Spoilers for "X-Men '97" follow.
You may not remember that the original "X-Men" cartoon from 1992 kicked off a flurry of '90s Marvel cartoons sometimes known as "The Marvel Animated Universe." This universe is less well known than the contemporary DC Animated Universe ("Batman: The Animated Series" up to "Justice League Unlimited"). The DC cartoons were overseen by a single creative team, so the connections were organic and culminated in story arcs. The Marvel cartoons, though? They all aired simultaneously (rather than in succession like the DC ones) and had different creators, so the most intersection was occasional crossovers.
"X-Men '97" remains laser-focused on the marvelous mutants, but it hasn't been shy about including cameos from other corners of the Marvel Comics setting. Episode 6, "Lifedeath – Part 2" featured Ronan The Accuser (you might remember him as the villain in "Guardians of the Galaxy"). Episode 7, "Bright Eyes," saw Rogue butt heads with Captain America.
You may not remember that the original "X-Men" cartoon from 1992 kicked off a flurry of '90s Marvel cartoons sometimes known as "The Marvel Animated Universe." This universe is less well known than the contemporary DC Animated Universe ("Batman: The Animated Series" up to "Justice League Unlimited"). The DC cartoons were overseen by a single creative team, so the connections were organic and culminated in story arcs. The Marvel cartoons, though? They all aired simultaneously (rather than in succession like the DC ones) and had different creators, so the most intersection was occasional crossovers.
"X-Men '97" remains laser-focused on the marvelous mutants, but it hasn't been shy about including cameos from other corners of the Marvel Comics setting. Episode 6, "Lifedeath – Part 2" featured Ronan The Accuser (you might remember him as the villain in "Guardians of the Galaxy"). Episode 7, "Bright Eyes," saw Rogue butt heads with Captain America.
- 5/1/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Written by Mark Waid and Alex Ross, DC Comics Kingdom Come was published in 1996 under the Elseworlds imprint. Alex Ross developed the concept from the original idea and painted the comic book in gouache, which has been appreciated by ardent comic book fans. DC Animated Universe veteran Bruce Timm also appreciates Alex Ross’ concept for the comic book.
Set in an alternate future of the DC Universe, Kingdom Come’s story takes the readers into a time when the Justice League team and the new-generation superheroes are fighting each other to determine the future of the planet. The limited series was reportedly written as an indictment against the growing trend of violent anti-hero archetypes that sprung out in the early 1990s. Bruce Timm explained in detail why the comic book couldn’t be adapted for an animated movie.
Alex Ross’ visual art for Kingdom Come is highly appreciated (Credits: Cbr...
Set in an alternate future of the DC Universe, Kingdom Come’s story takes the readers into a time when the Justice League team and the new-generation superheroes are fighting each other to determine the future of the planet. The limited series was reportedly written as an indictment against the growing trend of violent anti-hero archetypes that sprung out in the early 1990s. Bruce Timm explained in detail why the comic book couldn’t be adapted for an animated movie.
Alex Ross’ visual art for Kingdom Come is highly appreciated (Credits: Cbr...
- 4/10/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
Comic books make up the bulk of pop culture literature today. And what makes them special is their gorgeous art that gives wings to our imagination. In the history of DC and Marvel comics, very few artists have gone on to receive legendary status. Alex Ross is definitely one of them, whose works in both industry powerhouses are nothing short of dreams coming to reality.
Artwork of Superman: Kingdom Come from DC Comics.
Though Ross has given life to numerous comics and novels during his career, his collaboration with Mark Waid in the 1996 miniseries Kingdom Come completely blew the minds of comic book enthusiasts. Not only was the futuristic storyline loved by many, but the life-like etchings of DC superheroes almost felt like a lively screen of a movie or TV show.
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Artwork of Superman: Kingdom Come from DC Comics.
Though Ross has given life to numerous comics and novels during his career, his collaboration with Mark Waid in the 1996 miniseries Kingdom Come completely blew the minds of comic book enthusiasts. Not only was the futuristic storyline loved by many, but the life-like etchings of DC superheroes almost felt like a lively screen of a movie or TV show.
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- 4/9/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- FandomWire
Developed by Bruce Timm and Alan Burnett, Superman: The Animated Series aired on Kids’ WB from 1996 to 2000. It was the second animated series in the DC Animated Universe and received critical appreciation for the performances by the voice actors, writing, maturity, and the touch of modernization in Superman’s comic book mythos. Butch Lukic, who directed three episodes of season three of Superman: The Animated Series, addressed the fate of Kingdom Come.
Kingdom Come is a miniseries published by DC Comics under the Elseworlds imprint. Written by Mark Waid and Alex Ross, the story is set in an alternate future of the DC Universe. The story follows a battle between the new generation of heroes and the Justice League, which determines the future of the planet. Fans have been waiting for a movie adaptation of Kingdom Come, and now Butch Lukic explains why it hasn’t happened yet.
Superman: The Animated Series...
Kingdom Come is a miniseries published by DC Comics under the Elseworlds imprint. Written by Mark Waid and Alex Ross, the story is set in an alternate future of the DC Universe. The story follows a battle between the new generation of heroes and the Justice League, which determines the future of the planet. Fans have been waiting for a movie adaptation of Kingdom Come, and now Butch Lukic explains why it hasn’t happened yet.
Superman: The Animated Series...
- 4/9/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
As Superman is once again set to reach the big screens with David Corenswet donning the suit, fans are excited to see what this iteration brings to the table. The Kryptonian has numerous abilities that make him one of the most powerful beings in the universe. However, James Gunn’s Dcu has added one Justice League member to the new Superman movie, who is immune to one of the Man of Steel’s unique abilities.
Metamorpho alongside Superman and Batman in DC Comics
In DC Comics, Rex “Metamorpho” Mason has the ability to change his physical form at will to any elemental compound or substance on Earth. The superhero has no traditional heartbeat, making him immune to Kal-El’s lie-detecting ability.
One Superman Power Doesn’t Work On This Justice League Member
Metamorpho is immune to one Superman power (credits: DC Comics)
Being immune to Superman’s power is no...
Metamorpho alongside Superman and Batman in DC Comics
In DC Comics, Rex “Metamorpho” Mason has the ability to change his physical form at will to any elemental compound or substance on Earth. The superhero has no traditional heartbeat, making him immune to Kal-El’s lie-detecting ability.
One Superman Power Doesn’t Work On This Justice League Member
Metamorpho is immune to one Superman power (credits: DC Comics)
Being immune to Superman’s power is no...
- 4/1/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
With enough prep time, Bruce Wayne a.k.a Batman is able to withstand any enemy and has the capacity to defeat them. Despite having no superpowers, the caped crusader can stand on his own due to his scientific knowledge and athleticism. He is also considered to be one of the greatest detectives and is a polymath.
Batman has also been trained in multiple martial arts, including ones devised by alien planets. The superhero has also been trained in a deadly art of Klurkor, that originated in Superman’s Krypton. The martial art is reportedly similar to Karate.
How Many Martial Arts Is Batman Trained In? Batman | Credits: Nick Derington, Dave Stewart/DC Comics
Batman is one of the few superheroes who can still hold ground amongst the superhumans in DC Comics’ roster despite not having any superpowers. However, the vigilante is an expert in combat and tactical skills due...
Batman has also been trained in multiple martial arts, including ones devised by alien planets. The superhero has also been trained in a deadly art of Klurkor, that originated in Superman’s Krypton. The martial art is reportedly similar to Karate.
How Many Martial Arts Is Batman Trained In? Batman | Credits: Nick Derington, Dave Stewart/DC Comics
Batman is one of the few superheroes who can still hold ground amongst the superhumans in DC Comics’ roster despite not having any superpowers. However, the vigilante is an expert in combat and tactical skills due...
- 3/30/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
There are many comic book villains in the world of DC and Marvel that have truly stood the test of time and made their way onto the silver screen. Among them, the likes of Marvel’s Thanos and DC’s Darkseid truly stand out.
Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War
With that being said, it appears Grant Morrison has admitted that only one Marvel villain is on the same level as Darkseid and shockingly enough, it is not Thanos at all.
Grant Morrison Reveals Which Marvel Villain Is On Darkseid’s Level Darkseid in Justice League
As noted above, Grant Morrison has a high opinion of Darkseid but also has one particular Marvel villain whom he believes is exactly on the same level as Darkseid.
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Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War
With that being said, it appears Grant Morrison has admitted that only one Marvel villain is on the same level as Darkseid and shockingly enough, it is not Thanos at all.
Grant Morrison Reveals Which Marvel Villain Is On Darkseid’s Level Darkseid in Justice League
As noted above, Grant Morrison has a high opinion of Darkseid but also has one particular Marvel villain whom he believes is exactly on the same level as Darkseid.
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- 3/27/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
The world of DC Comics is filled with all kinds of heroes and villains, but none as popular and iconic as Superman and Batman. Both figures have remained the flagship characters of the franchise, gracing the comic books, animated and live-action films, and even video games.
DC Comics’ Superman
It’s no secret that DC Studios and Warner Bros have invested so much in this duo over the past decades. We have had lots of movies and TV series centered on both. However, one storyline from the printed pages was so impressive and cool that it would look too ridiculous for the screens.
Batman and Superman Joined Forces And Became One
In Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #4 written by Mark Waid and illustrated by Dan Mora, Superman and Batman find themselves becoming a single entity. In a video clip explained by Comics Unlocked via YouTube, the pair had an absurd...
DC Comics’ Superman
It’s no secret that DC Studios and Warner Bros have invested so much in this duo over the past decades. We have had lots of movies and TV series centered on both. However, one storyline from the printed pages was so impressive and cool that it would look too ridiculous for the screens.
Batman and Superman Joined Forces And Became One
In Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #4 written by Mark Waid and illustrated by Dan Mora, Superman and Batman find themselves becoming a single entity. In a video clip explained by Comics Unlocked via YouTube, the pair had an absurd...
- 3/18/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
The debate over “Who is the better Superman?” is one that has been raging for as long as one can remember. Ever since David Corenswet was officially announced as the replacement for Henry Cavill in the iconic role in James Gunn’s version of the DC Universe, fans have been conflicted about who the better one is.
(L-r): Henry Cavill and David Corenswet
While this debate is yet to be sorted out with a final answer, there have been quite some additions to this debate. Like the most recent raging one about whose symbol is better between the two hotshots, one of whose is from the SnyderVerse, while the other is from Gunn’s universe. And this time, most fans seem to have the final answer.
Hot Topic: Whose Superman Symbol is Better — Henry Cavill’s or David Corenswet’s?
Recently, another hot debate has taken the DC fans by storm.
(L-r): Henry Cavill and David Corenswet
While this debate is yet to be sorted out with a final answer, there have been quite some additions to this debate. Like the most recent raging one about whose symbol is better between the two hotshots, one of whose is from the SnyderVerse, while the other is from Gunn’s universe. And this time, most fans seem to have the final answer.
Hot Topic: Whose Superman Symbol is Better — Henry Cavill’s or David Corenswet’s?
Recently, another hot debate has taken the DC fans by storm.
- 3/8/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
As the new year kicks off, we’re getting a fresh cinematic universe based on DC characters – the Dcu. The Dceu wrapped up with ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ doing okay, but let’s be honest, most of its movies didn’t do great. That’s why Gunn and Safran were brought in to lead the new Dcu, promising lots of new projects. Among these, ‘Superman’ is getting the most buzz, setting the stage for the Dcu even though ‘Creature Commandos’ will come out first.
After a lot of guessing and planning, Gunn happily shared that filming for ‘Superman’ started on February 29th, which just so happens to be Superman’s birthday. When asked about what inspired Superman’s new suit, which we’ve had a quick look at, Gunn pointed to Alex Ross, a famous comic book writer and artist, as his main inspiration.
Ross got noticed after he...
After a lot of guessing and planning, Gunn happily shared that filming for ‘Superman’ started on February 29th, which just so happens to be Superman’s birthday. When asked about what inspired Superman’s new suit, which we’ve had a quick look at, Gunn pointed to Alex Ross, a famous comic book writer and artist, as his main inspiration.
Ross got noticed after he...
- 3/1/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
With the start of the new year, we can look forward to the start of a new cinematic universe based on DC characters – Dcu. And while Dceu ended its run with a somewhat successful ‘Aquman and the Lost Kingdom, ‘ the fact still remains that the majority of the movies have flopped. This is why Gunn and Safran were called in to take over the reins of the newly rebooted Dcu, and they have plenty of projects on their release calendar, but none is as talked about as ‘Superman,’ a true beginning of Dcu despite the fact that ‘Creature commandos’ are releasing first.
Now after months of speculation and planning, Gunn was overjoyed to announce that ‘Superman’ has begun principal photography on February 29th which is, coincidentally, Superman’s birthday. Gunn was also asked on the same thread regarding the inspiration for Superman’s suit which we’ve gotten a sneak...
Now after months of speculation and planning, Gunn was overjoyed to announce that ‘Superman’ has begun principal photography on February 29th which is, coincidentally, Superman’s birthday. Gunn was also asked on the same thread regarding the inspiration for Superman’s suit which we’ve gotten a sneak...
- 3/1/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
A table read of James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy had the film’s entire cast gather in Atlanta. This also revealed the logo of Superman: Legacy, as social media was flooded with images and teases of the table read. While many fans were expecting the Superman logo to be something more akin to the classical depiction of the crest of the House of El, they were pleasantly surprised by what the logo seemed to be instead.
Superman, as he appears in Kingdom Come
The logo that has been making the rounds on the internet, allegedly from the Atalanta table read, looks more akin to the logo that Superman wore in the Kingdom Come storyline, which is black and red and a little more angled, as opposed to the classic, curved, red and yellow logo that has become the more recognizable logo of the Man of Steel. The logo does have a lot of implications,...
Superman, as he appears in Kingdom Come
The logo that has been making the rounds on the internet, allegedly from the Atalanta table read, looks more akin to the logo that Superman wore in the Kingdom Come storyline, which is black and red and a little more angled, as opposed to the classic, curved, red and yellow logo that has become the more recognizable logo of the Man of Steel. The logo does have a lot of implications,...
- 2/22/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
After working on successful projects like the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise and The Suicide Squad, James Gunn will oversee the newly-renamed Dcu—giving him control over his own comic book universe.
In January 2023, the 57-year-old disclosed some of the characters appearing in the first chapter of the DC Universe, named Gods and Monsters. He announced the progress of ten new projects spanning movies, television, and animation.
James Gunn (Image credit: DC Studios)
In the midst of that, the filmmaker also hinted at his involvement with a Justice League story for the DC Universe (Dcu) that was overlooked years back. So, does it mean it’s in the line up?
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James Gunn Might be Hinting at Plans for Overlooked Justice League Story
Back in December 2022, James Gunn shared on social media that he’s “making plans.
In January 2023, the 57-year-old disclosed some of the characters appearing in the first chapter of the DC Universe, named Gods and Monsters. He announced the progress of ten new projects spanning movies, television, and animation.
James Gunn (Image credit: DC Studios)
In the midst of that, the filmmaker also hinted at his involvement with a Justice League story for the DC Universe (Dcu) that was overlooked years back. So, does it mean it’s in the line up?
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James Gunn Might be Hinting at Plans for Overlooked Justice League Story
Back in December 2022, James Gunn shared on social media that he’s “making plans.
- 2/22/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
Ben Grimm is mad. The ace pilot would do almost anything for his college pal Dr. Reed Richards, the super-genius who has designed an experimental rocket. But Ben worries about cosmic rays surrounding the planet and threatens to drop out of the project.
“Ben, we’ve got to take that chance,” interjects friend Sue Storm. “Unless we want the Commies to beat us to it.”
