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Free Comic Book Day Preview!

courtesy Marvel
courtesy Marvel

Free Comic Book Day is almost here! This unofficial geek holiday is like Christmas and your local comic book shop and the major publishers are Santa Claus! The first Saturday in May is when you can pick up FREE comic books. Different stores have different rules. For example, you may be limited to only two.

Just because they’re free doesn’t mean they’re just extra unsold copies! These FCBD issues are new and special. The Marvel Comics FCBD issue is a preview story for this Summer’s big event Infinity by fan favorite creators Jonathan Hickman and Jim Cheung. The Avengers rally all the Marvel heroes against the evil of Thanos – the villain seen at the end of The Avengers movie!

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

The DC Comics FDBD issue is part of Superman’s 75th Anniversay and a great way to get up, up and away for Man of Steel. The issue will include Superman, Last Son of Krypton by Geoff Johns, Superman and Superman II director Richard Donner and Adam Kubert plus a preview of Superman Unchained, the brand new series by Scott Snyder and Jim Lee.

Dark Horse Comics FCBD is a flip book with a Star Wars tale starring Darth Vader and Boba Fett and flip – a preview of the upcoming Captain Midnight series.

The Walking Dead fans should note the Image Comics FCBD issue stars the fan favorite Michonne.

Valiant’s FCBD showcases their first ever crossover, Harbinger Wars, starring Bloodshot and the kids from Harbinger.

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MAN OF STEEL New Action Packed Trailer!

Man of Steel courtesy Warner Brothers
Man of Steel courtesy Warner Brothers

More action. More drama. More explosions. More psychotic Zod. More Lois Lane. Take a look at the new trailer for Man of Steel:

Man of Steel is produced by Christopher Nolan and directed by Zach Snyder with Henry Cavill as Superman. This does feel like a Superman: Year One or Superman Begins if you will.

Here are some thoughts after the new trailer:

Jor-El (Russell Crowe) was a rebel Continue reading MAN OF STEEL New Action Packed Trailer!

Superman July Books Preview

It’s the 75th Anniversary of Superman and this will definitely be a Superman Summer! Man of Steel flies into movie theaters. Superman Unchained by Scott Snyder and Jim Lee and Batman/Superman by Greg Pak and Jae Lee soar into comic book shops. Here’s a look at the Superman books DC will unleash this July:

Superman Unchained #2 courtesy DC Comics
Superman Unchained #2 courtesy DC Comics

Superman Unchained #2 Snyder/Lee.

“The technological terrorists called Ascension are growing bolder with every attack, creating problems only Continue reading Superman July Books Preview

SUPERMAN VS. ORION

Superman #18 courtesy DC Comics
Superman #18 courtesy DC Comics

(This story has been updated to include the cover to Superman #19 revealing the man who could split Kal-El from Wonder Woman!)

In the aftermath of the H’el on Earth crossover the Man of Steel must answer to the United States Senate. How can Kal-El convince the government that his Fortress of Solitude is not a threat?

Superman #18 courtesy DC Comics
Superman #18 courtesy DC Comics

That’s not all the DC icon faces in this week’s Superman #18. Orion Continue reading SUPERMAN VS. ORION

Andy Diggle Leaves ACTION COMICS

Action Comics courtesy DC Comics
Action Comics courtesy DC Comics

Next month’s Action Comics #19 was to be a new beginning for the Man of Steel with a new creative team. Writer Andy Diggle revealed via Twitter he was leaving the Superman book.

“Sadly I’ve decided to walk away from Action Comics for professional reasons. It was the toughest decision I’ve ever had to make, especially with Superman’s 75th Anniversary and Man of Steel on the horizon. But it was the right decision. Onwards.”

Later today DC Comics Executive Director of Publicity Alex Segura revealed his Twitter:

“Regarding Action Comics Continue reading Andy Diggle Leaves ACTION COMICS