MR OZ Revealed In ACTION COMICS This Fall

MR. OZ WILL BE REVEALED!

Who is the mystery villain watching, taunting and plotting against the Man of Steel and his family?

DC Comics Rebirth Previews courtesy DC Comics

In the DC September previews, the publisher revealed a month of payoffs including the identity of this enemy. Before we make our guess and lay out the evidence here’s the official description of ACTION COMICS #987, 988 THE OZ EFFECT by writer Dan Jurgens with artists Victor Bogdanovich and Patrick Zircher. Continue reading MR OZ Revealed In ACTION COMICS This Fall

INSIDE SUPERMAN’S SUPER LEAGUE

Superman #52 courtesy DC Comics
Superman #52 courtesy DC Comics

The Man of Steel is back to full power in a few months with a new writer, new arc and in a league of his own.

Acclaimed writer Peter J. Tomasi (Batman and Robin) will take over all the Superman books in April and May with the Super League arc.

With Rebirth teasers coming from DC’s co-publishers and Superman counting down to issue 52 since the birth of The New 52, could Super League be the swan song and lead to a new beginning for Kal El and the DC Universe?

DC Comics shared a first look inside Superman #51 by Mikel Janin and see the chapters of the new arc: Continue reading INSIDE SUPERMAN’S SUPER LEAGUE

BEARDED SUPERMAN In ACTION COMICS Preview

Action Comics #36 courtesy DC Comics
Action Comics #36 courtesy DC Comics

Henry Cavill sported a beard before he put on the famous suit in Man of Steel. DC Comics showed fans a bearded Superman at New York Comic Con.

 

Here’s a look at the cover and inside Action Comics #36 by Greg Pak and Aaron Kuder.

 

As the new arc begins – Smallville is poisoned by dark magic and ancient horror. Can Superman figure out what’s going on and save his hometown before this outbreak of evil spreads. Continue reading BEARDED SUPERMAN In ACTION COMICS Preview

ACTION COMICS #25 Preview

Action Comics #25 courtesy DC Comics
Action Comics #25 courtesy DC Comics

The Man of Steel goes to Zero Year in Action Comics #25 from DC Comics. This Batman Zero Year tie-in is by new creative team Greg Pak (Batman/Superman) and artist Aaron Kuder.

 

In this issue, a young, impetuous Clark Kent has only just started his life as Superman, and his understanding of his powers isn’t yet fully realized. So when he sees a storm is about to hit Gotham City, he’ll take it upon himself to try to stop it – but is he capable of doing so yet? Continue reading ACTION COMICS #25 Preview

Superman’s Greatest Secret?

Batman/Superman #1 courtesy DC Comics
Batman/Superman #1 courtesy DC Comics

Superman returns to the big screen again in 2015 opposite Batman. Greg Pak is writing a young Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne in Batman/Superman and takes over Action Comics starring a modern Superman this Fall. Pak is teasing his first arc on the iconic title:

 

“We’re not quite ready to reveal plot specifics just yet. But we’re going to learn about Superman’s greatest secret. We’ll explore his challenging relationship with a key supporting cast member. And as always, we’re going to delve deep into the ongoing struggle of a young hero Continue reading Superman’s Greatest Secret?

Superman/Batman Movie Announced!

Batman/Superman #1 courtesy DC Comics
Batman/Superman #1 courtesy DC Comics

Superman will meet the Dark Knight for the first time on the big screen! Warner Brothers announced the Man of Steel sequel will be a Superman/Batman team-up at San Diego Comic Con.

 

Henry Cavill will return as Kal-El with a new actor to be cast as Batman. As for the story well this might give you a BIG hint:

 

Actor Harry Lennox (Man of Steel) read the following from The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller:

“I want you to remember, Clark, in all the years to come, in all your most private moments, I want you to remember my hand at your throat. I want you to remember the one man who beat you.” Continue reading Superman/Batman Movie Announced!

Greg Pak on BATMAN/SUPERMAN and Taking Over ACTION COMICS!

Batman/Superman #1 courtesy DC Comics
Batman/Superman #1 courtesy DC Comics

Batman/Superman #1 hits comic book shops today! DC Comics announced the team-up book’s writer Greg Pak is taking over writing Action Comics.

 

Batman/Superman reveals the first meeting between the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight in The New 52 era:

 

“They’re figuring out what it is they’re doing, who they are and what kind of methods they’re going to use,” Pak tells USA Today. “They’re testing their ethical limits and boundaries, and it’s just a huge opportunity for great drama and conflict. That whole package is a blast.”

 

Pak goes on to share his plans for Superman when he takes over Continue reading Greg Pak on BATMAN/SUPERMAN and Taking Over ACTION COMICS!