Mark Waid Teases His DC Black Label Series Is A Superman: Birthright Sequel
During a Reddit AMA, comic book writer Mark Waid revealed that his previously announced DC Black Label series is «essentially» a sequel to his reimagined Superman origin story, Superman: Birthright. The rumored project finally seems to have confirmation.
Mark Waid has crafted some of the most beloved stories in the DC Universe, with titles such as Kingdom Come and The Flash. Subsequently, his writing has helped shape the modern versions of many characters like Wally West, who has recently taken on the Flash persona again. One of fans’ favorite works by Waid remains to be his 2003 retelling of Superman’s origin in Superman: Birthright, with art by Leinil Francis Yu and inks by Gerry Alanguilan. Last year, it was speculated that a sequel could be in the works. In September, artist Bryan Hitch revealed in a tweet that he would be working on a Superman series with Waid for DC Black Label, along with inker Kevin Nowlan. In a subsequent tweet, he elaborated that the limited series would be comprised of three issues with 46 pages each in a prestige format.
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During a Reddit AMA on r/dccomics commemorating the release ofWorld’s Finest #1, Mark Waid answered a series of fan questions. A fan with the username u/Killercroc22 posted a comment regarding Waid’s Black Label series, asking, “Can you give us some insight on the Superman Black Label you're allegedly working on?” In response, Waid said,“Allegedly… I really can't other than to say it's essentially a sequel to Birthright.” The teasing reply serves as an unofficial confirmation that the previously announced Black Label title will follow in the footsteps of Superman: Birthright. Whether it is only a spiritual sequel, or
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