Welcome to the reboot of our regular 100 Word Hits column, in association with comics retailer The Unreality Store, in which Matthew De Monti brings us short, sharp reviews of the Retro comic books in one hundred words. Comics from all eras and all publishers, including Marvel, DC, indies, superheroes, sci-fi, fantasy, westerns and much more!
In this episode, Matt discusses Jla #1 from Grant Morrison and Howard Porter.
In this episode, Matt discusses Jla #1 from Grant Morrison and Howard Porter.
- 7/26/2023
- by Guest
- Nerdly
After much anticipation, the new James Gunn and Peter Safran-led DC Studios has finally announced their upcoming film and TV slate. The goal is to create a giant connected shared story spread out across movies, TV, and even gaming. Characters will move fluidly in and out of animation and into live action, and there’s a special DC Elseworlds label to distinguish standalone efforts and visions (such as Todd Phillips’ R-rated Joker movies).
But within the actual Dcu shared universe, there are some surprises. Amongst familiar faced l ike Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, and even Supergirl, there’s shockers like a Wonder Woman prequel drama with a Game of Thrones flavor and a Creature Commandos animated series. But perhaps there’s no choice more shocking than the one Gunn is seemingly most excited for: The Authority.
The Nature Of The Authority
Created by Warren Ellis and artist Bryan Hitch,...
But within the actual Dcu shared universe, there are some surprises. Amongst familiar faced l ike Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, and even Supergirl, there’s shockers like a Wonder Woman prequel drama with a Game of Thrones flavor and a Creature Commandos animated series. But perhaps there’s no choice more shocking than the one Gunn is seemingly most excited for: The Authority.
The Nature Of The Authority
Created by Warren Ellis and artist Bryan Hitch,...
- 2/15/2023
- 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
Joshua Williamson has had his hands in just about every big DC story for the last five years. One of the longest-tenured Flash writers ever, Williamson has by necessity been in the middle of every time the DC multiverse tried to burst back into canon over the last five years. After all, you can’t have a Crisis without a Flash beat or three.
But now, Williamson is getting the keys to the bus. Infinite Frontier #0 kicks off the post-Metal, post-Future State new status quo for the DC Universe in March. That status quo builds off of DC’s new multiversal mantra: everything happened and anything is possible. We had a chance to talk with him about what that means on both ends – what the new Dcu is growing out of, and what’s coming in the future.
This interview has been lightly edited for clarity.
Den of Geek: Give...
But now, Williamson is getting the keys to the bus. Infinite Frontier #0 kicks off the post-Metal, post-Future State new status quo for the DC Universe in March. That status quo builds off of DC’s new multiversal mantra: everything happened and anything is possible. We had a chance to talk with him about what that means on both ends – what the new Dcu is growing out of, and what’s coming in the future.
This interview has been lightly edited for clarity.
Den of Geek: Give...
- 2/18/2021
- by Jim Dandy
- Den of Geek
Written by Andy Lanning, Ron Marz | Art by Howard Porter | Published by Marvel Comics
Normally for the festive season we get a few specials or one-shots, which are generally entertaining enough to see us through to the New Year. This year, though, I think the marketing and sales departments have been on the phone, as DC have this Endless Winter ‘event’ happening. It’s going to spill over into a lot of books coming out in December, so get used to a lot of ice and snow based puns and story titles in the near future. Does the holiday season need a big event? The Summer is traditionally the blockbuster event season, and DC’s Dark Multiverse storyline is still rumbling along with various one-shots, so not entirely sure this is needed, but hey, it’s here and I’m reading it. I will say that writers Andy Lanning and Ron Marz are good choices,...
Normally for the festive season we get a few specials or one-shots, which are generally entertaining enough to see us through to the New Year. This year, though, I think the marketing and sales departments have been on the phone, as DC have this Endless Winter ‘event’ happening. It’s going to spill over into a lot of books coming out in December, so get used to a lot of ice and snow based puns and story titles in the near future. Does the holiday season need a big event? The Summer is traditionally the blockbuster event season, and DC’s Dark Multiverse storyline is still rumbling along with various one-shots, so not entirely sure this is needed, but hey, it’s here and I’m reading it. I will say that writers Andy Lanning and Ron Marz are good choices,...
- 12/1/2020
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by Joshua Williamson | Art by Howard Porter | Published by DC Comics
So, after 100 issues, Joshua Williamson is hanging up his bright yellow Flash boots. He first took over the book four years ago, and has since then put together one of the outstanding run’s in Barry Allen’s history. He’s in some great company too. This issue is the final one in Williamson’s ‘Finish Line’ arc, which has in some ways distilled down into a pure form what Williamson’s take on Barry has always emphasised. Personal relationships and family. The Speedster family, and assorted supporting characters, has always been an important part of the Flash mythology, and Williamson just decided to put it front and centre. You also knew there was only one character that Williamson would use to end his run, the person who is the polar opposite of Barry. Eobard Thawne, The Reverse-Flash.
So, after 100 issues, Joshua Williamson is hanging up his bright yellow Flash boots. He first took over the book four years ago, and has since then put together one of the outstanding run’s in Barry Allen’s history. He’s in some great company too. This issue is the final one in Williamson’s ‘Finish Line’ arc, which has in some ways distilled down into a pure form what Williamson’s take on Barry has always emphasised. Personal relationships and family. The Speedster family, and assorted supporting characters, has always been an important part of the Flash mythology, and Williamson just decided to put it front and centre. You also knew there was only one character that Williamson would use to end his run, the person who is the polar opposite of Barry. Eobard Thawne, The Reverse-Flash.
- 9/29/2020
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Jim Dandy Oct 14, 2019
Every Justice League you can think of from across the DC multiverse comes to fight the Justice-Doom War.
I feel like gathering Justice Leagues from throughout time and the multiverse (including the Justice Society) for a fight against the Legion of Doom across three separate time periods should be a bigger deal than it is. I Also feel like it should be called a Crisis - I don’t make the rules, I just endlessly nitpick about them, friends - but that’s neither here nor there.
But really, think about it: until Justice-Doom War, the last we’d heard of the Justice Society was when Jay Garrick flashed (pun unintentional but gladly accepted) across the page in The Button, sixty-some issues ago in Batman and The Flash. Otherwise he and many others from that team were in the good but not Jsa book Earth 2: Society.
Every Justice League you can think of from across the DC multiverse comes to fight the Justice-Doom War.
I feel like gathering Justice Leagues from throughout time and the multiverse (including the Justice Society) for a fight against the Legion of Doom across three separate time periods should be a bigger deal than it is. I Also feel like it should be called a Crisis - I don’t make the rules, I just endlessly nitpick about them, friends - but that’s neither here nor there.
But really, think about it: until Justice-Doom War, the last we’d heard of the Justice Society was when Jay Garrick flashed (pun unintentional but gladly accepted) across the page in The Button, sixty-some issues ago in Batman and The Flash. Otherwise he and many others from that team were in the good but not Jsa book Earth 2: Society.
- 10/14/2019
- Den of Geek
Mike Cecchini Jul 31, 2019
With Year One now complete, Joshua Williamson tells us about what's next for Barry Allen and The Flash.
This article contains spoilers for The Flash up to issue #75.
Ever since DC kicked off their Rebirth initiative in 2016, The Flash has been one of the best superhero comics on the market. Writer Joshua Williamson and an assortment of brilliant artists have steered Barry Allen's adventures for the last three years, mixing "traditional" Flash villains with new creations, introducing new and wild elements to the very nature of Barry's powers and his relationship to the Speed Force, and exploring his origin in more detail than ever before. And from the sound of it, that's only the beginning.
