Marv Wolfman joins DC Universe Online

By Tor Thorsen, GameSpotPosted Feb 6, 2009 11:04 am PT

The New Teen Titans, Crisis on Infinite Earths, Batman, and Superman scribe will help pen scenarios for Sony Online Entertainment's forthcoming superhero MMO game.

When famed comic book artist Jim Lee signed on to DC Universe Online in 2006, comic fans' interest in the massively multiplayer online role-playing game grew. Today, that interest was piqued again by Sony Online Entertainment's announcement that writer Marv Wolfman has also joined the project, which is set for release on the PC and PlayStation 3 later this year.

Buck up, you big baby.

Wolfman first grew to prominence for creating the vampire hunter Blade--later turned into the Wesley Snipes films--for Marvel Comics in the early 1970s. Among comic circles, he is best known for his mid-1980s work for the limited series Crisis on Infinite Earths, which rewired the entire DC Universe timeline, affecting thousands of characters. He has worked on such titles as The New Teen Titans, Batman, Superman, and Nightwing, and penned the novelization of the 2006 film Superman Returns.

"As a gamer, this is a dream project in many ways," Wolfman said in a statement. "I get to create new stories in the DC Universe that will make this video game world a truly unique, unforgettable experience." SOE president John Smedley played up the writer's participation, saying that it shows that DC Universe Online "is a true collaboration between the top talent at DC and SOE."

To hear more about the deal from the man himself, check out GameSpot's exclusive interview with Marv Wolfman.

14 Comments

  • Amir29

    Posted Feb 7, 2009 3:53 pm PT

    ... And just when I stropped drooling.

  • TehUndeadHorror

    Posted Feb 7, 2009 12:06 am PT

    That's mean!

  • toddx77

    Posted Feb 6, 2009 3:59 pm PT

    Wow now I really can't wait to get this game. With Marv Wolfman writing the story might be better than Final Fantasy XI's. Maybe there will be even more good news and Geoff Johns will also be a writer for this game as well.

  • mav_destroyer

    Posted Feb 6, 2009 1:47 pm PT

    can't wait, it keeps looking better and better

  • Cross_Bone

    Posted Feb 6, 2009 1:47 pm PT

    This is great news.

  • xXl_IMoRTaL_lXx

    Posted Feb 6, 2009 1:36 pm PT

    looks cool buuuut marvel>dc by miles

  • Artemios

    Posted Feb 6, 2009 1:26 pm PT

    i've go the same concern/question as you magicquebec...is it going to be pay to play? i hope not.

    still though, this game is going to ROCK MY SOCKS IN AN IRON BOX! so yeah...oh...and DC > Marvel

  • jcopp72

    Posted Feb 6, 2009 1:23 pm PT

    I cant wait to pick up this game. It looks like its gonna be sweet

  • magicquebec

    Posted Feb 6, 2009 1:06 pm PT

    Is there going to be a monthly fee?

  • bigmouthkid

    Posted Feb 6, 2009 12:57 pm PT

    I can't wait to get my hands on this game.

  • THA-TODD-BEAST

    Posted Feb 6, 2009 12:22 pm PT

    I originally had my doubts, but I think that it's pretty much official by now: This game is going to rock.

  • Jericho9696

    Posted Feb 6, 2009 11:46 am PT

    The game is going to be good.

  • Flatline304

    Posted Feb 6, 2009 11:24 am PT

    I loved COH/COV when it came out. This has the chance to be even better

  • ysef95

    Posted Feb 6, 2009 11:15 am PT

    wow that maskes this gae look even more appealing

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