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Watch: What Is DC Comics Rebirth?

Check out video above fetaturing DC Comics chief creative officer Geoff Johns talking about the upcoming Rebirth event.

For further information and a list of titles involved head on over here.

You’ve been hearing about it, but what exactly IS Rebirth? In this DC All Access comics clip, Geoff Johns breaks DC’s major new publishing event, which kicks off this summer with his 80-page DC Universe: Rebirth #1 before continuing on with a new slate of issue #1s featuring your favorite DC Comics characters from the past and present.

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DC Comics Announces Rebirth Details

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DC ENTERTAINMENT REVEALS FIRST DETAILS OF “REBIRTH” TO RETAILERS AT COMICS PRO 2016

80-Page DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH Special by Geoff Johns May 25, Titles to Ship Twice Monthly, New $2.99 Price Point Beginning in June

 

Before a packed house of comics retailers at the ComicsPRO Annual Membership meeting in Portland, DC Entertainment Co-Publishers Dan DiDio and Jim Lee provided a first look at the company’s plans for its massive “REBIRTH” title relaunch scheduled for June.

“At DC we believe in superheroes, and what makes them great,” said Dan DiDio, co-publisher of DC Entertainment. “And, we also believe in the direct market and the core comics fan. REBIRTH is designed to bring back the best of DC’s past, embrace the stories we currently love and move the entire epic universe into the future. We are returning to the essence of the DCU. With REBIRTH we are putting the highest priority on the direct market and we will continue to create and cultivate new opportunities for retailers to thrive and prosper, grow readers, fans and customers.”

Retailers in attendance were also treated to a special personal video message from DC Entertainment Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns. He outlined his perspective on the elements that make DC great and teased attendees with the opening line of his 80-page DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH Special, on sale May 25th:

“I love this world… But there’s something missing…”

Priced at just $2.99, this one shot will kick off a line-wide title relaunch. Written by Geoff Johns, it will feature an all-star roster of comics’ most popular artists: Ethan Van Sciver (GREEN LANTERN CORPS, EDGE OF OBLIVION), Phil Jimenez (WONDER WOMAN), Ivan Reis (CYBORG, AQUAMAN) and Gary Frank (BATMAN EARTH ONE).

As a follow up to Johns’ REBIRTH Special announcement, DiDio, and Co-Publisher Jim Lee, revealed to retailers plans to provide fans with more story, and more often. Beginning in June, all DC Universe monthly and twice monthly titles will ship at a new, lower price of $2.99. This new lineup includes a combination of DC favorites and new titles; titles will begin their runs under the “REBIRTH” banner and follow with another issue #1 beginning the series proper. In addition, DC’s two flagship legacy titles will resume their original issue numbering, also shipping twice monthly: DETECTIVE COMICS will pick up with issue #934, while ACTION COMICS will continue with issue #957.

A special event revealing all talent and creative teams is scheduled to take place at WonderCon in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, March 26. This press conference will be live-streamed on the DC Entertainment’s YouTube channel, so everyone can experience firsthand all of the exciting new details surrounding REBIRTH.

The REBIRTH title lineup was announced as follows:

June:
Rebirth Specials:
AQUAMAN REBIRTH #1
BATMAN REBIRTH #1
THE FLASH REBIRTH #1
GREEN ARROW REBIRTH #1
GREEN LANTERNS REBIRTH #1
SUPERMAN REBIRTH #1
TITANS REBIRTH #1
WONDER WOMAN REBIRTH #1

New #1 Issues (Shipping twice monthly):
AQUAMAN #1
BATMAN #1
THE FLASH #1
GREEN ARROW #1
GREEN LANTERNS #1
SUPERMAN #1
WONDER WOMAN #1

New Issues (Shipping twice monthly):
ACTION COMICS #957
DETECTIVE COMICS #934

July
Rebirth Specials:
BATGIRL & THE BIRDS OF PREY REBIRTH #1
HAL JORDAN & THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS REBIRTH #1
THE HELLBLAZER REBIRTH #1
JUSTICE LEAGUE REBIRTH #1
NIGHTWING REBIRTH #1
RED HOOD & THE OUTLAWS REBIRTH #1

New #1 Issues (Shipping twice monthly):
HAL JORDAN & THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS #1
JUSTICE LEAGUE #1
NIGHTWING #1

New #1 Issues (Shipping monthly):
BATGIRL #1
BATGIRL & THE BIRDS OF PREY #1
THE HELLBLAZER #1
RED HOOD & THE OUTLAWS #1
THE SUPER-MAN #1
TITANS #1

