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Unhappy 70th Birthday, Superman!

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 »

6:30 AM on Mon Jun 30 2008
By Graeme McMillan
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This Week's Comics: Babes, Zombies And The Love Of Fat Cobra

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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9:00 AM on Wed May 28 2008
By Graeme McMillan
4,228 views, 10 comments

Latest by n/a: Giant Size X-men was amazing. Really sad too. more »

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Must Read: All-Star Superman

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.

Title: All-Star Superman
Date: 2005-present

Vitals: Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely create their own zany tribute to the Silver Age Superman, with stories about Superboy, a wackier version of Jimmy Olsen, and the Bizarro world. These pop-sci-fi stories straddle a serious undercurrent: Superman is slowly dying after overexposure to solar radiation.

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11:11 PM on Sun Sep 30 2007
By charliejane
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