EARTH 2 BATMAN Revealed

Earth 2 Annual courtesy DC Comics
Earth 2 Annual courtesy DC Comics

Jessie Eisenberg cast as Lex Luthor in the Man of Steel sequel is dominating comics news so you may have missed out on a big reveal in DC Comics this week.

 

The identity and origin of Batman of Earth 2 was revealed in Earth 2 Annual by Tom Taylor. The identity of the man under the cape and cowl has been highly anticipated since this Dark Knight joined the cast. Continue reading EARTH 2 BATMAN Revealed

14 Characters to Watch in 2014 Part One

Winter Soldier: The Bitter March #1 courtesy Marvel
Winter Soldier: The Bitter March #1 courtesy Marvel

1. Bucky Barnes

Captain America’s sidekick turned deadly enemy turned ally will have a huge 2014. Sebastian Stan reprises his role as Bucky in Captain America: The Winter Soldier coming April 4. The Star-Spangled Avenger’s sequel is based on my all-time favorite Cap stories by Ed Brubaker.

Bucky co-stars in the All-New Invaders by James Robinson. The World War II heroes reunite against the Kree in the upcoming book. The Winter Soldier: The Bitter March by Rick Remender is a retro story set back when Bucky was the brainwashed assassin. Continue reading 14 Characters to Watch in 2014 Part One

LOIS LANE One-Shot Preview

Superman: Lois Lane #1 courtesy DC Comics
Superman: Lois Lane #1 courtesy DC Comics

After DC Comics announced a Lois Lane one-shot coming in February I asked why didn’t this iconic character have her own ongoing comic book. I’m not the only one!

 

With legions of fans and history the pressure is on writer Marguerite Bennett. She  tells Comic Book Resources how she’ll put her spin on the classic heroine

 

“I saw headlines, asking, “Is This the Lois Lane Story We’ve Been Waiting For???” and my answer is Continue reading LOIS LANE One-Shot Preview

Superman/Wonder Woman Announced!

Superman/Wonder Woman promo art courtesy DC Comics and Tony Daniel Facebook
Superman/Wonder Woman promo art courtesy DC Comics and Tony Daniel Facebook

A kiss is not just a kiss! DC Comics announced via IGN a brand new Superman/Wonder Woman series by Charles Soule (Swamp Thing) and Tony Daniel (Action Comics, Detective Comics, Batman) that will explore the blooming relationship between the ultimate power couple. Tony Daniel shared this promo art for the new book on his Facebook page.

The new cinematic Superman (Henry Cavill) fell in love with Lois Lane (Amy Adams) on the big screen in Man of Steel. In DC Comics history Clark married Lois but when the publisher rebooted the entire DC Universe (The New 52) Clark was a single man and fell for Continue reading Superman/Wonder Woman Announced!

New Threat in SUPERMAN UNCHAINED

Superman Unchained #1 courtesy DC Comics
Superman Unchained #1 courtesy DC Comics

Scott Snyder unleashed the Court of Owls then the Joker at Batman since The New 52 relaunch. Snyder is teaming up with Jim Lee to launch Superman Unchained. Given Snyder’s track record with Batman and Swamp Thing how darker will this Superman book be? He’s what Snyder told Comic Book Resources:

“I really like stories where characters are challenged by their worst fears. Superman is facing someone new and it’s going to shake him. It’s not horror, and there’s humor between the characters, but it’s definitely about dealing with something that frightens him. This is basically the Superman story I would tell if I could only do one. It’s got the full cast and Lex Luthor, but also new Continue reading New Threat in SUPERMAN UNCHAINED

Superman versus Jimmy Olsen!

Action Comics #19 courtesy DC Comics
Action Comics #19 courtesy DC Comics

What you assume…Clark Kent loves Lois Lane. Lois loves Superman. Clark and Jimmy Olsen are best friends…is very different in The New 52.

Action Comics #19 is out this week with a new creative team. (Writer Andy Diggle and artist Tony Daniel have already announced their departures from the book.) DC Comics shared a first look inside the new beginning for the Man of Steel and exploring the status quo of Clark’s complicated relationships.

The big shocker Continue reading Superman versus Jimmy Olsen!