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Tales of Metropolis is DC Nation’s brand new series of shorts focusing on a few of the more note worthy denizens of Superman’s favorite city. In this exclusive installment, Lois Lane tries to interview Batman to his dismay. DC Comics
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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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Comic-Con International in San Diego has a big news from Warner Brothers, the big news was Warner’s announcement of “Superman/Batman,” a live-action film directed by Zack Snyder and starring Henry Cavill and a Batman to be named later. With the DC panel already running over, Hardwick welcomed Zack Snyder and Henry Cavill to the stage. “I know there’s been a lot of speculation about what we’re doing,” Snyder said. “It is official that we’re going to make another Superman movie.” He teased that “there’s one particular part of the film…
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Beware the Batman is a computer-animated television series based on the DC Comics superhero Batman. The series premiered in the United States on Cartoon Network on July 13, 2013 as part of their DC Nation block. It is the replacement for Batman: The Brave and the Bold. The new Batman Series on Cartoon Networks DCU block is reminiscent of the recent Batman Earth One by Geoff Johns. If you have not read it I highly recommend it. The reason I draw your attention to Geoff Johns’ story is the Alfred…
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“Villains Month” is a forthcoming crossover event published by DC Comics in September 2013. It is the first line wide crossover since The New 52 reboot of their shared fictional universe, and involves the regular comics stopping publication for a month, with titles focusing on the villains, such as The Joker and Bizzaro being published instead. It will spin out of the events in “Trinity War”, with Forever Evil focusing on the Secret Society of Super Villains. The DC villains that are receiving their own titles and will be a…
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Doomsday first appeared in Superman: The Man of Steel #18 (Nov. 1992) and was created by writer-artist Dan Jurgens. Doomsday’s character is portrayed as a mindless killing machine. Doomsday has no feelings or sentiments beyond unfocused hatred, murderous rage, and malicious joy at destruction. The character is best known as the killer of Superman in the 1992 story line, “The Death of Superman”. Doomsday will make his official debut in the New 52 of DC Comics in September as a part of “Villains Month”. This September will see Greg Pak…
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In June alone, the Man of Steel will not only star in a new film, but also in two all-new ongoing comic book series: SUPERMAN UNCHAINED and BATMAN/SUPERMAN! Written by Greg Pak and illustrated by Jae Lee, BATMAN/SUPERMAN is an exciting and bold new title that will tell the definitive story of how Batman and Superman met in the DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 universe. “Our story takes place around the time of Grant Morrison’s ACTION COMICS #1. So it takes place when both of these guys are very young and…
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This May, EARTH 2 ANNUAL #1 will fly into stores. Written by James Robinson and illustrated by Yildiray Cinar, CAFU, and Julius Gopez, EARTH 2 ANNUAL #1 features a stunning cover by Andy Kubert, and introduces the new Batman of Earth 2! We are excited to give you a first look at this new Batman. In the gallery below, take a sneak peak at the interior art for EARTH 2 ANNUAL #1, featuring the new Caped Crusader leaping into action and continuing the fight against crime. But who could be…
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FOR MORE SUPERMAN CLICK HERE David Samuel Goyer (born December 22, 1965) is an American screenwriter, film director, novelist, and comic book writer. Goyer has written or co-written several screenplays based on numerous comic book series, among them Doctor Strange, Ghost Rider, Batman Begins, The Flash, and Blade. Goyer has recently been working with Legendary Pictures on three of their upcoming projects. He co-wrote the script for Man of Steel and The Dark Knight Rises. In addition, he did a one-step 4-week rewrite for Legendary Pictures’ Godzilla reboot. FROM CBM:…
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From DC Fan News: No, you haven’t woken up in an alternate reality, the newest entry in the popular series of DC Universe Original Animated Movies is based on Flashpoint, the popular, continuity-shattering graphic novel by Geoff Johns and Andy Kubert. Entitled Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox, the PG-13 rated film is produced by DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, and will be available on July 30, 2013 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group on Blu-Ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and Digital Download. Even if you’re not familiar with the source…
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Man of Steel comes to theaters June 14th, 2013 and stars Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Russell Crowe, Michael Shannon, Diane Lane, Kevin Costner, Jadin Gould, Christopher Meloni. The film is directed by Zack Snyder. When Man of Steel hits theaters on June 14, it won’t just mark the arrival of a new Superman — it will also lay the groundwork for the future slate of films based on DC Comics. BEGIN INTERVIEW: Jeff Robinov, president of Warner Bros. Pictures Group, spoke to EW for this week’s cover story on the…
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About a month ago, in Batman Incorporated #8 we had the death Damian Wayne – son of Batman and the latest character to hold the mantle of Robin. Writer Grant Morrison introduced the character way back in 2006, made him Robin in 2009, and ended his life in 2013. IGN Comics had an interview with Grant Morrison that I wanted to share with our readers to find the thinking of the writer behind the comic book. I will share my idea why this had to happen myself after the interview…
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Emerald City Comic Con just gets better and bigger and is one of the Comic Conventions to attend on the west coast. Many artist and writers live in the northwest and attend every year this year was no exception. The city is beautiful and the convention center is big enough for a large convention. And in the last few years the big names in the entertainment world have attended. This year they did something I have never saw before they streamed panels so you would not have to fight the crowds.…
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A recent Press release omitted Young Justice and Green Lantern: The Animated Series from its returning show roster, leading to speculation the shows had been cancelled. Now, we have official confirmation that both shows will not return after their current seasons. On January 28th, a press release was issued to boast Cartoon Network’s upcoming block of cartoons. New shows such as Beware The Batman and Teen Titans Go! were on the release, but two glared out as missing, Green Lantern: The Animated Series and Young Justice. Speculation was that the…
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It’s been a decade since Bruce Wayne hung up his cape, following most of the other superheroes who had been forced into retirement. Facing the downside of middle age, a restless Bruce Wayne pacifies his frustration with race cars and liquor – but the bat still beckons as he watches his city fall prey to gangs of barbaric criminals known as The Mutants. The return of Harvey Dent as Two-Face finally prompts Wayne to once again don the Dark Knight’s cowl, and his dramatic capture of the villain returns him…
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