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Recommended Reading for New DC Comics Fans
This page is meant to be a guide for new readers who have taken an interest in the DC Universe. This is a list of definitive stories for many of DC’s superheroes. However, this is just an introduction to these characters. You can find these comic books either on Amazon, some other book website, or your local bookstore. SUPERMAN Superman: Birthright Writer: Mark Waid Pencil: Lenil Francis Yu Summary: This retelling of Superman’s origin story was released in 2003 and 2004. This series gave Superman and his supporting characters a new modern update while still retaining elements from classic Superman stories. All-Star Superman Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Frank Quitely Summary:…
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Damon Lindelof’s WATCHMEN is Getting a Pilot Order
Alan Moore’s Watchmen is once again looking to be adapted, this time by Damon Lindelof. The Hollywood Reporter reports that HBO has ordered a pilot for the Lindelof project. The deal with HBO will also commission additional scripts for a potential series order. If the Lindelof project makes it before cameras, it will be the second adaptation of the beloved graphic novel after Zack Snyder’s 2009 film. Reviews were generally mixed for that film, with some reviewers considering the narrative to be too dense for a feature film. Hopefully Lindelof & co. will have success translating Rorschach and the gang to the small screen. Watchmen is currently in development. Stay tuned to…