![]() ![]() For more information on Svengoolie, please visit the website at For the latest information on the World’s Greatest Super-Heroes, visit the DC website at the DC YouTube channel or follow on social media. Superman and other Justice League heroes in the pages of Svengoolie Meets the DC Universe. This is a fantastic opportunity and I couldn’t be more excited.”įans attending New York Comic Con will get a chance to learn more about this comic and celebrate Svengoolie’s 40th anniversary during a special tribute panel hosted by Dan DiDio on Friday, October 4 from 2:45-3:45pmET at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, Room 1A24. SVENGOOLIE IS IN THE DICK TRACY NEWSPAPER COMIC STRIPS. ![]() As a fan and a publisher, I never thought I’d have a chance to have Svengoolie in our books, let alone write the story. “I’m a huge fan of classic sci-fi and horror movies and I grew up with Svengoolie,” said DiDio. But before he can make it to safety, he has to survive a showdown against the one responsible for these perilous pullets, The Joker! On the run from (what else?) an army of homicidal rubber chickens, Svengoolie gets some unexpected help from Wonder Woman and John Stewart, who urge him to get to the Hall of Justice. I definitely identify with them, too after all, I have to put on my costume before I can do my job, too!” “I couldn’t be prouder to have Svengoolie standing side by side with these iconic characters. “This is a dream come true for someone who’s been a life-long fan of DC super-heroes since I first got into comics as a kid,” says Koz. Svengoolie has entertained legions of sci-fi and horror fans with comedy sketches, jokes, and song parodies the show has become a highlight of MeTV’s line-up, airing Saturday nights at 8 PM/7C. Svengoolie has been a beloved TV staple since the 1970s, putting a humorous spin on classic science fiction and horror films from Hollywood history. 30th- the day before Halloween All four chapters from Oct. 16th ( and also the 23rd)- get the Sven back story a special Sven bio- in all DC Comics- with the chapters beginning on Oct. Each two-page “chapter” will be written by DC Publisher and Svengoolie superfan Dan DiDio, with an assist from Svengoolie himself, plus art by Chris Jones. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT My stay in the DC Universe has been extended Starting on Oct. So horror host fans (and Halloween fans) be on the lookout next month for SVENGOOLIE MEETS THE DC UNIVERSE! As Svengoolie mixes it up with Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, giant rubber chickens (you have to watch the show) and the Joker! Oh and you can catch Svengoolie himself Saturday nights at 8pm on MeTV (right after Wonder Woman and before Star Trek OS).BURBANK, CA and CHICAGO, IL – Septem– DC and MeTV are bringing fans one of the quirkiest pop-culture mashups of all time when SVENGOOLIE MEETS THE DC UNIVERSE, a series of custom inserts featured in DC comic books on sale throughout the month of October. As artist Alex Ross snuck Svengoolie and his alter ego Rich Koz as side Easter Eggs in 2003's JLA: LIBERTY AND JUSTICE. It's also not the first time Svengoolie has been seen at DC Comics. ![]() In 1986 DC published Elvira's House of Mystery (America's favorite Horror Host at the time). This, of course, is not DC's first go around with a horror host. The pages will all connect into one story, but it's unsure how many DC Comics you'll have to buy to read the whole thing (the only down side as far as I'm concerned). And now DC Comics has taken notice and through the month of October, (writer) Dan DiDio and (artist) Chris Jones (with help from Rich himself) will be creating two page inserts (in various DC Comics) of Sven running amok in the DCU. Filling out the 2 hour time slot with bad jokes, songs and more. By showing really awful horror movies with the classic Universal Monster movies. So the Chicago legend is now becoming a national legend, keeping horror movie hosting alive in the 21 st century. MeTV is home to many old TV shows, and Svengoolie is their only first run show. But since 2011, Svengoolie has been broadcasted nationally on MeTV. In 1994, Rich Koz came back, with Bishop's blessing as just Svengoolie, again locally. One of his fans, turned writer relaunched the character as the Son of Svengoolie, from 1979-1986 (killed by FOX taking over the local channel 32 network). Svengoolie (aka Rich Koz) is from Chicago and is actually the second man to be called Svengoolie. Now some of you might be wondering, “who's Svengoolie?” Well he's America's (current) favorite horror movie host- thanks to being nationally broadcasted (and cabled) by MeTV. ![]() Hey party people, Masked Man here, with the news: Svengoolie Meets Superman- and the rest of the DC heroes! ![]()
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