With that Ben takes up the mission. Because if there’s one thing that Benjamin J. Grimm hates, its Commies. Well, at least that’s what Ben hated in the 1960s. And so he joins Reed, Sue, and Sue’s brother Johnny on a trip into space, a trip that will expose them to cosmic rays, transforming Ben into the Thing, Reed into Mr. Fantastic, Sue into Invisible Girl, and Johnny into the Human Torch. Together, they will form the Fantastic Four.
Fantastic Four #1 by...
“Ben, we’ve got to take that chance,” interjects friend Sue Storm. “Unless we want the Commies to beat us to it.”
With that Ben takes up the mission. Because if there’s one thing that Benjamin J. Grimm hates, its Commies. Well, at least that’s what Ben hated in the 1960s. And so he joins Reed, Sue, and Sue’s brother Johnny on a trip into space, a trip that will expose them to cosmic rays, transforming Ben into the Thing, Reed into Mr. Fantastic, Sue into Invisible Girl, and Johnny into the Human Torch. Together, they will form the Fantastic Four.
Fantastic Four #1 by...
- 2/16/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
About a decade ago, Zack Snyder developed a storyline for the DC Extended Universe that involved Bruce Wayne impregnating Lois Lane.
The subplot in which Batman cuckolds Superman was poised to unfold in “Justice League,” with Batman dying in the sequel and Lois raising their spawn with Superman. Snyder’s vision for Wonder Woman was equally unorthodox, with visuals featuring a superheroine who brandished the decapitated heads of her conquered enemies like an Isis jihadi.
Warner Bros. and DC Studios — which hold a firm grip on their intellectual property — rejected Snyder’s ideas, which were deemed “super creepy,” according to a source familiar with the back and forth. (DC declined to comment for this story. A representative for Snyder did not respond to a request for comment.) But in the next decade, artists and rival studios won’t need permission to create their own take on the characters.
A sad...
The subplot in which Batman cuckolds Superman was poised to unfold in “Justice League,” with Batman dying in the sequel and Lois raising their spawn with Superman. Snyder’s vision for Wonder Woman was equally unorthodox, with visuals featuring a superheroine who brandished the decapitated heads of her conquered enemies like an Isis jihadi.
Warner Bros. and DC Studios — which hold a firm grip on their intellectual property — rejected Snyder’s ideas, which were deemed “super creepy,” according to a source familiar with the back and forth. (DC declined to comment for this story. A representative for Snyder did not respond to a request for comment.) But in the next decade, artists and rival studios won’t need permission to create their own take on the characters.
A sad...
- 1/17/2024
- by Tatiana Siegel and Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
Viewers of Merry Little Batman meet Damian Wayne as the lovable scamp who chases his cat Selina through the halls of stately Wayne Manor, decked in a blanket for a cape and a brown paper bag for a cowl, just like his dear old dad, Batman. The delightful holiday special imagines Damian as a good-hearted soul who wants nothing more than to be like his pop, and doesn’t even get too upset at his father’s overprotective demands. When the Joker returns to Gotham while Batman is trapped in the Arctic, Damian gets his chance to prove that he deserves to be called “Son of the Bat.”
But comic book readers first met Damian under very different circumstances. In a 1987 graphic novel by Mike W. Barr and Jerry Bingham, Batman reluctantly joins forces with eco-terrorist Ra’s al Ghul to take down the assassin Quain. During the alliance, Batman...
But comic book readers first met Damian under very different circumstances. In a 1987 graphic novel by Mike W. Barr and Jerry Bingham, Batman reluctantly joins forces with eco-terrorist Ra’s al Ghul to take down the assassin Quain. During the alliance, Batman...
- 12/8/2023
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Reed Richards of the Fantastic Four stands before the Illuminati, a gathering of the smartest and most influential figures in the Marvel Universe, to make a declaration. “Everything dies,” he states. “You. Me. Everyone on this planet… This is simply how things are. And I accept that.”
This scene from New Avengers #1 (2013), written by Jonathan Hickman and penciled by Steve Epting, perfectly captures Reed Richards, one of the most important characters in Marvel history. It shows Richards approaching a catastrophic, multiversal problem with cool reason and intellect. It feels undeniably modern, building up to the universe-shaping events in Secret Wars, while still remaining faithful to the sci-fi influences that drove Jack Kirby and Stan Lee’s original vision in 1961.
And with Avengers: Secret Wars already planned as the capper to Phase Six of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this is the type of Reed Richards that the MCU needs.
As the...
This scene from New Avengers #1 (2013), written by Jonathan Hickman and penciled by Steve Epting, perfectly captures Reed Richards, one of the most important characters in Marvel history. It shows Richards approaching a catastrophic, multiversal problem with cool reason and intellect. It feels undeniably modern, building up to the universe-shaping events in Secret Wars, while still remaining faithful to the sci-fi influences that drove Jack Kirby and Stan Lee’s original vision in 1961.
And with Avengers: Secret Wars already planned as the capper to Phase Six of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this is the type of Reed Richards that the MCU needs.
As the...
- 11/16/2023
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Keith Giffen, known both as a comic book writer and artist whose characters have appeared in live-action franchises from Marvel and DC Comics, has died. He was 70 years old and had worked in comics since 1976.
Giffen was known for having a hand in the creation of characters including Lobo, Guardians of the Galaxy furry teammate Rocket Raccoon and the modern Jaime Reyes version of Blue Beetle. He also wrote acclaimed runs of “Justice League” and the “Legion of Super-Heroes,” as well as creating the cult fourth-wall-breaking character Ambush Bug (a decade earlier than Deadpool).
He died Sunday of a stroke, according to media reports (first reported by Bleeding Cool), but the news of his death wasn’t made public until Wednesday evening.
The comic creator often brought a wry sense of humor to his work. That included a posthumous Facebook post he’d arranged to have put up Wednesday after his death,...
Giffen was known for having a hand in the creation of characters including Lobo, Guardians of the Galaxy furry teammate Rocket Raccoon and the modern Jaime Reyes version of Blue Beetle. He also wrote acclaimed runs of “Justice League” and the “Legion of Super-Heroes,” as well as creating the cult fourth-wall-breaking character Ambush Bug (a decade earlier than Deadpool).
He died Sunday of a stroke, according to media reports (first reported by Bleeding Cool), but the news of his death wasn’t made public until Wednesday evening.
The comic creator often brought a wry sense of humor to his work. That included a posthumous Facebook post he’d arranged to have put up Wednesday after his death,...
- 10/12/2023
- by Mike Roe
- The Wrap
Superman’s incredible 85-year history is defined with intricate detail and unique understanding by those who’ve known him best – the authors, artists, filmmakers, actors and experts tasked with propagating his legend through every medium – in the latest Edward Gross omnibus, Voices From Krypton, published by Nacelle Books. The hardcover book is now available via Amazon, online retailers and popular bookshops, with an e-book edition also available.
Hailed as the most comprehensive examination of Superman in history, Voices From Krypton begins in the mid 1930s with the character’s creation by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, and concludes with the announcement of the next big screen adventure, Superman: Legacy. Topics range from Superman’s appearances in different mediums to the individual actors who’ve played the character, from Superman’s Silver Age to present day iterations, and from the subtleties of capturing the Man of Steel to the tentpole moments of his past 85+ years.
Hailed as the most comprehensive examination of Superman in history, Voices From Krypton begins in the mid 1930s with the character’s creation by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, and concludes with the announcement of the next big screen adventure, Superman: Legacy. Topics range from Superman’s appearances in different mediums to the individual actors who’ve played the character, from Superman’s Silver Age to present day iterations, and from the subtleties of capturing the Man of Steel to the tentpole moments of his past 85+ years.
