Comic Review: Batman #13 and Uncanny Avengers #1
by Terrence St John, Editor-at-Large So I’m a long time comic fan. A year ago I had to drop the habit of hitting my comic shop and picking up my favorite books. I had moved south and had not yet…
MegaCon 2011: DC Universe
Dan Didio, Geoff Johns, Tony Bedard, Steve Scott, Rob Hunter and Ethan Van Sciver were all present to discuss the DC Universe at MegaCon.
Geoff Johns said he’d be writing a new Aquaman series but said he could not say more then that. Didio asked fans not to ask what happens after Flashpoint because it had stopped a previous panel. Via phone Peter J Tomasi said that fans would be very happy with the ending of Brightest Day.
We were told that we would learn who had been chosen as the White Lantern’s champion in the coming week. They thanked fans for having stuck through the series and again siad the payoff will be in the conclusion. They were glad to have brought back Maxwell Lord in Justice League: Generation Lost. Didio said theres so much potential with him as a character.
MegaCon 2011: Aquaman Book to be written by Geoff Johns
Geoff Johns announced at Megacon that he will be writing a new Aquaman series later this year following the events of Brightest Day.
What does this mean for the other heroes who have recently been disintegrated by the White Lantern? Hawkman and Hawkgirl fans can only hope that good news is around the corner. Can Geoff Johns do for Aquaman what he has done for Green Lantern and The Flash? Only time will tell, but Aquaman may be Johns’ greatest challenge yet. It has not been firmly established whether this will be a ongoing or a limited series.
Is it possible that Aquaman will be the chosen champion of the White Lantern?
Convention News: ComicsOnline at MegaCon
ComicsOnline continues to increase it’s coverage of conventions every year and for the first time ever we will be covering MegaCon the Southeast’s largest Comic Convention. Coverage will begin Friday 3/25 and continue through Sunday 3/27.
MegaCon is based in Orlando Florida. Kimb and I will be there and if you see us in our ComicsOnline T-Shirts feel free to say Hello.
MegaCon is leading with special guest Stan Lee and William Shatner. Other notable guests include J Scott Campbell, Geoff Johns, George Perez, Lou Ferrigno, Jonathan Frakes, Michael Dorn, and John Schneider.
Comic News: Dwayne McDuffie, Comics and Animation Icon Dies at Age 49
Iconic comic book and animation scribe Dwayne McDuffie has passed away only one day after his 49th Birthday. He died as a result of complications from a surgical procedure performed on Monday Evening.
McDuffie has written for Marvel, DC Comics and the animation industry for many years having worked on such shows as Justice League, Ben 10 and numerous DC animated projects including the just released All Star Superman originally a limited series written by Grant Morrison. McDuffie was a founder of Milestone Comics which launched in the early 90’s with the mission of bringing diversity to comics.
TV News: NBC Announces Actress for Wonder Woman Series
Adrianne Palicki has been annouced to be taking on the tiara and bracelets of DC’s amazon princess Wonder Woman. Palicki is probably best known for her role on NBC’s Friday Night Lights where she played the role Tyra Colette. She was also recently seen in Legion and will be in the upcoming remake of Red Dawn. (Why did this need to be remade?!?)
The NBC Series Wonder Woman based on the iconic character will have Diana Prince balancing her life as a high powered business executive and a vigilante in Los Angeles. Produced by David E. Kelly and Bill D’Elia. David E. Kelly is primarily known for his satyrical, pushing the envelope Drama/Comedies like Ally McBeal, Boston Public, Boston Legal and The Practice.
It will be interesting to see how the show is played out.
Movie News: Superman Cast for Man of Steel
Henry Cavill known primarily to audiences for his work on the Showtime Series The Tudors as Charles Brandon has been tapped by Zack Snyder (Watchmen, 300 and Sucker Punch). He has had other roles in films such as Stardust, Tristan + Isolde and the upcoming The Cold Light of Day alongside Bruce Willis.
The actor has been interviewed and will be profiled in the upcoming issue of Entertainment Weekly. The film is still in Pre Production. Stay tuned to ComicsOnline.com for more news on this and other comic film news!
Comics News: Allstar Webcomix launches EVERYWHERE – A Horror Comics Anthology
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ComicsOnline Gift Guide: Comics Part 3: Top 5 Comics Related Merchandise
Okay so it’s the weekend prior to Christmas and you’ve been busy, busy, busy. I can relate. Buying for that special Comic Fan in your life is not easy unless you know what they read, what they’ve already read and whether they read issues or collected volumes. Beyond that they may have once read comic books have since stopped and now only collect merchandise that they like about a favorite character.
My list below are items I’m looking for but tastes differ, if you need a specific suggestion use the e-mail I’ve included below and I’ll do my best to help you out. Some readers like horror, or independent more then me and some like manga, romance or kid friendly titles and that’s great but, the list below is mostly for a Marvel/DC junkie like me
No matter what the situation I have suggestions.
ComicsOnline Gift Guide 2010: Comics Part 2: Top 5 Comics Series for Giving
Ho Ho Ho.
Okay so it’s the weekend prior to Christmas and you’ve been busy, busy, busy. I can relate. Buying for that special Comic Fan in your life is not easy unless you know what they read, what they’ve already read and whether they read issues or collected volumes. Beyond that they may have once read comic books have since stopped and now only collect merchandise that they like about a favorite character.
My list below are books I’m looking for but tastes differ, if you need a specific suggestion use the e-mail I’ve included below and I’ll do my best to help you out. Some readers like horror, or independent more then me and some like manga, romance or kid friendly titles and that’s great but, the list below is mostly for a Marvel/DC junkie like me
No matter what the situation I have suggestions.
ComicsOnline Gift Guide 2010: Comics Part 1: Top 5 Comics You Should Buy
It’s time for that jolly guy in red to appear!
Okay so it’s the weekend prior to Christmas and you’ve been busy, busy, busy. I can relate. Buying for that special Comic Fan in your life is not easy unless you know what they read, what they’ve already read and whether they read issues or collected volumes. Beyond that they may have once read comic books have since stopped and now only collect merchandise that they like about a favorite character.
My list below are books I’m looking for but tastes differ, if you need a specific suggestion use the e-mail I’ve included below and I’ll do my best to help you out. Some readers like horror, or independent more then me and some like manga, romance or kid friendly titles and that’s great but, the list below is mostly for a Marvel/DC junkie like me
NYCC 2010: Avengers Assemble! Panel
The Avengers Assemble panel was moderated by Arune Sighn and the guests panelists were Brian Michael Bendis, Bill Rosemann, Christos Gage, Johnathan Hickman, Jim McCann, Sean McKeever, Paul Tobin, and Christos Gage and Tom Brevoort.
They let us know that Red Hulk will be showing up in issue Avengers #7. They premiered a video of the Old Tony Stark in the current storyline speaking about new power. “The Red Hulk changes everything”.
The timeline from Avengers #5 gives real hints and clues for the years to come in the Avengers titles.
NYCC 2010: DC Universe Online
Attendees to the NYCC: DC Universe Online panel were treated to a new trailer expanding upon the one released for San Diego Comic-Con. In this one we see ordinary humans being transformed by the Exobytes Lex Luthor has brought back with him from the Braniac ruled future that was seen in the original trailer.
This was used as a segue into showing the character creation system. Like other MMOs you will choose gender, build, look, costume and power sets but along the way you'll also pick an Inspiration. Some of the visable Inspirations were Circe, Catwoman, Deathstroke, Joker, Lex Luthor, Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman. Each has a personality description and other aspects about the type of figure they are.
