Author: Walt

Forever Evil And The Crime Syndicate From DC

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The Crime Syndicate of America is back, and they’re taking over the New 52. DC confirmed that the evil team known as the Crime Syndicate of America will be the villains that overtake the Earth in Forever Evil, the seven-issue mini-series that starts in September. According to Geoff Johns, DC’s chief creative officer and author of Forever Evil, the Crime Syndicate is also involved in events that are currently happening in Trinity War, the Justice League crossover running this summer. “The Crime Syndicate will be the ones leading the charge…

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‘H’EL’ is back Plus Krypton Returns Crossover

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H’El is back for Villains Month in September, and this time around, readers will get some answers about the mysterious villain’s powers and past, as well as getting a glimpse of the New 52 version of Krypton. And the September story will lead directly into the next Super-books crossover in November, titled “Krypton Returns.” The crossover, which promises to send the Super-characters back to Krypton, will start in Action Comics Annual #2 in October, then cross through Superboy #25, Supergirl #25 and Superman #25. Although the story spins out of…

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Preview Superior Spider-Man #15

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  The self proclaimed “Superior” Spider-Man has destroyed Shadowland and seemingly killed the Kingpin, and now Carlie Cooper is on the right track to proving that there’s something wrong with the man behind the mask. Check out this preview to see what we mean, then check this issue out on August the 7th. – SEE MORE ON DAN SLOTT AT – Danslott.com “Run, Goblin, Run!” Part 1 of 2 • What’s it like to be a villain in the Marvel Universe…once the Superior Spider-Man sets his sights on you? •…

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The Hobbit – Behind the Scenes — Radagast the Brown Video

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The Hobbit is now out on DVD and Blu-Ray, but some new featurettes and other bonus features are finding their way online to help promote the release. Yahoo Movies UK got their hands on a very entertaining feature on how Peter Jackson and his crew made the crazy and wonderful Radagast the Brown come to life. Well, they did a lot of work but it was Sylvester McCoy who fully brought the character to life and stole several scenes. In the video you can see everything from the design process…

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Is Superman The Greatest Hero?

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At the Comic-Con International in San Diego this year writer and historian Mark Evanier moderated a panel celebrating editor Julius “Julie” Schwartz time running the Superman titles at DC Comics. The panel featured writers Elliot S. Maggin, Gerry Conway and Marv Wolfman, writer and former DC Comics President Paul Levitz and writer/editor Martin Pasko. They shared stories about Schwartz, how the famed editor changed the Superman mythos and spoke about the atmosphere of the DC Comics bullpen in the 1970s. But the most interesting part of the interchange was about the…

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The Flash Coming To The CW TV And Movie WB

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CW Executive Mark Pedowitz confirmed that Barry Allen will be coming to the CW lineup this season. Currently the main character in DC’s ongoing comic book series of the same name, this version of The Flash will start as a recurring character on Arrow in the 2013-2014 second season, Pedowitz confirmed. Over at THR, they have the direct quote from Pedowitz’s presentation at the Television Critics’ Association press tour, confirming Allen and stating that the story will start with his origin: “We plan to introduce the recurring character of Barry…

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Chris Claremont and The Woverine Movie

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The Wolverine premiered last week end by director James Mangold staring Hugh Jackman as Wolverine or Logan. The Wolverine “Japan” saga has been a long time coming to the big screen. Written by Chris Claremont and with pencils by Frank Miller, the1982 miniseries has often been cited by Hugh Jackman as the Wolverine story he’s most wanted to see on the big screen. But what does Chris Claremont, the longtime X-Men writer, think of the film version of his tale? (Watch out for spoilers.) “The first two acts were kick-ass,…

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Uncanny Avengers #10 Review

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If you are a Marvel Comics reader and you have not been reading Uncanny Avengers written by Rick Remender and art by Daniel Acuna you are missing one of the best team up books in the comic world right now. I enjoy the dialogue between members of the Avengers and the art places you right there with them. The emotion of the story is right there. Issue #10 takes us to a splintered team that is attached by the new lineup of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. The Apocalypse…

