Comic book artist Lee Moder, who co-created the Courtney Whitmore version of Stargirl with Geoff Johns in 1999, has passed away, according to ComicBook.com and statements from his peers. The web site cited a family friend, who indicated that Moder died quietly at home sometime on or before January 15th. No cause of his death was given. Moder was 53.
A TV series based on the Stargirl character ran for three seasons on the CW, ending last December. DC’s Stargirl followed Courtney and her stepfather Pat Dugan (Luke Wilson) as she leads an unlikely group of young heroes to take on the legacy of DC’s very first superhero team, the Justice Society of America. Johns served as showrunner, and executive produced the series with Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter.
Moder worked in the comics industry for nearly three decades. In that time he drew titles like Legion of Super-Heroes and Wonder Woman at DC.
A TV series based on the Stargirl character ran for three seasons on the CW, ending last December. DC’s Stargirl followed Courtney and her stepfather Pat Dugan (Luke Wilson) as she leads an unlikely group of young heroes to take on the legacy of DC’s very first superhero team, the Justice Society of America. Johns served as showrunner, and executive produced the series with Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter.
Moder worked in the comics industry for nearly three decades. In that time he drew titles like Legion of Super-Heroes and Wonder Woman at DC.
- 2/8/2023
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
The butchering of The CW continues, with the grim reaper of TV cancellations claiming yet another victim: "Stargirl."
"Stargirl" first aired in the short-lived streaming service DC Universe, alongside "Titans," "Doom Patrol," "Swamp Thing," "Young Justice: Outsiders," and "Harley Quinn." That streaming service had surprisingly good programming, offering very different superhero experiences for any kind of fan. Sadly, it failed to really drive subscription numbers, and every show either got moved to HBO Max or got the axe (Rip "Swamp Thing").
As for "Stargirl," which aired episodes on The CW a day after their release, moved to that network starting on its second season. Created by comics creator Geoff Johns, "Stargirl" is based on the superhero of the same name, created by Johns and Lee Moder. The show focuses on Courtney Whitmore, the latest wielder of the cosmic staff that gives her the powers to become the new Starman. She...
"Stargirl" first aired in the short-lived streaming service DC Universe, alongside "Titans," "Doom Patrol," "Swamp Thing," "Young Justice: Outsiders," and "Harley Quinn." That streaming service had surprisingly good programming, offering very different superhero experiences for any kind of fan. Sadly, it failed to really drive subscription numbers, and every show either got moved to HBO Max or got the axe (Rip "Swamp Thing").
As for "Stargirl," which aired episodes on The CW a day after their release, moved to that network starting on its second season. Created by comics creator Geoff Johns, "Stargirl" is based on the superhero of the same name, created by Johns and Lee Moder. The show focuses on Courtney Whitmore, the latest wielder of the cosmic staff that gives her the powers to become the new Starman. She...
- 10/31/2022
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
The CW is losing another show. “Stargirl,” the channel’s teen superhero drama, will conclude with its ongoing third season, IndieWire has confirmed.
The show, which airs on Wednesdays, premiered its third season in August. The final episode will now premiere on December 7.
The news comes shortly after The CW was acquired by station group Nexstar, in a deal that has been accompanied by several cancellations and endings for many of the network’s series. In May, ahead of the official deal, the channel canceled over half of its scripted programming lineup. Nexstar officially took control in October, with plans to retool the famously unprofitable channel to focus on acquired programming and cheaper original series. The change was accompanied by CEO Mark Pedowitz stepping down from his post after more than a decade at the channel.
Last week, the channel’s “Nancy Drew” announced it would conclude with its next season,...
The show, which airs on Wednesdays, premiered its third season in August. The final episode will now premiere on December 7.
The news comes shortly after The CW was acquired by station group Nexstar, in a deal that has been accompanied by several cancellations and endings for many of the network’s series. In May, ahead of the official deal, the channel canceled over half of its scripted programming lineup. Nexstar officially took control in October, with plans to retool the famously unprofitable channel to focus on acquired programming and cheaper original series. The change was accompanied by CEO Mark Pedowitz stepping down from his post after more than a decade at the channel.
Last week, the channel’s “Nancy Drew” announced it would conclude with its next season,...
- 10/31/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
‘Stargirl’ Casts Nick Tarabay & Jonathan Cake As Eclipso & The Shade, Adds Ysa Penarejo As Recurring
Exclusive: DC’s Stargirl has found its Eclipso and The Shade – two of its primary villains for the series’ upcoming Season 2 on the CW. Nick Tarabay (The Expanse) will play the series regular role of Eclipso and Jonathan Cake (The Affair) will recur as The Shade. Additionally Ysa Penarejo (Project Mc2) will recur as an undisclosed DC character.