We caught up with Joshua Williamson at San Diego Comic-Con, where he revealed some of the secrets of the recently concluded Flash: Year One story, and told us what's next for Barry Allen,...
With Year One now complete, Joshua Williamson tells us about what's next for Barry Allen and The Flash.
This article contains spoilers for The Flash up to issue #75.
Ever since DC kicked off their Rebirth initiative in 2016, The Flash has been one of the best superhero comics on the market. Writer Joshua Williamson and an assortment of brilliant artists have steered Barry Allen's adventures for the last three years, mixing "traditional" Flash villains with new creations, introducing new and wild elements to the very nature of Barry's powers and his relationship to the Speed Force, and exploring his origin in more detail than ever before. And from the sound of it, that's only the beginning.
We caught up with Joshua Williamson at San Diego Comic-Con, where he revealed some of the secrets of the recently concluded Flash: Year One story, and told us what's next for Barry Allen,...
- 7/30/2019
- Den of Geek
Jim Dandy Jun 13, 2019
The Justice Society of America will finally return to the DC Universe in September in the pages of Justice League.
The Justice Society is getting a big push from DC Comics, and they'll be making their return to regular continuity in the pages of Scott Snyder's Justice League.
The classic World War II superhero team will be joining the flagship DC title in September as part of the next big storyline: The Justice/Doom War. "I can’t tell you how honored and thrilled I am to be able to reintroduce them to mainline continuity. I’ve been waiting to do it for months and months and months and months and months - really, since we did Metal," Snyder told Newsarama.
read more: The Batman Who Laughs is the Culmination of 10 Years of Scott Snyder's Stories
But Snyder told us even more about his plans for the Jsa,...
The Justice Society of America will finally return to the DC Universe in September in the pages of Justice League.
The Justice Society is getting a big push from DC Comics, and they'll be making their return to regular continuity in the pages of Scott Snyder's Justice League.
The classic World War II superhero team will be joining the flagship DC title in September as part of the next big storyline: The Justice/Doom War. "I can’t tell you how honored and thrilled I am to be able to reintroduce them to mainline continuity. I’ve been waiting to do it for months and months and months and months and months - really, since we did Metal," Snyder told Newsarama.
read more: The Batman Who Laughs is the Culmination of 10 Years of Scott Snyder's Stories
But Snyder told us even more about his plans for the Jsa,...
- 6/13/2019
- Den of Geek
Welcome back to another installment of Panel Discussion, this time featuring Dan’s top picks for this week in comics.
Before I get into what this article is I need to get into what it is not. First I am basing this list not off of my thoughts on each issue rather my expectations. Based on my knowledge of the creators, the series, and in some cases just the concepts I created a list of five comics I am most looking forward to this new comic book day.
Also, this is not a speculation article. I am not saying these comics are ‘Key’ issues you can flip in eBay. Ultimately when I walk into my local comic shop on New Comic Book Day these are the five books I am most looking forward to reading. I will try to balance it out by including some concerns I have with each issue as well.
Before I get into what this article is I need to get into what it is not. First I am basing this list not off of my thoughts on each issue rather my expectations. Based on my knowledge of the creators, the series, and in some cases just the concepts I created a list of five comics I am most looking forward to this new comic book day.
Also, this is not a speculation article. I am not saying these comics are ‘Key’ issues you can flip in eBay. Ultimately when I walk into my local comic shop on New Comic Book Day these are the five books I am most looking forward to reading. I will try to balance it out by including some concerns I have with each issue as well.
- 6/12/2019
- by Dan Clark
- Nerdly
Mike Cecchini May 8, 2019
Joshua Williamson tells us about updating the origin of Barry Allen for a new generation with The Flash: Year One.
When you think of the most iconic superhero origin stories in comics, you tend to think of the ones that have been told the most often. Superman and Batman's early days have been revamped and repurposed and retold countless times, both on the page and screen. Even Green Lantern has had multiple "definitive" takes of his origin over the course of his history. You would think that a character as venerable as Barry Allen's Flash, who first appeared in Showcase #4 way back in 1956, would have an origin story that is as well worn as some of those others. You would be wrong.
Sure, everyone knows the story of the police scientist, haunted by the murder of his mother, who gets struck by lightning and becomes the fastest man alive.
Joshua Williamson tells us about updating the origin of Barry Allen for a new generation with The Flash: Year One.
When you think of the most iconic superhero origin stories in comics, you tend to think of the ones that have been told the most often. Superman and Batman's early days have been revamped and repurposed and retold countless times, both on the page and screen. Even Green Lantern has had multiple "definitive" takes of his origin over the course of his history. You would think that a character as venerable as Barry Allen's Flash, who first appeared in Showcase #4 way back in 1956, would have an origin story that is as well worn as some of those others. You would be wrong.
Sure, everyone knows the story of the police scientist, haunted by the murder of his mother, who gets struck by lightning and becomes the fastest man alive.
- 5/8/2019
- Den of Geek
Jim Dandy May 6, 2019
We've got your first look at Flash: Year One, which will reveal new elements of Barry Allen's history.
Josh Williamson is doing incredible work with The Flash, and the depth and quality of his contributions to Flash lore aren’t really apparent on their face. It's remarkable how a really good 70-issue run on a Justice League mainstay with his own TV show can seemingly fly under the radar, but that's what it feels like we've seen from this book so far. There’s only really one arc in Williamson’s tenure on the book that’s played a big role in the post-Rebirth metanarrative of the DC Universe. But when you really dig into what Williamson has done, there’s not a corner of Flash world that hasn’t been dramatically changed.
Williamson co-created Godspeed, who recently made his TV debut. He revamped most of the Rogues,...
We've got your first look at Flash: Year One, which will reveal new elements of Barry Allen's history.
Josh Williamson is doing incredible work with The Flash, and the depth and quality of his contributions to Flash lore aren’t really apparent on their face. It's remarkable how a really good 70-issue run on a Justice League mainstay with his own TV show can seemingly fly under the radar, but that's what it feels like we've seen from this book so far. There’s only really one arc in Williamson’s tenure on the book that’s played a big role in the post-Rebirth metanarrative of the DC Universe. But when you really dig into what Williamson has done, there’s not a corner of Flash world that hasn’t been dramatically changed.
Williamson co-created Godspeed, who recently made his TV debut. He revamped most of the Rogues,...
- 5/6/2019
- Den of Geek
Meg Downey Mar 1, 2019
The Flash: Year One will not only add new details to Barry Allen's origin, but also remain true to the past.
How well do you really know Barry Allen's origin story? Chances are, even if you're a die-hard Flash fan, the answer is "not that well." Sure, there's the chemicals and the lightning storm, there's the version of events we all know and love over on the TV series -- but what about the Barry who has been running around as the Fastest Man Alive since the Silver Age? What actually happened after that fateful night in the lab?
The truth is, Barry's earliest adventures are pretty woefully underexplored. There are a few reasons for this. For starters, he's a product of an era in comics where origin stories weren't explored in great detail. But perhaps more importantly he spent the majority of of the late '80s and '90s,...
The Flash: Year One will not only add new details to Barry Allen's origin, but also remain true to the past.
How well do you really know Barry Allen's origin story? Chances are, even if you're a die-hard Flash fan, the answer is "not that well." Sure, there's the chemicals and the lightning storm, there's the version of events we all know and love over on the TV series -- but what about the Barry who has been running around as the Fastest Man Alive since the Silver Age? What actually happened after that fateful night in the lab?
