Frank Miller's future in the world of comic books has been in doubt for quite some time but the legendary writer of hits like
The Dark Knight Returns and
Daredevil is now returning to DC Comics for
Superman: Year One. Set to be published under the "Black Label" imprint, the first super-sized issue arrives in June, with #2 coming in August and #3 in October.
A single volume will then hit bookstores in November if that's your preferred way of reading a story like this.
Miller will be on writing duties only and John Romita Jr. is set to provide interior art alongside inker Danny Miki and colourist Alex Sinclair. Here's the synopsis teasing what to expect:
"Superman: Year One is a coming-of-age story for the future Man of Steel, featuring a young alien-boy just trying to find his place in a new world. Faced with the need to hide his heritage and powers in order to survive, Clark will find his humanity through the grounding of the Kent family and the relationships that will define the man he will become. Told by two of the most revered voices in comics, Superman: Year One is more than a superhero story – it’s about the choices made by Clark Kent on his path to becoming a legend. It’s a testament to the importance of choosing to become a hero."
Miller is, of course, responsible for Batman: Year One so it should be very interesting seeing what he brings to the table here. Romita Jr. has plenty of experience working on the Man of Steel after pencilling a short-lived series by Scott Snyder a few years back.
Here are the covers for all three issues and the eventual collected edition release:
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