Stargirl creator/EP Geoff Johns teased the upcoming Eclipso and The Shade DC characters earlier this month at New York Comic Con. “Eclipso is so terrifying. I’ve always loved the character, and he’s a very different antagonist or villain than the [Injustice Society of America],” Johns said. He added that The Shade is “the most powerful of them all, and very threatening because no one knows exactly what he wants.”
Tarabay’s Eclipso is one of the main antagonists set to clash with Stargirl’s Justice Society of America in Season 2. Eclipso is a...
Stargirl creator/EP Geoff Johns teased the upcoming Eclipso and The Shade DC characters earlier this month at New York Comic Con. “Eclipso is so terrifying. I’ve always loved the character, and he’s a very different antagonist or villain than the [Injustice Society of America],” Johns said. He added that The Shade is “the most powerful of them all, and very threatening because no one knows exactly what he wants.”
Tarabay’s Eclipso is one of the main antagonists set to clash with Stargirl’s Justice Society of America in Season 2. Eclipso is a...
- 10/26/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Today at New York Comic Con, the stars of DC’s Stargirl joined creator/executive producer Geoff Johns to recap Season 1 and tease what’s to come in Season 2.
During the virtual panel with actors Brec Bassinger, Yvette Monreal, Anjelika Washington, Cameron Gellman and Meg DeLacy, Johns said that we can expect “a lot of bad guys, and a lot of bad things happening” in the series’ second run. “Everyone’s got a great journey ahead in Stargirl Season 2,” he added. “We broke the season a long time ago, but [we’ve now] broken the season even deeper.”
One of the main antagonists set to clash with Stargirl’s Justice Society of America in Season 2 is Eclipso, a life essence trapped inside a blue diamond. Once owned by the Injustice Society of America, that diamond was stolen in Season 1 by DeLacy’s Cindy, which will result in problems for the Jsa going forward.
During the virtual panel with actors Brec Bassinger, Yvette Monreal, Anjelika Washington, Cameron Gellman and Meg DeLacy, Johns said that we can expect “a lot of bad guys, and a lot of bad things happening” in the series’ second run. “Everyone’s got a great journey ahead in Stargirl Season 2,” he added. “We broke the season a long time ago, but [we’ve now] broken the season even deeper.”
One of the main antagonists set to clash with Stargirl’s Justice Society of America in Season 2 is Eclipso, a life essence trapped inside a blue diamond. Once owned by the Injustice Society of America, that diamond was stolen in Season 1 by DeLacy’s Cindy, which will result in problems for the Jsa going forward.
- 10/11/2020
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
DC's Stargirl, the latest TV superhero, has a very personal origin story. The new series, which premiered on DC Universe and comes to The CW on Wednesday, May 19, follows Courtney Whitmore (Brec Bassinger), an ordinary teenage girl, who moves to Nebraska with her mom (Amy Smart) and step-dad (Luke Wilson). While establishing her new life, she finds the gear of Starman in her step-dad's belongings, learning he used to be a superhero sidekick, and powers up as Stargirl. Courtney's step-father, Pat, then reluctantly becomes the sidekick to his step-daughter. The series was created by Geoff Johns and is based on the character he co-created with Lee Moder. Johns wrote the original comic, Stars and...
- 5/19/2020
- E! Online
This Stargirl review contains No spoilers!
The CW has long had a light stranglehold on TV superheroes. Since the debut of Arrow eight years ago, the channel has excelled at bringing DC Comics heroes to the screen in a thoroughly enjoyable, generally family friendly fashion. DC Universe launched in 2018, bringing more niche stars to the roster including the very R-rated Titans and the strange, crude, and lovable Doom Patrol. Stargirl is the first of DC Universe’s shows to make the transition to The CW, with the show essentially simulcast, hitting the DC streamer one day earlier than it hits the network. Though its genesis began with the darker world of DC Universe, Stargirl is a dream fit for The CW and for this lifelong DC Comics fan is easily the best of their offerings yet.
Though you might not have heard of the DC heroine–co-created by Geoff Johns,...
The CW has long had a light stranglehold on TV superheroes. Since the debut of Arrow eight years ago, the channel has excelled at bringing DC Comics heroes to the screen in a thoroughly enjoyable, generally family friendly fashion. DC Universe launched in 2018, bringing more niche stars to the roster including the very R-rated Titans and the strange, crude, and lovable Doom Patrol. Stargirl is the first of DC Universe’s shows to make the transition to The CW, with the show essentially simulcast, hitting the DC streamer one day earlier than it hits the network. Though its genesis began with the darker world of DC Universe, Stargirl is a dream fit for The CW and for this lifelong DC Comics fan is easily the best of their offerings yet.
Though you might not have heard of the DC heroine–co-created by Geoff Johns,...