Fall
Rebirth Specials:
BATMAN BEYOND REBIRTH #1
BLUE BEETLE REBIRTH #1
CYBORG REBIRTH #1
DEATHSTROKE REBIRTH #1
EARTH 2 REBIRTH #1
SUICIDE SQUAD REBIRTH #1
SUPERGIRL REBIRTH #1
TEEN TITANS REBIRTH #1
TRINITY REBIRTH #1

New #1 Issues (Shipping twice monthly):
CYBORG #1
DEATHSTROKE #1
HARLEY QUINN #1
JUSTICE LEAGUE AMERICA #1
SUICIDE SQUAD #1

New #1 Issues (Shipping monthly):
BATMAN BEYOND #1
BLUE BEETLE #1
EARTH 2 #1
GOTHAM ACADEMY: NEXT SEMESTER #1
SUPERGIRL #1
SUPERWOMAN #1
SUPER SONS #1
TEEN TITANS #1
TRINITY #1

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Watch: Dan Abnett Talks Nightwing In Titans Hunt

Check out fan-favorite writer Dan Abnett talking about Dick Grayson becoming Nightwing again in Titans Hunt.

Issue #5 just hit this week, with Titans Hunt #6 arriving in stores next month, March 16th.

Did you miss Nightwing? That’s funny, so did Dan Abnett! In this DC All Access comics clip, Abnett discusses Dick Grayson’s return as Nightwing in today’s Titans Hunt #5, as well as what’s in store for Roy Harper, Donna Troy and the rest of the former Teen Titans now that their memory of past events are slowing returning.

You can also read Titans Hunt through DC Digital.

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DC Comics Teases “Rebirth” Is Not A Reboot

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DC Comics has been rumored to relaunch yet again this Summer and previously released a “Rebirth” teaser, with many fans speculating it was another reboot.

Now DC has released a new updated “Rebirth” teaser image with added text that says, “It’s not a reboot… and it never was.”

“Rebirth” has been said to kick off in June.

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Upcoming Funko Pops: Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Green Arrow, Falcon, Cyborg & Lots More

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Images have hit the net from a Funko catalog revealing Pop! Vinyl figures are in the works for Star Wars: The Force Awakens; DC’s Cyborg, Power Girl, Firestorm; A-Team; Golden Girls, Space Ghost; Falcon; Dock Ock; She-Hulk; Flash Gordon; Speedy and Green Arrow; Dark Cyrstal, and the 1950 Batman and Batmobile.

Check out the images:

 

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New Look At Marvel Legends Quasar Figure

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We get a new look at the upcoming Marvel Legends 3.75-inch Wendell Vaughn Quasar action figure from Toy Fair.

Fly Guy posted the following images, which also features the rest of the set: Rogue, Hyro-Man and Morbius The Living Vampire.

The new Marvel Legends 3.75-inch wave featuring Quasar is said to arrive this August.

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DC Comics Announces Superman “Super League” Event

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Earlier today saw DC Comics pull a switcheroo regarding Superman #50, and now the reason is revealed as April and May will feature the Superman “Super League” event.

We see the original cover and story meant for Superman #50 is now set for Action Comics #52.

“Super League” is an eight issue series written by Peter J. Tomasi spanning Superman, Batman/Superman, Superman/Wonder Woman and Action Comics from April to May.

Here are the full details and images:

 

Tomasi’s “Super League” (April/May 2016) Revealed!

The epic eight-part “Super League,” all written by Peter J. Tomasi, spans SUPERMAN, BATMAN/SUPERMAN, SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN and ACTION COMICS in April and May!

Peter J. Tomasi’s “Super League” is almost here!

Last month we revealed that Tomasi would pen eight issues of “Super League,” spanning SUPERMAN, BATMAN/SUPERMAN, SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN and ACTION COMICS over April and May of 2016. We showed some incredible cover artwork by Yanick Paquette, John Romita, Jr. and Klaus Janson, and Karl Kerschl, but we didn’t reveal how huge this story would be.

It’s going to be epic!

Did anyone notice that Mikel Janin is on art for SUPERMAN #51? With the upcoming solicitation of SUPERMAN #52 we thought it was time to give an early look at his interior pages for SUPERMAN #51 so you can see for yourself just how awesome this experience is going to be.

No context needed, just please enjoy the preview! And please let @mikeljanin and @DCComics know what you think! (if you go check out Mikel’s twitter feed, it’s obvious that he’s beyond excited!)

And here’s your recap of all upcoming issues, including selections from May’s top-secret solicitations:

SUPERMAN #51, written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Mikel Janin, cover by John Romita, Jr. and Klaus Janson, is on sale APRIL 6.

• It’s the start of a new chapter in the Man of Steel’s life that will change everything you know as the epic eight-part “Super League,” all written by Peter J. Tomasi, spans SUPERMAN, BATMAN/SUPERMAN, SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN and ACTION COMICS in April and May!