- 10/3/2023
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
“Superpowered: The DC Story” is a new 3-part doc series, directed by Leslie Iwerks, streaming July 20, 2023 on Max:
“…’Superpowered: The DC Story’ features over 60 new and archival interviews from people tied to DC, including Melissa Benoist, Greg Berlanti, Tim Burton, Mike Carlin, Lynda Carter, Henry Cavill, Kaley Cuoco, Gal Gadot, James Gunn, Patty Jenkins, Dwayne Johnson, Michael Keaton, Regina King, Zoë Kravitz, Jim Lee, Zachary Levi, Damon Lindelof, Tom Mankiewicz, Jason Momoa, Christopher Nolan, Robert Pattinson, Christopher Reeve, John Ridley, Margot Robbie, Bruce Timm, Michael E. Uslan and Mark Waid.
“Narrated by Rosario Dawson, the new series takes an unprecedented look at the enduring and influential legacy of DC, allowing fans to rediscover the universe of characters, as well as the iconic comic book company's origins, its evolution and its nearly nine-decade cultural impact across every artistic medium.
“Featuring a wealth of interviews with the industry's most prolific creators and...
“…’Superpowered: The DC Story’ features over 60 new and archival interviews from people tied to DC, including Melissa Benoist, Greg Berlanti, Tim Burton, Mike Carlin, Lynda Carter, Henry Cavill, Kaley Cuoco, Gal Gadot, James Gunn, Patty Jenkins, Dwayne Johnson, Michael Keaton, Regina King, Zoë Kravitz, Jim Lee, Zachary Levi, Damon Lindelof, Tom Mankiewicz, Jason Momoa, Christopher Nolan, Robert Pattinson, Christopher Reeve, John Ridley, Margot Robbie, Bruce Timm, Michael E. Uslan and Mark Waid.
“Narrated by Rosario Dawson, the new series takes an unprecedented look at the enduring and influential legacy of DC, allowing fans to rediscover the universe of characters, as well as the iconic comic book company's origins, its evolution and its nearly nine-decade cultural impact across every artistic medium.
“Featuring a wealth of interviews with the industry's most prolific creators and...
- 6/28/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Superpowered: The DC Story, a three-part Max Original DC documentary series co-directed by Academy Award® and Emmy®-nominated filmmaker Leslie Iwerks and Peabody Award®-winning and Emmy®-nominated filmmaker Mark Catalena, debuts Thursday, July 20 on Max.
Narrated by Rosario Dawson, Superpowered: The DC Story takes an unprecedented look at the enduring and influential legacy of DC, allowing fans to rediscover the universe of characters, as well as the iconic comic book company’s origins, its evolution and its nearly nine-decade cultural impact across every artistic medium. Featuring a wealth of interviews with the industry’s most prolific creators and the actors who bring their iconic characters from the page to the screen, Superpowered: The DC Story reminds us that at the heart of DC are the comics – the four-color fantasies that forever spark the imagination and instill hope.
Episodes:
Episode 1: The Hero’S Journey
For over 85 years, DC has...
Narrated by Rosario Dawson, Superpowered: The DC Story takes an unprecedented look at the enduring and influential legacy of DC, allowing fans to rediscover the universe of characters, as well as the iconic comic book company’s origins, its evolution and its nearly nine-decade cultural impact across every artistic medium. Featuring a wealth of interviews with the industry’s most prolific creators and the actors who bring their iconic characters from the page to the screen, Superpowered: The DC Story reminds us that at the heart of DC are the comics – the four-color fantasies that forever spark the imagination and instill hope.
Episodes:
Episode 1: The Hero’S Journey
For over 85 years, DC has...
- 6/27/2023
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
It’s still an open question to whether Warner Bros. will be at San Diego Comic-Con in July. But even if the company skips the event, it’ll be there in spirit via the premiere date for a new docuseries about the history of DC Comics.
“Superpowered: The DC Story,” a three-part docuseries about the storied comic book company and the movies and TV shows it inspired, will premiere on Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max streaming app on July 20. For those keeping score, that happens to be the very first day of Comic-Con 2023.
And to get into the mood, you can watch the trailer above right now.
Narrated by Rosario Dawson, the series is codirected by Leslie Iwerks and Mark Catalena. Per the official description, it “takes an unprecedented look at the enduring and influential legacy of DC, allowing fans to rediscover the universe of characters, as well as the...
“Superpowered: The DC Story,” a three-part docuseries about the storied comic book company and the movies and TV shows it inspired, will premiere on Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max streaming app on July 20. For those keeping score, that happens to be the very first day of Comic-Con 2023.
And to get into the mood, you can watch the trailer above right now.
Narrated by Rosario Dawson, the series is codirected by Leslie Iwerks and Mark Catalena. Per the official description, it “takes an unprecedented look at the enduring and influential legacy of DC, allowing fans to rediscover the universe of characters, as well as the...
- 6/27/2023
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
If you have not seen Andy Muschietti’s superhero extravaganza The Flash, starring Ezra Miller as the time-stopping/time-hopping superhero, you might want to stop reading now because we’re about to spoil one of its major cameos.
Toward the end of the film, Barry Allen/The Flash uses Speed Force to travel back in time, giving us a glimpse of numerous DC multiverses. In one, we’re treated to Superman, played by Nicolas Cage, squaring off against a giant spider. This Cage-as-Superman sequence is a nod to...
Toward the end of the film, Barry Allen/The Flash uses Speed Force to travel back in time, giving us a glimpse of numerous DC multiverses. In one, we’re treated to Superman, played by Nicolas Cage, squaring off against a giant spider. This Cage-as-Superman sequence is a nod to...
- 6/20/2023
- by Marlow Stern
- Rollingstone.com
This article contains spoilers for "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse."
Spider-Man has faced many foes on the big screen, but none of them have been quite so confusing to fight as The Spot. Voiced by Jason Schwartzman, this villain's big-screen debut in "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" sees him clumsily trying to use his new powers to rob an Atm (because the job market is unfairly hostile to candidates who have a void where their face should be).
We've seen characters that have the power to create portals before. In "X-Men: Days of Future Past," Blink (Fan Bingbing) used them to buy time during a doomed battle against the Sentinels. More recently, "Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" staged a daring heist that hinged on a portal spell. But animation might be the best medium for exploring the infinite possibilities of portals -- as seen in the portal doors of "Monsters, Inc.
Spider-Man has faced many foes on the big screen, but none of them have been quite so confusing to fight as The Spot. Voiced by Jason Schwartzman, this villain's big-screen debut in "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" sees him clumsily trying to use his new powers to rob an Atm (because the job market is unfairly hostile to candidates who have a void where their face should be).
We've seen characters that have the power to create portals before. In "X-Men: Days of Future Past," Blink (Fan Bingbing) used them to buy time during a doomed battle against the Sentinels. More recently, "Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" staged a daring heist that hinged on a portal spell. But animation might be the best medium for exploring the infinite possibilities of portals -- as seen in the portal doors of "Monsters, Inc.
- 6/2/2023
- by Hannah Shaw-Williams
- Slash Film
This post contains spoilers for The Flash series finale.
The Flash has always been about hope, even when things look darkest. And for fans of the Arrowverse, it’s hard to imagine anything darker than the series finale. Not only is the official Arrowverse coming to a close with the end of The Flash, but even other superhero shows on the CW face an uncertain future, with Superman & Lois and Gotham Knights facing potential cancelation. And yet, during the final episode of The Flash, hope arrived in the form of a lightning bolt.
As expected, the final episode built to a showdown between Flash Barry Allen (Grant Gustin) and Cobalt Blue (Rick Cosnett). But the really exciting part of the show came in its final seconds, when Barry told a story to his and Iris’s (Candice Patton) newborn daughter Nora, herself destined to become super-speedster Xs (Jessica Parker Kennedy...
The Flash has always been about hope, even when things look darkest. And for fans of the Arrowverse, it’s hard to imagine anything darker than the series finale. Not only is the official Arrowverse coming to a close with the end of The Flash, but even other superhero shows on the CW face an uncertain future, with Superman & Lois and Gotham Knights facing potential cancelation. And yet, during the final episode of The Flash, hope arrived in the form of a lightning bolt.
