SUPERMAN Mystery, Secrets and Family Drama

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SUPERMAN #1 courtesy DC Comics

Superman #1 is new beginning for a familiar and most welcome Man of Steel.

The events of Convergence (and perhaps an even more sinister force) bring the Clark who married Lois Lane and fought Doomsday back to his starring role as the main Superman of the DC Universe. This Superman has a new role: father.

Peter J. Tomasi crafted the Final Days of Superman and reunites with Batman and Robin collaborator Patrick Gleason for this new series. Tomasi and Gleason co-write with Gleason and inker Mick Gray on art. The team picks up on elements from the Superman: Rebirth one-shot, the final arc of The New 52 series and the big mystery introduced in DC Universe Rebirth #1. Continue reading SUPERMAN Mystery, Secrets and Family Drama

DC COMICS REBIRTH Picks for June 15, 2016

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SUPERMAN REBIRTH courtesy DC Comics

DC Comics Rebirth continues with new number ones starring the publisher’s biggest icons.

Here’s part one of our new comics picks of the week:

Batman #1

A new era for the Dark Knight begins but two new heroes arrive declaring his time is over as Gotham City’s hero. Tom King and David Finch unleash new rivals who want want to save the city… from Batman.

Superman #1 Continue reading DC COMICS REBIRTH Picks for June 15, 2016

New Comic Picks for May 11, 2016

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Action Comics #52 courtesy DC ComicsT

The end and rebirth of Superman? Black Panther losing control of his country? It’s all in our new comics picks of the week:

Superman #52/Action Comics #52

When Supermen Meet! The pre-New 52 Man of Steel face to face with Clark Kent? Will the united Men of Steel be divided and fall when one Clark’s family is threatened? This is the finale of The Final Days of Superman as Peter J. Tomasi sets the stage for Superman Rebirth!

Star Trek #57

Remember you’re reaction when Leonard Nimoy guest starred on The Next Generation!? The Legacy of Spock is a special comic book event with Spock captured by the Romulans and the fate of New Vulcan in jeopardy. Continue reading New Comic Picks for May 11, 2016

SON OF SUPERMAN Begins in June

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SUPERMAN REBIRTH courtesy DC Comics

Superman is a Super Dad when the DC Comics Rebirth begins this June.

The Man of Steel is the new Pa Kent and raising a Super-Son. There’s a mystery man who claims to be Clark Kent. Lex Luthor has become a Superman.

Is the Superman/Wonder Woman romance over as a different relationship dynamic hits home for Kal-El?

DC revealed the official descriptions of the first new issues of the Superman family of books:

Superman Rebirth #1 Peter J. Tomasi and Doug Mahnke and Jaime Mendoza. In this one-shot, Can Superman protect the world while raising a super-son with his wife, Lois Lane?
Now it’s Clark’s turn to be Pa Kent and teach his son what it means to be super, but who is hunting Superman’s son – and why? Continue reading SON OF SUPERMAN Begins in June

BATMAN V SUPERMAN Comic Book Battles

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courtesy Warner Brothers Entertainment

“The greatest gladiator match in the history of the world” proclaims Lex Luthor.

The Dark Knight vs. The Man of Steel.

The DC Movie Universe expands in a big way this Friday in Batman v Superman: Dawn on Justice from Warner Brothers.

In Zack Snyder’s new film, Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent meet for the first time on the big screen. In the comics, the two heroes have been strong allies and friends but they’ve had huge falling outs leading to some of the most powerhouse battles in comics history.

Here are three of our picks for biggest Batman vs. Superman fights from comic books: Continue reading BATMAN V SUPERMAN Comic Book Battles

New Comics Picks for March 9, 2016

Action Comics #50 courtesy DC Comics
Action Comics #50 courtesy DC Comics

Action Comics #50

Kal-El vs. Vandal Savage’s army to take back his Fortress of Solitude and his birthright.  A SUPER moment Superman fans have been waiting for since Truth. This 50th issue anniversary by Greg Pak and Aaron Kuder leads to the finale of Savage Dawn and full-powered return of the Man of Steel.

Doctor Strange #6

The Last Days of Magic arc begins. A mystical race of predators has devoured magic from other realities and they’ve arrived in the Marvel Universe with the Sorcerer not as his most Supreme. Jason Aaron and Bachalo begin the next arc that’s defining Marvel’s Master of the Mystic Arts. Continue reading New Comics Picks for March 9, 2016

INSIDE SUPERMAN’S SUPER LEAGUE

Superman #52 courtesy DC Comics
Superman #52 courtesy DC Comics

The Man of Steel is back to full power in a few months with a new writer, new arc and in a league of his own.

Acclaimed writer Peter J. Tomasi (Batman and Robin) will take over all the Superman books in April and May with the Super League arc.

With Rebirth teasers coming from DC’s co-publishers and Superman counting down to issue 52 since the birth of The New 52, could Super League be the swan song and lead to a new beginning for Kal El and the DC Universe?

DC Comics shared a first look inside Superman #51 by Mikel Janin and see the chapters of the new arc: Continue reading INSIDE SUPERMAN’S SUPER LEAGUE

SUPERMAN In SUPER LEAGUE

Superman #51 courtesy DC Comics
Superman #51 courtesy DC Comics

The Man of Steel is soaring again at full power but faces a powerful dilemma and challenge in a new arc by fan-favorite writer Peter J. Tomasi (Batman and Robin, Superman/Wonder Woman).

Last year in Truth, Kal El was depowered and his Clark Kent secret identity exposed.

The Last Son of Krypton is on the road to recovery in Savage Dawn as he faces Vandal Savage.

DC already revealed Superman returns in March 2016.

What is The Super League? Continue reading SUPERMAN In SUPER LEAGUE