DC's New 52 Commercial

Really DC, this is the best you could do? Just how does this attract new readers?

Action Comics #900 Review

The world of comics has just released its biggest milestone yet with Action Comics #900. The title began back in 1938 with the introduction of the first superhero, Superman. 900 issues later, Superman still plays a prominent role in the series and is the main character is the primary story of the issue.

Meet the new Lois

It looks like Oscar nominee Amy Adams is the new Lois Lane, a casting decision I am definitely one hundred percent behind.

“Second only to Superman himself, the question of who will play Lois Lane is arguably what fans have been most curious about. So we are excited to announce the casting of Amy Adams, one of the most versatile and respected actresses in films today. Amy has the talent to capture all of the qualities we love about Lois: smart, tough, funny, warm, ambitious and, of course, beautiful.”

- Director Zack Snyder, Superherohype

Adams joins a cast that includes Henry Cavill as Superman and Diane Lane and Kevin Costner as Martha and Jonathan Kent, respectively.

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Cartoon Network Joins the DC Nation

It was only a matter of time before Warner Brothers and subsequently DC Entertainment firmly allied themselves with the Cartoon Network.  There's a long history of Warners partnering with the cable network to bring many animated projects to the small screen, and last years purchase of Marvel by Disney it was  pretty obvious that the Cartoon Network and Warner Brothers would be looking to cement their relationship in a deal that would create an exclusive alliance.

Sigil #1 Comic Review and the Return of CrossGen Comics

Sigil is the first of Marvel’s new CrossGen line of comics, soon to be followed by The Ruse. Sigil is a miniseries written by writer Mike Carey who is best known for his work on Marvel’s X-Men Legacy and Vertigo’s the Unwritten.

The story follows 16 year old girl Samantha as she struggles with average high school troubles such as bullies and class. But she is unlike other girls her age, she recently developed an interesting birthmark on her chest that has also began to cause out of this world dreams unlike anything anyone could imagine.

The Grim Ghost #1 Comic Review and the return of Atlas Comics

The Grim Ghost is one of three series that have debuted from the recently resurrected Atlas Comics, along with Wulf and Phoenix. For those who do not know, Atlas comics was a company in the 1970’s that went out of business leaving its characters and their stories ending with it.

The first thing a reader will notice about this book is its size, and with a low price of 2.99 that is a positive in any comic reader’s book. The book is written by Tony Isabella, best know for creating DC’s Black Lightening and Stephen Susco, most well known for writing the horror movie “The Grudge”. While the Kelley Jones, whom is best known for his work on the Sandman.

New York Five Comic Preview

Written by Brian Wood

Amazing art by Ryan Kelly

Adrianne Palicki Casted as Wonder Woman

A Wonder Woman has been chosen.

So, any opinions. I personally can't wait to see Wonder Woman and her ice cream slumber parties.

Fresh to Death Comics Radio Show

http://lab46.corning-cc.edu/~hhabelt/FreshToDeathComics.html

In this Episode, Hans learns what his favorite movie is. Superior has high hopes. Green Hornet is a delightful movie. Green Arrow is a waste of time and money.

Cool Superman Fan Film

I think it is pretty cool

DC Universe Online; Legends

One of the things that I was worried about when reading this comic was that it was going to be so heavily intertwined into the storyline of the game that I would not be able to understand the storyline and feel alienated while reading the book. Luckily when I finished the book, the story was well rounded and gave ample information for a new reader and didn’t ostracize anyone not playing the game.

Superman Returns (Again)

Looks like Zack Snyder has found his leading man for his upcoming Superman reboot, tentatively subtitled Man of Steel and set for a December 2012 release. Tudors star Henry Cavill will be donning the cape and tights to take on the title role. Says Zack Snyder of the decision in Entertainment Weekly, “In the pantheon of superheroes, Superman is the most recognized and revered character of all time, and I am honored to be a part of his return to the big screen....I also join Warner Bros., Legendary and the producers in saying how excited we are about the casting of Henry. He is the perfect choice to don the cape and S shield.”

I cannot claim to be an avid follower of Superman. In fact I know very little about him. Similarly, I have seen very little of Cavill in terms of his previous work. That being said, I can certainly visualize him in the role, at least as far as looks go. Little else is known about Man of Steel, other than the fact that Snyder will be shooting from a script by Batman Begins scribe David S. Goyer, based on a story treatment developed with Christopher Nolan (Inception, The Dark Knight). Nolan will also serve as a producer on the film.

As far as the story goes, I hope we see Supes going up against a super-powered villain (he has plenty in his rogues' gallery). Sure, Lex Luthor is iconic, but I think we have seen enough of him as the central baddie. Bring on Zod, Doomsday, or Darkseid, someone that is a real threat to our hero, or at least whose primary advantage in battle isn't kryptonite.

