Bullet riddled: I enjoy reading stories about Brian Azzarello almost as much as I do reading stories by him. Dirk Deppey points out this Chicago Tribune profile (registration required), which focuses on Azzarello's upcoming run on "Superman," as well as his work on "100 Bullets" and "Batman."

The article also touches upon his habits, both good and bad: "Azzarello's pastimes include hanging out at bars, playing cards and wagering at off-track-betting places. 'There's not one vice I don't have my finger on,' he said with a laugh after lighting a cigarette."

The Tribune also addresses the rather unconventional thinking behind putting Superman in the hands of Azzarello:

"'It's a roll of the dice,' said Dan DiDio, DC's vice president/editorial. 'It's going against the grain, but it's a feeling that good writing will attract readers to the comic character. … Brian is going to bring a very contemporary take on Superman.'"