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In this week's offerings from DC, the clear winners were two of the Big Three. And on an unrelated note, Catwoman's rack. More »
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Murder for hire doesn't have to be sexy, but it's just more fun that way. And the best assassins are almost always sexy, using their sexual allure to confuse their prey and delight everyone else. More »
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The eighth season of Buffy wraps up January 19, but the Whedon camp's already planning ahead. According to Birds of Prey writer (and "Women In Refrigerators" coiner) Gail Simone, she's been given a carte blanche opportunity to helm Season 9. More »
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Last week on Batman: The Brave and The Bold, the Birds of Prey ranked the sexual prowess of DC's superheroes, in song. Batman landed on top, but Aquaman and the Flash didn't fare so well. You're going to enjoy this. More »
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Marvel wraps up Norman Osborn's Dark Reign in earnest tomorrow with end of Siege and its few remaining Avengers titles. Marvel's Heroic Age is upon us, but there's no Howard The Duck title on the stands. I call fowl! More »
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American superheroes, monsters, and creatures have seldom looked shinier than when French people dress up as them. It's just something about the French love of all things glam. Check out some great cosplay pics from a recent con. More »
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If there's one thing that this week's premieres of Heroes and Smallville collectively proved, it's that television really shouldn't try and tackle superheroes. Here's even more proof why - as well as some rare examples of when it does work. More »
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If there's one thing that scifi has shown us, it's that we don't have to wait to visit cities of tomorrow. Here are some of our favorite futuristic cities from comic books. More »
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Eager to shake things up for Wonder Woman, DC Comics and writer Gail Simone has come up with an unexpected new route for the character: renouncing her heritage, religion and embracing her superherodom. Oh, and becoming a cagefighter. Really. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5322869&view=rss&microfeed=true While we may have to wait two weeks for the delayed conclusion of comic storyline Batman RIP, the aftershocks are already leaking out... like the fact that DC Comics are cancelling the long-running series for all of Batman's sidekicks. February 2009's issues of Robin, Nightwing and Birds of Prey - all of which have run for over a decade - will be their last, DC confirmed yesterday. Still uncomfirmed are rumors that the series will be relaunched as Batman And Robin, Red Robin and an unnamed third title to reflect the post-RIP changes to the Batman mythos. [Newsarama] More »
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While we're somewhat... unexcited about the possibilities thrown up by newly-announced CW pilot The Graysons, there's one thing about the "It's Robin - before he's Robin!" project that everyone seems to be overlooking. Namely, the fact that we're probably never going to see The Graysons on television. Why? Because we've been here before, and it didn't work last time; has the world really forgotten legendary failed Aquaman pilot Mercy Reef? More »
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Want to know what to expect from DC Comics in the next year? So do we. The publisher's DC Nation panel at Wondercon was tight-lipped about the future, but the editors did drop a few clues to keep the faithful intrigued. Click through for hints as to what DC will be doing in 2008 and beyond. More »
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Seventeen-year-old Tabitha Brennan drives a truck which transforms into a giant girl robot, crushing the mobsters who stand between her and crime boss-hood. That's just one splash page from this week's Birds of Prey #113, the first issue from Sean McKeever (Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane). See the full image, and get some spoilers, below the fold. More »
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Does the Legion of Super Heroes confuse your loved ones? This gang of super-powered teenagers in the 30th century has an admittedly complicated backstory, including a dozen home planets and a billion soap-operatic entanglements. Luckily, the perfect holiday gift is also the best Legion teaching tool. Eye For An Eye, out this week, collects the first six issues of the Legion's series that started in 1984, featuring the classic team of Levitz and Giffen. But there are a few other graphic novels and comics coming out this week that you might want to keep for yourself. More »
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Rabid Jake 2.0 fans are sending this postcard to Paramount demanding a DVD boxset of the canceled show. In an era when even Jason of Star Command has DVDs, it seems hard to believe you can't buy your favorite obscure show yet. What sci-fi show are you dying to see on DVD? More »
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