So who shows up in the latest issue of DC Comics’ TERROR TITANS?

This is Static’s first appearance in a comic in over six years, but it won’t be the last. Catch his new adventures in the rest of the TERROR TITANS mini-series, then follow him over to his upcoming regular gig in TEEN TITANS. From what I hear, this is just the beginning of a big year for Static.

After our break for Thanksgiving week, Ben 10 is back with “Voided.” Ben braves the Null Void to help Helen, Manny and Pierce battle an old enemy, but that enemy’s true identity is far from the biggest surprise in this week’s adventure.

Dwayne’s Episode Checklist:

• The return of the Plumber’s Helpers.
• Ben flying through space with a with a jetpack while fighting monsters.
• The first ALIEN FORCE appearance of villain from the original series.
• Bokendo on a bridge, Robin Hood would be proud.
• A gratuitous, if subtle, Parliament/Funkadelic reference.
• And the stunning return of… No, that would spoil the fun.

This is a key episode for our two season-long story arc, if you want to be ready for the fast-approaching season finale, I wouldn’t miss it.

Friday, December 05, 2008 at 9:30 PM on Cartoon Network.

After months of neglect, http://dwaynemcduffie.com is once again fully operational, and then some.

Thanks to the hard work of Eugene Son and Kynn Bartlett, the site has been completely redesigned so that everything’s all in one place, and that place is much easier to navigate. My home page, news page and forums are now completely integrated in a way that should make visiting here and participating in discussions a lot less of a hassle.  

DwayneMcDuffie.com now opens to my news page, which I’m switching over to a proper blog. This is still where I’ll post all of my news; upcoming episodes of TV shows, comics, DVD releases, convention appearances, and the like, but I’ll also try and post stuff that isn’t pure hype, more in the style of my old opinion columns, but mercifully shorter. I’m shooting for at least three of these sort of posts a week, in addition to the regularly-scheduled hype, but I’m hoping for more.

Commenting on a Blog entry now automatically creates a post in my new and improved Discussion Forums, which can also be accessed by clicking the links in the menus on the left side and top of every page on the site, or directly by typing http://dwaynemcduffie.com.lamphost.net/forums/ in your browser. Also note the “Latest News” and “Recent Discussions” lists down the right side of the page, with quick links to active articles and forum topics.

As in every incarnation of my discussion groups, we’ll be discussing my work (Justice League of America, Ben 10: Alien Force, Static Shock, Justice League Unlimited), news, politics, music, Books, TV and Film, sports, Nerd Bait, religion and other pop culture. 

Finally, the new navigation menus and search features will make it easy for you to browse the articles, sample comic book scripts, biographical information and other ephemera that I’ve been accumulating here for over ten years now. It’s probably worth poking around, if you’re into that sort of thing.

Oh, I almost forgot, there’s an RSS Feed for the site now, bookmark it, or just wait for the updates on Facebook, if you’ve Friended me.

Please let me know about dead links, misformatted articles and anything else I’ve screwed up in the move.

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #28
Written by Dwayne McDuffie
Art and cover by Ed Benes
The Shadow Cabinet has stolen the mortal remains of Dr. Light. The Justice League has vowed to bring them down. Plus, Shadow Thief has returned deadlier than ever before, and you won’t believe the source of his new powers.
On sale December 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

I’ve been interviewed about my recent Fantastic Four run at FantasticFourHeadquarters.com. That is not a good picture of me.

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A Milestone Of An Interview With Dwayne McDuffie

Interview conducted by Z. Julian Cenac.

As well as being a founder of Milestone Media (which saw the introduction of numerous African-American characters such as Static), Dwayne McDuffie was also a producer/writer on Justice League Unlimited and has written various titles for Marvel and DC Comics. You may also know of him as a creator/writer of the Static Shock animated series. He is currently penning the Justice League of America comic. With Milestone characters returning, but in the DC universe, it was time for an interrogation.

Comixfan: Why are the DC and Milestone universes being merged?

