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Comic Book News

DC Comics Not Backing Down From DC YOU Initiative

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A few days ago saw rumors stating DC Comics was in a $2 million pitfall, and that they were moving away from the recently launched DC YOU initiative.

Now in a recent interview, DC Comics co-publishers Dan DiDio and Jim Lee shoot down the rumors mentioning they aren’t backing down from the new brand.

“If you’re trying to build a fan base, a new audience, you’ve got to nurture it. You’ve got to take your time. You’ve got to take your losses,” DiDio told the Los Angeles Daily News. “Sooner or later, it’s going to take hold and hopefully be a leader in the business. Right now, our goal is to try and feed out as much product that’s as different as possible to try and attract the widest audience possible.”

Didio did admit that DC will start “adjusting a little bit, and start to focus,” looking at what’s working with the new “DC You” initiative and what has not. Likewise, Jim Lee says things are evolving as well.

“We had some hits, we have some things that are under-performing,” Jim Lee added. “What we (did) in June is definitely step one towards this sort of transformation of the (comics) line. And I think that story is still being written.”

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Comic Book News

DC Comics Dumping the DC YOU? Raising Comic Prices?

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More information becomes known regarding the future of DC Comics following yesterday’s report that DC is suffering from financial woes.

Following DC moving away from the New 52 brand into the DC YOU initiative, which was just announced 14 weeks ago, it’s now being said the DC YOU is being considered a flop as well, and that DC may be returning to their “house style.”

Former DC Comics editor Heidi MacDonald, who now writes for Comics Beat, offers her take on DC’s problems in that she’s heard from multiple sources that the DC YOU has failed to excite retailer and readers (which sales prove). MacDonald further says she hears that co-publisher Dan DiDio wasn’t in favor of the DC YOU relaunch (post-Convergence), and that “DiDio’s way is making a comeback.”

MacDonald does note it’s still too early to see where everything is going, but she has heard ideas are being floated around that she considers “shocking,” though she doesn’t go into specifics other than stating it may mean a possible “return to a tightly interwoven overarching continuity or just a return to DC’s house style.”

Bleeding Cool, source of the DC $2 million pitfall, adds more to the story in that DC has reneged on their guarantee of 12 issues for the DC YOU launch for each title, and that the issues can be cancelled at any time. It’s further said DC will be more “trigger shy” in approving new projects.

It’s said DC’s “recovery plan” will see DC doubling down on their efforts to sell trade paperpacks as well as concentrating on custom publishing projects for other clients, upping their ad sales, and are hoping Miller’s Dark Knight III is a blockbuster hit.

It also said creators at DC Comics may take a hit as BC suggests page rates are likely to “take a knock” as DC is known for paying out out higher page rates to writers and artists than other companies, with it said to expect those rates to be “negotiated downwards.”

BC also suggests DC may raise the price of their comics.

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Comic Book News

DC Comics In Trouble? Down 2 Million Dollars? Superman Back To Normal?

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I’ve long expected this since about four or five months into the New 52.

Bleeding Cool is reporting that DC Comics is down over 2 million dollars for their financial year beginninng in 2015.

Reasons cited include the cost from moving the offices from New York to Burbank were higher than expected as well as the poor performance from the less than stellar Convergence event series and tie-ins, in addition to the post-Convergence relaunch doing all that not great.

DC also offered their comics to be returnable, which has only added to the problem, as obviously the issues are not selling and retailers are returning them, which is a loss for DC.

According to the report, “a lot” is riding on Frank Miller’s Dark Knight III: The Master Race upcoming graphic novel.

It’s also said that DC senior executives have ordered the DC editors to go back to the “meat and potatoes.”

Bruce Wayne will be returning as Batman (it’s noted that was always the plan), but it’s also said Superman may be returning to normal (whatever that is) as look for Superman to “ditch the shirt and jeans a lot quicker than planned and to get back into the suit pronto.” It’s further said, regarding Superman, that DC has to downplay the recent identity revelations themes and not write the stories specifically about the change in identity status as they are now.

It’s argued that every book isn’t going to be a “surprise hit” the way Batgirl or Harley Quinn have turned out, or even Marvel’s Hawkeye. Trying to get every DC book that way isn’t working out, so it seems it’s back to basics. 