The truth is, Barry's earliest adventures are pretty woefully underexplored. There are a few reasons for this. For starters, he's a product of an era in comics where origin stories weren't explored in great detail. But perhaps more importantly he spent the majority of of the late '80s and '90s,...
- 3/1/2019
- Den of Geek
DC Comics' "The Flash" #50, available July 11, 2018, is written by Joshua Williamson and illustrated by Howard Porter, with covers by Francesco Mattina and Porter:
"...in the lightning-fueled finale of 'Flash War', 'Zoom' adapts two new 'Speed Force' powers into his arsenal against both 'Barry Allen' and 'Wally West'.
"What are these strange new powers? What can they do?
"And how will this haunt the 'Scarlet Speedster' long after 'Flash War' is over? It's the power of two Flashes pitted against the seemingly unstoppable 'Hunter Zolomon'..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "The Flash"...
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"...in the lightning-fueled finale of 'Flash War', 'Zoom' adapts two new 'Speed Force' powers into his arsenal against both 'Barry Allen' and 'Wally West'.
"What are these strange new powers? What can they do?
"And how will this haunt the 'Scarlet Speedster' long after 'Flash War' is over? It's the power of two Flashes pitted against the seemingly unstoppable 'Hunter Zolomon'..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "The Flash"...
Find "The Flash" Comic Books Here...
- 7/11/2018
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
This week on Comics Corner, we have a look at Batman: The Red Death #1, Ash Vs Army of Darkness #4, Spawn #279, Angel Season 11 #10, Back to the Future #24, Big Trouble in Little China Old Man #2 (co-written by John Carpenter), Bprd: The Devil You Know #3, Dark Ark #2, Goosebumps: Monsters at Midnight #1, The Hellblazer #15, and Jim Henson's The Power of the Dark Crystal #8.
Batman: The Red Death #1: "As the events of Dark Nights: Metal rock the DC Universe, the creatures of the Dark Multiverse stand ready to invade our world! How can even the World’s Greatest Heroes stop a horde of deadly beings that appear to be powerful, nightmare versions of familiar figures? Find out in these special tie-in issues!
Artist
Carmine Di Giandomenico
Cover
Jason Fabok
Writer
Joshua Williamson
Series:
Dark Matter 2017
U.S. Price:
3.99
Volume/Issue #:
1
Color/B&W:
Color
Trim Size:
Comic
Page Count:
32."
For more...
Batman: The Red Death #1: "As the events of Dark Nights: Metal rock the DC Universe, the creatures of the Dark Multiverse stand ready to invade our world! How can even the World’s Greatest Heroes stop a horde of deadly beings that appear to be powerful, nightmare versions of familiar figures? Find out in these special tie-in issues!
Artist
Carmine Di Giandomenico
Cover
Jason Fabok
Writer
Joshua Williamson
Series:
Dark Matter 2017
U.S. Price:
3.99
Volume/Issue #:
1
Color/B&W:
Color
Trim Size:
Comic
Page Count:
32."
For more...
- 10/25/2017
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Even though it may slip your mind from time to time, the fact of the matter is that the Rebirth era has been home to two Scarlet Speedsters. In the pages of The Flash, we have Barry Allen serving as the titular hero, while the pre-Flashpoint Wally West is running around over in Titans, also sharing that very moniker. And before we proceed any further, please note that he’s not the younger Wally who’s operating under the name of “Kid Flash” in other titles. Yes, comic books can be confusing.
Anyway, it looks like we could see a shift in status quo next year, all thanks to an upcoming story arc titled “Flash War.” Spinning out of the events of Dark Nights: Metal, it’ll see Barry and Wally settle who’s the better Flash once and for all. Set to be written by Joshua Williamson, with art...
Anyway, it looks like we could see a shift in status quo next year, all thanks to an upcoming story arc titled “Flash War.” Spinning out of the events of Dark Nights: Metal, it’ll see Barry and Wally settle who’s the better Flash once and for all. Set to be written by Joshua Williamson, with art...
- 10/9/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Dynamite Entertainment's "The Shadow/Batman" #1, available October 4, 2017, is written by Steve Orlando and illustrated by Giovanni Timpano, with covers by Timpano, David Finch, Ethan Van Sciver, Alex Ross, Dustin Nguyen, Brandon Peterson, Bill Sienkiewicz and Howard Porter:
"...'The World's Greatest Mystery and 'The World's Greatest Detective', can barely stand each other, so how will they possibly deal with the 'World's Greatest Evil'?
"What legacy can two of the world's most enduring icons of justice leave once they discover an ancient evil has been living inside the world they protect.
"Can 'Batman' and the 'Shadow' save the world without killing it in the process?..."
In other 'Batman' news, Warners has rescheduled their stand-alone "The Batman" feature, ordering up a fresh screenplay by director Matt Reeves ("Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes"):
"There are certain characters who hold a special place in the hearts of millions," said actor Ben Affleck,...
"...'The World's Greatest Mystery and 'The World's Greatest Detective', can barely stand each other, so how will they possibly deal with the 'World's Greatest Evil'?
"What legacy can two of the world's most enduring icons of justice leave once they discover an ancient evil has been living inside the world they protect.
"Can 'Batman' and the 'Shadow' save the world without killing it in the process?..."
In other 'Batman' news, Warners has rescheduled their stand-alone "The Batman" feature, ordering up a fresh screenplay by director Matt Reeves ("Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes"):
"There are certain characters who hold a special place in the hearts of millions," said actor Ben Affleck,...
- 10/3/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
While we anxiously await the final trailer for Justice League, a few notable goodies have dropped in the interim. In fact, earlier today, a new promo and freshly revealed magazine cover helped tide us over as we look forward to the first big screen gathering of DC’s premier superhero team.
But what may be even cooler than the other stuff we just mentioned are the slew of variant covers scheduled to arrive in comic shops all throughout November. Synergizing with the major motion picture, each handsome piece of artwork will adorn the covers of some of the publisher’s top titles, all of which are either team-up books themselves or spotlight a member of the League.
Strategically released via major outlets such as Entertainment Weekly, Nerdist, The Hollywood Reporter, JoinTheLeague.com and by DC Comics themselves, we’d say several – if not all – of the books showcased in the...
But what may be even cooler than the other stuff we just mentioned are the slew of variant covers scheduled to arrive in comic shops all throughout November. Synergizing with the major motion picture, each handsome piece of artwork will adorn the covers of some of the publisher’s top titles, all of which are either team-up books themselves or spotlight a member of the League.
Strategically released via major outlets such as Entertainment Weekly, Nerdist, The Hollywood Reporter, JoinTheLeague.com and by DC Comics themselves, we’d say several – if not all – of the books showcased in the...
- 9/28/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Without a doubt, right now is a great time to be a fan of The Flash. Not only does his TV series continue to rank among the best superhero shows currently on the small screen, but the Scarlet Speedster is also set to headline the Flashpoint movie that’ll grace theaters sometime within the next few years.
All that awesomeness aside, we wouldn’t have anything to enjoy in other media if not for the comic books themselves. Fortunate for us, though, is that Joshua Williamson has consistently been hitting home runs ever since he began his tenure on The Flash at the start of the Rebirth era (if you require proof, check out our five-star review for the first collected edition here).
But like any truly great comic book writer, Williamson isn’t just telling good stories. In addition to doing that, he’s also been generously adding to the mythology along the way,...
