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Zack Snyder only dreams he could make a Superman movie as stunning, as fun and as moving as All-Star Superman, the direct-to-DVD movie that hit stores yesterday. This is how you make Superman relevant again: with great storytelling. Spoilers ahead... More »
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We spoke to Mrs. Mal Reynolds herself — Christina Hendricks, about comics and other-worldly heroes. More »
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Mad Men's January Jones talks about the plot, characters, costumes, and possible sequels for the X-Men prequel. A new Green Lantern photo unites hero and villain. We'll know the star of The Dark Tower very soon. Wake up to spoilers! More »
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Derrial Book was one of the most enigmatic characters on Firefly, and almost a decade after the show premiered, we're finally getting some answers in the good Shepherd's very own graphic novel. More »
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The new Green Lantern show is a CGI space opera teaming Hal Jordan and Kilowog as intergalactic buddy cops, from the people behind Batman: The Animated Series and Avatar: The Last Airbender. There is nothing about this that's not awesome. More »
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This may be one of the greatest Superman covers ever. Frank Quitely does it again with this amazing cover to the Absolute Edition of All Star Superman. [The Source via Comic Book Resources] More »
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It's been the decade where comic culture took over pop culture, and superheroes became movie stars. But what are some of our picks for the best comics from the last ten years? We're glad you - okay, we - asked. More »
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The first of two appearances for the creative team of Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely on the list (If we hadn't stopped ourselves from adding New X-Men, The Filthand the final issues of The Invisibles, Morrison would've ended up dominating the list - Suffice to say, he's had a pretty good decade), All Star Superman feels at times like the ultimate comic book. Gifted with a sense of wonder, the imagination to go beyond fistfights and soap opera to find a new take on the superhero genre that's nonetheless filled with nods to its past, a sincerity and simplicity that makes it a book that is truly enjoyable for readers of all ages and an execution that - particularly in Frank Quitely's stunning, beautiful artwork - demonstrates a level of mastery and respect for its audience that's genuinely unique in modern superhero comics, All Star Superman returned Superman, however briefly, to the position of being the greatest superhero of them all and made us not only believe that a man could fly again, but also that Clark Kent wasn't the lamest secret identity in fiction. More »
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If you've been hoping that Warners would try and rush a Superman movie ahead of their 2012 deadline for the character rights, then you're out of luck. A new report suggests that Warners aims to keep the franchise on ice. More »
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Do Smallville and Superman Returns have you convinced that it's impossible to tell good Superman stories? Here're our recommendations for the books that prove otherwise. More »
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The 21st Annual Eisner Awards - the comic industry's version of the Oscars - took place last night, with winners including old favorites, new faces, the unexpected and the big names of the mainstream. Here's what you missed. More »
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With new releases this week including alternate-universe Star Treks, the end of Superman's career and Obama fighting zombies and aliens, it's a packed week. But, really? Our attention is focused on the debut of the oversized weekly anthology Wednesday Comics. More »
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Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's the rumor that the Wachowskis may be rebooting the Superman movie franchise! And apparently, that's a lot of people's brand of cinematic kryptonite. More »
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It's June 30th, DC Comics' official birthday for the Man of Steel, whose first appearance occurred seventy years ago this month in the first issue of Action Comics. It's true that DC has avoided making a big deal out of Superman's 70th birthday for some reason, but let's take a look and see what they've been doing inside the comics to celebrate. More »
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If there was one word to describe this week's (one day late, due to the holiday) haul of new comics, that word may be "brutal". Brutal on your wallet, that is; it's a week of big name books from both Marvel and DC, plus some indies that are worth your time and attention. No matter whether you're looking for the end of Whedon or the end of the world, the place for you this Thursday is still your local comic store. Find out more under the jump. More »
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Must-read graphic novels are futuristic classics that shouldn't be missed. Of course, not every must-see is perfect. That's why we've rated them 1-5 on the patented "crunchy goodness" scale. More »
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