Regarding my statements above about the New 52, the first few issues of just about all the series were actually quite good; however, it seemed (at least from my reading) as if the writers were given less freedom, with the stories subsequently suffering (blame who you wish).

My two cents (which admittedly might be all its worth), would be to follow what Marvel is pretty much doing: Whenever an issue starts falling below a certain number (popular titles around 50k; less popular around 30K), they relaunch – and they relaunch with multiple covers. As much as I hate the gimmicks and such, the variant coves for Marvel work and comic readers are eating them up. If I was DC, I probably would have ten or so variant covers for Snyder’s Batman and the same for Johns’ Justice League. Whenever a title drops around 20-30k, I would relaunch with another #1 (i.e vol. 2) with multiple covers and go that route.

I would also stick Johns on every DC event, and tie them into the popular characters’ comics (Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Flash). I would also relaunch Superman with only one title and stick Chris Roberson on it. I would nix all the Green Lantern rainbow brite stuff and go with only two books, Green Lantern and Green Lantern Corps (both series were awesome prior to New 52), with Abnett and Brad Walker on one title, and Marz and Lanning on another (Giffen would be in the cosmic mix somewhere, and Starlin). 

Lastly, I would nix the notion of the DC movies influencing the DC comics as the comics are the inspiration for the movies and not the other way around (ditto at Marvel).

Update: DC Comics Dumping the DC YOU? Raising Comic Prices?

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TV Trailers

Watch: Who is Vixen

Today marks the day the first episode of the new CWSeed animated Vixen series is released, which is set in the same universe as Arrow and The Flash.

DC All Access released a video with “Who is Vixen” to help bring you up to speed on the character.

Move over, Ollie and Barry. There’s a new hero in town! But who is she? In this exclusive DC All Access clip, we dive into Vixen’s comic book history, telling you everything you need to know about Mari McCabe before her new animated series debuts tomorrow on CW Seed. 

To watch the first episode of Vixen, head on over to cwseed.com.

About Vixen
Originally from Africa, Mari McCabe’s parents were killed by local greed, corruption, and wanton violence. But the orphaned Mari refuses to succumb to the terrors surrounding her.
Inheriting her family’s Tantu Totem, Mari can access the powers of animals – anything from the super-strength of a gorilla to the speed of a cheetah. As Vixen, she fights valiantly to protect the world from threats like those that claimed her family.

About CW Seed:
CW Seed is The CW’s digital home for comedy. We’ve got original shows like the Veronica Mars spin-off, Play It Again, Dick, and a little something we call Every Whose Line Episode Ever.

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Movie Trailers

Watch: LEGO Justice League: Attack of the Legion of Doom Clip

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has released an all-new clip from LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes – Justice League: Attack of the Legion of Doom. The clip features Lex Luthor hatching the first part of his diabolical plan — to create a villains version of the Justice League. To do so, Luthor (along with guest judges Black Manta & Sinestro) hosts “tryouts” for the Legion of Doom — with all your favorite DC villains auditioning to join the team.

Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes – Justice League: Attack of the Legion of Doom is now available on Digital HD, and will be distributed by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD on August 25, 2015.

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Comic Book News

Watch: Bruce Wayne Returns to Batman

Check out the latest edition of DC All Access above as Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo talk Batman.

Jim Gordon is Batman, but now that we know Bruce Wayne isn’t dead, when will we see him return to the cowl? You’ve been wondering it, so in this exclusive DC All Access clip, we got Batman writer Scott Snyder and artist Greg Capullo to discuss whether Bruce Wayne has a future as Batman or if he’s hung up the cape for good. 

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Comic Book News

Watch: Green Lantern’s New Weapon is Old Video

Check out a video about Green Lantern above from DC All Access featuring writer Robert Venditti talking about the new direction and more.

Things haven’t been going so smoothly for Hal Jordan lately, and with the Green Lantern Corps missing and entire worlds of people being turned to stone, it doesn’t look like things will be getting any easier any time soon… or will they? In this exclusive DC All Access clip, we talk to Green Lantern writer Robert Venditti about how Hal Jordan found himself in this state, and what’s ahead for him on the horizon. Can you say Black Hand?

