Two DC Comics heroes in an action and song filled crossover?
The CW announced a two-part crossover of The Flash and Supergirl at the Television Critics Association’s Summer Press Tour.
Ever since Barry Allen made his debut on Arrow, crossovers have been a season event on the network. This fall will feature The CW’s first ever four-episode crossover, spanning Arrow and The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow and Supergirl who soared to the network for her sophomore season. Continue reading SUPERGIRL & THE FLASH Musical Crossover
The first gay superhero leading a television series.
It’s a breakthrough in the making starring a DC Comics hero with a classic code-name.
At the Television Critics Association’s Summer Press Tour, The CW made big news at a #DCTV panel. The network announced their second DC animated series for their digital channel, CW Seed.
Freedom Fighters: The Ray is inspired by Grant Morrison’s update of the iconic character in THE MULTIVERSITY epic and will star the first gay super hero to headline a show.
Freedom Fighters: The Ray will reveal the story of Raymond “Ray” Terrill, a reporter who gains light-based powers after he exposes a plot by government scientists to turn light into a weapon of mass destruction. No longer just reporting injustice, Ray’s new abilities inspire him to take action as a costumed hero. Continue reading THE RAY Is First Gay Hero To Lead A Show
After recovering from Superwoman #1 I realized something: this was the first genuine shock I read in a comic book in a long time. that I didn’t see coming. No leaks. No spoilers. No pre-release hype. Did I miss a press release?
I just read a stunning comic book and felt a genuine surprising gut punch I didn’t see coming. It was wonderful.
(In fact, before you keep reading stop and go get Superwoman #1 from your local comic book shop and come back.)
We live in an age when publishers spill the “shocker” in hopes you will go get the issue to see how it happened. We live in an age of spoilers and leaks hitting social media sites before a reader can even get to the shop. We always believe in giving SPOILER ALERTS even if an issue, movie or episode in out before we continue our discussion just in case.
With Superwoman #1 Phil Jimenez packs more action, emotion, twists and thrills in 20 pages than you often find a a double-sized mega issue. The fan-favorite creator pulls double duty as writer and artist in a premiere issue loaded with doubles. Continue reading SUPERWOMAN Shockers
Robbie Reyes rides again into comic book shops in the Marvel Now.
After an invasion of Inhumans, the new season of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. will be hell as Ghost Rider blazes into the missions of Team Coulson. But this is not the original Spirit of Vengeance.
Robbie will ride again in comics following his television debut.
Marvel announced All-New Ghost Rider #1 hits this November. Reyes co-creators (writer Felipe Smith, artist Tradd Moore) reunite for Robbie’s return. Artist Danilo Beyruth joins the book as regular artist. Moore will draw a back-up story in the first issue colored by Val Staples.
Marvel superhero Luke Cage breaks out the new trailer for the next Marvel Netflix original series.
Spinning off from Jessica Jones, Luke Cage (Mike Colter) is the story of a man who survived a sabotaged experiment that gave him super strength and unbreakable skin. Cage becomes a fugitive who wants to rebuild his life in Harlem, New York. Cage wants to live off the radar but answers the call to become a hero.
Old school fans will spot an homage to Cage’s original costume when he was Power Man.
Gritty, action-packed and with Cage as lead…cool.
The new series picks up after Cage’s breakup with private detective Jessica Jones and reveals his origin.
Fallen officer Jim Gordon becomes a bounty hunter out to capture Professor Hugo Strange and the escapees of his Indian Hill including the resurrected Fish Mooney.
The former mobster turned super powered refugee will form new alliances and the stage is set for a rematch with The Penguin.