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DC Comics To Reboot Universe Again, Back To The Golden Age

Posted 4/1/13 12:01 pm EST by in DC Comics


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Everything old is new again: DC's "Old '42"

In response to criticism regarding their "New 52" initiative and what some fans perceive as the "destruction" of past continuity, DC Comics announced today that they would be performing yet another reboot -- setting the clock back to the 1940s permanently.

DC commented on the unusual move in a press release:

"You want continuity, huh? Here you go: back to the $&#$#@ Golden Age, you basement dwellers! Is that 'honoring the past' enough for you? Huh? HUH?!"

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Exclusive Preview: 'Dial H' #11

Posted 4/1/13 11:21 am EST by in Comic Books, DC Comics


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A few weeks back we revealed the full "WHAT THE..." gatefold cover for "Dial H" #11 featuring The Flash.

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Interview: James Robinson (Still Won't Tell Us) Who Is The Batman Of 'Earth 2'

Posted 3/29/13 12:00 pm EST by in DC Comics, Interviews


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There's a certain way these kind of long-lead reveals in comics work: in the best situations, neither the comic creators (or us covering the comics) want to spoil the big reveals, but at the same time, the publishers want just enough tantalizing details about the big secret (whatever it may be) to keep readers readers invested for the couple of months until the issue in question comes out. So it goes with James Robinson in our chat yesterday about the Batman of DC Comics' Earth 2, whose identity will be revealed in May's first "Earth 2" annual.

Look, Robinson's not going to spill the beans about who's under the cowl (but we can safely assume it's not Bruce), but he did tell us a little about how this character operates and he wants readers to be assured that the character will be sticking around: "He's a huge part of 'Earth 2,' he's going to be a huge part of the DC Universe, and everything he does from the Annual onward will have huge implications for the DC Universe."

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Exclusive: Ray Fawkes Talks 'Justice League Dark'...And A Villain That May Surprise You!

Posted 3/29/13 11:15 am EST by in DC Comics


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Things are getting darker, and fast, for DC Comics’ supernatural squad of heroes. Or so says “Justice League Dark” co-writer Ray Fawkes about the team’s new story arc.

Although the conclusion to the “Death of Magic” arc just hit stands this week with issue #18, we’re already looking ahead to #19, which drops April 17. Picking up about one day after the team returns from the Other-Dimensional City of Epoch, where their powers were all mucked up, the issue launches a new story line that will feature familiar faces from the DC-verse, such as regular Justice Leaguer The Flash. It will also bring Swamp Thing in as a guest-star who recently re-affirmed his role as avatar of the Parliament of Decay. Read More...

'Necessary Evil: Villains of DC Comics' Being Filmed At WonderCon

Posted 3/28/13 3:17 pm EST by in DC Comics, WonderCon


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Comic book fanatics take note: WonderCon attendees have a chance this weekend to appear in the documentary "Necessary Evil: Villains of DC Comics"!

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Exclusive: Covers To The Last 'Before Watchmen' Issue, 'Comedian' #6

Posted 3/26/13 5:19 pm EST by in DC Comics


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Well, this is it, people: the variant covers to the last issue of the entire "Before Watchmen" miniseries, "Before Watchmen: Comedian" #6. Have your pick of JFK and non-JFK varieties.

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Interview: Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti On A Whole New 'Batwing'

Posted 3/26/13 2:28 pm EST by in Comic Books, DC Comics


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"Batwing" #19, hitting stores next week from DC Comics, introduces a new era for the character -- and a brand new Batwing! new series writers Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray fill MTV Geek in on the big changes coming to this Bat-title.

MTV Geek: What sort of changes can we expect for this new Batwing?

