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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

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?

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

JUSTICE LEAGUE Movie Confirmed UPDATE

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

After the Zack Snyder directed Man of Steel sequel a Justice League movie will soar into cinemas according to a new report.

 

The Superman vs. Batman film starts production next month. Henry Cavill returns as Clark/Kal El, Ben Affleck will play Batman and Gal Gadot is Wonder Woman. Ray Fisher was just cast as Cyborg but no word on if he will just play scientist Victor Stone or become the half-machine hero in the film.

 

Warner Brothers President of worldwide production Greg Silverman says the studio has started planning a Justice League film next. Continue reading JUSTICE LEAGUE Movie Confirmed UPDATE

BATMAN ZERO YEAR FINALE And ROBIN RISES Previews

Batman #33 courtesy DC Comics
Batman #33 courtesy DC Comics

Batman vs. Riddler in the Zero Year Finale, the return of Robin, the Dark Knight vs. the Justice League and the next chapters of the gang war in Batman Eternal are just of the books DC revealed for July 2014. Here are the official story previews and covers:

 

ROBIN RISES: OMEGA #1
Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art by ANDY KUBERT and JONATHAN GLAPION

The hunt for Robin is over, and the battle joined! But Batman’s family feud with Ra’s al Ghul is about to erupt into something bigger when it’s interrupted by the forces of Apokolips! This epic story continues in… Continue reading BATMAN ZERO YEAR FINALE And ROBIN RISES Previews

DC Comics Reveals FUTURES END Month Details

The New 52: Futures End #1 courtesy DC Comics
The New 52: Futures End #1 courtesy DC Comics

Ever since the launch of The New 52 DC Comics marks the anniversary with a month of themed titles. Zero Month was a look at the origins of your favorite heroes and villains, evil took over in Villains Month last year and this September DC creators take you 5 years into the future with Futures End month. The month will tie into the upcoming Futures End weekly series by an all-star team of creators.

 

DC just revealed the story descriptions from the issues:

 
GRAYSON: FUTURES END #1

Branded a traitor, Dick Grayson has become the most powerful hero in the newly resurgent and dominant Mother Russia – and now, he must battle the Beast from the East in one final struggle for supremacy! Continue reading DC Comics Reveals FUTURES END Month Details

Top Comic Book Picks for April 23, 2014

Original Sin #0 courtesy Marvel
Original Sin #0 courtesy Marvel

Batman Eternal #3 Gang war in Gotham City after the return of one of Batman’s most infamous enemies last issue. Why won’t the Gotham City Police help Batman stop the war? Plus, the return of fan-favorite Stephanie Brown! How will the Spoiler end up as Selina Kyle’s hostage?

 

Elektra #1 The deadliest assassin in the Marvel Universe in a brand new series by Haden Blackman and Mike Del Mundo. How will Elektra cut away her past and start a new future. Continue reading Top Comic Book Picks for April 23, 2014

LEX LUTHOR vs. BATMAN & The DOOM PATROL?

Justice League #32 courtesy DC Comics
Justice League #32 courtesy DC Comics

In the ashes of Forever Evil a new Justice League will be reborn with Lex Luthor leading DC’s greatest heroes.

 

How will Luthor and Bruce Wayne reach a truce after the tragic events involving Nightwing in Forever Evil #6?

 

In the DC preview for Justice League #32 Luthor is among the world’s greatest heroes but does he have a sinister agenda for Batman? Continue reading LEX LUTHOR vs. BATMAN & The DOOM PATROL?