Tag: COMICS

SDCC: Superman’s Rebirth Panel

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  What’s old is new again, as fans were re-introduced to the pre-New 52 Superman as the one true Man of Steel in the post-Rebirth DC Universe. But adding a new dimension to his never-ending battle is his Clark’s young son Jon Kent, who is now growing into his powers. Oh, and Lex Luthor is now a super man in his own right. DC Comics has brought together Gene Yang, Pat Gleason, Dan Jurgens, Tyler Kirkham, Peter Tomasi, and moderator Hank Kanalz at Comic-Con International in San Diego to discuss…

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Marvel Civil War II #3 Review

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I loved Mark Millar’s Civil War series in 2006–2007 with art by Steven McNiven. It had everything you would want in a cross over superhero comic extravaganza. Civil War follows the implementation and consequences of the Superhuman Registration Act, a legislative bill that requires the mandatory registration of any person based in the United States with super powers. The act arose due to public pressure for accountability following a series of superhuman-related events causing significant damage and death within the Marvel universe. Tony Stark, the superhero Iron Man, who had…

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75 Years, 75 Wonder Women DC Comics

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Continuing DC Entertainment’s and Warner Bros year-long celebration of Wonder Woman’s 75th anniversary is a new video featuring 75 different versions of the Amazing Amazon. Wonder Woman is celebrating her 75th Anniversary this year, and she still looks as great as ever. But she hasn’t always looked the same. In this special Wonder Woman anniversary clip, we look at 75 different Wonder Women from throughout Diana’s comic book life. How many do you recognize? In a DC Press Release from last month, Diane Nelson, President of DC Entertainment, President of…

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Marvel Takes Shots at “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”

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Marvel has fired shots at “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” within the pages of Spider-Man/Deadpool #6. Written by Scott Aukerman with art by Reilly Brown, the comic book displays a movie poster using Marvel characters Hyperion and Nighthawk (who are that company’s analogues of Superman and Batman). The title of the poster is “Nighthawk v Hyperion: Yawn of Boredom”, with promotional text stating, “You won’t believe their mothers share a first name”. Deadpool and Spider-Man, exiting the theater, discuss the film, with Deadpool stating, “None of that made sense.…

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The Original THOR Returns In New UNWORTHY THOR

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After being largely off the playing field for the past two years, the original Thor is returning for “Marvel NOW!” ongoing series titled The Unworthy Thor. According to io9, the series “will follow the god’s escape and captivity – revealed to be at the hands of none other than cosmic archiver the Collector – and his journey to becoming a hero once more.” Long-time Thor writer Jason Aaron will be on The Unworthy Thor, joined by returning Thor artist Olivier Coipel. “I’ve always written him as a guy who wakes…

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After Civil War II Comes ‘Divided We Stand’

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Marvel has offered a new glimpse of their post-Civil War II comic book lineup today, announcing a new status quo called “Divided We Stand.” When the dust from Civil War II settles and the new Marvel NOW relaunch begins, it seems that Marvel’s superhero community will still be divided down the middle. FastCoCreate broke the news this morning, debuting a new teaser image drawn by Mike Deodato, Jr. along with the announcement. Check it out below: This image features many of the characters who have been spotlighted in the recent…

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Preview: New Super-Man #1

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New Super-Man #1 art by Viktor Bogdanovic DC introduces Kenan Kong, the Chinese Superman and he’s… kind of a bully in this preview of New Super-Man #1 on shelves July 13. Story by Gene Luen Yang Art by Viktor Bogdanovic, Richard Friend Cover by Viktor Bogdanovic, Bernard Chang Release Date Jul 13th, 2016 “MADE IN CHINA” Chapter One: An impulsive act of heroism thrusts an arrogant young man into the limelight of Shanghai as China begins to form its own Justice League of powerful heroes. Rising from the ashes of…

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DC COMICS REBIRTH Official Announcement

