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\"\"<\/a>[ENGLISH] AUSTIN, Texas – Sept. 15, 2008 – Geoff Johns, the renowned writer behind popular DC Comics such as Green Lantern, Action Comics and Justice Society of America, has been brought on to write the saga of the DC Universe(TM) Online (DCUO) massively multiplayer action game from Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) in a first-ever collaboration with legendary comic artist Jim Lee, the company announced today. DCUO for the PLAYSTATION(R) 3 computer entertainment system and the PC\u00a0is currently in development by SOE in collaboration with DC Comics and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.<\/p>\n

\u00ab\u00a0Having 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,\u00a0\u00bb said John Blakely, SOE-Austin’s VP of Development. \u00ab\u00a0Together 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.\u00a0\u00bb<\/p>\n

Johns, 35, was born in Detroit and studied media arts, screenwriting, film production and theory at Michigan State University. After moving to Los Angeles, he worked as an intern and later an assistant for film director Richard Donner, whose credits include Superman: The Movie, Lethal Weapon 4 and Conspiracy Theory.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u00ab\u00a0Taking comic books into the online space presents an exciting and unique opportunity for me as a writer,\u00a0\u00bb said Johns. \u00ab\u00a0I’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.\u00a0\u00bb<\/p>\n

\u00ab\u00a0We’ve brainstormed about the DC Universe many times but this will be our first time working together on something of this magnitude,\u00a0\u00bb added Jim Lee. \u00ab\u00a0This really shows the level of commitment everyone on this project has to capturing the DC Universe in an authentic, compelling way.\u00a0\u00bb<\/p>\n

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 Gotham City and Metropolis among others.<\/p>\n

About Sony Online Entertainment
\nSony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games, with hundreds of thousands of subscribers around the globe. SOE creates, develops and provides compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. Known for its blockbuster franchises and hit titles including EverQuest(R), EverQuest(R) II, Champions of Norrath(R), Untold Legends(TM), and PlanetSide(R), as well as for developing Star Wars Galaxies(TM), SOE continues to redefine the business of online gaming and the creation of active player communities while introducing new genres on various entertainment platforms. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, with additional development studios in Austin, TX, Seattle, WA, Denver, CO, and Taiwan, SOE has an array of cutting-edge games in development.<\/p>\n

SOE, the SOE logo, EverQuest and PlanetSide are registered trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC. Untold Legends and Legends of Norrath are trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners<\/p>\n

About DC Comics
\nDC Comics, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world and home to such iconic characters as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the Sandman. These DC Super Heroes and others have starred in comic books, movies, television series (both animated and live-action) and cyberspace, thrilling audiences of all ages for generations. DC Comics’ Web site is located at www.dccomics.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

DC UNIVERSE, DC SUPER HEROES and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and (c) DC Comics.<\/p>\n

About Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment<\/p>\n

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all current and future platforms, including console, handheld and PC-based gaming for both internal and third party game titles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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