- 5/18/2020
- by Mike Cecchini
- Den of Geek
Stargirl is coming to the DC Universe streaming service (and then The CW). On DC Universe, the Stargirl TV show joins live-action series Titans and Doom Patrol, and animated seriesHarley Quinn and Young Justice: Outsiders. Greg Berlanti, Geoff Johns, and Sarah Schechter serve as executive producers, and Johns himself wrote the first episode.
The series will follow the character created by Geoff Johns and artist Lee Moder in 1999. Speaking to the crowd at the DC Universe panel at New York Comic Con in 2018, Johns compared the expected tone of the show to movies like Back to the Future and The Karate Kid. He also revealed that legendary Starman writer James Robinson is part of the writers room for the show, and that they’re building a 15-foot-tall Stripe robot for Courtney to go on adventures with!
Stargirl Release Date
Stargirl will premiere on DC Universe on Monday, May 11. New episodes...
The series will follow the character created by Geoff Johns and artist Lee Moder in 1999. Speaking to the crowd at the DC Universe panel at New York Comic Con in 2018, Johns compared the expected tone of the show to movies like Back to the Future and The Karate Kid. He also revealed that legendary Starman writer James Robinson is part of the writers room for the show, and that they’re building a 15-foot-tall Stripe robot for Courtney to go on adventures with!
Stargirl Release Date
Stargirl will premiere on DC Universe on Monday, May 11. New episodes...
- 3/5/2020
- by jbindeck2015
- Den of Geek
Alec Bojalad Dec 11, 2019
Stargirl will introduce the Justice Society to the world of the DC Universe TV shows.
Stargirl is coming to the DC Universe streaming service (and then The CW). On DC Universe, the Stargirl TV show joins live-action series Titans and Doom Patrol, and animated series Harley Quinn and Young Justice: Outsiders. Greg Berlanti, Geoff Johns, and Sarah Schechter serve as executive producers, and Johns himself wrote the first episode.
The series will follow the character created by Geoff Johns and artist Lee Moder in 1999. Speaking to the crowd at the DC Universe panel at New York Comic Con in 2018, Johns compared the expected tone of the show to movies like Back to the Future and The Karate Kid. He also revealed that legendary Starman writer James Robinson is part of the writers room for the show, and that they're building a 15-foot-tall Stripe robot for Courtney to go on adventures with!
Stargirl will introduce the Justice Society to the world of the DC Universe TV shows.
Stargirl is coming to the DC Universe streaming service (and then The CW). On DC Universe, the Stargirl TV show joins live-action series Titans and Doom Patrol, and animated series Harley Quinn and Young Justice: Outsiders. Greg Berlanti, Geoff Johns, and Sarah Schechter serve as executive producers, and Johns himself wrote the first episode.
The series will follow the character created by Geoff Johns and artist Lee Moder in 1999. Speaking to the crowd at the DC Universe panel at New York Comic Con in 2018, Johns compared the expected tone of the show to movies like Back to the Future and The Karate Kid. He also revealed that legendary Starman writer James Robinson is part of the writers room for the show, and that they're building a 15-foot-tall Stripe robot for Courtney to go on adventures with!
- 7/19/2018
- Den of Geek
Alec Bojalad Oct 8, 2018
Stargirl will introduce the Justice Society to the world of the DC Universe TV shows.
Stargirl is coming to the DC Universe streaming service. The Stargirl TV show will join live-action series Titans (which will premiere on the service on October 12), Doom Patrol, Swamp Thing, Metropolis, and animated series Harley Quinn and Young Justice: Outsiders. Greg Berlanti, Geoff Johns, and Sarah Schechter serve as executive producers, and Johns himself will write the first episode.
The series will follow the character created by Geoff Johns and artist Lee Moder in 1999. Speaking to the crowd at the DC Universe panel at New York Comic Con, Johns compared the expected tone of the show to movies like Back to the Future and The Karate Kid. He also revealed that legendary Starman writer James Robinson is part of the writers room for the show, and that they're building a 15 foot tall...
Stargirl will introduce the Justice Society to the world of the DC Universe TV shows.
Stargirl is coming to the DC Universe streaming service. The Stargirl TV show will join live-action series Titans (which will premiere on the service on October 12), Doom Patrol, Swamp Thing, Metropolis, and animated series Harley Quinn and Young Justice: Outsiders. Greg Berlanti, Geoff Johns, and Sarah Schechter serve as executive producers, and Johns himself will write the first episode.
The series will follow the character created by Geoff Johns and artist Lee Moder in 1999. Speaking to the crowd at the DC Universe panel at New York Comic Con, Johns compared the expected tone of the show to movies like Back to the Future and The Karate Kid. He also revealed that legendary Starman writer James Robinson is part of the writers room for the show, and that they're building a 15 foot tall...
- 7/19/2018
- Den of Geek
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