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WATCH: Johns Declares “Rebirth” “Not Just An Event,” but “An Ongoing Mission” | Geoff Johns Details “Rebirth” Plan, Seeks to Restore Legacy to DC Universe | “Action,” “Detective Comics” Return To Original Numbering For “Rebirth” | Johns Announces “Justice League” Departure Ahead Of “Rebirth” After weeks of speculation, DC Comics has released the first details on “Rebirth,” an initiative first teased last month. And as made clear early this week, it’s not a reboot — but it is a movement to restore some of what fans have been missing from…

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DC Co-Publishers Tease ‘Rebirth’

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DC Comics Co-Publishers Dan Didio and Jim Lee both Tweeted a mysterious teaser image that suggests the company’s comic book lineup could be experiencing another big relaunch this year. The teaser features the word “Rebirth” projected onto a blue curtain. When DC released their solicitations for April 2016 earlier this week, we noted how it was probably no coincidence that so many comics and storylines will be wrapping up in May, the same month that the last remaining batch of comics from the original New 52 lineup will be hitting…

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Remembering The Dark Knight Returns

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Do you remember when you first discovered The Dark Knight Returns? The beloved, influential tale that redefined Batman for a generation of readers celebrates its 30th Anniversary next year, so to commemorate the occasion DC asked a few of our friends to share their memories of Frank Miller’s classic comic. Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo, Klaus Janson, Jim Lee, Dan DiDio and many more discuss what just may be the world’s greatest graphic novel about the world’s greatest super hero. Frank Miller woke up the comic world to Batman the super…

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Preview: SQUADRON SUPREME #1

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Media Release — You may not like their methods. You may not like that they cross the line. But they get results. And if you get in their way, you’re going down! Today, Marvel is pleased to present your new look inside SQUADRON SUPREME #1 – the explosive new series from Eisner Award winning writer James Robinson (Scarlet Witch, Starman), critically acclaimed artist Leonard Kirk (Fantastic Four) and covers by legendary painter Alex Ross! Each the sole survivor of a lost Earth, they’ll do anything to protect this one, whether…

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The Totally Awesome Hulk #1 Review

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The Totally Awesome Hulk #1 Marvel Comics Pak, Cho, Oback Amadeus Cho takes his turn as the Hulk in this first issue by the character’s co-creator, Greg Pak. The comic clocks in at a five-dollar cover price for thirty pages of story. The comic is mostly action centric, but there is some character development here and there. This is a very average read for your money. If you are fan of Amadeus Cho then you might be in for a jolt in terms of his depiction. Cho has aged. He’s…

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MARVEL 101 gives fans educational tour

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Media Release — Please take your seats. Class is now in session. Since its inception, Marvel Comics has been defined by hard-hitting action, engrossing story lines and an ever expanding library of some of the most heroic and complex characters of all time! Beginning today, Marvel is excited to present an all-new video series devoted to giving fans an educational deep dive into some of the most iconic Marvel Super Heroes, you may, or may not be, familiar with. Start taking notes – this is MARVEL 101. Starting November 23rd,…

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Dan Slott Has a “Giant, Evil Master Plan” for “Amazing Spider-Man”

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Since 2007, Dan Slott has been a major part of Spider-Man’s life as one part of the rotating team of writers on “Amazing Spider-Man” during the “Brand New Day” era. As of 2010’s “Big Time” that began in “Amazing Spider-Man” #648, Slott has been the sole writer of Peter Parker’s adventures, going so far as to kill the character and replace him with Doctor Octopus, revive Peter and embroil him in the “Spider-Verse” conflict that featured “every Spider-Man ever.” With the All-New, All-Different Marvel era now underway in the wake…

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Relaunched Amazing Spider-Man

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By Anthony Couto: Marvel is relaunching The Amazing Spider-Man comic series under their All-New All-Different banner, giving the wall-crawler a high-tech redesign from legendary artist Alex Ross and a whole new Iron Man-influenced status quo under the pen of writer Dan Slott and artist Giuseppe Camuncoli. Speaking to MTV about Spider-Man’s new responsibilities as head of Parker Industries, Slott said, “Peter Parker has stepped up. He’s grown. He’s become the Peter Parker we’ve always hoped he was going to be. …This company, with Peter’s inventions and Peter’s gumption, has gone…

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