New York Times bestselling author Rainbow Rowell makes her DC debut this July in “Action Comics,” delivering a story with artist Cian Tormey.
Together they’ll take on the most powerful woman in Superman’s life…Lois Lane! Rowell and Tormey’s story will run in the pages of “Action Comics” no.1067-1069, paired with a lead story by Gail Simone and Eddy Barrows.
“As a former newspaper reporter, I’ve always had a soft spot for Daily Planet stories,” shared Rowell. “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.”
Rainbow Rowell fell in love with superhero comics in junior high. She’s written two Eisner-nominated series, “Runaways” and “She-Hulk,” and the bestselling graphic novel “Pumpkinheads,” and is working on the manga adaptation of her novel “Fangirl.” She is best known for her prose novels, including no.1 bestsellers Eleanor & Parkand the Simon Snow Trilogy. This is Rainbow’s first work for DC.
“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,” added Tormey. “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.”
Cian Tormey is an Irish illustrator and a graduate of the National College of Art and Design in Dublin. He currently lives in Valencia, Spain, and has been the artist for DC’s “Injustice: Year Zero,” “Alan Scott: The Green Lantern,” “Nightwing,” “Batgirl,” the GLAAD Media Award-nominated “Superman: Son of Kal-El,” Marvel’s “Darkhold,” and more.
“I’ve just seen the first of Cian Tormey’s pages, and I think people are going to adore his take on Lois and Clark,” continued Rowell. “Cian’s work has a timeless quality that’s perfect for this relationship.”
