DC Comics and Stone Arch Books have signed a deal for the latter to publish chapter books based on DC’s Batman and Superman. The new line, to be called DC Super Heroes, launches in Spring 2009 with 12 titles. They’ll publish 48 books over the following year, including a new line based on Wonder Woman launching that Summer.
“The books will showcase brand-new, original stories featuring popular DC Comics characters,” said Stone Arch Editorial Director Michael Dahl. They’ll be illustrated by veteran DC Comics artists.
“We are excited to provide young readers with books that will be appropriate for our safety and readability concerns, but will also stay consistent with the dynamic storytelling and thrilling characters that have made the DC super heroes so popular,” said Stone Arch Creative Director Heather Kindseth.
Stone Arch President Joan Berge added, “These easy chapter books are just one more way to hook a reluctant or struggling reader. The DC characters are well-known and of high interest to the striving young reader, and we hope they will spark a growing interest in reading.”