In today’s DC Comics: Champions of Justice panel, a number of veteran DC talent were on hand to talk about the company’s vision and current slate. Panelists included Geoff Johns, Van Jensen, Jeff Lemire, Charles Soule, Nicola Scott, and Robert Venditti, along with the new Wonder Woman creative team of Meredith and David Finch.

Johns opened the panel by discussing the events of Forever Evil and Lex Luthor’s role going forward, pausing for a moment to compliment one cosplayer’s especially convincing Luthor armor. Luthor’s presence obviously isn’t taken well by all, and with Batman’s identity at stake, the caped crusader is set to do some digging of his own. We were shown some interiors for the upcoming Justice League #32, Johns promising some history between Luthor and the Doom Patrol’s Niles Caulder. A splash page showcasing the Doom Patrol’s battle with the newly minted Power Ring was briefly teased and then attention was turned to Johns’ latest, Superman. Johns stated that the he and his creative team read all of Superman’s New 52 run, looking to find the best way to “redefine the Man of Tomorrow.”

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