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Fantastic Four Reboot to Shoot in Louisiana

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According to The Wrap, production on Josh Trank’s upcoming Fantastic Four reboot will roll cameras in Louisiana instead of the previously-rumored Vancouver. Production is slated to begin sometime this September. This marks the first Marvel-based Fox film to shoot in Louisiana, after many of the studio’s superhero movies — such as “X-Men” and the upcoming “X-Men: Days of Future Past” — were shot in Canada. For those unfamiliar with the characters, Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm and Ben Grimm were normal people traveling in space on a scientific mission…

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HBO Advance Notice: The Wolverine

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The Wolverine unleashes its signature berserker rage on Friday, and today brings a new clip to prove it. Star Hugh Jackman and director James Mangold premiered a new Wolverine scene during a special HBO Advance Notice segment. In the clip, Logan crashes in on a very corrupt and very naked minister of justice, demanding answers — in 10 words or less. When Logan doesn’t like the answers he gets, the minister finds out firsthand what “berserker rage” is really all about. Watch the scene below, then read on for Jackman’s…

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Neil Gaiman Talks Sandman Overture

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In this exclusive Con Away From Con video recorded at San Diego Comic-Con 2013, internationally acclaimed author Neil Gaiman and artist J.H. Williams III discuss The Sandman: Overture, the eagerly awaited new miniseries that marks the author’s return to the iconic fantasy series. The Sandman is a comic book series written by Neil Gaiman and published by DC Comics. Artists include Sam Kieth, Mike Dringenberg, Jill Thompson, Shawn McManus, Marc Hempel and Michael Zulli, lettering by Todd Klein, and covers by Dave McKean.  It ran for 75 issues from January…

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Next Avenger Movie The Avengers: Age of Ultron

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Marvel Studios and Joss Whedon surprised fans in Hall H at Comic-Con International by unveiling the title — and villain — of the final movie in Phase 2 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe: “Avengers: Age of Ultron.” Now, the studio follows up with the debut of the logo for what is undoubtedly the most anticipated movie from Marvel to date. Joss Whedon took the stage at Hall H to intro a brief teaser clip for a new film. The footage featured animated close-ups of metal being pounded into shape as…

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The Inferior/Superior Spider Man #13

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SPOILERS: Starting in November of 2010, Dan Slott became the sole writer of Amazing Spider-Man beginning with the Big Time story arc. He wrote the first major Spider-Man event following Big Time, entitled Spider Island, starting in the summer of 2011. Now Peter Parker is out of the picture and Doctor Octopus, Otto Octavius is in control of Peters body with all the powers that Spider-Man possesses. He is an Avenger and works in a lab for Max Modell is the head of Horizon Labs and has all the resources…

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The Return Of Doctor Octopus By Michael Costa

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Michael Costa is writing a story about the Return Of Doctor Octopus or “The Arms of the Octopus”, In All New X-Men, Indestructible Hulk And Superior Spider-Man special editions. The Arms Of The Octopus, three extra-sized comics linking together All New X-Men, Indestructible Hulk and Superior Spider-Man, all joined by a J Scott Campbell variant triptych. ALL-NEW X-MEN SPECIAL #1 MICHAEL COSTA (W) • KRIS ANKA (A) Cover by ALEXANDER LOZANO Interlocking Variant Cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL PART ONE OF “THE ARMS OF THE OCTOPUS!” • The All-New X-Men…

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League of Extraordinary Gentlemen TV Series

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Fox has committed to the pilot for a League of Extraordinary Gentlemen TV series. Various Hollywood trade sites are reporting that Fox has committed to a “put pilot,” which means the network has agreed to produce the pilot episode. However, if for some reason the pilot doesn’t get aired, the studio will have to pay vast penalties (which usually guarantees that the pilot will air). The new Fox show is said to be based on the Alan Moore graphic novel of the same name set in the Victorian-era featuring characters such…

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