As expected, the final episode built to a showdown between Flash Barry Allen (Grant Gustin) and Cobalt Blue (Rick Cosnett). But the really exciting part of the show came in its final seconds, when Barry told a story to his and Iris’s (Candice Patton) newborn daughter Nora, herself destined to become super-speedster Xs (Jessica Parker Kennedy...
- 5/25/2023
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Shazam! is back. Well, really, he never left. DC has made the character and much of his supporting cast a regular presence in the comics over the last few years, bolstered in no small part by the success of his first big screen outing in 2018. But most of the classic character’s comics adventures in recent years have felt like something of a mirror of his live action ones, a sensible decision for a publisher that’s trying to position its characters for broad audiences, but Shazam hasn’t really felt quite as much like, well, his old self in recent years.
But that’s all changed with Mark Waid and Dan Mora’s Shazam! #1 from DC. If ever there was a perfect example of an entry-level comic book adventure for folks who have been meaning to get a sense of why the character has endured for nearly as long as Superman,...
But that’s all changed with Mark Waid and Dan Mora’s Shazam! #1 from DC. If ever there was a perfect example of an entry-level comic book adventure for folks who have been meaning to get a sense of why the character has endured for nearly as long as Superman,...
- 5/8/2023
- by Mike Cecchini
- Den of Geek
This Titans season 4 article contains spoilers.
With shows like Loki and movies like Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Marvel has established itself as the source for multiverse stories in television and film. But comic book fans know that Marvel was relatively late to the multiverse game, having been beaten to the punch several decades earlier by the DC story “The Flash of Two Worlds.”
So it was more than a little satisfying to see Gar Logan aka Beast Boy take a trip through the Red that connects all of the DC worlds in the ninth episode of Titans fourth and final season, “Dude, Where’s My Gar.” As Gar (Ryan Potter) moves through the Red, we get glimpses of various other DC properties, including Courtney Whitmore (Brec Bassinger) of Stargirl, Swamp Thing (Derek Mears) from the short-lived 2019 series, as well as he and Cyborg’s animated counterparts from Teen Titans Go!.
With shows like Loki and movies like Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Marvel has established itself as the source for multiverse stories in television and film. But comic book fans know that Marvel was relatively late to the multiverse game, having been beaten to the punch several decades earlier by the DC story “The Flash of Two Worlds.”
So it was more than a little satisfying to see Gar Logan aka Beast Boy take a trip through the Red that connects all of the DC worlds in the ninth episode of Titans fourth and final season, “Dude, Where’s My Gar.” As Gar (Ryan Potter) moves through the Red, we get glimpses of various other DC properties, including Courtney Whitmore (Brec Bassinger) of Stargirl, Swamp Thing (Derek Mears) from the short-lived 2019 series, as well as he and Cyborg’s animated counterparts from Teen Titans Go!.
- 4/25/2023
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
For decades, Pop's Chock’lit Shoppe has been a (relatively) safe haven for the fine folks of Riverdale to gather and converse over a frosty milkshake and a steamy basket of burgers and fries, but in the new one-shot anthology Chilling Adventures Presents... Pop's Chock’lit Shoppe of Horrors, Pop Tate has turned his community hub into a house of horrors where his own customers just might end up being on the menu!
With Pop's Chock’lit Shoppe of Horrors out now from Archie Comics, we had the pleasure of catching up with Jordan Morris, the writer behind "Soylent Teen," one of the three tasty tales served up in the new one-shot. In this new Q&a feature, he reflects on what it was like to cook up a cannibalistic story in the idyllic world of Archie Comics, collaborating with talented artist Liana Kangas, and he also discusses his upcoming...
With Pop's Chock’lit Shoppe of Horrors out now from Archie Comics, we had the pleasure of catching up with Jordan Morris, the writer behind "Soylent Teen," one of the three tasty tales served up in the new one-shot. In this new Q&a feature, he reflects on what it was like to cook up a cannibalistic story in the idyllic world of Archie Comics, collaborating with talented artist Liana Kangas, and he also discusses his upcoming...
- 3/24/2023
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
This post contains minor spoilers for The Flash movie.
Everyone talks about Batman, Spider-Man, and the X-Men when talking about the great rogues galleries in superhero comics. But the Flash belongs up there with the rest of them. Even before writer Geoff Johns made the Rogues into a sympathetic team of lovable losers during his early 2000s run, Captain Cold, the Pied Piper, and the Weather Wizard were among the most interesting baddies that cape comics had to offer.
So with Barry Allen set to make his big-screen solo (not really solo) movie debut in this year’s The Flash, fans were a little surprised to hear rumors that Dark Flash would be the primary villain, alongside Man of Steel bad guy General Zod. But thanks to a merchandising leak (via The Direct), we now have confirmation that Barry will indeed be fighting a much more intense version of himself in the Dark Flash.
Everyone talks about Batman, Spider-Man, and the X-Men when talking about the great rogues galleries in superhero comics. But the Flash belongs up there with the rest of them. Even before writer Geoff Johns made the Rogues into a sympathetic team of lovable losers during his early 2000s run, Captain Cold, the Pied Piper, and the Weather Wizard were among the most interesting baddies that cape comics had to offer.
So with Barry Allen set to make his big-screen solo (not really solo) movie debut in this year’s The Flash, fans were a little surprised to hear rumors that Dark Flash would be the primary villain, alongside Man of Steel bad guy General Zod. But thanks to a merchandising leak (via The Direct), we now have confirmation that Barry will indeed be fighting a much more intense version of himself in the Dark Flash.
- 3/15/2023
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
This article appears in the new issue of Den Of Geek magazine. Get your copy here.
Marvel comics are known for their stylish drawings, bold colors, and dynamic splash pages, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe has achieved incredible box office success utilizing expensive VFX, razor-sharp fight choreography, and a parade of recognizable faces. But how do you create a sprawling, action-packed Marvel project without using any of that? This was the challenge Marvel faced when it decided to develop a six-season scripted podcast featuring some of its most beloved superheroes and villains but in a surprising new context.
The denizens of Marvel’s Wastelanders are living in an alternate future Marvel timeline where the villains have ultimately won, and very few heroes have lived to tell the tale. In this new world order, Wolverine, Hawkeye, and Black Widow are scattered—either in hiding or as shadows of their former selves.
Marvel comics are known for their stylish drawings, bold colors, and dynamic splash pages, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe has achieved incredible box office success utilizing expensive VFX, razor-sharp fight choreography, and a parade of recognizable faces. But how do you create a sprawling, action-packed Marvel project without using any of that? This was the challenge Marvel faced when it decided to develop a six-season scripted podcast featuring some of its most beloved superheroes and villains but in a surprising new context.
The denizens of Marvel’s Wastelanders are living in an alternate future Marvel timeline where the villains have ultimately won, and very few heroes have lived to tell the tale. In this new world order, Wolverine, Hawkeye, and Black Widow are scattered—either in hiding or as shadows of their former selves.
- 2/21/2023
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
(Superhero Bits is a collection of stories, updates, and videos about anything and everything inspired by the comics of Marvel, DC, and more. For comic book movies, TV shows, merchandise, events, and whatever catches our eye, this is the place to find anything that falls through the cracks.)
In this edition of Superhero Bits:
The "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" Rotten Tomatoes score.
HBO Max's "Penguin" series adds some cast members.
"Captain America: New World Order" begins filming soon.
Hot Toys brings the 1989 "Batman" Batmobile to life.
All that and more!
New Gotham Knights Trailer Focuses On Harvey Dent
The CW isn't quite done with its small screen DC universe just yet, as "Gotham Knights" is set to premiere on the network next month. The show centers on the Bat-family in the aftermath of Bruce Wayne's death. The above trailer focuses heavily on Harvey Dent, played by "Supernatural" alum Misha Collins in the show.
In this edition of Superhero Bits:
The "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" Rotten Tomatoes score.
