Superman – DC Comics, Krypton, Hero: Artist Carmine Infantino, who had helped define the Silver Age aesthetic at DC with his work on The Flash and Batman, was appointed DC’s art director in 1967 and publisher in 1971. He was tasked with revitalizing the company’s line, and that meant overhauling the Man of Steel. Editor Julius Schwartz, who had successfully resuscitated the Batman titles from near cancellation in 1964, was assigned to lead the revisions. Beginning with Superman no. 233 (January 1971), Clark Kent was a television news reporter, kryptonite was eliminated, and Superman’s powers were weakened. Pioneering young writers such as Denny O’Neil, Elliot S.
Superman – DC Comics, Krypton, Hero: Artist Carmine Infantino, who had helped define the Silver Age aesthetic at DC with his work on The Flash and Batman, was appointed DC’s art director in 1967 and publisher in 1971. He was tasked with revitalizing the company’s line, and that meant overhauling the Man of Steel. Editor Julius Schwartz, who had successfully resuscitated the Batman titles from near cancellation in 1964, was assigned to lead the revisions. Beginning with Superman no. 233 (January 1971), Clark Kent was a television news reporter, kryptonite was eliminated, and Superman’s powers were weakened. Pioneering young writers such as Denny O’Neil, Elliot S. Read More