BATMAN/SUPERMAN #31, written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Doug Mahnke and Jaime Mendoza, cover by Yanick Paquette, is on sale APRIL 13.

• In part two of “Super League,” Superman enlists Batman’s aid in seeking out people that can help form his new super-league…

ACTION COMICS #51, written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Fernando Pasarin, cover by Karl Kerschl, is on sale APRIL 20.

• Superman is shocked to learn that Kara has been missing for some time as part three of “Super League” begins!

SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN #28, written by Peter J. TomasI, art by Ed Benes, cover by Paul Renaud, is on sale APRIL 27.

• In part four of “Super League,” Wonder Woman and Superman encounter the being that was discovered in BATMAN/SUPERMAN #31.

BATMAN/SUPERMAN #32, written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Tyler Kirkham, cover by Yanick Paquette, is on sale MAY 4.

• “Super League” continues this month as Kal-El’s bid to strengthen his forces brings him, Batman and Wonder Woman into China and into conflict with the might of that nation’s greatest heroes: the Great 10!

ACTION COMICS #52, written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Fernando Pasarin, cover by John Romita Jr. and Klaus Janson, is on sale MAY 11.

• “Super League” continues—as two Supermen meet at last: pre-New 52 Superman meets the current Clark.

SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN #29, written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Doug Mahnke and Jaime Mendoza, cover by Karl Kerschl, is on sale MAY 18

• It’s the penultimate chapter of “Super League”! When all the Supermen have fallen, it’s Supergirl to the rescue!

SUPERMAN #52, written by Peter J. Tomasi, art and cover by Mikel Janin, is on sale MAY 25.

• The “Super League” epic concludes in one explosive fight as the new master villain uses Superman’s own solar super flare power against everyone.

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DC Comics Switches Up Superman #50

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Update: DC Comcs has announced the Superman “Super League” event which explains the switch.

 

Was anyone else looking forward to the New 52 Superman meeting the pre-52 Superman in March’s Superman #50?

Well that doesn’t look to be happening anymore.

Bleeding Cool points out DC Comics has now switched up the covers and solicit for Superman #50.

It’s unknown why or what caused the changes.

Superman #50 now gets a new cover, a new 1:100 variant cover and a Batman Vs. Superman cover.

Original solicit:

Superman returns in all his glory in this very special issue that sees the Man of Steel back to full power as he faces his greatest enemy and also comes face to face with the pre-Flashpoint Kal-El! At last, it’s the meeting of the Supermen you’ve been waiting for!

New solicit:

With Superman back at full power, he takes the fight right to Vandal Savage in the epic conclusion to Savage Dawn!  You won’t want to miss Vandal’s vision of Krypton – and a glimpse at dark future he might rule!

Original John Romita Jr. cover:

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Batman Vs. Superman cover:

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DC Comics Pays Homage To New 52 With May Variant Covers

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This May sees DC Comics pay homage to the 2011 New 52 relaunch with variant covers for the remaining titles that were originally part of the launch (Justice League appears to be missing as its 51st issue is released in May).

Note: This may be the last we see of the New 52 as DC appears to be doing another relaunch in June with “Rebirth.”

Info and variant covers side-by-side their original covers are below.

 

Celebrating 52 issues of incredible storytelling, DC Entertainment’s May 2016 variant cover theme pays homage to eleven #1 issues that kicked off The New 52.

DC Comics proudly presents: “The New 52” hits 52!

 

Celebrating 52 issues of incredible storytelling, DC Entertainment’s May 2016 variant cover theme will pay homage to the #1 issues of eleven comics that debuted in 2011 when DC Entertainment rebooted their superhero publishing line and revitalized the comics industry as a whole. It was a momentous occasion then, and is an anniversary to celebrate now!

Inspired by Cliff Chiang’s Wonder Woman #1, Rags Morales and Brad Anderson’s Action Comics #1, Adam Hughes’ Batgirl #1, and more, these brand-new “The New 52” variants will grace the covers of those same landmark titles that are hitting issue #52 in May. Illustrated by an all-star lineup of incredible talent, May’s lineup of variant covers are as remarkable as the industry-changing covers they’re based on. 



Action Comics #52 variant cover by Ben Oliver
Aquaman #52 variant cover by Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund
Batgirl #52 variant cover by Babs Tarr
Batman #52 variant cover by Rafael Albuquerque
Catwoman #52 variant cover by Inaki Miranda
Detective Comics #52 variant cover by Francis Manapul
Flash #52 variant cover by Jesus Merino
Green Arrow #52 variant cover by Szymon Kudranski
Green Lantern #52 variant cover by Billy Tan
Superman #52 variant cover by Mikel Janin
Wonder Woman #52 variant cover by David Finch and Matt Banning

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Watch: Brad Walker Draw Sinestro

Check out video above of DC Comics artist Brad Walker drawing Sinestro as part of the “DC Comics Art Academy” tutorial video series.