HBO Max's "Penguin" series adds some cast members.
"Captain America: New World Order" begins filming soon.
Hot Toys brings the 1989 "Batman" Batmobile to life.
All that and more!
New Gotham Knights Trailer Focuses On Harvey Dent
The CW isn't quite done with its small screen DC universe just yet, as "Gotham Knights" is set to premiere on the network next month. The show centers on the Bat-family in the aftermath of Bruce Wayne's death. The above trailer focuses heavily on Harvey Dent, played by "Supernatural" alum Misha Collins in the show.
- 2/14/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
This article contains some spoilers for DC’s Kingdom Come. Read our in-depth Shazam! Fury of the Gods cover story in the new issue of our magazine.
Alex Ross and Mark Waid’s Kingdom Come is nothing short of a DC Comics classic. The dark alt-universe Elseworlds tale imagines an Earth where superheroes have become mad with power, as violent and dangerous as the criminals they’ve committed to stop. Ross’ gorgeous gouache-painted pages and a dynamic storyline that pits the Justice League against a new generation of ultra-violent caped crusaders means that Kingdom Come has garnered a loyal fanbase, one that constantly wonders why this hasn’t been adapted for film or TV yet. Those fans can now add another to their number as when Den of Geek speaks with Zachary Levi about Shazam: Fury of the Gods, the actor shares that Kingdom Come is his dream project for the hero he portrays,...
Alex Ross and Mark Waid’s Kingdom Come is nothing short of a DC Comics classic. The dark alt-universe Elseworlds tale imagines an Earth where superheroes have become mad with power, as violent and dangerous as the criminals they’ve committed to stop. Ross’ gorgeous gouache-painted pages and a dynamic storyline that pits the Justice League against a new generation of ultra-violent caped crusaders means that Kingdom Come has garnered a loyal fanbase, one that constantly wonders why this hasn’t been adapted for film or TV yet. Those fans can now add another to their number as when Den of Geek speaks with Zachary Levi about Shazam: Fury of the Gods, the actor shares that Kingdom Come is his dream project for the hero he portrays,...
- 2/13/2023
- by Mike Cecchini
- Den of Geek
Comics are an intimidating medium, which is ironic considering how many of us had formative reading experiences with comic books. But there’s a perception (that isn’t always unfounded) that if you aren’t constantly keeping up with comics, especially superhero comics, you’ll fall too far behind, get lost, and never get caught up. Or that you’ll be roped into buying a bunch of books that you’re not into just to “understand” the ones you’re following. Or that it’s all superheroes all the time.
Well, we say…to hell with that noise! Comics are no different than TV or movies in that there’s an infinite array of genres and tones to indulge yourself in, and even well-established long-running characters routinely set easy jumping on points for newer readers. It’s a new year, and there’s no better time to get into (or back into) reading comics.
Well, we say…to hell with that noise! Comics are no different than TV or movies in that there’s an infinite array of genres and tones to indulge yourself in, and even well-established long-running characters routinely set easy jumping on points for newer readers. It’s a new year, and there’s no better time to get into (or back into) reading comics.
- 1/5/2023
- by Mike Cecchini
- Den of Geek
As much as people love to complain about the formulaic nature of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the truth is, you'd be hard-pressed to find two superhero TV shows more distinct in tone than "Daredevil" and "She-Hulk." Easily one of the best of Marvel's Netflix series, "Daredevil" aired for three seasons beginning in 2015, before being canceled with the rest of his fellow superheroes. Season 3 was fantastic and this writer was personally heartbroken when the show got axed, leaving all those loose plot threads dangling. Daredevil has long been one of my favorite heroes and I loved Charlie Cox for the role, so I was overjoyed when he reprised the role on "She-Hulk" earlier this year.
I have to admit, I did wonder how it would work tonally, since the two series are so drastically different. While the Netflix shows were intended to be a part of the MCU, they were never really integrated into this universe,...
I have to admit, I did wonder how it would work tonally, since the two series are so drastically different. While the Netflix shows were intended to be a part of the MCU, they were never really integrated into this universe,...
- 12/19/2022
- by Jamie Gerber
- Slash Film
Written by Mark Waid | Art by Dan Jurgens, Norm Rapmund | Published by DC Comics
Dark Crisis as an event has been a bit hit and miss, both the main series and the various spin-offs. It has, though, maintained a respectable entertainment level overall, and of course the end game of all this has been to bring back the Multiverse. I’ve always been a Multiverse fan, growing up reading comics in the late 1970s/ early 1980s when the Jsa Earth-2 were two of my favourite things in comics (and still are). This book looks tailor-made for me, throw in the fact it’s written by Mark Waid and illustrated by Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund, classic DC creators all, and we should have a winner. Hopefully.
Let’s take a look.
The opening splash page is a doozy, with Barry Allen telling us ‘I’m looking for the man who...
Dark Crisis as an event has been a bit hit and miss, both the main series and the various spin-offs. It has, though, maintained a respectable entertainment level overall, and of course the end game of all this has been to bring back the Multiverse. I’ve always been a Multiverse fan, growing up reading comics in the late 1970s/ early 1980s when the Jsa Earth-2 were two of my favourite things in comics (and still are). This book looks tailor-made for me, throw in the fact it’s written by Mark Waid and illustrated by Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund, classic DC creators all, and we should have a winner. Hopefully.
Let’s take a look.
The opening splash page is a doozy, with Barry Allen telling us ‘I’m looking for the man who...
- 12/15/2022
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
James Gunn sparked fans' excitement recently when he shared an illustration from the landmark DC comic "Kingdom Come" on Twitter. The 1996 miniseries, from Alex Ross and Mark Waid, remains not only the most beloved comic of DC's Elseworlds imprint but is also considered to be one of the company's best stories in general. Gunn posted a picture of Superman and co. gathered around a table with just two words: "Making plans." While some thought this could mean a "Kingdom Come" film is on the way — which would be amazing — it might also simply be alluding to the fact that Gunn and Peter Safran are making a lot of big plans for the future in their new positions as heads of brand new Warner Bros. Discovery film division, DC Studios.
We know about DC's immediate movie plans, but the future of this universe has seemed somewhat up in the air as of late.
We know about DC's immediate movie plans, but the future of this universe has seemed somewhat up in the air as of late.
- 12/11/2022
- by Jamie Gerber
- Slash Film
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The holidays are here! With the collectibles market on fire lately, it’s been a tough time for people to get their hands on some of the coolest comics, games, cards, and action figures out there. But there’s no better time to go big than the holidays: now is a great time to grab those giant action figures, massive collected editions, and classic cards. And of course, we’re happy to help you find the perfect gift for the nerds in your life, whether they’re lifelong Bat-fans or just getting into your favorite heroes.
For The Man Who Has Everything: “For The Man Who Has Everything,” Superman Annual #11
“For The Man Who Has Everything” isn’t a holiday story—Batman, Robin, and Wonder Woman visit Superman at the Fortress of Solitude to bring him birthday gifts—but it is an incredible story and...
The holidays are here! With the collectibles market on fire lately, it’s been a tough time for people to get their hands on some of the coolest comics, games, cards, and action figures out there. But there’s no better time to go big than the holidays: now is a great time to grab those giant action figures, massive collected editions, and classic cards. And of course, we’re happy to help you find the perfect gift for the nerds in your life, whether they’re lifelong Bat-fans or just getting into your favorite heroes.
For The Man Who Has Everything: “For The Man Who Has Everything,” Superman Annual #11
“For The Man Who Has Everything” isn’t a holiday story—Batman, Robin, and Wonder Woman visit Superman at the Fortress of Solitude to bring him birthday gifts—but it is an incredible story and...
