DC has announced its latest batch of new titles for the New 52, which its calling its “Second Wave.” The six titles, coming in May, will replace six in the lineup that will be canceled after their eighth issues. The new titles (with parenthetical comments by me): * BATMAN INCORPORATED — Writer: Grant Morrison. Artist: … Continue Reading →
This past weekend, I saw one of the scariest things imaginable for a geek: a deadly boring “Batman” movie. “Batman: Year One,” based on the comic story by Frank Miller and artist David Mazzucchelli, is a major snooze. The chief thing it has going for it is the “Catwoman” short that accompanies it. It has … Continue Reading →
Two of Hollywood’s hottest young stars had superhero movies this summer that just came out on video. (Well, three if you count “Thor,” but that was earlier on both counts.) One is much better than the other, and I don’t think it’ll be any surprise to see which my opinion favors. I’m a big DC … Continue Reading →
This just in from the Associated Press: New origins, new costumes and new stories have brought DC Comics new sales records. The publisher of tales about Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman says it has sold more than 5 million comic books since its launch of 52 new series about six weeks ago. DC Entertainment President … Continue Reading →
This morning, DC announced an exclusive deal to bring 100 graphic novels to Amazon’s newly announced Kindle Fire. Titles include “Watchmen,” “Batman: Arkham City” and “Superman: Earth One.” They’re available for pre-order at the Kindle Store. It looks like a pretty good mix, with several Vertigo titles, including “Sandman” and “Fables,” and not just superhero … Continue Reading →
DC’s and Geoff Johns’ “Aquaman” No. 1 is exactly what a No. 1 issue should be — “New 52″ or not. It’s the first of the new No. 1′s (of admittedly few) I’ve read this month that covers all the bases of what this mass relaunch promised to accomplish. It starts out dynamically. It firmly … Continue Reading →
Got a great email this morning from Warner Bros. with the voice cast for the next animated Justice League movie, “Justice League: Doom.” It’ll be out in early 2012 and reunites a bunch of voice alumni from Cartoon Network’s beloved series: Tim Daly as Superman, Kevin Conroy as Batman, Michael Rosenbaum as Flash, Susan Eisenberg … Continue Reading →
It’s the moment DC Comics fans have been anticipating or dreading: “Justice League” No. 1 by Geoff Johns and Jim Lee. It’s the book that will launch a thousand ships. Well, 51 anyway. But how is it? Not bad. (Beware vary mild spoilers, just in case.) Johns, DC’s chief creative officer, is no dummy. Batman … Continue Reading →
Well, today’s the big day, the start of the DCnU with “Justice League” No. 1. It’s Comicgeddon if you listen to some longtime fans. Me, I’ll be happy if the stories are great. Do I agree with all the changes? No. (Cyborg as a JL founder? Um, no.) But I’m willing to give it a … Continue Reading →
Geoff Johns is a busy man these days. This week is the big launch of the DCnU, 52 new No. 1 titles that shake up the DC universe. And this time they mean it. (Well, they always say they mean it, so longtime fans are used to taking these things with a grain of salt.) … Continue Reading →