Brad also drew the 2008 Guardians of the Galaxy series that inspired the Marvel movie.

You can also check out an interview we did with Brad Walker back during his Guardians days (boy, do we miss him on that title!).

Welcome to the DC Comics Art Academy, a series of art tutorials recorded at Comic-Cons throughout 2015 and featuring many of the gifted and unique artists working for DC today. In today’s installment, we take to the stars for a sci-fi tinged session featuring Sinestro artist Brad Walker. Brad discusses setting panels in space, the difference between drawing heroes and villains in comics and reveals his least favorite part of drawing Sinestro (logos are hard!).

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Watch: Bruce Wayne Is Back as Batman!

This week’s issue of Batman #49 sees Bruce Wayne return as The Dark Knight. Check out a video above going over the events put out by DC All Access.

After nearly a year out of the cowl, Bruce Wayne is back in black! Today’s pivotal Batman #49 brings to light precisely how the wayward hero—who still has no memory of his time as the Dark Knight—rises once again as Batman just in time to confront the frightening Mr. Bloom. In this DC All Access comics clip, Jason talks with writer Scott Snyder about Bruce’s journey and what it’ll take for the now at peace former billionaire to once again embrace his destiny.

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Marvel Comics Reveals Apocalypse Wars Variant Covers: Nova, Starhawk & More

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Marvel has revealed six of the twenty-three variant covers for the upcoming X-Men: Apocalyse Wars event which kicks off in May with Extraordinary X-Men #8 and then continues through All-New X-Men #9 and Uncanny X-Men #6 throughout the summer.

You can also check out three interlocking covers here.

The six variants are featured for: Amazing Spider-Man, Captain America: Steve Rogers, Guardians of the Galaxy, Uncanny X-Men, Astonishing Ant-Man, All-New, All-Different Avengers and All-New X-Men.

Making up the rest for May in include: Black Panther #2, Black Widow #3, Captain Marvel #5, Daredevil #7, Deadpool #11, Doctor Strange #8, Extraordinary X-Men #10, Howard the Duck #7, Invincible Iron Man #9, Ms. Marvel #7, Power Man and Iron Fist #4, The Punisher #1, Spider-Gwen #8, Thunderbolts #1, Totally Awesome Hulk #7 and Uncanny Inhumans #8.

(via CBR)

“Amazing Spider-Man” #12 variant cover by Jamal Campbell :

 
“All-New X-Men” #9 variant cover by Pasqual Ferry:
 
“Uncanny X-Men” #7 variant cover by Ryan Sook:
 
“All-New, All-Different Avengers” #9 variant cover by Khoi Pham:
 
“Captain America: Steve Rogers” #1 variant cover by Paul Renaud:
 
“Guardians of the Galaxy” #8 variant cover by Dale Keown:
 
“The Astonishing Ant-Man” #8 variant cover by Will Sliney:
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Watch: Top 10 Flash Stories You’ve Never Read

Check out the video above where DC All Access goes over a list of the top ten Flash stories you may not be familiar with.

Even the World’s Fastest Man only has so much free time, so with 75 years of comic book history, it’s a pretty good bet you haven’t read all of the stories featuring the Flash. In this DC All Access comics clip, we list off the ten best Flash stories you might not have read featuring Barry Allen, Wally West, Jay Garrick…and Julie Schwartz?!

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Watch: MTV At Marvel Comics Headquarters From 1992

Check out a flash from the past!

Former Marvel employee Jared Osborn uploaded footage from when MTV visited the offices of Marvel Comics back in 1992.

We get an inside look back then at the process of creating comics as well as interviews with X-Men editor Bob Harras and senior executive editor Mark Gruenwald who talks about Captain America.

We also see X-Men was #1 at the time. 

(via CBR)

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First Look At Batman Vs. Superman Detective Comics Variant Cover

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This March sees various DC Comics graced with Batman Vs. Superman polybag variant covers as well as a “Dawn of Justice” header.

Check out the Batman Vs. Superman variant cover for Detective Comics #50 below by artist Rafael Grampa, as well as the full list of variants.

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice hits March 25th.

Batman Vs. Superman DC Comics variant cover list:

3/2: Detective Comics #50 (variant by Rafael Grampa)
3/9: Action Comics #50 (variant by Martin Ansin)
3/9: Batman/Superman #30 (variant by Kevin Maguire)     
3/16: Robin Son of Batman #10 (variant by Ryan Ottley)
3/16: Superman #50 (variant by Kaare Andrews)
3/23: Batman #50 (variant by Chris Daughtry and Jim Lee)
3/23: Grayson #18 (variant by Stephen Platt)
3/23: Superman/Wonder Woman #27 (variant by Charlie Adlard)
3/23: Wonder Woman #50 (variant by Massimo Carnevale)
3/30: Batgirl #50 (variant by Kevin Nowlan)   

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Writer: Peter J. Tomaski
Art: Matt Ryan and Fernando Pasarin
On sale: March 2nd.
Description:
Jim Gordon faces his past in this extra-sized conclusion to his most shocking cold case yet. With history itself forcing him to reflect on the last year as Batman, Gordon must make a decision about what his future holds in Gotham City. This issue features open-to-order variant covers that will ship in opaque polybags.  