- 12/6/2022
- by Jacoblam
- Den of Geek
Written by Mark Waid, Sina Grace, Marv Wolfman, Alex Segura | Art by Clayton Henry, Dean Haspiel, Jack Herbert, Fico Ossio | Published by DC Comics
Move over Batman, there’s a new flavour of the month in town. Superman’s having a good time of it right now. He’s just finished a mammoth storyline featuring Mongul in his own books, has been involved in Dark Crisis, just celebrated/ commemorated the 30th anniversary of his death/return, and is now getting another shiny special. Throw in the fact we get stories from Mark Waid and Marv Wolfman here, and I’m a happy man. This special has the typical DC anthology setup, with four different stories from four different creative teams.
Let’s take a look.
First up is ‘The Concert that Ate Gotham,’ by Mark Waid and Clayton Henry, featuring you-know-who as a guest star. The story reunites Clark and Bruce,...
Move over Batman, there’s a new flavour of the month in town. Superman’s having a good time of it right now. He’s just finished a mammoth storyline featuring Mongul in his own books, has been involved in Dark Crisis, just celebrated/ commemorated the 30th anniversary of his death/return, and is now getting another shiny special. Throw in the fact we get stories from Mark Waid and Marv Wolfman here, and I’m a happy man. This special has the typical DC anthology setup, with four different stories from four different creative teams.
Let’s take a look.
First up is ‘The Concert that Ate Gotham,’ by Mark Waid and Clayton Henry, featuring you-know-who as a guest star. The story reunites Clark and Bruce,...
- 12/6/2022
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
The long-awaited final chapter of the “Marvel’s Wastelanders” audio epic has arrived! Today, Marvel Entertainment and SiriusXM announced their newest original scripted podcast, Marvel’s Wastelanders, will premiere on Monday, December 5. Marvel’s Wastelanders is the sixth and final installment of the popular series and marks the first-ever audio crossover event for Marvel’s podcasts.
The new story features an incredible line-up of talent and brings back the big-name stars that appeared throughout the “Marvel’s Wastelanders” adventure including Timothy Busfield as Star-Lord, Stephen Lang as Hawkeye, Susan Sarandon as Black Widow, Robert Patrick as Wolverine, and Dylan Baker as Doctor Doom.
The weekly 10-episode series is directed by Kimberly Senior, co-written by Nick Bernardone (Fear the Walking Dead), J. Holtham, and Mark Waid, has original sound design by One Thousand Birds (Marvel’s Wastelanders: Hawkeye), and original music by Lindsay Jones. The series art is inked by Steve McNiven...
The new story features an incredible line-up of talent and brings back the big-name stars that appeared throughout the “Marvel’s Wastelanders” adventure including Timothy Busfield as Star-Lord, Stephen Lang as Hawkeye, Susan Sarandon as Black Widow, Robert Patrick as Wolverine, and Dylan Baker as Doctor Doom.
The weekly 10-episode series is directed by Kimberly Senior, co-written by Nick Bernardone (Fear the Walking Dead), J. Holtham, and Mark Waid, has original sound design by One Thousand Birds (Marvel’s Wastelanders: Hawkeye), and original music by Lindsay Jones. The series art is inked by Steve McNiven...
- 12/6/2022
- Podnews.net
Showcase is likely the series that comes to mind when one thinks of Silver Age DC Comics anthologies, but The Brave and the Bold may have an even greater legacy. Sure, the former introduced some of the most important Silver Age heroes, including Barry Allen as the Flash and Hal Jordan as Green Lantern. But The Brave and the Bold changed comics forever with the introduction of the Justice League of America in its 28th issue. Not only did the Jla become DC’s premier superhero team but its success prompted Atlas Comics publisher Martin Goodman to tell his editor Stan Lee to give superheroes a shot, leading to the creation of the Fantastic Four and the Marvel Universe.
So it’s no small thing that DC Comics plans to bring The Brave and the Bold back as part of its Dawn of DC storytelling initiative next year. Spinning out...
So it’s no small thing that DC Comics plans to bring The Brave and the Bold back as part of its Dawn of DC storytelling initiative next year. Spinning out...
- 11/23/2022
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
When characters have been around for decades, a number of people tend to leave their creative fingerprints on them. For example, Captain America was created in 1940 by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby for Timely Comics. He was a World War II soldier that went above and beyond the call of duty to aid in the fight against the Axis powers, particularly the Nazis. Later, when the company transitioned to Marvel, Stan Lee brought Cap into the modern day in 1963's "The Avengers" #4 as part of the popular super team. From there, a number of extremely talented people like Ed Brubaker, Mark Gruenwald, Roger Stern, Mark Waid, and Ta-Nehisi Coates have crafted character-defining stories for the Star-Spangled Man With A Plan. But as a character goes from creator to creator, they may change slightly. While it's certainly possible for people (fictional or otherwise) to be multifaceted in their personalities, those changes...
- 11/17/2022
- by Ben F. Silverio
- Slash Film
This post contains spoilers for She-Hulk Attorney at Law Episode 7
When it comes to comic book adaptations, the devil is in the details. So when Netflix debuted a live-action version of Daredevil in 2015, fans were thrilled to see a hard-edged take on the street-level hero. Between that show’s shocking violence and Charlie Cox’s soulful performance as the charming, but conflicted Matt Murdock, Daredevil’s 2003 big-screen misfire was all but forgotten. However, concerns bubbled up again in the long runup between Cox’s cameo as Murdock in Spider-Man: No Way Home and his in-costume return in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. Many wondered how the more family-friendly MCU would handle the action, and how the universe’s self-deprecating humor would play with such a brooding character.
Turns out, it worked pretty good! She-Hulk episode seven “Ribbit and Rip It” proved to be a highlight of the series, even winning over...
When it comes to comic book adaptations, the devil is in the details. So when Netflix debuted a live-action version of Daredevil in 2015, fans were thrilled to see a hard-edged take on the street-level hero. Between that show’s shocking violence and Charlie Cox’s soulful performance as the charming, but conflicted Matt Murdock, Daredevil’s 2003 big-screen misfire was all but forgotten. However, concerns bubbled up again in the long runup between Cox’s cameo as Murdock in Spider-Man: No Way Home and his in-costume return in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. Many wondered how the more family-friendly MCU would handle the action, and how the universe’s self-deprecating humor would play with such a brooding character.
Turns out, it worked pretty good! She-Hulk episode seven “Ribbit and Rip It” proved to be a highlight of the series, even winning over...
- 10/7/2022
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
(Superhero Bits is a collection of stories, updates, and videos about anything and everything inspired by the comics of Marvel, DC, and more. For comic book movies, TV shows, merchandise, events, and whatever catches our eye, this is the place to find anything that falls through the cracks.)
In this edition of Superhero Bits:
Ezra Miller did some reshoots on "The Flash."
Todd McFarlane sees a "Spawn" cinematic universe.
The "Black Adam" runtime.
DC's first big comic book crossover event of 2023.
All that and more!
Lazarus Planet Is The Next Big DC Comics Crossover Event
The next big DC Comics crossover event has been unveiled. The publisher announced at New York Comic-Con that "Lazarus Planet" will kick off 2023 in explosive fashion, with the whole thing spinning out of the pages of "Batman vs. Robin." While much remains mysterious, a description of the book reads as follows:
Following the events of...
In this edition of Superhero Bits:
Ezra Miller did some reshoots on "The Flash."
Todd McFarlane sees a "Spawn" cinematic universe.
The "Black Adam" runtime.
DC's first big comic book crossover event of 2023.
All that and more!
Lazarus Planet Is The Next Big DC Comics Crossover Event
The next big DC Comics crossover event has been unveiled. The publisher announced at New York Comic-Con that "Lazarus Planet" will kick off 2023 in explosive fashion, with the whole thing spinning out of the pages of "Batman vs. Robin." While much remains mysterious, a description of the book reads as follows:
Following the events of...
- 10/6/2022
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Written by Mark Waid | Art by Mahmud Asrar | Published by DC Comics
I wish I wasn’t such a sucker for books like this but c’mon, who can’t resist picking up a book called this, with a cover like this, and featuring the blurb ‘father vs son for the fate of the Dcu’. That was enough to reel me in, but when I saw that Mark Waid was writing this, I was all in. I tend to find that Waid always understands his characters so well, so he can take a throwaway editorial edict and actually make it not only work but also add something extra to the mythology.
