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Published on Oct 15, 2013 From the creative minds of Zack Snyder (Man of Steel) and Bruce Timm (Superman: The Animated Series) and produced by Warner Bros. Animation, this short follows Superman through the years, from his first appearance on the cover of Action Comics #1 to Henry Cavill in this year’s Man of Steel…all in two minutes!
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“Superior Spider-Man” writer Dan Slott dives headfirst into his work on the Marvel title, covering the recent twists and turns involving the rise of Alchemax and Spider-Man 2099 finding himself stranded in the current Marvel U, the fact that nobody is safe when “Goblin Nation” hits the book, the effect “Age of Ultron” did and did not have on his plans for the series and the continuing struggles Doc Ock is having in his attempt to be the best hero he can be. On the current status of Doc Ock…
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“Superior Spider-Man” writer Dan Slott visited CBR TV on Preview Day at New York Comic Con, sitting down with CBR’s Steve Sunu to discuss his just-announced All-New Marvel NOW! title with Mike Allred, “Silver Surfer.” The pair talk about Slott’s excitement for the character, how much he loves science fiction, how the book will appeal to fans of his “She-Hulk” work, why the Surfer no longer has to be lonely and why Mike Allred is the ideal artist for this Kirby-esque project. They wrap up the conversation with Slott speaking…
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Well times are changing and people are wondering how long the Superior Spider-Man story can go on. Doctor Octopus as Spider-Man is changing drastically the world that the real Peter Parker built. The teasers from Marvel “The End” hints at the fact that Superior Spider-Man’s existence may be ending, and the teaser Rad! We learned is the start of a new series about the Silver Surfer written by Dan Slott and drawn by Mike Allred. And the 3 part story The Arms Of The Octopus written by Michael Costa has…
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Marvel announced a brand new Silver Surfer series coming in March from the dream creative team of Dan Slott and Mike Allred! After one of Marvel’s pre New York Comic Con teasers which promised something “Rad” coming to NYCC, today it was revealed that the book in question is Silver Surfer by Superior Spider-Man writer Dan Slott, and current FF artist Michael Allred. Slott told the NYCC crows that Silver Surfer was the first Marvel hero he ever read. At first he couldn’t pitch for it because his Spider-Man schedule…
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During Marvel Comics’ traditional Cup o’ Joe panel, Chief Creative Officer Joe Quesada made the announcement people have been waiting to hear for years: MiracleMan is coming. “Miracleman #25 has been sitting in the darkness, nobody’s seen it,” Neil Gaiman told a cheering New York Comic Con crowd in a taped video message. “I love the idea that it’s finally going to be seen. The writer called the project the “big, incomplete book of my life,” announcing Marvel’s intention to bring the material back into print, finally finishing his and…
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Who is Dan Slott? He was the bi-monthly writer of Superior Spider-Man the one who devastated Peter Parker’s life in Amazing Spider-Man 700 by putting his mind in the dying body of Doctor Octopus then killing the person of Peter Parker off and giving his body and identity to Doctor Octopus, Otto Octavius, the notorious villain and arch foe of Spider-Man. He is by far the most controversial writer Marvel employs. His storyline has caused millions to get very emotional about the Spider-Man character and Peter Parker. Death threats have…
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Marvel’s Friday teasers kick off with a particularly oblique and ominous use of the phrase THE END, presented in bright, glowing purple letters on the now-familiar black background complete with a hidden number 1. The listed creators — Dan Slott and Giuseppe Camuncoli — are best known for their work together on “Superior Spider-Man,” and the revelation of whatever project this is hyping will be revealed during the Superior Spidey panel at NYCC, so perhaps we’re about to witness the death of….the Prowler? Or, perhaps this is the final teaser…
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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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Since The Kiss in Justice League 12 DC fans have been wondering how long their relationship will continue that is between Superman and Wonder Woman, no disrespect to Lois Lane, Superman’s wife in another life. The New 52 is full of surprises but this is certainly not the first time Superman and Wonder Woman have kissed but it is the first time they have had a romantic longstanding relationship. DC has plans to investigate the romance between their most powerful couple in a series Superman/Wonder Woman written by Charles Soule…
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Media Release — From the battlefields of Infinity comes a new team to protect Earth! With the Avengers light-years away in space, contending with the Builders, and Thanos’ marauders ransacking the Earth, doing as they please – who will stand in defense of mankind? Who are the Mighty to stand the way of Thanos. Marvel Comics has finalized the roster for the Mighty team coming from the Infinity event. The final roster includes Luke Cage, White Tiger, Spider-Man, Power Man, She-Hulk & Adam the Blue Marvel.
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With the second Summer of Valiant set to include a new arc for “X-O Manowar” and new developments for Bloodshot, including a zero issue and the change of the series’ name to “Bloodshot and the H.A.R.D. Corps,” Valiant Entertainment has a lot planned to celebrate the first year of its launch — but none so exciting as a brand new “Eternal Warrior” series. At the hands of “Batman/Superman” writer Greg Pak and artist Trevor Hairsine, “Eternal Warrior” launches in September, spinning out of his previous appearances in “Archer & Armstrong.”…
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Behold the All-New Angela by Joe Quesada The biggest new heroine in comics gets a bold redesign from the Marvel Chief Creative Officer! She’s one of the biggest new characters to debut in the Marvel Universe in over 20 years, and today Marvel is proud to unveil your first look at Angela, redesigned by Marvel Entertainment’s Chief Creative Officer and superstar artist Joe Quesada! Angela, created by New York Times-Best Selling writer Neil Gaiman and industry icon Todd McFarlane, makes her dynamic debut into the Marvel Universe this June, in…
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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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