I had a comic review scheduled for this week, but I wanted to see if I could come out ahead of the Wizard publication, and please note the DC online chat schedule. Please check back next week for the review!
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MARVEL NEWS
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DC NEWS
December 3, 1997 #115
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DC NAMED PUBLISHER OF THE YEAR BY WIZARD
In its special oversized year-end issue #77, Wizard, the industry's best-selling trade magazine, named DC as 1997's Publisher of the Year. "In addition to having solid, world-recognized superheroes like Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman -- and a killer franchise in the Justice League of America where they all come together -- DC has a publishing plan," the piece reads. "'Adult Contemporary' fans can read the edgy, mature readers VERTIGO line of titles. HELIX is the comics imprint for sci-fi buffs. And DC's 'Adventures' and 'Cartoon Network' titles present animated-style fun that provides a great draw for kids and great stories for readers of any age. DC lays out -- hands down -- the most well-rounded comic menu a fan is going to find." Furthermore, "The best of DC's line are the best comics out there. Period. Pick up an issue of JLA, NIGHTWING or PREACHER and just try to tell us we're wrong." According to Wizard Editor Brian Cunningham, the honor reflects the increasing role that DC plays in the industry -- "We've been steadily building up our DC coverage over the past few years, but in 1997 the company really stepped up to the plate and delivered. DC currently publishes some of my favorite comics -- JLA,
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