of what Clark learned from them while he was in the 31st century.

Alex Serra turns in some of his best artwork for the series to date. And he draws the cutest Lois Lane ever. You have to pick the issue up for that reason alone!
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TITANS TWO-IN-ONE
Here are some preview scans from Teen Titans Go #53 due in stores next week...




Writer's Commentary:
The first story, illustrated by Joe Quinones, is a take on "Freaky Friday" starring Beast Boy and Mento. The second, illustrated and co-plotted by Todd Nauck, introduces Kid Kold and Ice Kate (see "Brothers and Sisters" blog entry below). Enjoy!
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INTERVIEW @ MULTIVERSO



I recently did an interview with the Brazilian website Multiverso and talked up Family Dynamic, Wonder Girl, and more.

Check out the Portuguese version aqui.

And the English translation here

Obrigado!
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FAMILY DYNAMIC @ COMICS BULLETIN



From the interview conducted by Chris Murman:

It’s one thing to pigeon-hole yourself into writing a certain genre, but it is quite a different animal to find a niche you feel passionate about. The latter can be said for J. Torres, DC’s busiest all-ages writer currently on shelves. By not only tackling the Johnny DC line, as well as a few mainline DC titles, Torres has managed to carve out quite a bit of work for himself.

This summer, J. has a brand new series for readers young and old in Family Dynamic. I took a sec to find out more about what’s coming, why it isn’t like other “family” books and why he loves where he is in his career.

Check out the Q&A here.
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IN STORES THIS WEEK

LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES IN THE 31ST CENTURY
Written by J. Torres, Scott Beatty, Jai Nitz, and Christine Boylan; Cover by Steve Uy ; Art by Chynna Clugston-Flores, Steve Uy, Ethen Beavers, Sanford Greene, and Alex Serra

Collecting the first seven issues of the explosive new comics series based on the hit Kids WB! cartoon! Don't miss these exciting adventures, as the Legion takes on the Fatal Five and more!

Writer's Commentary:
You get seven (count 'em, seven!) stories in this one volume for a mere $14.99 USD ($19.99 in Canada, but you know that ain't right considering the exchange rate now!). To top it all off, you get a host of hot comic book artists in this one book, including my pals Chynna, Sanford, and Alex turning in some of their finest work ever. Oh, and there's one dude who wrote four of the seven stories who did an all right job.
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