All that awesomeness aside, we wouldn’t have anything to enjoy in other media if not for the comic books themselves. Fortunate for us, though, is that Joshua Williamson has consistently been hitting home runs ever since he began his tenure on The Flash at the start of the Rebirth era (if you require proof, check out our five-star review for the first collected edition here).
But like any truly great comic book writer, Williamson isn’t just telling good stories. In addition to doing that, he’s also been generously adding to the mythology along the way,...
- 8/17/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
DC Comics' "The Flash" #33, is written by Joshua Williamson and illustrated by Howard Porter, with a cover by Neil Googe, available October 25, 2017:
"...in 'Justice Insurgence' part one, after the harrowing events of 'Dark Nights: Metal' #3, the 'Justice League' has scattered around the world to find the only artifacts that can fight back against the invasion of the 'Dark Multiverse'.
"'The League' thinks they know how to take back their world, but they are not prepared for who is standing in their way. The 'Seven Dark Knights' of the Dark Multiverse.
"All the brilliance of 'Batman', but none of the morals. 'Barry Allen', 'The Fastest Man Alive', is the first to get a taste of their plan, as 'Batman: The Red Death' takes him on at the 'Fortress of Solitude'..."
Season 4 of "The Flash", debuting October 4, 2017 on The CW, will introduce more DC Comics characters...
"...in 'Justice Insurgence' part one, after the harrowing events of 'Dark Nights: Metal' #3, the 'Justice League' has scattered around the world to find the only artifacts that can fight back against the invasion of the 'Dark Multiverse'.
"'The League' thinks they know how to take back their world, but they are not prepared for who is standing in their way. The 'Seven Dark Knights' of the Dark Multiverse.
"All the brilliance of 'Batman', but none of the morals. 'Barry Allen', 'The Fastest Man Alive', is the first to get a taste of their plan, as 'Batman: The Red Death' takes him on at the 'Fortress of Solitude'..."
Season 4 of "The Flash", debuting October 4, 2017 on The CW, will introduce more DC Comics characters...
- 8/15/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
For better or worse, the big crossover involving Batman and The Flash is now behind us. Sure, some of us had mixed feelings regarding it, but we can all likely agree that it’s for the best the collected edition compile all four issues into one seamless tome as opposed to dividing them up in forthcoming volumes of each respective series.
Serving as a lead-in to Doomsday Clock, this story may most fondly be remembered for delivering something we thought we’d never see in the form of a team-up involving Batmen Bruce and Thomas Wayne. Yes, father and son joined forces to bust a few heads, albeit temporarily. And although the ending didn’t quite deliver, you just might want to give the hardcover a closer look.
My reason for saying so is that the first printing will bear a lenticular cover (see the solicitation for exceptions) much like...
Serving as a lead-in to Doomsday Clock, this story may most fondly be remembered for delivering something we thought we’d never see in the form of a team-up involving Batmen Bruce and Thomas Wayne. Yes, father and son joined forces to bust a few heads, albeit temporarily. And although the ending didn’t quite deliver, you just might want to give the hardcover a closer look.
My reason for saying so is that the first printing will bear a lenticular cover (see the solicitation for exceptions) much like...
- 5/24/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
If you’re scoping out this article, odds are that you have some level of familiarity with the Reverse-Flash – be it Eobard Thawne or Daniel West – by way of either the comic books or TV show. And while both of those knaves have given the Scarlet Speedster his share of headaches, it goes without saying that Negative-Flash will provide different sorts of problems come this August.
You see, this isn’t simply another new evil speedster in town. No. As it turns out, The Flash and Negative-Flash are one and the same! Right now, details remain sketchy, but it’s becoming clearer that whatever happens in the story arc preceding “Negative” will imbue Barry Allen with some new powers that’ll be hard to get the hang of, thus corrupting him to an extreme degree.
Normally, we’d approach something like this with caution – and we still are – but the...
You see, this isn’t simply another new evil speedster in town. No. As it turns out, The Flash and Negative-Flash are one and the same! Right now, details remain sketchy, but it’s becoming clearer that whatever happens in the story arc preceding “Negative” will imbue Barry Allen with some new powers that’ll be hard to get the hang of, thus corrupting him to an extreme degree.
Normally, we’d approach something like this with caution – and we still are – but the...
- 5/23/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
This review contains some spoilers.
Although “The Button” got off to a bit of a slow start, it certainly picked up in subsequent installments by affording us a team-up we thought we’d never see in the form of two Batmen – Bruce and Thomas Wayne – fighting side by side. Unfortunately, that may be the only thing this crossover is remembered for as The Flash #22 does a Ric Flair-style face-plant right before the finish line.
Now, I don’t want anyone out there to misinterpret what I’m about to say, thinking that I’m frowning upon the efforts put into this arc by writers Joshua Williamson and Tom King. No. I actually thought they did a fine job with what they were allowed, but may have been somewhat handcuffed because they’re basically assisting in what’s Geoff Johns’ story to tell. So, if you wanted the answers that “Superman Reborn” failed to give,...
Although “The Button” got off to a bit of a slow start, it certainly picked up in subsequent installments by affording us a team-up we thought we’d never see in the form of two Batmen – Bruce and Thomas Wayne – fighting side by side. Unfortunately, that may be the only thing this crossover is remembered for as The Flash #22 does a Ric Flair-style face-plant right before the finish line.
Now, I don’t want anyone out there to misinterpret what I’m about to say, thinking that I’m frowning upon the efforts put into this arc by writers Joshua Williamson and Tom King. No. I actually thought they did a fine job with what they were allowed, but may have been somewhat handcuffed because they’re basically assisting in what’s Geoff Johns’ story to tell. So, if you wanted the answers that “Superman Reborn” failed to give,...
- 5/17/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
This review contains minor spoilers.
Time sure does fly when you’ve got Barry Allen in a story. We’ve reached part three of “The Button” and it might just be the most important issue in this arc yet. Batman #22 pulls no punches as it unravels the mysteries of Rebirth and Flashpoint.
It’s difficult to detail what happens in this issue without giving away too much, so I’m going to keep it simple. We find out more about Flashpoint Batman, as Bruce tries to catch up on lost time with his pops and Barry rebuilds the broken cosmic treadmill. However, as Barry explains, something doesn’t make sense here since Flashpoint was meant to be an alternate history, not an alternate world. So, why does it still exist? In the meantime, Thomas’s cave comes under attack, and father and son team up to lay the ultimate Bat-beatdown on the intruders.
Time sure does fly when you’ve got Barry Allen in a story. We’ve reached part three of “The Button” and it might just be the most important issue in this arc yet. Batman #22 pulls no punches as it unravels the mysteries of Rebirth and Flashpoint.
It’s difficult to detail what happens in this issue without giving away too much, so I’m going to keep it simple. We find out more about Flashpoint Batman, as Bruce tries to catch up on lost time with his pops and Barry rebuilds the broken cosmic treadmill. However, as Barry explains, something doesn’t make sense here since Flashpoint was meant to be an alternate history, not an alternate world. So, why does it still exist? In the meantime, Thomas’s cave comes under attack, and father and son team up to lay the ultimate Bat-beatdown on the intruders.
- 5/3/2017
- by Sergio Pereira
- We Got This Covered
This review contains minor spoilers.