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Comic Book News Marvel

Top 10 Comics For July 2015

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The surviving heroes of the Marvel Universe confront Doom and his Thor Corps in Jonathan Hickman and Esad Ribic’s Secret Wars #4 from Marvel Comics, the best-selling comic book in July 2015 according to information provided by Diamond Comic Distributors, the world’s largest distributor of comics, graphic novels, and pop culture merchandise.

Marvel Comics was July’s top publisher with a 38.43% dollar share and a 41.59% unit share. DC Entertainment was the month’s number two publisher with a 23.94% dollar share and a 24.30% unit share. July’s number three publisher was Image Comics with a 9.48% dollar share and a 10.72% unit share. In fourth was IDW Publishing with a 6.60% dollar share and a 5.28% unit share. Dark Horse Comics placed fifth for the month with a 3.77% dollar share and a 3.36% unit share.

In July, Marvel Comics had eight titles among the top ten best-selling comics, including Charles Soule and Alex Maleev’s Star Wars: Lando #1 at #2 and Soule and Leinil Francis Yu’s Civil War #1 at #3. Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo continue their impressive run on their current adventures of the Dark Knight, with DC Entertainment’s Batman #42 coming in at #5. Also in the top ten was Mark Waid and Fiona Staples’ Archie #1, a modern relaunch of the venerable character from Archie Comics, at #7.

Bill Willingham’s long-running fantasy Fables came to its conclusion in Fables Volume 22 from DC Entertainment’s VERTIGO imprint, the best-selling graphic novel for July and one of the publisher’s four volumes in the top ten. Image Comics had two titles among the top ten, with Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie’s The Wicked & The Divine Volume 2: Fandemonium as their best-selling graphic novel at #2. Marvel Comics had two titles in the top ten, led by Hawkeye Volume 4: Rio Bravo by Jonathan Hickman and David Aja at #3.

Gemstone’s softcover edition of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide Volume 45 was July’s best-selling book, and the hardcover edition ranked #2 for the month.

DC Entertainment’s DC Comics Blueline: Batman By Jim Lee San Diego Comic-Con 2015 Exclusive Action Figure, a unique new action figure that boasts a design based on Lee’s pencil artwork of the Dark Knight, was July’s bestselling toy and one of the manufacturer’s five products in the top ten. Also in the top ten was Diamond Select Toys with two products; the Marvel Select: Deadpool Action Figure was their best-selling product at #2.

The Marvel Dice Masters: Avengers: Age of Ultron Foil Packs, an expansion for WizKids/NECA’s collectible dice game based on Marvel Comics’ Age of Ultron comic book, was July’s best-selling game product.

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Movie News

Watch: Top 10 DC Animated Moments

DC All Access has put together a video of their top ten favorite moments from the DC animated universe.

SPOILER ALERT: This video recaps crucial plot points in several of DC’s animated movies, including Justice League: Gods and Monsters!

We can argue about which one is the best (and have, believe us!), but we can all agree that as a whole, DC’s animated movies are second to none. So just in time for the release of our latest animated adventure, Justice League: Gods and Monsters, we thought we’d recap our ten favorite moments from past films. These are animated super heroics at their finest.

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Comic Book News

Dan DiDio Says DC Comics Will Never Reboot Again

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No more reboots for DC Comics?

Following the New 52, DC Comics recently scrapped the brand in favor of the DC YOU initiative, and now DC Comics co-publisher Dan DiDio says there’s no going back and starting over — and over.

“Our goal is never to be in a position where we are restarting, relaunching a line, ever again,” DiDio told CBR. “Quite the opposite. What we really want to do is build on what we created from the launch of New 52, take what existed beforehand, integrate that in, to give us the best interpretations of the characters that organically move forward, and are all part of one big continuity that is DC Comics.”

DC Comics recently used their Convergence event to bring all the different multi-verse characters together. DiDio says going forward, they want to focus on the best creators for the characters.

“You can see 400 titles on a monthly basis,” Didio said. “We want to make sure we have the best talent pushing forward – we’re looking at the entire talent pool now, and saying, ‘Who’s best to execute our books? The best interpretation, the best voice, the ones that are able to push this character moving forward?’

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Movie Trailers

Watch: Suicide Squad Trailer Breakdown

Following the Batman Vs. Superman breakdown video, DC All Access dives into the new Suicide Squad trailer.

Check it out above.

