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“I’ve been a huge DC fan since I first discovered the joy of comics from my father, who collected Shazam oversized comics from the 1970s,” Cherry wrote. “I am standing on the shoulders of giants like Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson, Bill Finger, Bob Kane, Neal Adams, Harry Lampert, and so many others. I’m especially proud to be continuing the legacy of fellow Ohioan and Cleveland native Jerry Siegel, who created Superman.”
“While always respecting the past, I also think it’s our responsibility to leverage the cultural power of DC Comics and our characters to entertain and inspire an increasingly diverse global fan base,” he continued. “Comics have the unique power to create resonant imagery and narratives that can move the world toward a better, more inclusive version of itself.”
Before his departure Dan DiDio talked about trying to build consistency with different imprints.
“Extraordinarily successful for us,” Didio told retailers during a Q+A earlier this year. “The response and reaction has been better than we could imagine. Our plan is to make sure we’re consistent in the material we’re putting out, and that it’s strong, and that it comes out on time. We will not be soliciting anything until we are clear that this material will come out as scheduled… We like the maturity, the sensibility, the quality. The talent is going to be driving this line. We will not overproduce here, because we want to make sure this is a long-term plan.”
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