Even though “The Button” experienced a lukewarm start in Batman #21, the excitement for The Flash #21, part two of the arc, was real. Joshua Williamson’s influential stories have already cemented the Scarlet Speedster’s title as a must-have addition to your pick-up pile, without the need of any lenticular cover gimmicks. So, naturally, I couldn’t wait to see what he did with this crucial arc as well.
After the events of Batman #21, Barry Allen investigates the death of Reverse-Flash while Bruce heals from his brutal battle with the evil speedster. The Flash discovers traces of his own Speed Force on Eobard Thawne’s body, as well as the same radiation that he and Bruce found on the button. Barry being Barry doesn’t tell Bruce about all the details and decides he’ll follow the button’s radiation via the cosmic treadmill. Yip, you...
Even though “The Button” experienced a lukewarm start in Batman #21, the excitement for The Flash #21, part two of the arc, was real. Joshua Williamson’s influential stories have already cemented the Scarlet Speedster’s title as a must-have addition to your pick-up pile, without the need of any lenticular cover gimmicks. So, naturally, I couldn’t wait to see what he did with this crucial arc as well.
After the events of Batman #21, Barry Allen investigates the death of Reverse-Flash while Bruce heals from his brutal battle with the evil speedster. The Flash discovers traces of his own Speed Force on Eobard Thawne’s body, as well as the same radiation that he and Bruce found on the button. Barry being Barry doesn’t tell Bruce about all the details and decides he’ll follow the button’s radiation via the cosmic treadmill. Yip, you...
- 4/26/2017
- by Sergio Pereira
- We Got This Covered
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If you’re a serious comic book collector who happens to be reading this, you just might have an affinity for variant covers. Not surprisingly, DC has several notable ones on tap for this May, some of which you may be fortunate enough to find at cover price, while others you may have to lay down a few more bucks for.
The hardest to ignore of the lot (all of which can be viewed in the gallery at the top) is that of those for The Flash #22. Not only will this serve as the concluding chapter of “The Button,” but it’s also strongly hinting at the return of the pre-Flashpoint Jay Garrick, just as the Thomas Wayne Batman has been. We could probably talk about this all day, but for now, be sure...
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If you’re a serious comic book collector who happens to be reading this, you just might have an affinity for variant covers. Not surprisingly, DC has several notable ones on tap for this May, some of which you may be fortunate enough to find at cover price, while others you may have to lay down a few more bucks for.
The hardest to ignore of the lot (all of which can be viewed in the gallery at the top) is that of those for The Flash #22. Not only will this serve as the concluding chapter of “The Button,” but it’s also strongly hinting at the return of the pre-Flashpoint Jay Garrick, just as the Thomas Wayne Batman has been. We could probably talk about this all day, but for now, be sure...
- 4/6/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Courtesy of the Batman team of writer Tom King and artist Jason Fabok, along with The Flash writer Joshua Williamson and artist Howard Porter, the two greatest detectives in the DC Universe unite this April and May to exactly what's going on in the DC Universe since Wally West returned and The Comedian's bloodied button appeared in the Batcave. Now, a new lenticular cover for Batman #22 has been revealed which teases the return of the original Reverse-Flash (a relief considering how underwhelming The New 52 version has been) and the Thomas Wayne version of Batman from the Flashpoint timeline. What's particularly interesting is that the former's logo is covered with a very familiar bloodstain. What these two have to do with the Watchmen mystery and the missing years from the DC Universe's timeline remains to be seen, but things are clearly about to get extremely interesting... The lenticular cover of Batman...
- 2/16/2017
- ComicBookMovie.com
Ever since the upcoming crossover involving Batman and The Flash was originally announced, those following the biggest mysteries surrounding Rebirth have been waiting with bated breath. Fortunately, a few more details were made available last week, including the reveal of Jason Fabok’s lenticular cover for Batman #21.
What was not included, however, was an equivalent for The Flash #21. Sure, we did get to see a 2D image, but it just wasn’t the same as seeing a piece of artwork that moves. Luckily, DC has just unveiled a Gif depicting what Fabok’s lenticular cover for that part of the crossover will look like, and it can be found at the bottom of this article.
Although the image displays what would likely happen to Eobard Thawne if he were to ever cross Doctor Manhattan, it’s highly doubtful the evil speedster will meet his end anytime soon given that we...
What was not included, however, was an equivalent for The Flash #21. Sure, we did get to see a 2D image, but it just wasn’t the same as seeing a piece of artwork that moves. Luckily, DC has just unveiled a Gif depicting what Fabok’s lenticular cover for that part of the crossover will look like, and it can be found at the bottom of this article.
Although the image displays what would likely happen to Eobard Thawne if he were to ever cross Doctor Manhattan, it’s highly doubtful the evil speedster will meet his end anytime soon given that we...
- 2/14/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
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It’s getting to be about that time of the month when publishers start rolling out solicits for books they’ll be shipping three months from now. As such, DC has given us all some juicy hints pertaining to what the future has in store for the likes of The Flash, Harley Quinn and Wonder Woman.
First, let’s talk about the Scarlet Speedster, who will be fresh off what’s sure to be a game changing crossover with Batman once issue #23 arrives in comic shops. And from what we can tell, he won’t be done with team-ups anytime soon because Green Lantern Hal Jordan is set to drop by for a little Brave and the Bold style action. Not only that, but Eobard Thawne threatens to cause more trouble as well.
Here’s...
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It’s getting to be about that time of the month when publishers start rolling out solicits for books they’ll be shipping three months from now. As such, DC has given us all some juicy hints pertaining to what the future has in store for the likes of The Flash, Harley Quinn and Wonder Woman.
First, let’s talk about the Scarlet Speedster, who will be fresh off what’s sure to be a game changing crossover with Batman once issue #23 arrives in comic shops. And from what we can tell, he won’t be done with team-ups anytime soon because Green Lantern Hal Jordan is set to drop by for a little Brave and the Bold style action. Not only that, but Eobard Thawne threatens to cause more trouble as well.
Here’s...
- 2/13/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
This review is based off a volume that collects Scooby Apocalypse #1-6
Like many children born in the 1980s, I became well acquainted with Hanna-Barbera cartoons while eating sugar-filled cereals on Saturday mornings. Now, three decades later, my dietary habits haven’t changed much and I’m here reading Scooby Apocalypse Vol. 1, one of several properties from the legendary animation studio to be recently reimagined by DC.
Before we proceed any further, let’s make one thing perfectly clear: DC is in no way changing Scooby-Doo canon or saying this is the new status quo. Simply put, this is what happens when a handful of creators love a specific set of characters and want to do something fun and different involving them. In fact, DC still publishes comics based on the classic Scooby-Doo cartoons we all know, so please cut the “they ruined my childhood” nonsense.
Although the project somewhat...
Like many children born in the 1980s, I became well acquainted with Hanna-Barbera cartoons while eating sugar-filled cereals on Saturday mornings. Now, three decades later, my dietary habits haven’t changed much and I’m here reading Scooby Apocalypse Vol. 1, one of several properties from the legendary animation studio to be recently reimagined by DC.
Before we proceed any further, let’s make one thing perfectly clear: DC is in no way changing Scooby-Doo canon or saying this is the new status quo. Simply put, this is what happens when a handful of creators love a specific set of characters and want to do something fun and different involving them. In fact, DC still publishes comics based on the classic Scooby-Doo cartoons we all know, so please cut the “they ruined my childhood” nonsense.
Although the project somewhat...