By now you’ve surely seen the Suicide Squad Comic-Con trailer. In fact, you’ve probably seen it more times than you can count. Now, go deeper into this early look at next summer’s blockbuster with this special DC All Access trailer breakdown. What connection does Rick Flag’s father have to the Squad? What’s the deal with Katana’s sword? And who the heck are all these guys? Answers await! 

“Suicide Squad” has an August 5, 2016 release date directed by David Ayer starring Will Smith as Deadshot, Jared Leto as the Joker, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Cara Delevingne as Enchantress, Jai Courtney as Boomerang, Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flag, Viola Davis as Amanda Waller, Adam Beach as Slipknot, Karen Fukuhara as Katana, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Killer Croc, Jay Hernandez as El Diablo, and Scott Eastwood in an unknown role.

Suicide Squad trailer:

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TV News

Watch: Arrow Cast Talks Season 4 Villains & More

The latest episode of DC All Acess features the cast of Arrow at Comic-Con talking what’s to come in Season 4.

Stephen Amell wouldn’t offer much other than Oliver is presently content, but David Ramsey did state Diggle and the rest of the team would need Arrow soon enough.

Willa Holland stated she is excited to finally be playing Speedy, aka Red Arrow, and cried when she first tried on the suit.

John Barrowman is the new Ra’s Al Ghul and hinted that the League of Shadows may help Team Oliver.

EP Marc Guggenheim also made mention that the Arrow Season 4 villain, Damien Darhk (played by Neal McDonough), will be the evilest bad guy the show has ever seen.

Check out the video above for more; Arrow returns Wednesday, October 7th on the CW.

Big changes are coming to Arrow when Season 4 returns this fall. How big? DC All Access caught up with the cast including the newly-minted Green Arrow himself- Stephen Amell-to find out. As if that’s not explosive enough, check out the interview with Marguerite Bennet about the new Bombshells digital first comic book series—featuring the legendary ladies of DC as you’ve never seen them before—as the heroes of WW2. Still want more? Go behind-the-scenes for an exclusive look at the making of some of the incredible special effects that make The Flash so incredible!

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Comic Book News

Watch: Green Lantern or Text Fail From Comic-Con

Check out a video from Comic-Con where DC All Access caught up with Green Lantern fans for a Geek quiz.

What does text messaging have to do with being a Green Lantern? Honestly, not much. But that hasn’t stopped us from combining the two into a little game we call “Green Lantern or Text Fail?” In this DC All Access clip, Hector quizzes some brave San Diego Comic-Con contestants on their ability to tell obscure Green Lanterns apart from fudged up text messages. Trust us, it’s harder than it looks. Featuring Diana, Luca, Alex, Paula, Mikhael, Joshua, Lendsey and special guest contestants David and Meredith Finch!

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Comic Book News

First Look At Batman: Earth One Vol. 3

Geoff Johns has taken to Instagram to share a first look at Batman: Earth One Vol. 3.

“To mark my trip to London today, where I get to see [Gary Frank] and [Jon Sibal] — a first look at #BatmanEarthOne V3,” Johns added.

Johns also noted in the comments that he might be able to attend the London Comic-Con this weekend.

No release date has been announced as of yet.

The Batman: Earth One graphic novels re-imagine a new mythology for the Dark Knight, where the familiar is no longer the expected. 

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Comic Book News

Joker’s Identity Revealed In Justice League #42 (Spoilers)

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Updated: with images below.

Potential spoilers follow for Justice League #42.

Bleeding Cool reports tomorrow’s issue, written by Geoff Johns, will reveal the identity of the Joker to Batman.

That appears to be true, but the kicker is – only to Batman.

Meaning not to the readers.

I don’t have confirmation exactly what goes down this time, but  a user on 4Chan (for what it’s worth) states Batman apparently is told the Joker identity in which he says, “That’s impossible,”  – meaning he knows who it is – and also questions the Moebius Chair about the identity of who killed his parents.

So the Joker’s identity is not really revealed, and my guess is never will be.

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Comic Book News

DC Comics Announces Aquaman & The Flash Earth One GNs At Comic-Con

DC Co-Publishers Jim Lee and Dan DiDio announced two new “Earth One” original graphic noves at Comic-Con with J. Michael Strazynski following up his best-selling Superman: Earth One tale with a new look at the Scarlet Speedster in Flash: Earth One.