Dwayne McDuffie: Over at Milestone, we’ve been looking to get our characters back in print again for quite some time. DC was looking to expand their universe with fresh characters and situations. Dan DiDio suggested that we bring the Milestone characters back within the DCU as a way to achieve both of our goals. It took a while to put together a business and editorial structure that satisfied both sides, but we got there.

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I’ll be doing a live interview on The Comic Shoppe this coming Monday on Blogtalkradio. Here’s their description:

Well, it’s that time again folks….Time to talk comics, movies and all things of geek interest! What better way to start things off than with an interview with the great graphic novel/animation writer, Dwayne McDuffie. Join Daryll, Max and Dburt as we talk to Mr. McDuffie about Milestone Media’s return and his career-7pm eastern!

I think they’re taking calls, so if you want to ask me a question, call in at (646) 200-0104.

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Along with Neil Gaiman, Steve Niles, Steven Grant, Gary Groth and Chris Staros. Hope to see some of you there.

Event Details
Type: Author/Storyteller Visit
Age Group: Adults, Seniors & Teens

11/8/2008 • 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Clark County Library
Room: Large Conf Rm, Jewel Box Theater , Courtyard

Vegas Valley Comic Book Festival
Author: Steve Niles, Dwayne McDuffie, Bill Willingham…

Comic book fans will get a chance to meet some of the top names in today’s comics at the Vegas Valley Comic Book Festival (VVCBF). A celebration of comic book culture, the VVCBF features panel discussions and film screenings, tables with industry information, you can pick up some great merchandise at our market place featuring local comic book stores and get your comics signed. Guests scheduled to appear include: Steve Niles, Dwayne McDuffie, Deryl Skelton, Steven Grant, Gary Groth, Chris Staros and many more. The Vegas Valley Comic Book Festival is a component of the 7th Annual Vegas Valley Book Festival and presented in conjunction with the city of Las Vegas Office of Cultural Affairs and CityLife.

I’ll be there all morning, try the veal.
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DC Nation: #127
August 20, 2008

Last week we spoke about how DC Comics licensed the rights to the Archie superhero characters and left them in the very capable hands of Joe Straczynski for our ongoing BRAVE AND BOLD series. I also mentioned last week that we’d something more to talk about. Well, here it is…
I was always a fan of Milestone Comics. When they burst on the scene in 1993, they were brash, powerful and stood apart from the rest of the superhero books on the shelves. This was not because of the ethnic makeup of the line, it was because their characters and stories had a strength and rawness most books were searching for. Even now, more than ten years since they were last seen in comics form, Static, Icon, Blood Syndicate and Hardware still stand strong with comics fans.
So when I came to DC, and I looked over all the characters the universe had to offer, I still felt there was room for more. As I mentioned, as a longtime Milestone fan, I thought that those characters would be a great addition to our line, not just to see print in their own series and own universe, but to add to, diversify, expand, and enhance the existing DC Universe. Over the years I had spoken to Dwayne McDuffie, one of the co-founders of Milestone, and on several occasions our conversations drifted over to Milestone. We both agreed that it would be great to see these characters back in print but always had trouble figuring out how to make it work — that is, until now.
Now, I am extremely happy to announce that a deal was made and the Milestone characters live once more. And more important, they will operate as part of the DC Universe. Starting later this year, Icon and Shadow Cabinet will be appearing in JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA (of course it helps that Dwayne is writing the series) and even more exciting, Static will be making his way to the TEEN TITANS! Back in all their glory and just the way you remember them. After all, it would be difficult to improve on concepts as strong as these.
You will see more announcements regarding Milestone as the year progresses, but I hope you will be joining me in welcoming back these great characters to the comic book fold.
To be continued…
DD

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JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #27

Written by Dwayne McDuffie
Art and cover by Ed Benes
A “Sightings” tale! Doctor Light is missing, and her former Justice League teammates intend to find the man responsible and make him pay. But before they do that, they’ll have to get past his Shadow Cabinet of powerful superbeings who have sworn to “Save humanity from itself.” Milestone Comics characters Icon and Hardware make their first modern DCU appearance, but this time it’s not clear whose side they’re on!
On sale November 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99

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