The Day DC Got Canceled Paul Kupperberg Remembers the Implosion

The DC Implosion of 1977 and its reverberating effects on the comic book industry are examined, featuring Paul Kupperberg, who provides firsthand insights into the event. Kupperberg recounts the expansion plans at DC, the weather events that crippled distribution, and the subsequent cancellation of numerous titles. The conversation explores the creation of the "Cancelled Comics Cavalcade" as a means to secure copyrights and the overall dismal atmosphere in the industry. They discuss the impact of the implosion on creators, the rise of dollar comics, and the shift towards street-level comics. Also covered are the editorial changes at DC, the influx of British talent, and the move towards darker, more serious themes in comics like Vigilante, as well as Kupperberg's work at Crazy Magazine and Weekly World News.