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With dairy-based powers far beyond that of a mortal man, Milk Man is a surprisingly effective crimefighter. But you may want to politely decline his projectile milk-spewing aid if you have a delicate gag reflex. [via Laughing Squid] More »
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The director, writers, and cast of Thor recently sat down to explain why Thor is the first superhero that's actually science fiction, how to make an Asgardian prince relatable, and what lies ahead for the characters in future movies. More »
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Okay, we may be exaggerating a tad, but this is a lot of aliens to digest in one movie poster. Yes it's great that the supremely random R'amey Holl Lantern is getting some face time. But this may be overkill. More »
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Now that Adrianne Palicki has been cast as NBC's new Wonder Woman, what will her life be like? This leaked audition tape for David E. Kelley's new TV series showcases some interesting dialog between the ice cream loving CEO and her minions... mostly about her breasts. More »
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Earthworm Jim and Ghostopolis creator Doug TenNapel returns to "the dorky hero genre" with webcomic Ratfist, the absurd tale of a non-powered superhero who finds himself suddenly mutating. Oh, and he dresses like a rat. More »
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If Wonder Woman were crabby, selfish, and generally bad at her job, she'd be Wonderella, the boozy "heroine" of The Non-Adventures of Wonderella. She has mommy issues, tells dick jokes galore, rap battles Jesus Christ, and occasionally saves the day. More »
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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 »
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Earlier this week you read what that new Captain America suit would look like, now you can see it for yourself. Here's the authentic costume concept art for Marvel's new Captain America movie. More »
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Marvel is launching a giant Iron Man Extremis motion comic, which might be laying the groundwork for their upcoming film. Compare Extremis' trailer and stills to a screen shot from Iron Man 2, and you'll see the connection. Spoilers/speculation below. More »
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Whatever damage Terminator Salvation did to star Sam Worthington's career, Avatar must have undone, because the Aussie is starring in yet another science fiction epic. Worthington is bringing square-jawed space pilot Dan Dare to life on the big screen. More »
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Just as Watchmen criticized the morality of superhero comics, manga like Bokurano and Fullmetal Alchemist criticize the "smiles and happy endings" of shonen manga. More »
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He may be better known for superhero blockbusters set in the familiar surroundings of the US, but for his next movie (and directorial debut), Kick-Ass' Mark Millar is planning to bring everything home to his native Scotland. More »
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This is what Sam Raimi left Spider-Man for? Granted, it's hard for us to look at any fedora-wearing night stalker-type and not think "Frank Miller's Spirit, kill it with fire!" Then again, Alec Baldwin's 90's Shadow movie wasn't much better. More »
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We hear Sam Raimi's already picked his replacement director for the Spider-Man movie series: Predators director Nimrod Antal. Which is a much more pleasant rumor than the idea that Robert Pattinson will play Peter Parker. Stop these rumors now! More »
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Pushing Daisies may be off the air, but ABC has more plans for director and executive producer Barry Sonnenfeld, placing him at the helm of a series about a mother who finds a superpowered suit. More »
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Pixar animator and BURN-E director Angus MacLane's most famous works may be computer-generated, but in his spare time he works in the more physical medium of plastic bricks, rendering his favorite characters in Lego. More »
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In the trailer for his superhero comedy Defendor, Woody Harrelson plays a regular guy who one day dons a superhero persona and fights crime. While they may not fit in Batman's utility belt, he has some inventive crime-fighting tools. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5351326&view=rss&microfeed=true Warner Bros. has announced that it plans to move forward on a film surrounding Deadman, DC's ghostly superhero on a vengeful mission. Warner had originally planned for Guillermo Del Toro to direct a Deadman feature, but Variety has confirmed that Del Toro will produce the film and hand over the reins to Danish filmmaker Nikolaj Arcel, just days after Bloody Disgusting reported Arcel's interest in directing a "Crow-esque" Deadman adaptation. More »
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Syfy has picked up the pilot for Alphas, a show about a team of superpowered people whose enhanced neurological abilities come at a crippling price. But can a great show come from the man who wrote X-Men: The Last Stand? More »
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With Stephen Chow officially off The Green Hornet movie, many have suggested that the task of recasting Kato was nigh-impossible. But director Michel Gondry may have found the actor to step into Chow's domino mask. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5323498&view=rss&microfeed=true And not just Batman this time, either; the cover of DC Comics' Superman/Batman #65 hints at a double funeral that includes the Man of Steel as well. The special Hallowe'en-themed issue, co-written by Supernatural's Peter Johnston, is released in October. More »
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We've told you about the various MySpace pages belonging to the world's "real life superheroes," but perhaps you're wondering just where those brave, unusual souls get their costumes from. Dont worry; all is finally revealed. More »
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MySpace may have taken online social networking mainstream, but it's had its downsides as well. One of the more surreal effects of the site, however, is that it's given voice to real life superheroes. More »
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New images from the set of Kick-Ass, the upcoming adaptation of Mark Millar's xenophobic, over-the-top tale of teenage superheroing gone wrong, show that while the movie may be following the fashion sense of the comic, it seems to be dropping that whole "the white kid beats the crap out've black kids and latinos" theme, thankfully. More »