- 2/7/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Last year, DC boldly reimagined various beloved Hanna-Barbera properties when it released such series as Scooby Apocalypse, Future Quest, The Flintstones and Wacky Raceland. Whether or not those offerings were your cup of tea, you may want to check out 2017’s additions to the line when the likes of Snagglepuss by writer Mark Russell with art by Howard Porter, Ruff and Ready by writer/artist Howard Chaykin, The Jetsons by writers Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner with art by Pier Brito and Top Cat by writer Dan Didio with art by Phil Winslade arrive in comic shops.
Although these series aren’t ready to launch just yet, readers will have the chance to sample eight-page previews to be included in various annuals scheduled to hit stands on March 29. As long as these don’t drive up the cover price (the average annual retails at $4.99 or $5.99), we have no problem with added content.
Although these series aren’t ready to launch just yet, readers will have the chance to sample eight-page previews to be included in various annuals scheduled to hit stands on March 29. As long as these don’t drive up the cover price (the average annual retails at $4.99 or $5.99), we have no problem with added content.
- 2/2/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
This review contains some spoilers
The Justice League vs. Suicide Squad finale is here. After the past five issues’ colossal set-up, all Joshua Williamson and Howard Porter had to do was bring it home. The good news is, they conclude the series satisfactorily, closing the loop and setting up future events. That said, I can’t shake the feeling that this issue could’ve been something more than what it is.
Darkness reigns as Max Lord, who has now been possessed by the entity known as Eclipso, wrecks havoc. Meanwhile, Batman, Lobo and the Suicide Squad battle the Justice League, trying to free them from Eclipso’s influence. Seeing his zombie team under serious threat, the demon places most of the “heroes” under his cursed spell as well. This leaves it up to Batman, Killer Frost and Lobo to save the day. Despite what the Internet will have you believe,...
The Justice League vs. Suicide Squad finale is here. After the past five issues’ colossal set-up, all Joshua Williamson and Howard Porter had to do was bring it home. The good news is, they conclude the series satisfactorily, closing the loop and setting up future events. That said, I can’t shake the feeling that this issue could’ve been something more than what it is.
Darkness reigns as Max Lord, who has now been possessed by the entity known as Eclipso, wrecks havoc. Meanwhile, Batman, Lobo and the Suicide Squad battle the Justice League, trying to free them from Eclipso’s influence. Seeing his zombie team under serious threat, the demon places most of the “heroes” under his cursed spell as well. This leaves it up to Batman, Killer Frost and Lobo to save the day. Despite what the Internet will have you believe,...
- 1/25/2017
- by Sergio Pereira
- We Got This Covered
We learned almost 2 years ago now that The Watchmen, created by Alan Moore, will be in continuity in the DC world after they purchased Charlton Comics. And over the past years we have been given hints to their involvement in the shaping of Rebirth.
We have the supposedly mysterious Mr. Oz which to most people is clearly Adrian Veidt, aka Ozymandias the main Villain from Watchmen, seemingly behind the scenes watching his typical "wall of monitor" setup and manipulating the events in the DC comic world. The first hint was given when a homeless woman, referred to as Miss Janet, has either a brand or a tattoo on her wrist that looked strikingly similar to the symbol on the perfume bottle Nostalgia, which was shown in the original Watchmen comic.
Additionally, we have seen the possible involvement of Dr. Manhattan, as he disintegrated Pandora in almost the exact same fashion...
We have the supposedly mysterious Mr. Oz which to most people is clearly Adrian Veidt, aka Ozymandias the main Villain from Watchmen, seemingly behind the scenes watching his typical "wall of monitor" setup and manipulating the events in the DC comic world. The first hint was given when a homeless woman, referred to as Miss Janet, has either a brand or a tattoo on her wrist that looked strikingly similar to the symbol on the perfume bottle Nostalgia, which was shown in the original Watchmen comic.
Additionally, we have seen the possible involvement of Dr. Manhattan, as he disintegrated Pandora in almost the exact same fashion...
- 1/19/2017
- by Drew Carlton
- LRMonline.com
When DC Universe: Rebirth #1 arrived last May, the question on many fans’ minds was how the Watchmen characters would be weaved into the Dcu’s grand tapestry and, furthermore, what was their involvement when it came to tampering with the timeline? Well, we may get some answers this spring in the pages of Batman and The Flash when the titular characters join forces to get to the bottom of this grand mystery.
“The Button” is set to kick off this April in the twenty-first issues of Batman and The Flash and conclude in their respective twenty-second issues in May. DC describes the four-part story as follows, in addition to divulging the creative teams:
Courtesy of the Batman team of writer Tom King and artist Jason Fabok, along with The Flash writer Joshua Williamson and artist Howard Porter, the two greatest detectives in the DC Universe unite to unravel the mystery...
“The Button” is set to kick off this April in the twenty-first issues of Batman and The Flash and conclude in their respective twenty-second issues in May. DC describes the four-part story as follows, in addition to divulging the creative teams:
Courtesy of the Batman team of writer Tom King and artist Jason Fabok, along with The Flash writer Joshua Williamson and artist Howard Porter, the two greatest detectives in the DC Universe unite to unravel the mystery...
- 1/12/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
It's been clear for some time now that we're getting a crossover between Watchmen and the DC Universe, with all the signs pointing to Dr. Manhattan being the one who was really responsible for "The New 52" and Ozymandias playing some sort of role in the weirdness currently surrounding Superman. Well, it looks like some answers are coming this April in four-part storyline, "The Button." That title is a reference to The Comedian's bloodied button after it first appeared in the Batcave during DC Rebirth, and both Batman and The Flash will come together to investigate during a crossover with takes place in issues #21 and #22 of their twice monthly solo titles. Here's what DC Comics have to say about the storyline, and it definitely sounds like this will be the beginning of a pretty massive event. Courtesy of the Batman team of writer Tom King and artist Jason Fabok, along with...
- 1/12/2017
- ComicBookMovie.com
In addition to his stellar work on Supergirl, Steve Orlando has everyone talking about his upcoming series, Justice League of America. Spinning directly out of the events of Justice League vs. Suicide Squad, it could be argued that it’s the most anticipated new book from DC to be released in the first quarter of 2017.
Uniting with possibly the best penciler-inker combination in the industry today in Ivan Reis and Joe Prado, Orlando brings together one of the most eclectic and interesting lineups to ever grace a team-up book from this publisher: Batman, Lobo, Black Canary, the Ray, the Atom, Vixen and Killer Frost. To be quite honest, you wouldn’t have to even tell me what the story entails and I would be sold on that knowledge alone.
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Uniting with possibly the best penciler-inker combination in the industry today in Ivan Reis and Joe Prado, Orlando brings together one of the most eclectic and interesting lineups to ever grace a team-up book from this publisher: Batman, Lobo, Black Canary, the Ray, the Atom, Vixen and Killer Frost. To be quite honest, you wouldn’t have to even tell me what the story entails and I would be sold on that knowledge alone.
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- 1/10/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
This December, DC Comics kicks off the first major "Event" of the Rebirth era with Justice League vs Suicide Squad. The series is written by Joshua Williamson (The Flash-Rebirth, Voodoo - New 52) and was originally touted as being drawn by Jason Fabok (Detective Comics - New 52, Justice League - DC You) but DC has confirmed that Fabok will only be sticking around the first issue. They've providd a full breakdown of the artists penciling each of the 6 issues. Issue 1 - Fabok Issue 2 - Tony S. Daniel (Detective Comics) Issue 3 - Jesus Marion (The New 52: Future's End) Issue 4 - Fernando Pasarin (Batman & Robin Eternal) Issue 5 - Robson Rocha (Earth 2: World's End) Issue 6 - Howard Porter (Jla “Tower of Babel” ) DC has also provided a peek at some of Fabok's uncolored inks from issue 1. With the first major event of Rebirth only a few months away, DC has lined...