Justin & Jimmy: We were approached for our unique take on the character, and we had a lot of questions about who this character is. David Zavimbe (the original Batwing) has such a complicated history, and we were having a lot of discussions as to how that plays into the Batman mythology. And finally we got to the point where we were like: maybe we should take this in a whole new direction, keeping what we liked, but bringing it closer to Batman, and Bruce Wayne. And ultimately we came up with what we felt was a logical door-opening to mythology that hasn't been explored yet in the Batman family. Read More...

Discuss: Apollo And Midnighter Aren't Just The Coolest Gay Couple In Comics, But The Coolest Couple Period

Posted 3/26/13 1:22 pm EST by in Comic Books, DC Comics


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With two cases focusing on the issue of gay marriage going before the Supreme Court this week, we thought we'd take a look at truly one of the most awesome comics couples in recent years, "The Authority" heroes Midnighter and Apollo and why their low-key relationship matters.

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Exclusive: 'Supergirl' #19 Full Cover Reveal

Posted 3/25/13 5:16 pm EST by in Comic Books, DC Comics


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Supergirl takes on Power Girl in the full reveal of DC's super-shocker gatefold cover of "Supergirl" #19.

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Junk Food Debuts 1960s Batman T-Shirt Collection!

Posted 3/25/13 1:30 pm EST by in DC Comics, T-Shirts


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Holy T-shirts, Batman! Check out Junk Food's groovy new collection of T-shirts based on the cult-classic Batman 1960s TV show! The Caped Crusader, Riddler, Joker, and all your favorites are here: check 'em out!

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With Green Lantern John Stewart Safe, What Green Lantern Should Die Instead?

Posted 3/25/13 10:59 am EST by in Comic Books, DC Comics


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DC Comics and new "Green Lantern Corps" co-plotter Robert Venditti both recently took to Twitter to deny newd reports rumors that Green Lantern John Stewart was going to be killed off in an upcoming storyline.

While the  John Stewart fan community collectively sighed in relief, other Green Lanterns were understandably upset. Frankly, there are just too many damn Lanterns and somebody is probably going to eat the long dirt nap at some point in the near future.  Read More...

Warner Bros. Dates 'Robot Chicken Star Wars DC Comics Special' For DVD And Blu-ray

Posted 3/23/13 11:00 am EST by in Animation, Cartoon Network, DC Comics, DVD and Blu-ray, News


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You can enjoy those Aquaman jokes in HD as often as you want as Warner Brothers reveals the July 9 release date for the "Robot Chicken DC Comics Special."

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Is DC Killing Off Green Lantern John Stewart? [Updated With New Info]

Posted 3/22/13 7:05 pm EST by in Comic Books, DC Comics


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UPDATED March 22: DC's Executive Director of Publicity Alex Segura and "Green Lantern" writer Robert Venditti chimed in on Twitter about this whole thing:

So there you have it: John Stewart lives.

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Phil LaMarr On Green Lantern Death: Don't Do It For 'Sales Bump'

Posted 3/22/13 1:34 pm EST by in Animation, DC Comics


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Actor Phil LaMarr, best-known in the cartoon world as providing the voice for the John Stewart Green Lantern, had mixed feelings about the news (as of yet unconfirmed by DC Comics) that the character might be killed off. As he tells Robot 6:

"This is tricky because it plays on two things in comic books that I feel strongly about. I think that for comic book stories to maintain their vibrancy, the artists and writers cannot be slaves to continuity or fanboy conservatism. On the other hand, black characters have a such history of being treated shabbily that my first thought was, ‘Watch, John will be the one guy who stays dead!’" Read More...

Will Scott Snyder Be The New 'Geoff Johns' At DC?

Posted 3/22/13 11:51 am EST by in DC Comics


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Scott Snyder seems to be everywhere at DC Comics these days: in addition to the best-selling "Batman" flagship title, he's set to team up with superstar Jim Lee on "Man of Steel." Leaving his own indelible "stamp" on the Batman Universe -- and perhaps Superman's as well -- the question has to be asked. Will Snyder one day assume the role (metaphorically or literally) that DC Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns holds at present? Read More...

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