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Top Comics for May 14, 2014

Constantine #14 courtesy DC Comics
Constantine #14 courtesy DC Comics

Constantine #14 In honor of the news that John Constantine will star in a new NBC series this Fall,  I’m making the supernatural hero’s latest issue a pick for new fans intrigued by the trailer. John may be quitting his role as leader of Justice League Dark as he fights a demon that could cost him what’s left of his humanity.

 

Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #1 Shang Chi  goes into solo action when his lost love is killed while working for MI-6. The new Avengers becomes the next target in a story of martial arts, revenge and global espionage in a new limited series by Mike Benson. Continue reading Top Comics for May 14, 2014

SUPERMAN Is DOOMED

Superman: Doomed #1 courtesy DC Comics
Superman: Doomed #1 courtesy DC Comics

Superman vs. Doomsday – the battle begins this week in Superman: Doomed #1.

 

The Man of Steel takes on the Monster of Krypton for the first time in The New 52 but this fight is sure to bring up memories and comparisons to one of the greatest epics of comic book history.

 

Doomsday beat Kal El to death in the classic storyline The Death of Superman. Clark came back but the image of Lois holding a broken, beaten icon will never burn away from some fans.

 

Now Superman is DOOMED in a crossover event by Scott Lobdell, Greg Pak and Charles Soule that pits Clark against the powerhouse The New 52 continuity. To stop Doomsday, Superman may become  a monster to defeat one. What will mean to the super romance between Clark and Diana?

 

Here’s the breakdown of the big event kicking off this week from DC Comics with new art from the Action and Superman/Wonder Woman: Continue reading SUPERMAN Is DOOMED

Who Should Be In JUSTICE LEAGUE Movie? A Comic Historian’s Take

Justice League #1 courtesy DC Comics
Justice League #1 courtesy DC Comics

DC’s biggest heroes will join together in a Justice League movie. Warner Brothers announced Zack Snyder will direct the super team sequel after the Superman vs. Batman sequel to Man of Steel.

 

It’s a given Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman will appear but which other DC icons should hit the big screen with the big three?

 

I reached out to Mike Madrid, author of The Supergirls and Divas, Dames & Daredevils: Lost Heroines of Golden Age Comics. to get his take on which heroes deserve to be in a cinematic league of their own: Continue reading Who Should Be In JUSTICE LEAGUE Movie? A Comic Historian’s Take

Who Should Be In JUSTICE LEAGUE Movie?

Justice League of America #1 courtesy DC Comics
Justice League of America #1 courtesy DC Comics

Snyder is directing the Justice League movie after the Man of Steel sequel (aka Superman vs. Batman.)

 

It’s a given the DC Comics holy trinity of Superman (Henry Cavill) Batman (Ben Affleck) and Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) plus Cyborg (Ray Fisher) are in but which other heroes should join the first big screen adventure of DC’s biggest team. Continue reading Who Should Be In JUSTICE LEAGUE Movie?

JUSTICE LEAGUE Movie – One Geek’s Opinion

Justice League #1 courtesy DC Comics
Justice League #1 courtesy DC Comics

It’s official – Zack Snyder will shoot a Justice League movie back to back with the Superman vs. Batman sequel to Man of Steel. Just like every bit of news from Batfleck to  Wonder Woman to Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor – this latest announcement is inspiring a universe of passionate responses.

 

Fans can rejoice to cry, “injustice” but here’s why I have high hopes. Just like the big three icons here are three reasons why fans should wait, trust and see: Continue reading JUSTICE LEAGUE Movie – One Geek’s Opinion

JUSTICE LEAGUE Movie Confirmed UPDATE

Justice League #1 courtesy DC Comics
Justice League #1 courtesy DC Comics

After the Zack Snyder directed Man of Steel sequel a Justice League movie will soar into cinemas according to a new report.

 

The Superman vs. Batman film starts production next month. Henry Cavill returns as Clark/Kal El, Ben Affleck will play Batman and Gal Gadot is Wonder Woman. Ray Fisher was just cast as Cyborg but no word on if he will just play scientist Victor Stone or become the half-machine hero in the film.

 

Warner Brothers President of worldwide production Greg Silverman says the studio has started planning a Justice League film next. Continue reading JUSTICE LEAGUE Movie Confirmed UPDATE

CYBORG SUPERHERO MOVIE FUTURE

Justice League #1 courtesy DC Comics
Justice League #1 courtesy DC Comics

A new hero joins the Superman vs. Batman movie. Let the speculation begin.

 

Ray Fisher will play Cyborg in the untitled Man of Steel sequel.  Could it mean the Superman (Henry Cavill) vs. Batman (Ben Affleck) film could be the foundation for a New 52 version of a Justice League film?

 

Gal Gadot is playing Wonder Woman. Is Cyborg a major fourth heroic role or a supporting character Warner Brothers has bigger (or should I say Titanic) plans for? Continue reading CYBORG SUPERHERO MOVIE FUTURE