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Top Ten Comic Books For January 2016

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Resentments boil over in Alexandria in Robert Kirkman, Charlie Adlard, and Stefano Gaudino’s The Walking Dead #150 from Image Comics, the best-selling comic book of January 2016 according to information provided by Diamond Comic Distributors, the world’s largest distributor of comics, graphic novels, and pop culture merchandise.

Marvel Comics was January’s top publisher with a 44.38% dollar share and a 48.17% unit share. DC Entertainment was the month’s number two publisher with a 22.16% dollar share and a 24.02% unit share. January’s number three publisher was Image Comics with a 9.67% dollar share and a 10.99% unit share. In fourth was IDW Publishing with a 4.11% dollar share and a 3.48% unit share. Dark Horse Comics placed fifth for the month with a 3.06% dollar share and a 2.51% unit share.

Marvel Comics had eight of January’s top ten best-selling titles, led by Jonathan Hickman and Esad Ribic’s Secret Wars #9, the conclusion of their universe shattering crossover series, at #2. Also in the top ten were Spider-Man/Deadpool #1 by Joe Kelly and Ed McGuinness at #3, Star Wars #14 at #4, Star Wars #15 at #5, Jeff Lemire and Andrea Sorrentino’s Old Man Logan #1 at #6, Star Wars: Obi-Wan and Anakin #1 at #7, Darth Vader #15 at #9, and Cullen Bunn at Greg Land’s Uncanny X-Men #1 at #10. Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo continued their stellar “Superheavy” storyline in DC Entertainment’s Batman #48, landing at #8. Among the other premier publishers, Dark Horse Comics’ Hellboy Winter Special was their top book at #137, and Back to the Future #4 from IDW Publishing was their top book at #99. January’s top non-premier comic book was BOOM! Studios’ Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #0 at #39.

Kieron Gillen and Salvador Larroca’s Star Wars: Darth Vader Volume 2: Shadows and Secrets from Marvel Comics was the best-selling graphic novel of January and one of Marvel’s nine titles in the top ten. Rounding out the top ten, Oni Press’ Invader Zim Volume 1 ranked #9 for the month.

Random House’s Star Wars: I Am Jedi Little Golden Book was January’s best-selling book. Also in the top ten was IDW Publishing’s Worlds of Color: Welcome to Oz Adult Coloring Book at #5.

DC Collectibles’ DC Comics Icons: Harley Quinn Statue was January’s best-selling toy product and one of the three DC Collectibles products among the top ten, along with the Batman: Arkham Knight: Azrael Action Figure at #6 and the Batman: Arkham Knight: Man-Bat Figure at #10. Diamond Select Toys’ Marvel Select: Deadpool Action Figure, a perennial seller, placed among the top ten at #7 for the month.

Wizard of the Coast’s Magic the Gathering TCG: Oath of the Gatewatch Fat Packs were January’s best-selling games product. Diamond Select Toys also had two titles in the top ten, led by the Back to the Future Monopoly at #2. Also in the top ten was IDW Publishing with three products, led by the Machi Koro Card Game at #3.

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Watch: Top 10 Lethal Lex Luthor Moments

Check out an episode of DC All Acess that goes over the “Top 10 Lethal Lex Luthor Moments.”

Lex Luthor has been creating trouble for the Man of Steel and planet he now calls his home for 75 years, and he doesn’t show any sign of slowing down. With a new big screen version of the iconic villain arriving later this year, the time seemed perfect to recap the best of Lex’s worst with our list of the Top 10 Lethal Lex Luthor Moments. Bald may be beautiful, but sometimes it’s also very, very bad.

Jesse Eisenberg is the latest Lex Luthor for Batman Vs. Superman, which is out March 25th.

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First Look At Marvel FCBD Covers: Civil War II & Captain America

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The biggest heroes, the biggest creators and the biggest stories in comics are coming to FREE COMIC BOOK DAY! But before that exciting Saturday in May, get your first look at the covers to both of Marvel’s FREE COMIC BOOK DAY offerings right now!

