The CW’s DC Heroes Comes to Comics as Earth Prime
For the past ten years, DC Comics characters have come to the small screen on The CW‘s Arrow and its various sister shows in the same universe. Those shows have become an acknowledged part of the live-action DC multiverse that includes all movies to date. But now they’re coming full circle and expanding into comics, as part of a six-issue event called Earth-Prime. Approved by CW producers, the miniseries will focus on five different shows, with a sixth issue that crosses over.
Earth-Prime #1 will focus on Batwoman, providing the first costumed comic debut of the current TV Batwoman, Ryan Wilder (Javicia Leslie). The issue will include a story written by Batwoman TV show writers Natalie Abrams and Kelley Larson, as well as Batwoman’s Luke Fox actor, Camrus Johnson. Clayton Henry will provide the art for the issue, with cover art from Kim Jacinto. In the issue, ever since the tech that created many of Batman’s rogues hit the streets, Ryan Wilder has been running herself ragged trying to contain the new villains popping up around Gotham City. But when Clayface’s (making his CW debut) mud binds itself to a local high schooler, Batwoman will need help from an unexpected source to contain this muddy foe! Also, follow how Luke Fox balances his life as a superhero and a boyfriend!
Earth-Prime #2 will focus on Superman & Lois, in a story written by Adam Mallinger, Jai Jamison, and Andrew Wong, with art from Tom Grummett and Norm Rapmund and a cover from Kim Jacinto. The story will spotlight Clark Kent and Lois Lane’s first anniversary, as they try to celebrate their marital bliss is never easy when you’re a superhero husband and news reporter wife; especially when world-saving and creating hard-hitting stories continue to spoil your plans! Plus, the true origins of the evil Superman from John Henry Irons’ world are finally revealed!
Subsequent series of Earth-Prime will focus on DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Stargirl, and The Flash, all of which will be written or co-written by the show’s creative talent. Each issue will also include “teasers” for the final-issue crossover, as well as bonus material created by cast members.
