Jim Lee signs on for DC Comics MMOG

Batman: Hush artist joins Sony Online Entertainment project, expected to serve as executive creative director.

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Gamers who pick up the forthcoming massively multiplayer online game based on the DC Comics universe might recognize more than just the colorful assortment of crime fighters and villains. They might also recognize the work of comic artist Jim Lee behind that cast of characters.

DC Comics, Sony Online Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have announced that Lee has been brought on board their upcoming MMOG for next-generation consoles and the PC and is expected to serve as the game's executive creative director.

"Utilizing his outstanding and widely revered talent, Jim Lee's ground-breaking work on the DC MMO will help lend authenticity and strength to the game's design," WBI senior vice president Jason Hall said. "His iconic art style and creative direction will enhance the look and feel of the game overall."

For Lee's part, "massive" seems to be the key word when considering the possibilities of a massively multiplayer game set in the DC universe.

"What intrigues me most about the DC MMO is how we can continue to tell the great stories DC is known for in this new medium and look forward in particular to the challenge of perhaps one day, simultaneously bringing stories to life in both print and pixel form," Lee said. "True to their moniker, MMOs are massive undertakings and I look forward to working on the game and continuing to draw comics for many, many years to come at DC."

Lee, who first gained fame in the early '90s for his work on a pair of Marvel's X-Men comic titles, found acclaim at DC in 2003 with his work on Batman: Hush. He has since completed a stint on Superman and is currently working on All-Star Batman and Robin, the Boy Wonder.

69 Comments

  • bandarman

    Posted Aug 10, 2008 6:10 am GMT

    I might've expected a lot from this game b/c the demo @ ComicCon kinda disappointed me. I don't know much about DC Universe except Batman and Superman but it might prove to be a good online RPG. I will wait for its review until then I have better games to anticipate.

  • 1357900

    Posted Aug 7, 2008 11:36 pm GMT

    This is just wonderful. I do agree with some of the commentors: too bad the Marvel mmo was scrapped. I love DC, though. I'm not big into mmo's, but I might like this.

  • graavigala

    Posted Jul 26, 2008 3:37 pm GMT

    so.. is this game MMORPG like city of heroes/villains or what?

    and edwardorito, are you saying you hate Batman because you think he is marvel character, or what? im just wondering cause your comment didnt make any sense

  • edwardorito

    Posted Jul 26, 2008 12:00 pm GMT

    (BTW) the DC universe can beat up the marvel universe...... bcuz of superman HE IS INVINCIBLE!!! (proof superman ownz) http://www.canmag.com/images/front/moviesetc/batmansuperman.jpg

    SRRY BATMAN UR HUMAN AND JUST LIKE JAMES BOND!!

  • edwardorito

    Posted Jul 26, 2008 11:48 am GMT

    WOOT! DC rules and Jim Lee is an amazing artist AZN power

  • MasterBlade7123

    Posted Jul 26, 2008 10:56 am GMT

    I'l would play a DC game even tho I don't know half the characters in DC.

  • gifteddie

    Posted Jul 25, 2008 7:46 pm GMT

    Jim Lee is a great artist (Hush anyone?) and can't wait to see all of his drawings come to life. I hope Two-Face is in the game. I don't think Jim Lee has ever drawn Two-Face

  • C4_yourself

    Posted Jul 25, 2008 4:19 pm GMT

    Nice
    DC has always been the best comic company

    And now they get one of the best publishers

  • Jon47

    Posted Jul 25, 2008 10:40 am GMT

    His artwork on Batman recently has been really nice looking, though so far Frank Miller has dropped the ball on the story. I'm looking forward to this.

    Heh, also I just found out that Jim Lee is _not_ Stan Lee's son.

  • DrakRuneDragon

    Posted Jul 25, 2008 6:10 am GMT

    It would have been better if they made a Marvel DC MMO so that fans of both will have more forefiling time with the game

  • wackoss

    Posted Jul 24, 2008 2:14 pm GMT

    Jim Lee's an asset but I rather have DC put him to good use like having him draw a DC card series like the X-Men series he did in the 90s. I still pull out the tin I bought and stare at the art in awe.

  • Sig12047

    Posted Jul 24, 2008 11:38 am GMT

    Jim Lee is a great artist but Marvel has more iconic and memorable characters that people know, love and want to play as. It's too bad the Marvel MMO was canceled but I think this one would be good.

  • Amarjit07

    Posted Jul 24, 2008 11:37 am GMT

    marvel-microsoft deal was cancelled so they r not makin a marvel MMORPG but this sounds arite

  • prototype24red

    Posted Jul 24, 2008 11:04 am GMT

    i cant wait

  • ps3thabest

    Posted Jul 24, 2008 7:45 am GMT

    for the ps3 hahaha we need that

  • tropeak20

    Posted Jul 24, 2008 6:39 am GMT

    interesting......!!

  • Aries03

    Posted Jul 24, 2008 6:00 am GMT

    sound's good...

  • blueguykisame

    Posted Jul 24, 2008 5:04 am GMT

    Hmmmm....

  • aDhAmMe13

    Posted Jul 24, 2008 2:44 am GMT

    Cool...It certainly needed a true DC touch to it.

  • zuec

    Posted Jul 24, 2008 1:28 am GMT

    i'm really looking forward to this one!!

