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DC Comics' boss knows the challenges ahead — and the problem superhero films can pose

Superhero movies transformed the film industry over the last 15 years. But how does the man in charge of some of the most beloved comic book characters chart the years ahead?
Jim Lee says the key to success has never been to treat characters as "creatures that are ossified in amber."

Let's start with the obvious point: Superhero movies transformed the film industry over the last 15 years.

Now for a not-so-easy question: How does the man in charge of some of the most beloved comic book characters chart the years ahead?

Who is he? Jim Lee, 58, is the new president of DC Comics, adding the title alongside his existing duties as publisher and chief creative officer.

  • Born in Seoul, South Korea, Lee and

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