In addition, Francis Manapul (Detective Comics) will provide his take on the King of the Seas in Aquaman: Earth One.

Look for more details soon.

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Comic Book News

DC Comics Announces Justice League: Gods And Men

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During Friday’s One on One panel at COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL: SAN DIEGO 2015, JUSTICE LEAGUE writer Geoff Johns revealed his plans for a series of one-shots spinning out of his current “Darkseid War” story arc.

Scheduled for October, JUSTICE LEAGUE: GODS AND MEN is 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 Metron and plans to use the infinite knowledge of this device to turn Gotham City into a completely crime-free zone!    

Superman – Corrupted by the weird energies of Apokolips’ fire pits, Superman has been turned into an angry, violent brute. And only one man can possibly save him: Lex Luthor.               

Green Lantern – Oa has been conquered and transformed into a Parademon factory and the Green Lantern Corps is no more! Only Hal Jordan remains to follow a distress call from the last active Lantern seen fighting on Oa: John Stewart               

Lex Luthor – At last, Lex Luthor, the new ruler of Apokolips, can do what he never could accomplish on Earth: hold the fate of a world in his hands. But his one failure from the “Darkseid War” continues to keep him from the peace he craves – and only a crazed Superman can help him get it!               

The Flash – The Flash takes on the role of death’s harbinger, the Black Racer. And the beneficiary of his first visit is Aquaman!

Shazam! – Instead of accessing the powers of the old gods, Billy Batson now commands the combined powers of the New Gods like Highfather, Mantis and others trapped within the Source Wall. And that’s power that no mortal should possess! 

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Comic Book News

Batman Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Crossover Announced

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DC Entertainment and IDW Publishing announced their latest crossover miniseries during IDW’s panel on Friday at Comic-Con International: San Diego with BATMAN/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES. Scheduled for November, this six-part monthly miniseries is set in the streets of Gotham City where fans will see the Dark Knight fight like never before with wall-to-wall ninja action.

The story will be brought to life by James Tynion IV (BATMAN: ETERNAL, CONSTANTINE) and star artist Freddie E. Williams II (ROBIN, CAPTAIN ATOM) handling interior and cover art.  In addition, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator Kevin Eastman and other to-be-announced artists will illustrate variant covers.

“Batman is the world’s most popular Super Hero. He continues to be reimagined and this new crossover showcases his ongoing appeal as a global pop icon for the ages,” said Editor-in-Chief of DC Comics, Bob Harras.

“We here at IDW have very much enjoyed working with DC Entertainment on fan favorite crossover comics,” said IDW President, Greg Goldstein. “TMNT is a global phenomenon, beloved by millions. Pairing the Turtles with Batman will prove to be a publishing event that transcends comic book culture.” 

 “I’ve been extremely luck to spend so much time working in Gotham City, but it’s always a thrill to see the world of Batman through new eyes,” explained writer James Tynion IV. “Taking the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on a Gotham adventure is a fanboy dream come true.”

In the ongoing power struggle between the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, General Krang, and the Foot Clan, allegiances have shifted and the battle lines have been drawn. Krang concocts a plan to rid himself of both the Turtles and Shredder by transporting them to another dimension, where they land in the dark and dangerous streets of Gotham City. It isn’t long before they encounter Gotham’s most famous resident, Batman.  The Caped Crusader may be their only hope of overcoming their enemies and getting back home. But not before they encounter a whole cast of Gotham’s most infamous rogues. 

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Comic Book News

Watch: DC Day 2 Comic-Con Recap Video: Doctor Who, Batman & Robin Eternal & More

Check out highlights of DC’s Day 2 activities at Comic-Con which includes Peter Capaldi and Doctor Who in the Lego Dimensions trailer, an announcement for Batman & Robin Eternal, LEGO, Spy vs Spy and more.

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There are over a hundred thousand fans packed into the San Diego Convention Center, but is there a Doctor in the house? There is indeed and he’s on DC All Access! In this exclusive SDCC clip, we look at the recently announced new LEGO Dimensions Doctor Who expansion and hear from actor Peter Capaldi, who voices the Doctor. We keep the LEGO awesomeness coming with a look at some impressive DC Comics LEGO sculptures from artist Nathan Sawaya and discuss his upcoming “Art of the Brick: DC Comics” exhibition. We also look at the just announced new Batman weekly comic, Batman and Robin Eternal, as well as MAD’s gorgeous new Spy vs. Spy collection with MAD Editor-in-Chief John Ficarra.