  • manhunt420

    Posted Jul 23, 2008 9:49 pm GMT

    I like Jim Lee`s work!

  • Tranceplant

    Posted Jul 23, 2008 8:38 pm GMT

    Jim Lee rules!!

  • xbox360progamer

    Posted Jul 23, 2008 8:00 pm GMT

    wow i cant belive it isnt oming out on xbox360 this suxs. i hate that... i guess i need to go buy a ps3...

  • Spartan1017

    Posted Jul 23, 2008 7:28 pm GMT

    the one game... the one game i wish i could play! but noooooo... it's coming out on the pansystation 3... argh!
    sniff sniff... no dc for me.

  • supersonicGO

    Posted Jul 23, 2008 5:31 pm GMT

    batman hush was awesome

  • Alfredo_Sauce

    Posted Jul 23, 2008 1:06 pm GMT

    cant wait.

  • DarkWizWarrior

    Posted May 29, 2008 3:33 pm GMT

    I hope they don't mess it up

  • 1357900

    Posted Apr 15, 2008 8:16 pm GMT

    Kickinest Awesome! I pray, & hope they get this right! Green Lantern Corp. is all I can say. ;}

  • uberjannie

    Posted Sep 14, 2007 5:15 am GMT

    Batman and Robin, the Boy Wonder ?
    Oh my god! That one is so bad I feel like choking to death!

  • kave-man007

    Posted Jul 31, 2007 6:32 pm GMT

    OMG JIM LEE

  • amareen18

    Posted Jul 25, 2007 4:55 am GMT

    hope it will be good

  • amareen18

    Posted Jul 25, 2007 4:55 am GMT

    hoping it will good

  • libero21

    Posted Feb 11, 2007 8:13 pm GMT

    cant wait to see this

  • siiixon

    Posted Jul 26, 2006 5:43 am GMT

    yep MM will be not only RPG but also FPS and other gene's, its great as i do not like roleplaing but i do massive multiplayer, HUXLEY is on other MM-FPS game that will be released Q4

  • haze_blaze

    Posted Jul 21, 2006 11:12 pm GMT

    MMO instead of MMORPG.... so are they going to forge a new genre of online play? Something other than RPG?

  • JoeSSJ3

    Posted Jul 21, 2006 1:29 pm GMT

    "Why not marvel MMORPG =p"

    Microsoft is working on one as a 360 exclusive, the PC version got canned when MS got ahold of it though, looking forward to it.

  • Evariuda

    Posted Jul 21, 2006 11:43 am GMT

    Why dc
    Why not marvel MMORPG =p
    aw well hope you can make your own super hero story like : i fell into a tub of ice and now im popsickelman or something
    sounds nice

  • TimMustang

    Posted Jul 3, 2006 8:44 pm GMT

    We will see how this works. I hope its more in-depth then CoH and CoV.

  • TranquilApe

    Posted May 8, 2006 2:38 pm GMT

    All i can say is I really hope they implement a "Green Lantern Corp" that Players can form/join Big DC fan here just cant wait

  • GeeLove63

    Posted Mar 4, 2006 9:00 am GMT

    Hmmm... only time will tell.

  • SavoyPrime

    Posted Feb 28, 2006 6:47 am GMT

    Hopefully the game(s) will end up being good.

  • chrisdojo

    Posted Feb 28, 2006 5:25 am GMT

    here we go again....... another superhero game that won't be any good

  • Reap3r666

    Posted Feb 27, 2006 11:36 pm GMT

    I just hope they do a good job of The Dark Knight (ie Batman).

    Undoubtedly the greatest Super Hero EVER !!!

    Game should look great though !

    (PS. Batman has no superpowers unlike superman; however Batman never gets his ass kicked, unlike the man of steel. Superman always gets overplayed.)

  • dru26

    Posted Feb 27, 2006 10:58 pm GMT

    Bah DC.

  • Dakkon597

    Posted Feb 27, 2006 10:33 pm GMT

    Jim Lee is amazingly talented. I really hope they take full advantage of his talent and passion. This should be tons of fun, I've been waiting for a good game based on comics for a while. (Not many of the other comic games have been very good) Anyhoo, I just hope I can fight with Jim Lee's rendition of Batman. He's the roughest, toughest hero I've ever seen...

  • Tranceplant

    Posted Feb 27, 2006 6:03 pm GMT

    OMG!! YES!! JIM LEEEEEE!! I love him!! His work with Batman: Hush and his work on Superman were AWESOME. Well, he's just an awesome artist... can't wait to see more of this DC MMORPG! Marvel is making one too.. right? Yeah, I think. Gonna be awesome. I might get them... if they play well..

  • dub713

    Posted Feb 27, 2006 5:28 pm GMT

    I happen to have had the privilege of working under Jim Lee at Wildstorm back in the mid/late 90's, when Wildstorm WAS Image comics. JIm is an insane artist, a great creative, and an awesome person. Can't wait to see this...

  • rencie

    Posted Feb 27, 2006 4:14 pm GMT

    An MMO in Jim Lee's creative vision? This could be the start of something good!

  • Khimarhi

    Posted Feb 27, 2006 3:41 pm GMT

    this sounds awesome. . i love dc comics

  • LordDante360

    Posted Feb 27, 2006 2:08 pm GMT

    Im sooooo happy 360 is getting Marvel , DC at best only has 1 good thing and that aint all that realy.......

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