The Defenders are Back Marvel Comics Preview

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The Defenders is the name of a number of Marvel Comics superhero groups which are usually presented as a “non-team” of individualistic “outsiders,” each known for following their own agendas. The team usually battled mystic and supernatural threats. Its original incarnation was led by Doctor Strange and also included the Hulk, Namor, and as a kind of belated addition, the Silver Surfer. They first appeared as The Defenders in Marvel Feature #1 (December 1971). Well this Wednesday December the 7th you can read the comic again. Matt Fraction is writing…

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Incredible Hulk #2 Review

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Incredible Hulk #2 in Jason Aaron’s relaunch of the Incredible Hulk builds on the story that Banner is obsessed by the fact that the Hulk is no longer part of him. Even his love for Betty is secondary to Banners drive to get the Hulk back. The mad scientist role of Bruce Banner is a aspect of the character unlike any story line written before. Bruce Banner is considered one of the greatest minds on Earth. He has developed expertise in the fields of biology, chemistry, engineering, and physiology, and holds…

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Darkseid is Back in the New DCU Justice League

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What could be big enough to bring earths greatest heroes together to form the Justice League that would be a threat from Darkseid and his minions from Apokolips.  Darkseid first appeared in Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen #134 (November 1970) and was created by writer-artist Jack Kirby. Darkseid is one of the most powerful characters in the DC Universe. Debuting in the Bronze Age of Comic Books, he has appeared in four decades of DC Comics publications, featuring prominently in the New Gods titles and limited series as the recurring nemesis…

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Green Lantern: The Animated Series Coming, See Trailer

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This is one for the Green Lantern fans to check out DC and Bruce Timm at their best. It is great to see the DC Animated series come back to Television and bring us the inter galactic stories about Green Lantern.

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Fear Itself 7 Marvel Preview: It Ends Here

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This is it! This year’s blockbuster comics event from Marvel Architects Matt Fraction and Stuart Immonen, comes to its cataclysmic finale in FEAR ITSELF #7! Left defenseless and on their own, Earth’s Mightiest must dig deep for one last assault on The Serpent and the Worthy!

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DC Comics sells over 5 million comic books in six weeks

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Media Release — DC Comics – the home of Superman, Batman, Green Lantern and Wonder Woman – is experiencing its best comic books sales in more than 20 years, following a historic renumbering of all DC Comics titles with 52 all-new first issues. With sales of more than 5 million copies in only six weeks, the first issues of DC COMICS – THE NEW 52 are generating international headlines and bringing fans back into comic book stores across the country.

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