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Movie News

Batman: The Killing Joke Animated Movie Announced At Comic-Con

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Friday at Comic-Con saw the announcement made that Batman: The Killing Joke will become an animated movie.

Bruce Timm made the announcement at the “Justice League: Gods & Monsters” panel.

Batman: The Killing Joke will be coming out in 2016.

The graphic novel at Amazon is described as:

According to the grinning engine of madness and mayhem known as The Joker, that’s all that separates the sane from the psychotic. Freed once again from the confines of Arkham Asylum, he’s out to prove his deranged point. And he¿s going to use Gotham City’s top cop, Commissioner Jim Gordon, and his brilliant and beautiful daughter Barbara to do it.

Now Batman must race to stop his archnemesis before his reign of terror claims two of the Dark Knight’s closest friends. Can he finally put an end to the cycle of bloodlust and lunacy that links these two iconic foes before it leads to its fatal conclusion? And as the horrifying origin of the Clown Prince of Crime is finally revealed, will the thin line that separates Batman’s nobility and The Joker’s insanity snap once and for all? 

Update: DC also announced two more animated movies:

Batman: Bad Blood—An original Batman story that features the introduction of Batwoman to the new line of animated films.

Justice League vs. Titans—Another original story and the first of the DC Universe Original Movies to feature the Teen Titans. 

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TV Trailers

Robot Chicken DC Comics Special 3 Trailer

The Robot Chicken DC Comics Special 3: Magical Friendship surrenders DC Comics’ multitude of Super Heroes and Super-Villains to the demented whims of the award-winning Robot Chicken for a triumphant third time. This time around, Batman and Superman’s bromance takes a competitive turn and the fate of the universe somehow hangs in the balance! The all-star cast includes Seth Green, Matt Senreich, Breckin Meyer, Alfred Molina, Nathan Fillion, Weird Al Yankovic, Alex Borstein, Giovanni Ribisi, Jonathan Banks, Mae Whitman, Hugh Davidson, Dee Bradley Baker, Zeb Wells, Kevin Shinick, plus Adam West and Burt Ward.

The Robot Chicken DC Comics Special 3: Magical Friendship premieres this fall on Adult Swim.

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Comic Book News

Watch: DC Super Friends Thomas The Train Short

Check out Thomas the Train along with Batman, Superman and Cyborg as they tackle DC villains in Sodor in the above animated short. The world’s favorite engines meet the world’s greatest super heroes as Thomas & Friends collide with DC Super Friends for a mighty MINIS mash-up! 

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Comic Book News

Watch: DC Collectibles Comic-Con 2015 & Batman Product Reveals

DC revealed two commercials for their Comic-Con product reveals as well as the Batman: The Animated Series line.

Check them out:

San Diego Comic-Con 2015 is upon us, and DC Collectibles is there with a panel and plenty of exciting collectibles, including some new reveals! In this exclusive clip, we lift the veil on some of our newest action figures and statues, including the latest additions to the Batman: The Animated Series, DC Comics Designer Series, DC Comics Icons and Batman: Arkham Knight lines!

 

It’s Batman! Yes, the Dark Knight and the entire line of DC Collectibles’ Batman: The Animated Series action figures take center stage in a hilarious new ad featuring the Batman, Two-Face, Mr. Freeze and Catwoman figures…and some special guest stars.

Look for the Batman: The Animated Series action figures at your favorite comic shop, specialty store or online retailer. Available now!

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Movie News

WB Announces Comic-Con Licensing Merchandise

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Below you can check out WB’s announcement for their Comic-Con licensing merchandise which includes Batman Vs. Superman, Gotham, Arrow, The Flash, and lots more.

 

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WARNER BROS. CONSUMER PRODUCTS LICENSEES TAKE ON

COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL: SAN DIEGO

 

All-New Products and Giveaways Featuring

DC Comics Characters and More Warner Bros. Favorites to Delight Show-Goers

 

Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) is heading to Comic-Con International: SanDiego (SDCC) 2015 in support of its licensing partners as they feature exclusive products and giveaways throughout the four-day event.  From Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice to DC Super Hero Girls to Scooby-Doo and more, fun offerings can be found for fans of all ages. 