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With all the dark superhero movies flying through the theater of late, perhaps it's time to return to the pulpy advertising of the film noir genre. Artist Timothy Lim steps in with his noir-style reimaginings of recent superhero movie posters. His over-the-top and tongue-in-cheek descriptions of the films capture the dark side of their plots, while keeping in mind that these movies are fun at heart. More »
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MTV's Splash Page blog may have accidentally discovered the writer of the much-rumored movie based on DC Comics' speedster hero The Flash - During an interview with comic writer (and the man behind DC's current Batman RIP and Final Crisis mega-storylines) Grant Morrison, an innocent question about the rumored movie got Morrison giving the kind of non-answer that definitely makes it sound like there's more going on than a regular "No Comment"... More »
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While rumors about the role of the Hulk in the Avengers movie are still suggesting that the rest of Marvel's movie heroes will be spending their team-up screen time fighting the jade giant, there's one place where Earth's Mightiest Heroes have already put a stop to the Hulk's rampaging: The television screens of the future. More »
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No matter which candidate wins or loses, new comics will still hit stores tomorrow (Or, you know, Thursday if you live outside of the US). It gives you that much-needed sense of perspective, doesn't it? And in case you need to drown your electoral sorrows, this week's releases are full of quality escapism for anyone. Come, join us - while we look at those New Comics We Crave. More »
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Now that Stan Lee is working on his superhero makeover of Paris Hilton, he’s looking for other celebrities to render in superhuman form. The next duo on his wishlist is power couple David and Victoria Beckham, whose good looks and charm make them, in his mind, a natural for costumed crimefighting. So, what would a Beckham superhero show look like? More »
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With the increasingly bloated cast of NBC’s Heroes and a pub full of powers in No Heroics, it might seem like there’s hardly room for another set of caped characters on TV. But BBC1 has given Joe Ahearne the go-ahead to pen Superpowers, a show inspired by his love of Marvel comics. And the one-time Doctor Who director assures the viewing public that his isn’t going to be like all the other superhero shows. More »
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As the Gunsmith in Wanted, rapper Common may have looked more wooden than co-star Morgan Freeman, but with a role in Terminator Salvation, a new scifi-inspired album and a fledging relationship with Serena Williams, we're convinced that his star is on the rise. We're so convinced, in fact, that no longer can we even consider another actor nabbing a big part in the next SF blockbuster: we demand the man they call Common as our Green Lantern, and for every role thereafter. More »
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Meet the kind of superhero that gets drunk and throws up on her own party dress. Yes, hotel heiress and end of human decency Paris Hilton is getting her own Stan Lee-blessed comic book character and cartoon spin-off on MTV. Mr. Lee is creating a character just for Paris, but more importantly, what will her superpowers be? Below the fold, I list possible future superhero characteristics. More »
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This week, all eyes may be on Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog, but another online series is playing with the superhero genre. Captain Blasto centers on Colin Carter, a high schooler who decides to combat the dreariness of his life by becoming his favorite superhero. He recruits a team of fellow malcontents to play his arch-foes, but soon finds himself confronted with crime of a very real nature. Click through to see the first episode and learn more about the series. More »
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You never really realize how unpractical a superhero outfit is until you see it in real life. Barbie's new superhero collection debuts with DC Comic's sonic-screaming badass Black Canary, in all her fish leggy glory (suitable for collectors above the age of 14). I forgot how ridiculously slutty Dinah could look (although I'm sure I'll be reminded again at Comic-Con). But this Barbie recreation of this comic book character begs the question: what other female superhero costumes are completely unsuitable for actual battle, besides Halle Berry's Catwoman? My votes go to Zatanna and Liberty Belle. More »
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We've all been there, sitting at home in our robot-patterned pajamas, eating old cereal and obsessing about the fact that the greatest superhero epic ever is right there in our heads, ready to make us millionaires, if only we could get the damn thing down on paper. But how to write a superhero story? More »
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What if superheroes - in fact, the entire comic book industry as we know it today - were just a government cover-up to hide the existence of real-life superheroes? That's just one of the high concept ideas behind Action, Ohio, a new webcomic by Neil Kleid and Paul Salvi. The comic surfaced as part of Zuda Comics, DC site where you can vote on the best new webcomics out there. We spoke to writer Kleid about the murder mystery story that leads to a new super world, and learned how you - yes, you - can do your part to fight a modern evil. More »
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This story is perfect for Hollywood: real people who lead ordinary lives by day, but like to put on leotards and spandex briefs at night and actually fight crime. People like Geist, The Emerald Enforcer, Black Arrow, and Mr. Silent fight baddies in major cities across the country, meaning you probably have one somewhere nearby as you read this. They carry weapons like smoke grenades and big sticks, and they even have their own group name: "The Reals." More »
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Totally Nerdcore provided a geeky calendar for 2007 that featured naked women playing old school video games, and marked crucial dates like the day HAL 9000 was switched on. Now the 2008 sequel is out, featuring a slew of superpowered nude women. Check out some NSFW images from both calendars after the jump. More »
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The hammer came down yesterday for the Justice League movie, and Warner Bros. has now officially put the project on "indefinite hold." That sound you may have heard was a billion JLA fans around the globe sighing in relief. But what, aside from the writers' strike, made studio execs decide to activate the lasers and eradicate this project? More »
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