First, FCBD CIVIL WAR II #1 peels back the curtain of the biggest event of 2016. Be there for the opening shots of CIVIL WAR II as Brian Michael Bendis and Jim Cheung give you the first taste of the conflict that will ignite the Marvel Universe later this year! Plus, this issue also features the highly anticipated debut of the All-New Wasp! Be there as she makes her debut, courtesy of All-New, All-Different Avengers writer Mark Waid and legendary artist Alan Davis! But is this mysterious character friend or foe?

Then, FCBD CAPTAIN AMERICA #1 brings you the titanic return of Steve Rogers as Captain America! Nick Spencer and Jesus Saiz bring you one of Steve’s first adventures since his dramatic return in the pages of AVENGERS: STANDOFF. Just in time for their new series Captain America: Steve Rogers #1 later that month! Then, go deeper into DEAD NO MORE, a top secret storyline coming later in 2016! If you got the chance to bring someone back, would you?

There’s no better time to jump into the Marvel Universe than Free Comic Book Day. Don’t miss out on these 4 can’t miss stories, available at participating comic shops nationwide on May 7th!

FCBD CAPTAIN AMERICA (JAN160037)
Written by NICK SPENCER & DAN SLOTT
Art by JESUS SAIZ & JAVIER GARRON
Cover by JESUS SAIZ
Coming Free Comic Book Day!

FCBD CIVIL WAR II (JAN160009)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS & MARK WAID
Art by JIM CHEUNG & ALAN DAVIS
Cover by JIM CHEUNG
Coming Free Comic Book Day!

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Superman Gets Another New Power In Action Comics #48

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Spoilers follow for this week’s Superman Action Comics #48.

 

Quick recap: Superman has been pretty powerless as of late because, among other things, Vandal Savage stole his power. So the Man of Steel comes up with the idea to use Kryptonite to burn away his top layer of skin cells that are preventing him from soaking up the yellow sun energy. Well, things don’t go exactly as planned and Superman is left with a new power.

Instead of his skin cells dieing off, they absorbed the kryptonite, which now gives him the ability to “feel transmissions… energy waves… from all over the world… including signals…”

Check out the pages below.

It’s being speculated Superman may be soon returning to his “normal self” with the upcoming DC relaunch, “Rebirth.”

Action Comics #50 also marks Greg Pak’s last issue.

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Watch: Hal vs Hal: Green Lantern Battles Parallax

Check out DC All Access recapping the latest issues of Green Lantern. If you haven’t been reading Green Lantern, here is what you are missing out on… Hal Jordan’s returned to Earth. Sonar is waiting for him. But Parallax Hal Jordan is on his way. And someone’s going to get their hands on the Green

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Watch: Sleepwalker Fan Series Teaser Trailer

Check out a teaser trailer above for a Sleepwalker fan series, the popular Marvel Comics character from the 1990s.

When college student Rick Sheridan finds that a being from another realm has inhabited his mind, his life begins crumbling around him. 

The being, known as Sleepwalker, is trapped in Rick’s mind and can exit only when Rick sleeps. How did he get here? What does he want?

Rick must find a way to rid himself of the entity or come to terms with Sleepwalker.

You can keep up to date on the project on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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Long Beach Comic Expo Returns In February

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THE SIXTH ANNUAL LONG BEACH COMIC EXPO RETURNS ON FEBRUARY 20 AND 21, 2016!

Long Beach Comic Expo Officially Announces First Wave of Guests, Discount with the Aquarium of the Pacific, Teases Programming Highlights and Opens Press Registration

 

Mad Entertainment Management officially announced today the first wave of guests for this year’s Long Beach Comic Expo along with a new discount program with the Aquarium of the Pacific. The spring counterpart to Long Beach, CA’s annual celebration of the best in comics and pop culture returns as one of the two best weekends of the year for fans and families! Attendees can meet celebrity guests, cosplay stars and comic book writers and artists including Chris Claremont, Amanda Connor, Terry and Rachel Dodson, Joshua Hale Fialkov, Agnes Garbowska, Paul Jenkins, Scott Kolins, Jae Lee, Aaron Lopresti, Fabien Nicieza, Michael Avon-Oeming, Jimmy Palmiotti, James Tynion IV, and over 100 guests! Mad Entertainment Management also announces that, for the first time ever, convention attendees will receive admission to the Aquarium for just $9.00 (regularly $29.95) when they visit the Aquarium after 12:00pm on either the weekend of Long Beach Comic Expo or the following weekend.

“This will be the biggest Long Beach Comic Expo ever. Throughout the month of February, as we lead into the show, fans will hear more about our stellar programming including the second annual Dwayne McDuffie Awards and the return of the Columbia Memorial Space Center innovative Space Expo,” said Martha Donato, Long Beach Comic Expo Executive Director and Co-Founder. “And we’re thrilled to announce that, for the first time ever, Long Beach Comic Expo attendees can receive one discounted admission ticket for the popular Aquarium of the Pacific when they present their official badge at the Aquarium ticket windows.”