- 10/31/2016
- ComicBookMovie.com
Thanks to VancouverFilm.Net, take a look @ more footage from "Arrow" Season 5, introducing super-villain 'Prometheus', as 'Oliver Queen' aka 'Green Arrow' (Stephen Amell) puts together a new team of costumed vigilantes, premiering October 5, 2016 on The CW:
"He's a new character", said "Arrow" executive producer Marc Guggenheim about 'Prometheus'.
"He's our big bad for the year. We call him 'Prometheus'. It's not the Grant Morrison, Howard Porter Prometheus from the 'Justice League'.
"He's a new character that fits in with the theme of legacy for this season.
"He's pretty badass and mean..."
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"He's a new character", said "Arrow" executive producer Marc Guggenheim about 'Prometheus'.
"He's our big bad for the year. We call him 'Prometheus'. It's not the Grant Morrison, Howard Porter Prometheus from the 'Justice League'.
"He's a new character that fits in with the theme of legacy for this season.
"He's pretty badass and mean..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Arrow" Season 5...
- 8/24/2016
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Thanks to VancouverFilm.Net, take a look @ footage from "Arrow" Season 5, introducing the super-villain 'Prometheus', as 'Oliver Queen' aka 'Green Arrow' (Stephen Amell) puts together a new team of costumed vigilantes, premiering October 5, 2016 on The CW:
"He's a new character", said "Arrow" executive producer Marc Guggenheim about 'Prometheus'.
"He's our big bad for the year. We call him 'Prometheus'. It's not the Grant Morrison, Howard Porter Prometheus from the 'Justice League'. He's a new character that fits in with the theme of legacy for this season.
"He's pretty badass and mean..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Arrow" Season 5...
"He's a new character", said "Arrow" executive producer Marc Guggenheim about 'Prometheus'.
"He's our big bad for the year. We call him 'Prometheus'. It's not the Grant Morrison, Howard Porter Prometheus from the 'Justice League'. He's a new character that fits in with the theme of legacy for this season.
"He's pretty badass and mean..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Arrow" Season 5...
- 8/14/2016
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Thanks to VancouverFilm.Net, take a look @ new footage from "Arrow" Season 5, introducing the super-villain 'Prometheus', as 'Oliver Queen' aka 'Green Arrow' (Stephen Amell) puts together a new team of costumed vigilantes, premiering October 5, 2016 on The CW:
"He's a new character", said "Arrow" executive producer Marc Guggenheim about 'Prometheus'.
"He's our big bad for the year. We call him 'Prometheus'. It's not the Grant Morrison, Howard Porter Prometheus from the 'Justice League'. He's a new character that fits in with the theme of legacy for this season.
"He's pretty badass and mean..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Arrow" Season 5...
"He's a new character", said "Arrow" executive producer Marc Guggenheim about 'Prometheus'.
"He's our big bad for the year. We call him 'Prometheus'. It's not the Grant Morrison, Howard Porter Prometheus from the 'Justice League'. He's a new character that fits in with the theme of legacy for this season.
"He's pretty badass and mean..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Arrow" Season 5...
- 7/24/2016
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Arrow has divided fans in recent years, but it appears as if the series is about to undergo a reboot of sorts this Fall as Oliver Queen puts together a brand new team of vigilantes. Their training and identities can be found in the sizzle reel below, but by far the biggest reveal at the show's panel was that the lead villain will be Prometheus (just not the one from Grant Morrison's Justice League). "He's a new character," executive producer Marc Guggenheim told fans. "He's our big bad for the year. We call him Prometheus. It's not the Grant Morrison, Howard Porter Prometheus from the Justice League. He's a new character that fits in with the theme of legacy for this season. He's pretty badass and mean." That's an interesting approach, and we'll have to wait and see if it pays off. ...
- 7/24/2016
- ComicBookMovie.com
Through my 27 years on this planet Scooby Doo and the gang have always been around. Early on it was the badly American animated TV show (don’t get me wrong I loved me some Scooby Doo but I recall a couple of times seeing a head backwards on a character or two). In this day and age there are much better produced cartoons, all kinds of team up movies and even some comic books. One thing I know for sure is that this is a group of characters that seem like they will be able to survive through many generations or kids and adults. This is where DC Comics along with Jim Lee come in, giving us a modern adult take on the classic characters in “Scooby Apocalypse”.
The first issue focuses on introducing the characters as well as the plot. Velma has been working on a secret project with...
The first issue focuses on introducing the characters as well as the plot. Velma has been working on a secret project with...
- 5/29/2016
- by Emmanuel Gomez
- LRMonline.com
Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue.
Just when I decided that maybe DC’s “Rebirth” might possibly be worthy – yes, I know, I had the same hopes for Batman v Superman – the other shoe dropped. Back in the 1990s I perceived DC as a centipede, with (obviously) 100 shoes to drop. Now, I’m thinking millipede.
In case you haven’t heard, DC decided to “reimagine” (lord how I hate that word) the classic Hanna-Barbera characters. Sort of like what Archie Comics just did with Archie but, in this case, totally needless.
I have little if any strong attachment to the H-b characters. Even as a kid I knew cheap, shitty animation and sub-standard writing. I loved Rocky and Bullwinkle, which employed even cheaper animation, but after mildly enjoying the first season of The Flintstones I decided life was too short – I was 10 years old – and...
Just when I decided that maybe DC’s “Rebirth” might possibly be worthy – yes, I know, I had the same hopes for Batman v Superman – the other shoe dropped. Back in the 1990s I perceived DC as a centipede, with (obviously) 100 shoes to drop. Now, I’m thinking millipede.
In case you haven’t heard, DC decided to “reimagine” (lord how I hate that word) the classic Hanna-Barbera characters. Sort of like what Archie Comics just did with Archie but, in this case, totally needless.
I have little if any strong attachment to the H-b characters. Even as a kid I knew cheap, shitty animation and sub-standard writing. I loved Rocky and Bullwinkle, which employed even cheaper animation, but after mildly enjoying the first season of The Flintstones I decided life was too short – I was 10 years old – and...
- 4/20/2016
- by Mike Gold
- Comicmix.com
DC Comics and Entertainment has just released what will be available to the fans who make it out to WonderCon 2016. This will take place Friday, March 25 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, WonderCon has become known as the kick starter to comic convention season. At the Graphitti Designs booth there will be exclusive variant covers for Dark Knight III: The Master Race and #50 Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman. Check out the covers that will be available and the statement below from DC Comics
WonderCon 2016 makes its debut Friday, March 25 at the Los Angeles Convention Center and DC Entertainment wants you to get the first look at some of the exclusives premiering at the show!
On sale at the Graphitti Designs booth (South Hall, Booth #1403), these comics feature variant covers spotlighting some of DC Comics’ most popular titles, hottest artists and the highly anticipated feature film, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
WonderCon 2016 makes its debut Friday, March 25 at the Los Angeles Convention Center and DC Entertainment wants you to get the first look at some of the exclusives premiering at the show!
