Peter Tomasi
Peter J. Tomasi is an American comic book editor and writer, best known for his work for DC Comics. As an editor, he oversaw numerous comic books featuring the Justice League, including series starring various members of that team such as Batman, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Green Lantern, and the Flash. As a writer, he has written titles featuring Batman-related characters, such as "Batman and Robin" and "The Outsiders", and Green Lantern-related series such as "Blackest Night" (alongside Geoff Johns), "Brightest Day" and "Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors". He also wrote the screenplay for the animated movie "The  Death of Superman". Early life. Peter Tomasi became a fan of comics at a young age through the "Batman" comic books his father bought him, and through TV shows such as the "Super Friends" animated series and the Adam West "Batman" series. Batman was the first superhero who entered his consciousness, as it was the first character he dressed up as for Halloween, and the first comic book whose creators he recognized. Specifically he cites the work of Dennis O'Neil and Neal Adams as the first to draw him into the character, as well as Bob Haney's work on  The Brave and the Bold and that of Jim Aparo. Career. Starting as an editor at DC Comics in 1993, and working on such titles as "Green Lantern", the "Batman" titles, "Aquaman", "Hawkman", and "JSA", Tomasi was an occasional writer on various titles, including "JSA", "The Outsiders", "Steel", and "The Light Brigade". In 2003, DC promoted him to Senior Editor. In 2007, Tomasi left his 14-year role as an editor and transitioned to writing. He began on the limited series "Black Adam: The Dark Age". In 2008, he wrote "Requiem", a tie-in to "Final Crisis" that paid tribute  to the fallen Martian Manhunter. Tomasi wrote the "Nightwing" title for 14 issues until its cancellation in April 2009 due to events in the "Battle for the Cowl" storyline. In 2011, Tomasi took over as writer on "Batman and Robin" with issue No. 20 from Paul Cornell, writing the three part "Tree of Blood" storyline that ran until issue No. 22. From 2009 to 2010, Tomasi co-wrote the creator-owned title "The Mighty" with Keith Champagne, as well as "Green Lantern Corps" through the "Blackest Night" storyline. Tomasi co-wrote the "Blackest Night" follow-up maxiseries "Brightest Day" in  2010–2011, with Geoff Johns. During that same period, he was the regular writer on the monthly "Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors" and "The Outsiders", which ended in 2011 as part of DC's The New 52 line-wide relaunch. As part of that relaunch, Tomasi became the writer on the relaunched volumes of "Batman and Robin" and "Green Lantern Corps" which were released in September 2011. As part of the DC Rebirth relaunch of DC's titles, Tomasi and artist Patrick Gleason became the creative team on "Superman" vol. 4 in June 2016. Tomasi and Jorge Jimenez produced a new version  of the Super Sons beginning in 2017. The two new super-kids are Damian Wayne, son of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul, and Jonathan Kent, son of Superman and Lois Lane. The series ran for 16 issues and one annual. Tomasi and Gleason crafted the "Never-Ending Battle" chapter in "Action Comics" #1000 (June 2018). Tomasi launched the "Adventures of the Super Sons" limited series in August 2018. He penned the screenplay for the animated feature film "The Death of Superman". Directed by Jake Castorena and Sam Liu, this is the eleventh film in the shared animated film continuity  series: The DC Animated Movie Universe and the first of a two-part animated feature based on the comic book story arc of the same name, with part one released on August 7, 2018. Tomasi became the new writer for "Detective Comics" as of issue No. 994. He concluded his run with Detective Comics issue No. 1033. Personal life. Tomasi has a son. In a February 2011 interview with Comic Book Resources, Tomasi discussed how his then-eight-year-old son influenced his approach to writing Damian Wayne in "Batman and Robin". Tomasi also spoke about his son's influence  on the way he writes Superman's son, Jon.