Holy cold water wake up call, Batman! Writer extraordinaire Geoff Johns is the man behind the script for the highly anticipated DC Universe Online (DCUO) game for the PS3 and PC? Somebody give me a controller!
UPDATE: Brand new, high resolution screen shots from the game! Check out pics of Bizarro, Lex Luthor in his power-suit, Green Lantern, and more.
We already know the art for DCUO is based on the amazing Jim Lee’s art style. But you know the classic marriage of pizza and Pepsi? Well, Jim Lee has teamed up with the talented Geoff Johns, and the result is an explosion of awesome creativity. Like pop rocks in your mouth or something—it’s a very good thing indeed. Okay, maybe I’m getting a little carried away here … But my point is, I think it’s safe to say DCUO is in very capable hands.
The full press release from Sony Online Entertainment is below.
Geoff Johns Announced As Writer For Upcoming DC Universe™ Online Video Game
Acclaimed DC Comics Writer To Script DCUO Back Story
AUSTIN, Texas – Sept. 15, 2008 –
DCUO for the PLAYSTATION® 3 computer entertainment system and the PC is currently in development by SOE in collaboration with DC Comics and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.
“Having a writer of Geoff’s caliber brings even more authenticity to the DC Universe Online, and should provide fans with an exciting new medium for his storytelling skills,” said John Blakely, SOE-Austin’s VP of Development. “Together with Jim Lee, who is our executive creative director for the game, we are tapping into the very best talent from the comic book industry.”
Johns, 35, was born in
Johns began writing comics starting with 1999’s Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E., which he created for DC Comics. Comic writing eventually became his full-time career with notable works including The Flash, Teen Titans, 52, Action Comics, and Infinite Crisis.
“Taking comic books into the online space presents an exciting and unique opportunity for me as a writer,” said Johns. “I’m looking forward to creating a thrilling story that explains why the DC Universe has suddenly been populated with millions of new heroes and villains in a way that will engage players.”
“We’ve brainstormed about the DC Universe many times but this will be our first time working together on something of this magnitude,” added Jim Lee. “This really shows the level of commitment everyone on this project has to capturing the DC Universe in an authentic, compelling way.”
DCUO offers a dramatic online setting where players can enter the DC Universe and battle alongside or against their favorite DC Comics heroes and villains including such icons as Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and The Joker, as well as many other fan favorites such as Green Lantern, The Flash, Catwoman and Martian Manhunter. The action and drama will play out in such well-known locations as
About Sony Online Entertainment
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September 15th, 2008 at 5:54 am
Best Monday Morning News EVER!
And it couldn’t have been broken by a more talented writer, whose excitement resonates in her infinitely capable way with words.
Amazing.
And I’m with you on that pizza/Pepsi thing.
This is gonna be good.
September 15th, 2008 at 5:56 am
Haha, thanks, John.
How about THAT for Monday news, eh? I Hate Mondays just changed … hahaha.
September 15th, 2008 at 8:13 am
Super cool news, Geoff is an awesome writer!
September 15th, 2008 at 8:19 am
This will be my first MMO most likely.
September 15th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
Check out the new images, guys!
Whoa!
Mine, too, astral rain.
September 15th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
OoOoOhhhh!! That is soo awesome!!
Now I hope that this is going to be a tiiinsy bit different from City of Heroes/Villains, that game just got too repetitive in quests/missions for my taste
But I am waaaaayyy excited for this! And..is that Grundy with Flash? <3333 Grundy!!
*:O I have a blue name now, lol just noticed that xD*
September 15th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
Wow Hal looks awesome as does Bane
That does look like Grundy
September 15th, 2008 at 8:07 pm
They DO.
Haha, is that indeed Grundy? I was wondering who that was haha, I wasn’t sure!
Whoo I hope it’s Grundy, LOL.
September 16th, 2008 at 8:12 am
I like Lex’s suit, it is pretty bad-ass looking.
September 16th, 2008 at 8:24 am
Very.
And look at those constricted veins on Bane. Holy venom!
July 24th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
ya im guy and you all dont really look like gamers because your hot and since you do play these games im going to make beleave that you read comics too so that makes all of you the hottest girls ive ever seen