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WONDER WOMAN in SUPERMAN BATMAN Inspires Geek Dreams

Justice League #3 from DC Comics. Cover by Jim Lee
Justice League #3 from DC Comics. Cover by Jim Lee

The casting of Gal Gabot as Wonder Woman in the upcoming Superman vs. Batman sequel to Man of Steel inspired an explosion from fans over the internet. The Israeli actress from the Fast and Furious franchise steps into the role of the most famous woman in comic books in her big screen debut.

 

Here’s what I’m hoping for from the film now starring DC Comics Big Three:

 

She’s Diana – like Man of Steel and Batman Begins I want to see Gabot as the Amazon Warrior who evolves into or is ready to become Wonder Woman by the end of  the movie (and spin off into her own film!) Maybe we don’t even see Diana in the iconic costume until the end? Continue reading WONDER WOMAN in SUPERMAN BATMAN Inspires Geek Dreams

WONDER WOMAN Cast for SUPERMAN VS. BATMAN Movie

Gal Cadot courtesy DC Comics
Gal Gadot courtesy DC Comics

The DC Comics Holy Trinity will appear in the sequel to Man of Steel. Warner Brothers announced Gal Gadot (Fast & Furious films) will play Wonder Woman The Israeli actress joins Henry Cavill as Superman/Clark Kent and Ben Affleck as Batman/Bruce Wayne in the untitled film.

 
“Wonder Woman is arguably one of the most powerful female characters of all time and a fan favorite in the DC Universe,” said director Zack Snyder. “Not only is Gal an amazing actress, but she also has that magical quality that makes her perfect for the role. We look forward to audiences discovering Gal in the first feature film incarnation of this beloved character.”

 

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Top 5 Comic Book Picks for December 4, 2013

Amazing X-Men #2 courtesy Marvel
Amazing X-Men #2 courtesy Marvel

Amazing X-Men #2 Nightcrawler is trapped in a bizarre afterlife with Azazel on the attack. In an effort to bring back the Fuzzy Elf, Wolverine and Northstar are now lost in “Heaven” with a nastier version of Bamfs on the attack!

 

Velvet #2 The deadliest superspy leaves her desk job after an army of agents are taken out. Now Velvet is on the run from her own agency! Espionage comics as only Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting (the team behind Captain America: The Winter Soldier) Continue reading Top 5 Comic Book Picks for December 4, 2013

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

MAN OF STEEL Producer on Ben Affleck as Batman

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

Man of Steel is soaring on Blu-Ray and DVD now while the creative team is working on the sequel in which Superman meets the Dark Knight.

 

In a new interview with Variety, veteran producer Charles Roven explains why Ben Affleck is the actor they wanted for Batman opposite Henry Cavill.

 

“We wanted a guy who had a certain age and a certain gravitas Continue reading MAN OF STEEL Producer on Ben Affleck as Batman