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Justice League Prelude to Trinity War

Justice League #20 courtesy DC Comics

Justice League #20 courtesy DC Comics

Book to Watch:

Superman and Wonder Woman’s relationship is threatened…by Batman?

Justice League #20 is the prologue the Trinity War! The DC Comics crossover will hit in Justice League, Justice League Dark and Justice League of America.

We know Pandora’s vengeance (see Trinity of Sin: Pandora) and the birth of The New 52 are critical cornerstones of this upcoming event but could the relationships between DC’s biggest icons be the real trinity at war?

Batman knows about Kal-El and Diana’s secret relationship. Could the mind-controlling Continue reading →

MAN OF STEEL Tests His Limits

Man of Steel courtesy Warner Brothers

Man of Steel courtesy Warner Brothers

A new spot for Man of Steel showing Jor-El (Russell Crowe) advising his son (Henry Cavill) to learn his potential by “keep testing your limits.”

From this new Warner Brothers teaser it appears that Zod and Jor-El clashed on Krypton and Superman’s father can appear and advise his son via an intuitive program that makes it appear that Jor-El is alive. But enough about those theories, check out the action:

Man of Steel arrives June 14th.

Thanks Digital Spy.

By Editor

Greg Pak Launches Batman/Superman

Batman/Superman #1 courtesy DC Comics

Batman/Superman #1 courtesy DC Comics

It’s been rumored there will be references to Batman in Man of Steel. The success of the Superman reboot could determine the big screen future of the Dark Knight and the Justice League.

Batman/Superman #1 courtesy DC Comics

Batman/Superman #1 courtesy DC Comics

Until then you can soon head to your favorite comic book shop to see DC‘s two most iconic heroes team up in a brand new Batman/Superman series by Greg Pak and Jae Lee. This will be the definitive Continue reading →

New Threat in SUPERMAN UNCHAINED

Superman Unchained #1 courtesy DC Comics

Superman Unchained #1 courtesy DC Comics

Scott Snyder unleashed the Court of Owls then the Joker at Batman since The New 52 relaunch. Snyder is teaming up with Jim Lee to launch Superman Unchained. Given Snyder’s track record with Batman and Swamp Thing how darker will this Superman book be? He’s what Snyder told Comic Book Resources:

“I really like stories where characters are challenged by their worst fears. Superman is facing someone new and it’s going to shake him. It’s not horror, and there’s humor between the characters, but it’s definitely about dealing with something that frightens him. This is basically the Superman story I would tell if I could only do one. It’s got the full cast and Lex Luthor, but also new Continue reading →

Lois Lane Flies in New MAN OF STEEL Spot!

Man of Steel courtesy Warner Brothers photo by Clay Enos

Man of Steel courtesy Warner Brothers photo by Clay Enos

Lois Lane is swept off her feet! Superman doesn’t appear to be taking Lois (Amy Adams) on a slow, romantic flight like in previous films. Kal-El (Henry Cavill) is blasting into action, fighting in mid-air with Zod (Michael Shannon) and rushing to Lois’s rescue.

Take a look at Warner Brothers’ latest spot for Man of Steel:

Man of Steel opens June 14th.

Thanks to Digital Spy.

By Editor

MAN OF STEEL Soars In New Poster!

Man of Steel courtesy Warner Brothers

Man of Steel courtesy Warner Brothers

 

If you’ve seen the Man of Steel trailer you can see the earth quake as Superman takes off. It’s no gentle liftoff but a blast. Superman’s flying affects the atmosphere causing a sonic boom.

Henry Cavill is soaring as Superman over Metropolis in this new poster from Warner Brothers on Yahoo. Kal-El looks like a determined missile. Flying for this hero is work according to director Zach Snyder.

  “It’s a more violent experience,” Snyder tells SFX Magazine.

  “It’s raw. It takes Continue reading →

Free Comic Book Day Preview!

courtesy Marvel

courtesy Marvel

Free Comic Book Day is almost here! This unofficial geek holiday is like Christmas and your local comic book shop and the major publishers are Santa Claus! The first Saturday in May is when you can pick up FREE comic books. Different stores have different rules. For example, you may be limited to only two.

Just because they’re free doesn’t mean they’re just extra unsold copies! These FCBD issues are new and special. The Marvel Comics FCBD issue is a preview story for this Summer’s big event Infinity by fan favorite creators Jonathan Hickman and Jim Cheung. The Avengers rally all the Marvel heroes against the evil of Thanos – the villain seen at the end of The Avengers movie!

Superman Unchained #1 courtesy DC Comics

Superman Unchained #1 courtesy DC Comics

The DC Comics FDBD issue is part of Superman’s 75th Anniversay and a great way to get up, up and away for Man of Steel. The issue will include Superman, Last Son of Krypton by Geoff Johns, Superman and Superman II director Richard Donner and Adam Kubert plus a preview of Superman Unchained, the brand new series by Scott Snyder and Jim Lee.

Dark Horse Comics FCBD is a flip book with a Star Wars tale starring Darth Vader and Boba Fett and flip – a preview of the upcoming Captain Midnight series.

The Walking Dead fans should note the Image Comics FCBD issue stars the fan favorite Michonne.

Valiant’s FCBD showcases their first ever crossover, Harbinger Wars, starring Bloodshot and the kids from Harbinger.

There’s a FCBD issue for Continue reading →

MAN OF STEEL Not A Perfect Hero

Man of Steel courtesy Entertainment Weekly, photo by Clay Enos

Henry Cavill in Man of Steel courtesy Warner Brother, photo by Clay Enos

Truth, justice and the American way!

That’s what comes to mind when you think of Superman. After the box-office dominance of The Dark Knight and other morally challenged heroes are audiences ready for a return to the wholesome, earnest hero like the DC Comics icon?

In a new interview with Hero Complex, Man of Steel creators say don’t expect perfection from the new Superman played by Henry Cavill.

“He’s not super-perfect, and he might not always make the right decision, especially as he’s growing up and trying to find himself,” said producer (and director Zack Snyder’s wife) Debbie Snyder. “I think he’s struggling to find out what is the right thing to do.”

“We tried not to make him so predictably morally black and white,” Zack Snyder adds “We gave him some shades of gray. His inherent goodness is still there, and if you really think about it, you still want him to be right and to make the right choices and to do the right thing. I think that we all hope for that in ourselves, and I think that’s what always has made him a very interesting character. He’s a Christlike figure. There’s no two ways about it.”

For the entire interview here’s the Hero Complex link.

By Editor

Cyborg Superman Returns

 

courtesy DC Comics

courtesy DC Comics

DC Comics is teasing the return of the Cyborg Superman with this stunning portrait by current Superman artist Kenneth Rocafort and the coy words of Editor Bob Harras:

“Some of you might remember the last time a Cyborg Superman showed up. Would we dare revisit such a classic storyline? Hmmm. Well, never say never, right? As I’ve been telling you, all bets are off. Everything’s on the table.

Sorry to make your head explode on a Friday, but enjoy Kenneth Rocafort’s lovely sketch in the meantime. We’ll be in the conference room discussing … oh, never mind.”

Hank Henshaw was an astronaut damaged by radiation on a mission and downloaded into a cyborg body – all were projects and products of Lexcorp!

After the apparent Death of Superman Continue reading →