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The junior gigolo from Hung is the new Green Arrow!

Meredith Woerner — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:20:00 PST

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CW is gearing up for their new Green Arrow live-action TV series, as they've already cast their main character, the arrow-shooting, millionaire vigilante Oliver Queen. More »

10 Comic Book Characters Who Become Completely Different if You Change One Letter

Esther Inglis-Arkell — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:00:00 PST

We've seen Batman turned into Bartman with the simple change of one letter. But what other heroes can be transmogrified completely, with a simple change to one letter? Check out the wild, weird, world of Marvel and DC, if only the creators made more typos. More »

Can Superman see through superconductors?

Esther Inglis-Arkell — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:00:00 PST

An important question needs to be answered by the editors of DC Comics! Superman, one of their flagship characters, is famously unable to see through lead — even though he can see microscopic substances, and he can see across immense distances. More »

The Farrelly Brothers spoof DC's superheroes — with Kristen Bell as Supergirl and John Hodgman playing the Penguin

Meredith Woerner — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:59:32 PST

The masters of wrong comedy, the Farrelly Brothers, are making all your weirdest superhero fantasies come true. They've cast a slew of movie stars as a band of "fucked up superheroes" from DC Comics. Leslie Bibb is Wonder Woman (who's sleeping with Batman), Bobby Cannavale is Superman, Kristen Bell plays Supergirl and John Hodgman has been cast as The Penguin. More »

This is what $2 million worth of comic book art looks like

Keith Veronese — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:00:00 PST

Next week in Beverly Hills, several million dollars will be spent buying the pen-and-ink artwork behind the comics we love. Including some classic Batman art, and some Jack Kirby inks. Check out a gallery of the artwork that's for sale — with suggested bids totaling around $2 million. More »

10 Issues of Ongoing Comics that Prove Single Issues Can Be Great

Keith Veronese — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:14:37 PST

It's new comics day, and for many of us that means a trip to our local comic store to pick up those amazing pamphlets filled with graphic storytelling. Everybody has been saying for years that "floppy" comics are going away, and soon we'll all just buy the trade paperbacks. What's the point in even dealing with floppies, when it's all written for the inevitable trade collection? You're just getting 1/5 of a story, they say. More »

Awesome fan comic throws the Bat-spotlight onto Martha Wayne

Esther Inglis-Arkell — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:30:00 PDT

Poor Martha Wayne. While there are plenty of comics about what Bruce Wayne's dad got up to before he was killed, from being a part of a secret society to performing surgery on a mob boss at gunpoint, there's relatively few comics written about Batman's mom. More »

10 Superheroes That You Didn't Know Had Superpowers

Esther Inglis-Arkell — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:29:58 PDT

Along with the flying supermen and the magic-wielding superwomen that populate comics, there are supposedly a few regular Joes, who represent the indomitable strength of the non-powered person. More »

Will Batman and Superman team up in their own movie?

Meredith Woerner — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:38:45 PDT

There's a hell of a movie rumor floating around the internet. Sources say that Batman and Superman are going to team up in their own Warner Bros. production. The studio has two (fairly obvious) ideas for the team-up. More »

What Superman comic books is Henry Cavill reading to prepare for The Man of Steel?

Meredith Woerner — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:10:37 PDT

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Henry Cavill has some huge boots to fill as the new Clark Kent. So what source materials is he reading to prepare to star in Zack Snyder's reboot The Man Of Steel? More »

What would really happen if you were bitten by a radioactive spider? The scientific truth behind superhero origin stories

Keith Veronese — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 08:00:00 PDT

In comics, superheroes often have "scientific" origin stories involving radiation or strange chemicals. But what would actually happen if you experienced one of these origin stories in real life? Let's take a look at six classic superhero tales and find out. More »

Which DC Comics character could save DC's non-Batman/Superman movies?

