Tag: Superman

JUSTICE LEAGUE: GODS AND MEN Corrupted Heroes in Darkseid War

Justice League Gods and Men courtesy DC Comics
Justice League Gods and Men courtesy DC Comics

Justice League writer Geoff Johns revealed the aftermath of the Darkseid War in his One on One panel at San Diego Comic-Con. A series of one-shots starring DC’s biggest heroes will spin out of his current story arc.

Coming this October, JUSTICE LEAGUE: GODS AND MEN will be a series of six single issues focusing on key characters in the Darkseid War and extends their individual conflicts against the backdrop of universal Armageddon, with Darkseid squaring off against the Anti-Monitor:

Batman – Armed with the godlike power of the Mobius Chair, the Dark Knight has taken on the role of Metreon and plans to use the infinite knowledge of this device to turn Gotham City into a completely crime-free zone! Continue reading JUSTICE LEAGUE: GODS AND MEN Corrupted Heroes in Darkseid War

SUPERHEROES of ICE in ALASKA

"To The Rescue" by Brice Sculptures at Ice Alaska
“To The Rescue” by Brice Sculptures at Ice Alaska

Imagine the Avengers Assembled or DC icons united…in ice.

The World Ice Art Championships presented by Ice Alaska just wrapped up in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Look at this one spectacular ice salute to comic book heroes:

TO THE RESCUE is the name of this incredible display by Steve Brice, Victor Dagatan, Heather Brice, Chris Foltz, 3rd Realistic  USA,

The Hulk, Spider-Man and Superman are among the classic comic book characters captures in this frozen gallery of heroes. Continue reading SUPERHEROES of ICE in ALASKA

SUPERMAN’S SUPER CUT

Superman #41 courtesy DC Comics, a Hero Complex first
Superman #41 courtesy DC Comics, a Hero Complex first

DC Comics recruited acclaimed cartoonist Gene Luen Yang (American Born Chinese, Boxers & Saints) to continue the adventures of Superman after Convergence.

Geoff Johns, John Romita Jr. and Klaus Janson wrapped up their arc with huge changes for the Man of Steel including new powers, a new costume and a big revelation to a member of the cast.

Is Superman getting a super haircut?

Is the iconic Clark Kent curl history?

Take a look at this cover for Superman #41 – the first issue by Yang and Romita, Jr.

As you can see Superman’s hairstyle is different. Continue reading SUPERMAN’S SUPER CUT

Former SUPERMAN & SUPERGIRL Join SUPERGIRL TV Pilot

Supergirl #53 courtesy DC Comics
Supergirl #53 courtesy DC Comics

Producers of the new Supergirl pilot are reaching into the past for their future series.

Dean Cain and Helen Slater will join the CBS pilot in mystery roles according to Deadline. Cain played the Man of Steel in Lois and Clark: The New Adventure of Superman. Slater played Kara in the 1984 Supergirl movie.

Melissa Benoist is playing Kara in the new series. Mehcad Brooks is playing Jimmy Olsen, her love interest. Calista Flockhart will be playing Cat Grant, Kara’s boss in a multimedia company. David Harewood and Chyler Leigh are reportedly in the cast.

Supergirl is being produced by Greg Berlanti and Ali Adler for CBS. Continue reading Former SUPERMAN & SUPERGIRL Join SUPERGIRL TV Pilot

GEOFF JOHNS SUPERMAN GOODBYE

Superman courtesy DC Comics
Superman courtesy DC Comics

DC Comics Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns made a major announcement following a long-awaited, status changing chapter of Superman this week.

Johns announced Superman #39 would be his last on the book. This week’s issue saw Kal-El demonstrate a new power, debut a new costume and reveal his identity to a longtime supporting cast member.

Here’s Johns’ farewell in his own words from DC Comics: Continue reading GEOFF JOHNS SUPERMAN GOODBYE

Top Comics Picks for February 4, 2015

Guardians of the Galaxy and X-Men: The Black Vortex courtesy Marvel
Guardians of the Galaxy and X-Men: The Black Vortex courtesy Marvel

Guardians of the Galaxy & X-Men: The Black Vortex Alpha

An ancient power source in the hands of an evil madman. Star-Lord and Kitty Pryde attempt an impossible heist to save the universe. The first chapter of a crossover that will hit Guardians of the Galaxy, All-New X-Men, Captain Marvel, Nova and Cyclops.

 

Nameless #1

An astronomer’s deadly rampage, an occult hustler known as Nameless and an asteroid headed for Earth. It’s all part of a brand new hybrid of horror and sci-fi from Grant Morrison and Chris Burnham (Batman, Incorporated) Continue reading Top Comics Picks for February 4, 2015

MYSTERY MAN Saves SUPERMAN & WONDER WOMAN

Superman/Wonder Woman #13 courtesy DC Comics
Superman/Wonder Woman #13 courtesy DC Comics

A dangerous “date night” for superheroes with a surprise ending.

Peter J. Tomasi (Batman and Robin) and artist Doug Mahnke took over Superman/Wonder Woman this week.

A romantic night out for Clark and Diana is interrupted when sparks fly – an unnatural storm sparks.

It’s a battle between Superman and Wonder Woman vs. Atomic Skull and Major Disaster. The bad guys have the Man of Steel and Amazon Warrior captured when… Continue reading MYSTERY MAN Saves SUPERMAN & WONDER WOMAN