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Review: AQUAMAN Rebirth Vol. 1: The Drowning
Back in 2016, DC Comics relaunched several ongoing series as part of its Rebirth initiative. Among these was a new Aquaman run by Dan Abnett, Brad Walker, Phillipe Briones, and Scot Eaton. The comic comes on the heels of Geoff Johns’ acclaimed New 52 run, which has popularized the character and made him a force to be reckoned with. (Still think Aquaman is a joke? Read any comic by Geoff Johns ever.) Vol. 1 of the Rebirth run, titled “The Drowning,” sees Arthur Curry and Mera working to repair the public image of Atlantis. Many on the surface world fear Atlantis and its people, so Arthur seeks to present his…
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Comic Review: ANT-MAN Volume 1: Second-Chance Man
In the comics, Scott Lang was always in the shadow of Hank Pym as Ant-Man. He has a history in prison, his divorce complicates his relationship with his daughter Cassie, and he was even dead for a while. But you can’t keep a good Ant down. Back in 2015, when the first Ant-Man movie came out, Marvel relaunched the character’s comic book series, putting Scott back into the spotlight, courtesy of writer Nick Spencer. And overall, it’s a successful attempt to revive Scott Lang…literally. “Second-Chance Man” is the first volume of this run, collecting issues 1-5, and it does a solid job of re-establishing Scott and his place in the…
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DC Universe Details Announced; Will Include Older Movies and TV Shows, Comics and More
DC Entertainment has finally shared some details on its upcoming streaming service, DC Universe. And based on the announcement, it sounds like a must for any DC fan. DC Universe will be anchored by original shows, beginning with this year’s Titans. 2019 will see the arrivals of four more shows – Young Justice: Outsiders, Harley Quinn, Swamp Thing, and Doom Patrol. But in addition to the originals, DC Universe will feature the company’s older movies and television shows, both live action and animated. Everything from Richard Donner’s Superman to Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox to Batman: The Animated Series will be available on the platform. On top of that, DC Universe…
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Geoff Johns Shifting to New Role for Warner Bros. and DC; Will Write GREEN LANTERN CORPS Movie
Comic book writer Geoff Johns was appointed as DC Entertainment’s Chief Creative Officer in 2010, before being hired as a President in 2016. Today, Johns is exiting those roles, but that doesn’t mean he’s totally leaving Warner Bros. or DC. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Johns has signed a new exclusive deal for writing and producing with WB and DC. As a result, he has stepped down from the roles of CCO and President at DC Entertainment. Replacing him in the former role is Jim Lee, who will continue to act as co-publisher alongside Dan DiDio. As part of his new deal, Johns has launched a production banner, Mad Ghost…
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President Diane Nelson Leaving DC Entertainment and Warner Bros.
A few months ago, Diane Nelson, president of DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Consumer Products, took an unexpected leave of absence. She cited family-related issues for her break. Now, however, it looks like her break will be a permanent one. It has been announced (via The Hollywood Reporter) that Diane Nelson is leaving Warner Bros. and DC, after more than 20 years of working with the studio. Nelson joined DC as president in 2009, playing a critical role in bringing the company’s film, TV, and video game divisions closer together, and on the same page with WB. Nelson oversaw a more talent-friendly revitalization in comics, while DC’s television portfolio became…
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REVIEW: DC Meets Looney Tunes
When you think crossovers, you don’t generally think “Batman and Elmer Fudd duking it out.” But sometimes the unexpected arrives, and this time it truly delivered. “DC Meets Looney Tunes” (published February 14, 2018, 248 pages) is an anthology book containing the original crossover run from 2017, collecting Legion of Super-Heroes/Bugs Bunny Special #1, Martian Manhunter/Marvin The Martian Special #1, Wonder Woman/Tasmanian Devil Special #1, Lobo/Road Runner Special #1, Jonah Hex/Yosemite Sam Special #1, and Batman/Elmer Fudd Special #1. Each crossover story updates the Looney Tunes characters and injects them into the DC Universe. The Tasmanian Devil becomes a monster lurking inside the Greek Labyrinth. Yosemite Sam and Foghorn Leghorn are…
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Valiant Entertainment Snags Joe Illidge for Executive Editor
Valiant Entertainment has been a whirlwind of business news lately. Hot on the heels of a their acquisition by DMG Entertainment and the exit of CEO Dinesh Shamdasani, Valiant has been looking to bolster their team for the long haul. With several movies in active development, a new editor in Karl Bollers, and Vin Diesel training to portray Bloodshot, Valiant wants to be the next big thing in entertainment. And they might just have a shot at it. Yesterday, Valiant announced that they had hired Joe Illidge as their new Executive Editor, effective April 5th. Valant’s Editor-in-Chief Warren Simons is quoted, saying “I personally hand-picked Joe to join us here…
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Review: SUPER SONS Vol. 1: When I Grow Up…
Writer: Peter J. Tomasi Pencils: Jorge Jiménez Super Sons: Vol. 1 collects the first five issues of the Super Sons series and tells the story of Jonathan Kent A.K.A. Superboy and Damian Wayne A.K.A. Robin, the sons of Superman and Batman as they form a reluctant team to fight teenage supervillain Kid Amazo. Kid Amazo threatens the entire Justice League with his powers and the Super Sons wind up enlisting the help of an unlikely ally in their battle. Jonathan Kent and Damian Wayne have the potential to save to world…provided that they don’t kill each other first. When I first heard that DC Comics decided to give…
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DC Comics Assembles Superstar Team for Action Comics #1000 & Announces The Red Trunks are Back
The cover for Action Comics #1000. Pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Scott Williams, and colors by Alex Sinclair When Action Comics #1 hit the stands in 1938, it forever changed the face of popular culture. It marked the debut of Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, who singlehandedly started the superhero phenomenon. On April 18, Action Comic’s one thousandth issue will go on sale. DC Comics is pulling out all the stops for this event as they have announced on their official website that Action Comics #1000 will be a supersized hardcover comic book that will feature many writers and artists that have contributed to the Superman…
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Recommended Reading for New Fans of Marvel Comics
New to the Marvel Universe, but don’t know where to begin to read? Don’t worry, we got you covered. Here’s a list of some of the most famous comic books from Marvel. This is by no means the only comics from Marvel that you should read. This is just meant to get you off to a good start. These books can either be found online or at your local bookstore. THE AVENGERS Marvel Masterworks: Avengers Volume 1 Writer: Stan Lee Artists: Jack Kirby & Don Heck Summary: This book collects the first ten issues of The Avengers and involves The Avengers teaming up to face Loki and finding Captain America…