Charlie Jane Anders — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:32:19 PDT

So it's pretty official: Green Lantern is not rolling in green. What happens next for DC Comics? The next Batman movie is nearly a sure-fire hit, and there's still Superman... at least, for now. But what about other DC characters? More »

The Real Reason Why a Green Lantern Sequel is a Bad Idea

Charlie Jane Anders — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 07:30:00 PDT

Green Lantern had a pretty underwhelming second weekend at the box office — basically, Cars 2 ran over Hal Jordan. But Warner Bros. put out the word that its developing Green Lantern 2 in any case. More »

Green Lantern wants to be Star Wars, but it's more like the Star Wars prequels

Charlie Jane Anders — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 09:00:00 PDT

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Ryan Reynolds keeps comparing Green Lantern, out today, to the original Star Wars. As if it's the same kind of fun thrill-ride, with the same relatable heroic arc, swashbuckling and Han Solo-esque swagger. More »

The Justice League gets medieval in the Year 1000

Lauren Davis — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:00:00 PDT

Artist Ulises Farinas imagines rebooting the DC continuity all the way back to the Year 1000, where the mad King Batman, the Woman of Wonders, and the Monk with a Green Lantern battle ancient trolls and wicked Knights Templar. More »

Green Lantern behind-the-scenes video reveals inside secrets of the Corps

Meredith Woerner — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 09:55:58 PDT

Still not sure what to think about Green Lantern? Check out this exceptionally long look behind the scenes on set. Watch Sinestro get painted up like a pink alien hooker, Ryan Reynolds fly, and Hector Hammond rage! More »

Wait. Is DC really trying to make a Hawkman movie?

Meredith Woerner — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:44:17 PDT

We've got great Batman movies, a relaunched Superman series, and a Green Lantern movie about to break. But a Hawkman movie? We honestly did not see this one coming. Could Hawkman beat the Flash to the big screen? More »

The Ten Craziest Superman/Batman Stories

Esther Inglis-Arkell — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:00:00 PDT

Superman/Batman is a current DC title that chronicles the adventures of Superman and Batman. And they've had a few. See the ten nuttiest storylines current comics have to offer. More »

Ryan Reynolds explains the relationship between Hal Jordan and Sinestro in Green Lantern

Charlie Jane Anders — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:28:45 PDT

On Friday, we were lucky enough to sit with the ring-slinging superhero himself, Ryan Reynolds, and talk about Green Lantern with a group of other reporters. And he explained how Hal Jordan sees Mark Strong's Sinestro as a father figure. More »

Don't hold your breath for the big Superman/Batman movie crossover

Meredith Woerner — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 08:00:00 PST

While Warner Bros. readies a collection of movies featuring DC superheroes (Superman, Batman and Green Lantern) movie producer Charles Roven sets the record straight on the studio's plans for their characters to cross over: It won't happen. More »

DC Comics jewelry wraps Gotham City around your finger

Meredith Woerner — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:34:09 PST

If you've got the money, DC has a collection of sparkling comic book-centric jewels you can adorn yourself with. Our personal favorite are the bedazzled Cat Woman claws, and this Gotham City ring. More »

The origins of Superman's villains, illustrated in the style of Little Nemo

Cyriaque Lamar — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 08:20:00 PST

In 1998, Stuart Immonen drew the origins of Superman's rogues gallery in the style of Winsor McCay's Little Nemo in Slumberland for an issue of Secret Files. Immonen's old-school depictions of Doomsday and Lex Luthor's origins are an absolute hoot. More »

Do these new Green Lantern storyboards confirm another old-school comic book villain?

Meredith Woerner — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:56:02 PST

New images and storyboards from Ryan Reynolds' Green Lantern movie have us scratching our heads. We already know of two super villains in the film, but could there be a third? Check out the spoilery images and speculate with us. More »

Retro travel posters from the great comic book cities

Lauren Davis — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 07:45:00 PST

Justin Van Genderen's minimalist travel posters had us ready to book a cruiser to Hoth. In his latest set of posters, he invites us to hit the great comic book cities, where superheroes roam and disaster strikes. [Flickr via ComicsAlliance] More »

Conan O'Brien's list of DC superheroes that suck

Meredith Woerner — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 11:00:00 PST

While on a tour of Warner Brother's animation studios, Conan O'Brien took it upon himself to point out to the DC Comics animators which DC superheroes truly suck — with hilarious results. Sorry Bat Lash, Conan's coming for you. More »

No plans for a Justice League movie, says Geoff Johns

Charlie Jane Anders — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 13:46:49 PDT

Marvel's Avengers team-up film is generating mega-buzz, but DC has no plans to follow suit with the Justice League, Geoff Johns told NYCC. Because DC's characters are "bigger than Marvel's." He'd rather build them up separately than "smashing them together." Also, someone asked Johns about the possibility of a Flash movie, and he started to say something — but then editor Eddie Berganza stopped him. So Johns just said, "Flash, that'd be cool" instead. [JLA quote via ComicBookMovie] More »

Get amped up with our ultimate New York Comic Con preview!

