Tag: Doomsday

Doomsday Clock #12 Finally

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Finally, the end of Doomsday Clock is close. For all the frustration of readers, it is a great series. But some of the anticipations of the story was lost in the lengthy production of the comics. Some people just don’t care anymore about the third or fourth issue. Be that as it may, Geoff Johns and Gary Frank’s Doomsday Clock #12 will bring an end to the popular, series, which has introduced Watchmen characters to key heroes from the DC Universe. December solicitations, which include a listing for the upcoming…

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Rorschach Appears in ‘Doomsday Clock’ #1

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Rorschach, the fan-favorite character who provided the narrative voice for Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’s Watchmen, will return in the Watchmen sequel Doomsday Clock. Following the Doomsday Clock panel at New York Comic Con today, DC chief creative officer Geoff Johns released the first six pages of the story online in the form of a black-and-white ashcan, physical copies of which were distributed to the audience at the panel. Characters of the series have just been hinted at up till now. The teaser imagery that many had taken to mean…

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On The Road to Doomsday Clock with Geoff Johns

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Many of the current story arcs in the DC Comic Universe hint at a change in the DCU when Flashpoint with the Flash created The New 52 manifestation of DC. There was interference from someone namely Doctor Manhattan of the Watchman Universe which was created by writer Alan Moore, and artist Dave Gibbons in 1987. Geoff Johns shares the journey he took to write Doomsday Clock the 12 part series. The DC Universe and the Watchmen Universe will collide in the story. Looks to be a very thought provoking series…

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DC DOOMSDAY CLOCK COVERS REVEAL THE END IS NEAR

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POSTED BY BLAIR MARNELL At the very beginning of the DC Rebirth initiative, writer Geoff Johns teased the first ever crossover between the DC Universe and characters from Alan Moore and David Gibbons‘ classic Watchmen. This November, Johns will reunite with artist Gary Frank for Doomsday Clock, a 12-issue miniseries that brings Superman into the orbit of Doctor Manhattan, Watchmen‘s godlike being who may be responsible for changing the lives and history of every DC hero and villain. Now, we’ve got our first glimpse at the covers for the first…

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JOHNS & FRANK Reunite For DC/WATCHMEN – DOOMSDAY CLOCK

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Geoff Johns’ anticipated follow-through on 2016’s DC Universe: Rebirth #1 has been revealed as a new miniseries titled Doomsday Clock. Reuniting with frequent collaborators Gary Frank and Brad Anderson, Johns is framing the title as Dr. Manhattan versus Superman and “the conflict between optimism and pessimism.” “It’s time. Last year, the DC Universe confronted the legacy of Watchmen in ‘Rebirth’ the way Watchmen confronted the legacy of superhero comics three decades ago,” said Johns. “Thematically, and metaphorically, there was no better choice than to use Dr. Manhattan. If you’re going…

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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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Possible Batman Vs. Superman Spoilers From Advanced Screening

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We may have potential Batman Vs. Superman spoilers as a Reddit user is claiming he/she attended a surprise advance screening in Los Angeles. Obvious this could be BvS, but spoiler warning is in effect. Note: It’s not unheard of for studios to do advance screenings, which may or may not be a rough cut with some special effects missing. That’s how we got our Transformers: Age Of Extinction spoiler info. Spoiler warning again, as a potential BIG CAMEO is revealed: Hey DC_Cinematic, i’m using a throwaway account for obvious reasons,…

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Doomsaday Arrives In The New “Batman v Superman” Trailer

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Here it is! The newest trailer for “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” – in theaters March 25th, 2016. The newest edition in the highly anticipated movie pitting Batman the Dark Knight against Superman the last son of Krypton is here and it reveals a lot of previously unanswered question. First of all the common foe which unites Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman is Doomsday. No doubt Lex Luthor is involved in the creation or discovery of Doomsday. Somehow Zod’s dead body is part of the story, possibly the source…

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Superman Doomed #1 Coming

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Superman Doomed #1 Written by SCOTT LOBDELL with GREG PAK and CHARLES SOULE Art and cover by KEN LASHLEY 1:50 Variant cover by EDUARDO RISSO Blank Variant cover available ONE-SHOT • On sale MAY 14 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T Beginning the super-event you have been waiting for in The New 52: Superman vs. Doomsday in a way you’ve never seen before! And with Doomsday’s deadly new abilities, in this battle there can be no winners. The Man of Steel must unleash insane levels of power…

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Doomsday Coming to The New 52 DC Comics

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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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Action Comics #900 Gets A Second Print

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Action Comics #900 was a good issue the Lex Luthor story and the Doomsday tie in was very well done Paul Cornell is a good writer. I think it is obvious that DC Comics wants to make money so they are coming out with a second print. Release date is May 25 at comic stores. The fuss around the nine-page story by David Goyer in which Superman tells the American government that he’s going to renounce his citizenship so that his actions aren’t mistaken as an extension of US government…

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Superman Renounces US Citizenship in ACTION COMICS #900

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I just looked at Action Comics 900 and was very pleased in the main story about the Black Ring Power search of Lex Luther and the “Reign of Doomsday” story but was left with mixed feeling about a back up story that was written by David S. Goyer and illustrated by Miguel Sepulveda. It was about a trip Superman made to Iran to stop the hostilities there unauthorized by the President of the United States. In the panel below you can see that he ends up telling the President’s man that he was renouncing…

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Reign of Doomsday: He is Back

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We know more now about the order of Doomsday appearances in DCU here is the check list for those who are interested in following his travels in the comic world. Part 1: STEEL #1 Part 2: OUTSIDERS #37 Part 3: JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #55 Part 4: SUPERMAN/BATMAN ANNUAL #5 Part 5: SUPERBOY #6 Part 6: ACTION COMICS #900 His picture is also on the previews of Action Comics #901 which adds to the intrigue of the reason he is back. We now have the list of main characters. All…

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Reign of Doomsday DC Comics

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Next year’s “Reign of Doomsday” is still clouded in mystery but the folks at DC Universe: The Source continue to release teases of the upcoming storyline. In STEEL #1 — which kicks off “Reign of Doomsday” – Doomsday has returned to Metropolis, and Steel is the only hero who can keep him from destroying the city. But how can Steel, a normal human, possibly hope to stop the monster who killed Superman?This issue, written by Steve Lyons with a cover by Alex Garner, now features art by Ed Benes. This…

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