“Year after year, fans flock to San Diego to attend Comic-Con International to see their favorite brands celebrated in a larger-than-life forum,” said Karen McTier, Executive Vice President of Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “We are happy to once again offer those fans the chance to take home a piece, or pieces, of the fun with our many licensing partners’ exclusive product offerings.”

While at the show, fans who attend the interactive DC COMICS MEETS LEGO ART Panel on Thursday, July 9, will witness the convergence of the world’s greatest Super Heroes with one of the world’s greatest toys as LEGO® brick artist Nathan Sawaya unveils the first-look at select signature sculptures to be showcased in the global touring exhibition, The Art of the Brick: DC Comics. Acclaimed comic book artist and Co-Publisher of DC Entertainment, Jim Lee, will draw LIVE the concept for a brand new Batmobile to be built entirely out of LEGO bricks and later unveiled during the tour exhibition. EP Daily TV host, Victor Lucas, will serve as moderator, with production team members, Brandon Griffith and Tommy Williamson, joining the discussion. Additionally, attendees will be treated to exclusive giveaways during the panel.

DC Super Hero Girls, the all-new Super Hero franchise targeted to girls ages 6-12, will also have a presence at the show as DCE and Warner Bros., as well as WBCP partners Mattel and Random House, offer fans giveaways throughout the four-day event. 

Additionally, fans won’t want to miss all the exclusives and exciting activations offered by WBCP’s partners. Some of these exclusives include, but are not limited to:

· Bif Bang Pow! – Booth 2343 (Entertainment Earth) – Mike Tyson Mysteries Mike Tyson Astronaut 8-Inch Action Figure with Pigeon; The Big Bang Theory™ Sheldon and Stuart 3 3/4 Inch Action Figures 

· Cryptozoic – Booth 820 (Awesome Conventions Exclusives) – Batman Fluxx Exclusive

· Diamond Select Toys – Booth 2607 – Gotham “Roughed Up” The Penguin Figure; Gotham Minimates Fateful Meeting Jim Gordon and Bruce Wayne 2-pack; Batman: The Animated Series “Almost Got ’im” B&W Batman Resin Bust; Batman: The Animated Series “Almost Got ‘im” B&W Catwoman Resin Bust; Batman The Animated Series Femme Fatales “Almost Got ‘im” Harley Quinn B&W PVC Statue

· Factory Entertainment – Booth 2647 – Batman Classic TV Series Dynamic Duo Color Monolith

· Fisher-Price – Booth 3029 – Thomas & Friends™ DC Super Friends Minis

· Funko – Booth 5341 – Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Pop Fun Hero 2 Pack; POP TV Arrow Unmasked; Pop TV The Flash Unmasked; Reaction Figure: The Flash Unmasked; Reaction Figure: Arrow Unmasked; Dorbz XL: Batman 6″ Variant

· Hallmark – Booth 2913X – Chrome Batman Classic TV Series Batmobile Ornament

· Icon Heroes – Booth 3345 (Action Figure Xpress) – Arrow and The Flash TV Super Hero Fight Club Mug Pen Holder; DC Comics Bombshells Harley Quinn Die Cut Mouse Pad; The Flash TV Deluxe Letter Opener

· Junk Food Clothing – Booth 1915 (DC Comics) and San Diego – Exclusive Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Logo T-Shirt

· Kotobukiya – Booth 2601 – Alfred Pennyworth SDCC Limited Edition ARTFX+ Statue

· The LEGO Group – Booth 2829 – Action Comics #1 Superman Inspired Set; LEGO DC Comics Comic Book with Poster; Arrow Arsenal Mini Figure

· Mattel – Booth 3029 – Hot Wheels® Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Batmobile™; Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Lights and Sounds Figure 2-Pack

· Mezco – Booth 3445 – One:12 Collective Limited Edition Summer Exclusive The Dark Knight Returns Deluxe Boxed Set; Poison Ivy Mini Mez-Itz Clip On

· Moebius Models – Booth 2946 – Krypto the Superdog Commemorative Edition Model

· Monogram – Booth 3645 – Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Logo Keychain    

· NECA – Booth 3145 – Friday the 13th Clothed 8″ Action Figures – 35th Anniversary Pamela Voorhees with Young Jason; DC Comics HeroClix: Brainiac Skull Ship; DC Comics HeroClix: Felix Faust with Custom d20

· Quantum Mechanix – Booth 4149 – DC Comics Batman Luggage Tag

· Trend Setters – Booth 4730 – Batman: Arkham Knight (Harley in Red) Morphing Mug; Batman: Arkham Knight (Harley Quinn) MightyPrint Wall Art; Exclusive Arrow Oliver Queen MightyPrint Wall Art

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Comic Book News Marvel

Top Ten Comic Books For June 2015

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Diamond has released their sales charts for the month of June where Marvel comes out on top with Secret Wars, Spider-Man and Star Wars.