On sale at the Graphitti Designs booth (South Hall, Booth #1403), these comics feature variant covers spotlighting some of DC Comics’ most popular titles, hottest artists and the highly anticipated feature film, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
- 3/2/2016
- by Michael Connally
- LRMonline.com
For many TV viewers, Scooby-Doo and the gang—along with their Hanna-Barbera counterparts—are synonymous with fond Saturday morning memories. DC Comics is looking to channel that nostalgia in a drastically different direction on the printed page with their newly announced Hanna-Barbera reboot titles, including Scooby Apocalypse.
Entertainment Weekly reports that beginning this May, DC Entertainment will debut new comic book series centered on beloved Hanna-Barbera characters. The upcoming series include Scooby Apocalypse, Future Quest, Wacky Raceland and The Flintstones, with the respective comics following rebooted versions of familiar characters like Scooby and the gang on new adventures.
Fans hoping for more of the late ’60s/early ’70s charm of the cartoon may want to look elsewhere for their Scooby Snack, as Scooby Apocalypse will give the gang a more modern style (luckily, fans of the original series still have DC's more vintage Scooby-Doo! Where Are You? comic series to...
Entertainment Weekly reports that beginning this May, DC Entertainment will debut new comic book series centered on beloved Hanna-Barbera characters. The upcoming series include Scooby Apocalypse, Future Quest, Wacky Raceland and The Flintstones, with the respective comics following rebooted versions of familiar characters like Scooby and the gang on new adventures.
Fans hoping for more of the late ’60s/early ’70s charm of the cartoon may want to look elsewhere for their Scooby Snack, as Scooby Apocalypse will give the gang a more modern style (luckily, fans of the original series still have DC's more vintage Scooby-Doo! Where Are You? comic series to...
- 1/28/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Pajamas and a big bowl of sugary cereal is how many of us remember watching our favorite Saturday morning cartoons as kids. Beginning in May, DC Entertainment plans to give old fans and new the chance to relive (and extend) their childhoods with a new, modern lineup of comics based on some of Hanna-Barbera’s most popular cartoon characters, but reimagined in a fresh and contemporary fashion.
The initial lineup includes:
Scooby Apocalypse – Featuring character designs by veteran artist Jim Lee and an origin story by Jim Lee and Keith Giffen (Justice League 3001), artist Howard Porter (Superman) will provide his own unique take on Freddie, Velma, Daphne, Shaggy and Scooby-Doo. “Those meddling kids” and their Mystery Machine are at the center of a well-meaning experiment gone wrong and they’ll need to bring all of their mystery solving skills to bear (along with plenty of Scooby Snacks), to find a...
The initial lineup includes:
Scooby Apocalypse – Featuring character designs by veteran artist Jim Lee and an origin story by Jim Lee and Keith Giffen (Justice League 3001), artist Howard Porter (Superman) will provide his own unique take on Freddie, Velma, Daphne, Shaggy and Scooby-Doo. “Those meddling kids” and their Mystery Machine are at the center of a well-meaning experiment gone wrong and they’ll need to bring all of their mystery solving skills to bear (along with plenty of Scooby Snacks), to find a...
- 1/28/2016
- by Latino Review
- LRMonline.com
Things may soon become difficult for the cast of Supergirl when the producers intend to introduce yet another element from the DC Universe to the show. With the recent reveal that J’onn J’onzz/Martian Manhunter has been posing as Hank Henshaw for years, it stands to reason that not only will we learn more of his backstory, but characters familiar to him will appear.
If you happened to guess that a White Martian will show up, then you are correct. In a recent inverview with Comicbook.com, actor David Harewood spoke of the upcoming reveal and how it will affect his character emotionally:
There is – in Episode Eleven – we have a visitor from another planet who’s a White Martian. There are two Martian species – it feels really weird talking about this (laughs) I’ve not been able to say anything about it – there is a Green Martian...
If you happened to guess that a White Martian will show up, then you are correct. In a recent inverview with Comicbook.com, actor David Harewood spoke of the upcoming reveal and how it will affect his character emotionally:
There is – in Episode Eleven – we have a visitor from another planet who’s a White Martian. There are two Martian species – it feels really weird talking about this (laughs) I’ve not been able to say anything about it – there is a Green Martian...
- 12/17/2015
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Justice League #46 Geoff Johns (writer) Francis Manapul (art/cover) On Sale: 11/18/15 Price: $3.99 “Darkseid War” rages on! The Justice League has become Gods! Grail discovers a truth about Wonder Woman that disturbs even her! And a shocking secret about the fate of the Anti-Monitor will force the League to seek out new and unlikely allies! Batman #46 Scott Snyder (writer) Greg Capullo (art/cover) On Sale: 11/11/15 Price: $3.99 At last, Batman comes face to face with Gotham City’s deadly new villain, Mr. Bloom. With the fate of the city hanging in the balance, Batman reaches out to the one man who might be able to help him: Bruce Wayne! Superman #46 Gene Yang (writer) Howard Porter (art) John Romita Jr, Klaus Janson (cover) On Sale: 11/25/15 Price: $3.99 Robbed of his identity, his loved ones and his home, a broken Superman is forced to join a super-fight club. The stakes? His life!
- 8/14/2015
- ComicBookMovie.com
Mad Max's George Miller was agonisingly close to bringing Justice League to the screen. Here's why it didn't happen...
With Mad Max: Fury Road currently melting minds at multiplexes worldwide, it seems like the right time to remind everyone that the film's director, George Miller, was once set to helm a Justice League movie back around 2008. The project was known as Justice League: Mortal and it was far more than an unproduced script. A full cast was in place, sets and costumes were in production from Weta Workshop, and filming was all set to begin in Australia before things got...complicated.
It's a shame, too. Based on the script I read, Justice League: Mortal would have been a fairly impressive, very recognisable representation of DC's flagship super team. It also would have beaten The Avengers to the big screen by at least a couple of years.
I...
With Mad Max: Fury Road currently melting minds at multiplexes worldwide, it seems like the right time to remind everyone that the film's director, George Miller, was once set to helm a Justice League movie back around 2008. The project was known as Justice League: Mortal and it was far more than an unproduced script. A full cast was in place, sets and costumes were in production from Weta Workshop, and filming was all set to begin in Australia before things got...complicated.
It's a shame, too. Based on the script I read, Justice League: Mortal would have been a fairly impressive, very recognisable representation of DC's flagship super team. It also would have beaten The Avengers to the big screen by at least a couple of years.
I...
- 5/29/2015
- by simonbrew
- Den of Geek
January 2015 will see the continuation of DC's themed variant months, and to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Scarlet Speedster, the Flash will be making his way onto 22 one-sheets. The publisher has gathered some great talent to create homages of famous DC covers, so check out the unveiled variants so far below, with more updates soon to come. (Source: Comic Vine) Action Comics #38 by Dave Johnson. The Flash #39 by Howard Porter. Harley Quinn #14 by Bruce Timm. Teen Titans #6 by Mike Allred. (Source: HitFix) Batman #38 by Tony S. Daniel. Green Lantern #38 by Doug Mahnke. Sinestro #9 by Ethan Van Sciver. Wonder Woman #38 by Terry Dodson. (Source: Comic Book Resources) Batman and Robin #38 by Dave Bullock. Catwoman #38 by Ty Templeton. Green Lantern Corps #38 by Bill Sienkiewicz. Justice League #38 by Tony Harris. (Source: Newsarama) Grayson #6 by Jock. Justice League United #8 by Karl Kerschl. Supergirl #38 by Michael Oeming. Superman #38 by Kevin Nowlan. (Source: IGN) Aquaman #38 by Steve Rude.
- 10/17/2014
- ComicBookMovie.com
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