Let’s be honest, though, Batman has been in conflict with Robin from the start. He fell out with Dick Grayson, has had a rocky relationship with Tim Drake, struggles to control Damian Wayne, and let’s not get started on Jason Todd.
I wish I wasn’t such a sucker for books like this but c’mon, who can’t resist picking up a book called this, with a cover like this, and featuring the blurb ‘father vs son for the fate of the Dcu’. That was enough to reel me in, but when I saw that Mark Waid was writing this, I was all in. I tend to find that Waid always understands his characters so well, so he can take a throwaway editorial edict and actually make it not only work but also add something extra to the mythology.
Let’s be honest, though, Batman has been in conflict with Robin from the start. He fell out with Dick Grayson, has had a rocky relationship with Tim Drake, struggles to control Damian Wayne, and let’s not get started on Jason Todd.
- 9/22/2022
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
DC Comics’ “Batman/Superman: World’s Finest” #4, available June 21, 2022, is written by Mark Waid and illustrated by Dan Mora, with covers by Mora, Derrick Chew, Freddie E. Williams II and Riley Rossmo:
“…while ‘Robin’ and ‘Supergirl’ race to retrieve the secrets of the ‘Nezha’ from ancient China, ‘Batman’ and ‘Superman’ get more than they bargained for in the present. To save humanity from the fires of the demon, the ‘World's Finest’ must go toe-to-toe with the protector of ‘Sector 2814’, ‘Hal Jordan’…”
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“…while ‘Robin’ and ‘Supergirl’ race to retrieve the secrets of the ‘Nezha’ from ancient China, ‘Batman’ and ‘Superman’ get more than they bargained for in the present. To save humanity from the fires of the demon, the ‘World's Finest’ must go toe-to-toe with the protector of ‘Sector 2814’, ‘Hal Jordan’…”
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- 6/19/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
"Irredeemable", the 2009 Boom! Studios 'psycho superhero' title written by Mark Waid and illustrated by Peter Krause, Diego Barreto, is being adapted by director Jeymes Samuel for a live-action streaming TV series on Netflix:
"...the world's greatest superhero, the 'Plutonian', suffers a fall from grace and starts killing off the population of Earth.
"His former allies, the superhero group 'The Paradigm', attempt to find a way to stop his rampage while dealing with their own problems..."
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"...the world's greatest superhero, the 'Plutonian', suffers a fall from grace and starts killing off the population of Earth.
"His former allies, the superhero group 'The Paradigm', attempt to find a way to stop his rampage while dealing with their own problems..."
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- 4/2/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Jay-Z and "The Harder They Fall" director Jeymes Samuel are teaming up again! This time, it's for Netflix's adaptation of the comic-book series "Irredeemable" and its spinoff, "Incorruptible." While the release date hasn't been revealed yet, we do know that Samuel is set to direct the upcoming films and Jay-Z will coproduce both projects. Meanwhile, Keith Powers, who's also known for his work in 2020's "Soul" and the upcoming "Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse," is handling the scripts.
On March 18, Boom! Studios, which announced its Netflix deal two years ago, confirmed the exciting news via an Instagram post. "We're thrilled to announced Irredeemable & Incorruptible will be adapted into a @Netflix film! Jeymes Samuel @thebullitts is set to direct and Kemp Powers @kemppowers will write!" the caption read.
For those unfamiliar with the story, the logline reads, "When the world's most powerful and beloved superhero, the god-like Plutonian, inexplicably begins slaughtering everyone on Earth,...
On March 18, Boom! Studios, which announced its Netflix deal two years ago, confirmed the exciting news via an Instagram post. "We're thrilled to announced Irredeemable & Incorruptible will be adapted into a @Netflix film! Jeymes Samuel @thebullitts is set to direct and Kemp Powers @kemppowers will write!" the caption read.
For those unfamiliar with the story, the logline reads, "When the world's most powerful and beloved superhero, the god-like Plutonian, inexplicably begins slaughtering everyone on Earth,...
- 3/19/2022
- by Princess Gabbara
- Popsugar.com
This article contains some spoilers for Hawkeye and Spider-man: No Way Home
So where does the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen go next? At this point, there’s no clear word about the new show being a continuation of the Netflix series or a hard reboot. Likely, Marvel will split the difference. If so, the new Daredevil series could retain the cast and continuity, while eschewing its predecessor’s darker tone.
If that’s the case, then comic books may be the best guide for future Daredevil stories…
“Daredevil: Reborn”
(Daredevil #1 -6, 2011 – 2012)
When the first episode of Daredevil dropped in 2015, it announced itself as something very different than other superhero shows. Daredevil was violent, willing to show the brutal cost of fighting criminals without powers or superweapons. But to be frank, that’s not the tone that made the MCU such a success. How can viewers transition from the bleakness...
So where does the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen go next? At this point, there’s no clear word about the new show being a continuation of the Netflix series or a hard reboot. Likely, Marvel will split the difference. If so, the new Daredevil series could retain the cast and continuity, while eschewing its predecessor’s darker tone.
If that’s the case, then comic books may be the best guide for future Daredevil stories…
“Daredevil: Reborn”
(Daredevil #1 -6, 2011 – 2012)
When the first episode of Daredevil dropped in 2015, it announced itself as something very different than other superhero shows. Daredevil was violent, willing to show the brutal cost of fighting criminals without powers or superweapons. But to be frank, that’s not the tone that made the MCU such a success. How can viewers transition from the bleakness...
- 3/18/2022
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Another breakout star from Euphoria has joined the Sony Spider-Man universe, this time with Sydney Sweeney. Has the studio found their Spider-Gwen or Black Cat?
“Deadline shared yesterday that Euphoria actress Sydney Sweeney would be joining Dakota Johnson in Sony Pictures’ Madame Web, but there’s no word yet as to which character in the Spider-Man universe she will be. In the comics, Madame Web has been depicted as an elderly woman named Cassandra Webb, with clairvoyant and precognitive mutant abilities that she uses to ‘help’ Spider-Man. I put help in quotes because she’s a sassy lady and sometimes painfully vague.”
Read more at The Mary Sue
It appears Samuel L. Jackson is on a quest to be in more Marvel movies than anyone as the actor is apparently filming three different MCU projects all at once.
“Samuel L. Jackson is no stranger to huge movie franchises, having...
“Deadline shared yesterday that Euphoria actress Sydney Sweeney would be joining Dakota Johnson in Sony Pictures’ Madame Web, but there’s no word yet as to which character in the Spider-Man universe she will be. In the comics, Madame Web has been depicted as an elderly woman named Cassandra Webb, with clairvoyant and precognitive mutant abilities that she uses to ‘help’ Spider-Man. I put help in quotes because she’s a sassy lady and sometimes painfully vague.”
Read more at The Mary Sue
It appears Samuel L. Jackson is on a quest to be in more Marvel movies than anyone as the actor is apparently filming three different MCU projects all at once.
“Samuel L. Jackson is no stranger to huge movie franchises, having...
- 3/18/2022
- by Lee Parham
- Den of Geek
"Irredeemable", the 2009 Boom! Studios 'psycho superhero' title written by Mark Waid and illustrated by Peter Krause, Diego Barreto, is being adapted by director Jeymes Samuel for a live-action streaming TV series on Netflix:
"...the world's greatest superhero, the 'Plutonian', suffers a fall from grace and starts killing off the population of Earth.
"His former allies, the superhero group 'The Paradigm', attempt to find a way to stop his rampage while dealing with their own problems..."
Click the images to enlarge...
"...the world's greatest superhero, the 'Plutonian', suffers a fall from grace and starts killing off the population of Earth.
"His former allies, the superhero group 'The Paradigm', attempt to find a way to stop his rampage while dealing with their own problems..."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 3/18/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
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