As for casting, I'm not really sure. Since there doesn't seem to be any word as to what characters will be appearing yet, cast speculation seems rather pointless. Now, I know there were many....

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Batman: The Dark Knight

I am personally not a big fan of Batman. Most of the time when a series comes out involving the character, it really depends on who is writing and/or who is doing the art. In the case of Batman: The Dark Knight, I was excited about the writer and the artist, due to the fact that the whole book is created by one man, the legendary David Finch.

Conan and Bruce Timm....

What more do you need?

Batman: The Return

The time that so many Batman fans have been waiting for has finally arrived, Bruce Wayne is back and he is ready to not only reform the criminal underworld in Gotham City, he is ready to reform the world. The issue entitled “Planet Gotham”, which is all too fitting, begins with a metaphor which describes the endeavor that Wayne plans on embarking on in the newest series Batman Incorporated, which is the subsequent issue to Batman: The Return.

Batman Incorporated #1

The concept of Batman Inc. is one of the most creative concepts I have seen in comics in the past few years. The idea of Bruce Wayne training a Batman for every major city in every country is beyond anything I could have ever thought about in my entire life, and the idea itself is extremely unique.

This story takes place immediately following the issue Batman: The Return. So If you have not read that issue, or have not read my review of it yet, then I suggest you do so that you do not have anything spoiled for you.

JMS is done with Wonder Woman & Superman

Well, it looks like JMS is finished writing monthly books to focus on Earth One. Here is the full story.

Knight and Squire #1

Going into this issue I didn’t know much about Knight and Squire, except that they are basically the British equivalent of Batman and Robin. Knowing this, I assumed that the issue would have an English tinge to it, but little did I know that I would be getting a British Revolution with this issue.

This issue is filled with an abundant amount of what seem to be British jokes, which really fit with the story since it takes place in an English pub with a number of British heroes and villains. I accredit this success to write Paul Cornell, being from England, he really had the life experience to do an issue like this, and I give DC props for choosing him as the writer for this mini-series.

The art in the issue is crisp and clean, but retains a sort of classic style to it that fits the time period the issue is going for, and accents the use of older characters perfectly, giving them the original feel.

One thing I really liked about the issue is that it was a self-contained story even though this is going to be a six issues mini-series. This is always a plus in my opinion when it comes to comics, it is great for new and old readers, and it is always a way to keep people on a book, because even though this story may not be to a readers liking, the next story could be different.

The one negative aspect about this issue, that really damages its integrity, is the fact that almost 70% of the issue is British inside jokes. Although it is really neat, it leaves a lot of readers and fans confused if they do not know the origin of the content. I mean, if the reader is British, then great they would understand a lot of the content, but since the majority of the people that are reading this aren’t, it really hurts the book in my opinion. If you are a fan of British humor, and are a fan of these characters, check out the book. If you aren’t, a fan of British humor and feel as though constant British jokes may confuse you, then steer clear. I would recommend this as an interesting book to check out and get a full story out of, but in the end it is up to you.

6.5 out of 10

DC Lowers Prices on $3.99 Books

Over on the Source Blog today DC Comics issued a press release of a surprising kind in the day of rising comics prices. This time a lot of books will be dropping in price from $3.99 to $2.99 with a decrease in the number of story pages to 20 pages starting in January. As a result of this pricing strategy more than 80% of DC's titles will be at the $2.99 price point.

In comments, Co-Publishers Dan DiDio and Jim Lee had the following to say:

“As Co-Publishers, we listened to our fans and to our partners in the retail community who told us that a $3.99 price point for 32 pages was too expensive. Fans were becoming increasingly reluctant to sample new titles and long term fans were beginning to abandon titles and characters that they’d collected for years.” said Dan DiDio, DC Comics Co-Publisher. “We needed a progressive pricing strategy that supports our existing business model and, more importantly, allows this creative industry to thrive for years to come. With the exceptions of oversized comic books, like annuals and specials, we are committed to a $2.99 price point.”

Books affected by the price change / page decrease are:

Action Comics;

Adventure Comics;
American Vampire;

Batman: The Dark Knight;
Batman: Streets of Gotham;
Batman Incorporated;
Detective Comics;

Doc Savage;
Gears of War;

God of War;
Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors;
JSA All-Stars;
Justice League of America;
Kane & Lynch;

Legion of Super-Heroes;
Ratchet & Clank;
The Spirit.

DC continues to murder and feed on itself

First they killed Zuda..

Then they shut down Wildstorm...

And now THIS:
20% of DC’s staff expected to be cut — UPDATED

Note to Vertigo: RUN!!