GOTHAM Promotes Three Actors

Ben McKenzie as Jim Gordon in GOTHAM courtesy Warner Brothers Entertainment
Ben McKenzie as Jim Gordon in GOTHAM courtesy Warner Brothers Entertainment

Fox revealed Gotham will air Mondays at 8pm this Fall. The Batman prequel series stars Ben McKenzie as rookie detective Jim Gordon and Donal Logue as Harvey Bullock.

 

Younger versions of Catwoman, Poison Ivy, Penguin and eventually the Joker will appear in the series in which Bruce Wayne is still only 12 years old.

 

It was revealed today that the following three actors have been promoted to series regulars: Continue reading GOTHAM Promotes Three Actors

Top 10 Comics for May 7, 2014

Alex + Ada #6 courtesy Image Comics
Alex + Ada #6 courtesy Image Comics

Alex + Ada #6 Alex altered Ada’s programming and now she sees the world very different. What will it mean for the android and the man who discovered his humanity and feeling for a an artificial woman. Jonathan Luna and Sarah Vaughn’s haunting sci-fi romance takes a twist.

 

Amazing Spider-Man #1.1 Learning To Crawl From seeing revenge to accepting responsibility –  is how Peter Parker became Spider-Man. This is the missing chapter from Spidey’s early career from Dan Slott and Ramon Perez. Continue reading Top 10 Comics for May 7, 2014

Who Should Be In JUSTICE LEAGUE Movie? A Comic Historian’s Take

Justice League #1 courtesy DC Comics
Justice League #1 courtesy DC Comics

DC’s biggest heroes will join together in a Justice League movie. Warner Brothers announced Zack Snyder will direct the super team sequel after the Superman vs. Batman sequel to Man of Steel.

 

It’s a given Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman will appear but which other DC icons should hit the big screen with the big three?

 

I reached out to Mike Madrid, author of The Supergirls and Divas, Dames & Daredevils: Lost Heroines of Golden Age Comics. to get his take on which heroes deserve to be in a cinematic league of their own: Continue reading Who Should Be In JUSTICE LEAGUE Movie? A Comic Historian’s Take

DC Declares BATMAN DAY

Batman masks courtesy DC Comics
Batman masks courtesy DC Comics

DC Comics is planning something special for every Batfan of every era for the Dark Knight’s 75th Anniversary.

 

Here’s the official announcement:

 

“In celebration of Batman’s 75th anniversary, DC Entertainment is partnering with thousands of comic book retailers and bookstores across the nation to celebrate “Batman Day” on Wednesday, July 23. As part of the festivities, fans who visit participating retailers receive a free, special edition of DETECTIVE COMICS #27, featuring a reimagining of Batman’s 1939 comic book debut, designed by Chip Kidd with a script by The New York Times #1 bestselling author Brad Meltzer (Identity Crisis, Justice League of America). Continue reading DC Declares BATMAN DAY

Who Should Be In JUSTICE LEAGUE Movie?

Justice League of America #1 courtesy DC Comics
Justice League of America #1 courtesy DC Comics

Snyder is directing the Justice League movie after the Man of Steel sequel (aka Superman vs. Batman.)

 

It’s a given the DC Comics holy trinity of Superman (Henry Cavill) Batman (Ben Affleck) and Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) plus Cyborg (Ray Fisher) are in but which other heroes should join the first big screen adventure of DC’s biggest team. Continue reading Who Should Be In JUSTICE LEAGUE Movie?

Top Comics for April 30, 2014

The Amazing Spider-Man #1 courtesy Marvel
The Amazing Spider-Man #1 courtesy Marvel

Amazing Spider-Man #1 Peter Parker is back from dead. The true Spidey is back in a brand new series by Dan Slott and Humberto Ramos up against a recharged Electro!

 

Forever Evil Aftermath: Batman vs. Bane #1 Forever Evil is over. The Dark Knight is back to retake Gotham City from Bane’s tight grip. It’s the battle of two very different Batmans by Peter Tomasi. Continue reading Top Comics for April 30, 2014

JUSTICE LEAGUE Movie – One Geek’s Opinion

Justice League #1 courtesy DC Comics
Justice League #1 courtesy DC Comics

It’s official – Zack Snyder will shoot a Justice League movie back to back with the Superman vs. Batman sequel to Man of Steel. Just like every bit of news from Batfleck to  Wonder Woman to Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor – this latest announcement is inspiring a universe of passionate responses.

 

Fans can rejoice to cry, “injustice” but here’s why I have high hopes. Just like the big three icons here are three reasons why fans should wait, trust and see: Continue reading JUSTICE LEAGUE Movie – One Geek’s Opinion