Meredith Woerner — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 15:55:37 PDT

New York Comic Con begins tomorrow, and here are the list of panels and screening you cannot miss. From new Walking Dead clips and The Thing prequel footage, to Marvel panels, to an Assault Girls screening! More »

The greatest supervillains don't team up...they incorporate

Lauren Davis — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 08:00:07 PDT

Forget the Legion of Doom or the Evil League of Evil. The employees and shareholders of Evil Inc. know that the vilest supervillain organization is the corporation, where they can pull off dastardly deeds in full compliance with the law. More »

Classic comic Calvin & Hobbes rebooted as "Joker & Lex"

Meredith Woerner — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:14:01 PDT

If you read the "Superman/Batman" comic this week, you may have noticed a special little treat from Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo. It's a "Calvin & Hobbes" strip redone, with DC villains Lex Luthor and the Joker. Check it out. More »

First look at Green Lantern's Sinestro

Meredith Woerner — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:30:00 PDT

Stare into the pink face of Mark Strong's Sinestro from Warner Brothers' new Green Lantern film. If anyone can pull off this flawed mentor character, it's Strong. So far, so good, Green Lantern. [CHUD] More »

Ryan Reynolds recites the Lantern Corps Oath for the littlest Green Lantern

Meredith Woerner — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:50:33 PDT

One of the best moments at the Comic Con was watching the new Green Lantern, Ryan Reynolds, recite the entire Lantern Corps Oath for one young fan. In front of everyone in Hall H. Here it is on video. More »

How Hector Hammond channeled Carl Sagan to become Green Lantern's evil genius

Meredith Woerner — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 16:56:42 PDT

After the flashy Green Lantern footage was premiered we sat down with cast and crew to talk about the ring-slinging space corps. But we were most surprised to learn Peter Sarsgaard's inspiration for his mustachioed character. Spoilers ahead... More »

10 things we discovered about Green Lantern at Comic Con today!

Charlie Jane Anders — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 13:02:23 PDT

Test pilot Hal Jordan received a super-powered magic ring from outer space, and attendees at Comic Con got their first glimpse of footage from the Green Lantern movie. Here are 10 awesome Lantern details we discovered. More »

First Look At The Brand New Justice League, And More

Meredith Woerner — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:56:05 PDT

Check out the Cartoon Network's first ever live-action show, about a prison school. Plus DC comics' brand new animation Young Justice, a show that should've been called Bender's Wonder Years, and the number one show you should avoid while high. More »

Warners Unveil DC Movie Strategy... Maybe

Graeme McMillan — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:00:38 PDT

How to replace a multi-million dollar movie franchise with Harry Potter? Well, if you're Warner Bros., the answer seems to be "Suddenly realize you own a company that's specialized in creating movie franchise IP for years." Enter the DC years... More »

Neither Snow Nor Sleet Can Stop This Week's Comics - Or Can They?

Graeme McMillan — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:00:00 PST

Will there be comics this week? Maybe: Diamond's HQ has been without power thanks to the East-Coast snowpocalypse, meaning some shipments may be delayed. But if comics arrive, they'll include assassin monkeys and the men who try to stop them. More »

The Decade That Superhero Movies Beat Video-Game Movies

Charlie Jane Anders — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:07:57 PST

Ten years ago, superhero films and video-game films were both minor genres. You had your Batman Forever and your Mortal Kombat, but not much else. Both genres blew up in the 2000s, but superhero films won much bigger. For now. More »

Who is the Sexiest Blue Woman in the Universe?

Lauren Davis — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:02:47 PST

James Cameron has talked a great deal about how he designed Neytiri, Avatar's main female character, to be incredibly sexy. But is she really the sexiest blue woman you've ever seen? We take a look at the competition. More »

The Most Powerful Lego Minifigs In the Universe

Lauren Davis — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:00:00 PST

When Lego Galactus comes to consume our plastic planet, who will heed the call to defeat him? How does the minifig Green Lantern Corps wear rings without separate fingers? Ulises Farinas illustrates superhero scenes in the Lego world. More »