Sony Online Entertainment has announced that writer Marv Wolfman has been welcomed aboard the team at WildStorm Productions. WildStorm is working with SOE to push DC Universe onto the PS3 and the PC.
Wolfman has become one of the most recognized comic book writers with series such as Superman, Batman, The New Teen Titans and Crisis on Infinite Earths under his belt. He is credited with creating and writing Blade: The Vampire Hunter.
DC Universe Online already has an impressive list of experts including one of the most successful comic book artists, Jim Lee who is the game’s executive creative director, and Geoff Johns who is on the writing team. And now that list is extended to include Wolfman.
“Getting Marv on board with DC Universe Online shows just how passionate and determined we are about making sure this franchise delivers for both video game players and comic book fans alike,” acknowledged John Smedley, president of SOE. “This is a true collaboration between the top talent at DC and SOE, and I believe the result of this creative alliance will be one of the most exciting, memorable online game experiences to date.”
“As a gamer, this is a dream project in many ways,” quipped Wolfman. “I get to create new stories in the DC Universe that will make this video game world a truly unique, unforgettable experience.”
Wolfman’s latest was his work on the animated TV series Teen Titans. He created the villain Bullseye for the 2003 movie Daredevil. Wolfman has been presented with many awards for his work including the Scribe award for best speculative fiction novel variation of Superman Returns and a special commendation by the White House for three comics against drugs for the “Just Say No” program.
DC Universe Online is being developed by SOE Austin and will be published by Sony Online Entertainment. The game’s world will span the entire DC Universe and will be out later this year.