In 2016, the Expo will take over two entire exhibit halls with over 150 exhibitors featuring some of the continent’s best vintage and modern comic book dealers, over 100 creators in Artist Alley, the all-new Animation Island, Cosplay Corner, a kids area and the annual Comic Expo Costume Contest.

Fans can enjoy an exciting weekend full of exceptional guests, exhibitors, and engaging panels, at Long Beach Comic Expo, Saturday, February 20 from 10:00 am – 7:00 pm and Sunday, February 21 from 10:00 am – 5:00 PM at the Long Beach Convention Center. Tickets are available now at www.longbeachcomicexpo.com.

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DC Comics Reimagines Scooby-Doo, Flintstones, Johnny Quest & More

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DC Comics has announced new titles based on the Hanna-Barbera line of cartoons with reimaginings for Scooby-Doo, Flintstones, Johnny Quest and more.

Jim Lee did the Scooby-Doo cover and characters designs.

“I can’t think of anyone that doesn’t look back at these characters with anything but fond memories,” said Dan DiDio, DC Entertainment Co-Publisher. “With this initial lineup of titles and talent, we’re excited for fans to experience the reimagining of these Saturday morning classics with a more modern and contemporary look and feel.”

The titles will be released in May. 

SCOOBY APOCALYPSE – Featuring character designs by veteran artist Jim Lee and an origin story by Jim Lee and Keith Giffen (JUSTICE LEAGUE 3001), artist Howard Porter (SUPERMAN) will provide his own unique take on Freddie, Velma, Daphne, Shaggy and Scooby-Doo. “Those meddling kids” and their Mystery Machine are at the center of a well-meaning experiment gone wrong and they’ll need to bring all of their mystery solving skills to bear (along with plenty of Scooby Snacks), to find a cure for a world full of mutated creatures infected by a nanite virus that enhances their fears, terrors and baser instincts. This time, the horrors are real in this apocalyptic near-future badland!

FUTURE QUEST – Writer Jeff Parker (AQUAMAN, JUSTICE LEAGUE UNITED, BATMAN ’66) and artist Evan “Doc” Shaner (JUSTICE LEAGUE DARKSEID WAR: GREEN LANTERN) join forces to bring fans new tales of adventure’s most iconic teenager, Jonny Quest, along with his sidekick Hadji. This series combines Team QUEST (Hadji, Race Bannon, Dr. Benton Quest and Jezebel Jade) with some of the most well-known action and adventure heroes ever created by Hanna-Barbera, including SPACE GHOST, THE HERCULOIDS, BIRDMAN, MIGHTOR and FRANKENSTEIN Jr., among others.

WACKY RACELAND – Take The Ant Hill Mob, Penelope Pitstop and Dick Dastardly, mix in a healthy dose of “Mad Max” and you get this dark and gritty take on Hanna-Barbera’s “Wacky Races,” courtesy of writer Ken Pontac (REBOOT, HAPPY TREE FRIENDS) and artist Leonardo Manco (HELLBLAZER), with vehicle designs by Mark Sexton (MAD MAX: FURY ROAD). A time of hope and innocence with Utopia at the finish line has given way to planetary Armageddon and a desert wasteland full of radioactive lakes, nanotech dust storms, and cannibalistic mutants. Against this backdrop, the Wacky Racers and their sentient vehicles continue their contest, but now the competition is for survival, and there can only be one winner when the checkered flag falls.

THE FLINTSTONES – Based on character designs by Amanda Conner (HARLEY QUINN, STARFIRE), writer Mark Russell (PREZ, GOD IS DISAPPOINTED IN YOU) provides his own unique perspective on everyone’s “modern stone age family.” Russell will use Bedrock’s most popular family to shine a light on humanity’s ancient customs and institutions in a funny origin story of human civilization. Fred is still the simple man, striving to be the king of his castle, Wilma is still the tolerant but not-indulging wife and Barney (with his wife Betty and infant son Bamm-Bamm) is still the original wingman, whose loyalty to Fred often outweighs his common sense.

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Watch: Nightwing Escalation Season 3 Trailer (Fan Series)

Who killed Nightwing?!

Check out the Season 3 trailer above for the fan-made web series Nightwing Escalation.

You can head to the NEscalation YouTube channel two watch the first two seasons.

Looks pretty good!

Here’s the Season 2 description from their Facebook:

Batman has left Gotham City in the hands of his protege Nightwing, who must rise to become the protector of the city. The series, now in production of its 2nd season, places an emphasis on the characters behind the masks they wear and the significance of the masks themselves. 

Rich with characterization, action, and nods to the comic books, the series has and will continue to feature appearances from Black Canary, Oracle, Huntress, Catwoman, the Riddler, and others.