DC then follows up with Justice League and Batman, with Marvel taking the next three spots followed by DC, and then Marvel again with Groot at #10.

The bigger story here is Marvel dominating the market share with a whopping 40.86% dollar share and 43.16% unit share to DC’s 25.06% and 28.03%, respectively.

Check out the charts:

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Comic Book News

Previews Announces Six New DC Bombshells Decals

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PREVIEWS is proud to expand their line of exclusives featuring the eye-catching, 1940’s inspired DC Bombshells line in the July catalog with six new exclusive vinyl decals by Elephant Gun, LLC. The decals are available for preorder and are scheduled for release in comic book specialty shops in late September.

After the successful release of the first line of decals featuring DC Bombshells favorites such as Wonder Woman, Supergirl, and Harley Quinn in the February catalog, the July PREVIEWS offers six new heroines and villainesses in Ant Lucia’s trademark pin-up style to stick on car windows, laptops, tablets, and a variety of other surfaces in your home and office. The decals are made of high quality polyester and are made to last both indoors and outdoors.

Each decal sheet features a sticker of the bombshell-style character and a logo featuring the bombshell’s portrait and name. Choose from Catwoman, Hawkgirl, Katana, Mera, Stargirl, or Zatanna.

·  DC Bombshells Catwoman Vinyl Decal (JUL152782, SRP: $6.00)

·  DC Bombshells Hawkgirl Vinyl Decal (JUL152783, SRP: $6.00)

·  DC Bombshells Katana Vinyl Decal (JUL15284, SRP: $6.00)

·  DC Bombshells Mera Vinyl Decal (JUL152785, SRP: $6.00)

·  DC Bombshells Stargirl Vinyl Decal (JUL152786, SRP: $6.00)

·  DC Bombshells Zatanna Vinyl Decal (JUL152787, SRP: $6.00)

These exclusive DC Bombshells vinyl decals are available to order from the July PREVIEWS catalog found in comic shops. Find a comic shop at www.comicshoplocator.com to order yours today.

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Comic Book News

Watch: Bryan Hitch Talks Justice League of America’s New Villain

Bryan Hitch’s Justice League of America #1 was recently released which revealed a new villain for the team.

Check out the video above from DC All Access with Hitch talking about the villain and more.

Justice League of America #2 hits July 8th.

The Justice League of America is back and in the hands of the extraordinary Bryan Hitch. We catch up with the mastermind to find out what you can expect from his take on the best superhero team in the Multiverse.

Spoiler for the identity of the villain following the cover for JLA #2 below:

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The new villain is the Kryptonian god, Rao.

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Comic Book News

Batman Day Announced For September 26th

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DC Comics is bringing back Batman Day and has anounced the event for September 26th.

Fans everywhere are invited to partake in festivities with thousands of comic book shops, bookstores, schools, libraries and other retail partners participating in the bat-centric event. 

Those who visit select comic stores, libraries and bookstores on “Batman Day” will also have the opportunity for meet-and-greets with premier DC Entertainment talent including legendary artist and DCE Co-Publisher Jim Lee, Grant Morrison, Scott Snyder, David Finch, Brian Azzarello, Cameron Stewart, Pat Gleason, Dustin Nguyen, Tim Seeley, Tom King, Dan Jurgens, Jeff Parker, Matthew Manning, and Daniel Wallace with many more to be announced. 

In addition to DC Entertainment, “Batman Day” partners include Warner Bros. Consumer Products with licensees Capstone, Penguin Random House, Scholastic, and DK Publishing, as well as Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television, with additional partners to be announced. Partners will provide unique retail and digital promotional tie-ins across multiple media to celebrate the Caped Crusader.

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