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Marvel Comics Dead No More Teaser #2

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Following the first teaser from two weeks ago, Marvel Comics has now revealed a second “Dead No More” teaser with additional information.

Included with the above image was the following:

“If you got a chance to bring back someone who died, would you? And how will CLASSIFIED deal when ones they thought long dead once again walk the earth?”

It’s also been revealed the answer to the teaser will happen with Marvel’s FCBD issue which will feature a lead-in to the new Captain America: Steve Rogers comic, with the other half of the FCBD issue featuring the “Dead No More” answer.

The teaser above seems to hint at a Spider-Man connection, but it could be just that – a teaser – with most likely Marvel releasing similar style teasers for other characters in the coming weeks.

Obviously, if we had a say in the matter, we would bring back Richard Rider as Nova (and yeah, we still consider Star-Lord dead, too).

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Disney / Marvel Axes X-Men: Danger Room Protocols Fan Series

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Well, that is all she wrote for the X-Men: Danger Room Protocols web series meant to be a homage to the 90s cartoon.

Following the debut of the initial episode, Disney/Marvel has put a stop to the project citing copyright issues.

The creator of the series has posted a video on YouTube stating it’s cancelled.

Joel Furtado states he spent a year creating the project and all his money, and that he can’t afford to get into a legal battle with Marvel. 

“I’m sort of being forced at this time to shut down and remove all the episodes and content to do with the series,” Furtado said, and then went on to thank the fans for their support.

“When I set out to make this project, I never really thought this was going to be an issue,” Furtado continued. “I didn’t think that Marvel was going to react this way, and this outcome, for me, is a little bit shocking. Just giving the precedent on the internet of how much fan art is made on a daily basis by thousands of people…. I never thought I would be treated differently.”

It’s possible Furtado might be able to put the video back up if he claims it’s a parody. The Supreme Court has ruled parody and satire come under Fair Use. Of course, Furtado could still face an uphill legal battle with Disney, which he obviously wants to avoid.

“The most heartbreaking thing of this entire experience isn’t even that I have to throw out this entire project in the garbage, or that I wasted all my money making this,” explained Furtado. “The most heartbreaking thing is that this company that I’ve idolized my entire life, and I’m finally meeting for the first time professionally, and this is the experience that we’ve gone through, where now Marvel’s looking at me like I’m an enemy to them. And that’s never what I wanted.” 

CBR reached out to Marvel who declined to comment.

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Batman Vs. Superman Teaming With Dr. Pepper

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Batman Vs. Superman is teaming with Dr. Pepper for a joint promotion as fans can access a prequel comic book via the Blippar app.

Dr. Pepper is giving away the Batman Vs. Superman prequel comic through various 20oz drinks which unlock the content. The comic is by Christos Gage and Joe Bennett and features stories about Lois Lane, Senator Finch, Lex Luthor, Superman and more.

12oz cans of Dr. Pepper will also be Batman Vs. Superman-themed.

DC Women Kicking Ass on Tumblr posted some panels from the prequel Dr. Pepper comic:

 

“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” has a March 25, 2016 release starring Ben Affleck as Batman, Henry Cavill as Superman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Laurence Fishburne as Perry White, Diane Lane as Martha Kent, Jeremy Irons as Alfred, Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor, Ray Fisher as Cyborg with Callan Mulvey, Holly Hunter as Senator Finch and Tao Okamoto as Mercy Graves. Justice League is to follow directed by Zack Snyder as well.

Synopsis:

Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it’s ever known before.

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Marvel Announces New Thunderbolts

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Following the earlier teaser images, Marvel has now unveiled the new team of Thunderbolts, which will be led by the Winter Soldier, and also featuring Moonstone, the Fixer, Atlas, and MACH-V.

Jim Zub will write the new Thunderbolts with Jon Malin on art; the series is said to tie into the upcoming “Avengers Standoff” event which kicks off in April.

Via Marvel.com:

“Super villains looking for redemption I think is the ultimate strength and heart of Thunderbolts and sets it apart from everything out there,” argues Malin. “These characters have done very bad things—willingly. No one mind controlled them, they made choices of their own free will and that can never be fully taken back. That motivates me beyond belief to tell this story.”

“We all look for redemption in one form or another, this is universal and that’s the appeal,” he continues. “Also the lesson of be careful who you trust because when you need them the most they might not be the person you thought they were. They may, in fact, be the one putting the knife in your back, willingly and without hesitation.”

“Doing the right thing is different than being ‘good,’” Zub elaborates. “We’ve assembled a potent mix of characters to explore that theme with big drama, big action, and unexpected twists along the way. The new team is stacked with powerful personalities and a mission that’s going to tear them up and get right to their core. I’m excited about putting them in tough spots and letting the sparks fly.”

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