Warners Unveil DC Movie Strategy... Maybe

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 »

Ryan Phillippe For Captain America? Bale For Superman? The World's Gone Crazy

Today in completely crazed superhero news, Ryan Phillippe is rumored to be the top contender for Marvel's Captain spot. Meanwhile, it turns out Christian Bale almost won the part of Superman in Wolfgang Petersen's abortive Batman Vs. Superman picture. More »

That Superman/Batman Rivalry Comes 'Round Once Again

Celebrating DC Comics' 75th anniversary, Entertainment Weekly wonders who'd win in a fight: Batman or Superman. Clearly, it's Superman (Flight, strength, speed and heat-vision advantages are hard to beat), but Batman Vs. Wonder Woman...? That's the one we wonder about...

Nolan Explains What To Expect From Batman 3, Inception And The New Superman

Is the third Batman film Christopher Nolan's last? He makes it sound that way. Plus the director spills a few details about Inception, Hollywood's first "metaphysical heist film," and why his Superman may be the loneliest hero on the planet.

Hannibal, Stripper Choruses And Superheroes Invade This Week's Comics

Those who worry that no-one's around to save the world have nothing to fear with this week's superhero-heavy new comic releases. But for the superpower-phobic, there's still a lot to choose from... including something to make Glen Larson proud. More »
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JMS Takes Over Superman, Wonder Woman

DC Comics announced this morning that Babylon 5 creator J. Michael Straczynski will take over writing both the monthly Superman and Wonder Woman series later this year, aiming to return the icons to their rightful places at the top. More »

Tour The Cities of Tomorrow!

Artist Pete Woods didn't just imagine the cities of Metropolis and Kandor for his recent work on DC Comics' Superman books, he created 3D animated versions for other artists to follow. Click through to see Earth and Krypton's finest cities. More »

Is Superman Headed To The Courtroom?

DC Comics have fired their attorney on the ongoing Superman copyright case, replacing him with a man who defended Enron CEO Jeff Skilling. Does this mean that DC are planning to finish this once and for all? More »
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The 75 Books You Should Own For DC Comics' 75th Anniversary

2010 sees the 75th anniversary of DC Comics, which launched in February 1935 with the first issue of New Fun. Since then, it's gone on to publish some of the greatest comics ever. Here're seventy-five you really should've read already. More »
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A New Superman Director... And A JLA Rumor As Well?

Would Warner Brothers really use the Man of Steel's precarious movie reboot as the launch pad for a new director? Maybe so, if said newbie happens to be the brother of The Dark Knight's Christopher Nolan. More »

When Monkeys Ruled Comic Books!

For mid-20th century DC Comics, there was one surefire way to raise sales: Stick an ape on the cover and make readers ask why. And it still works! Go on - pretend you don't want to read these stories.

Batman Breaks Superman's Sales Record

Just days after the first appearance of Superman set a new world record for the most expensive comic book ever, Batman's first appearance has sold for even more. The rivalry between those two has really gotten out of hand. More »

It's Official: Dark Knight Co-Writer Tackling Superman

David S. Goyer, co-writer of The Dark Knight, will revamp Superman with a new film called The Man Of Steel. Can he do for Supes what he and the Nolans did for Batman? Spoilers ahead. Update: It's confirmed! More »

DC Says No To Watchmen 2 - But Leaves Door Open For Superman Sequel

Yesterday DC Entertainment president Diane Nelson answered the question on many people's minds: Is the company really working on a follow-up to Watchmen? More »

Leave Krypton Alone, JMS!

J. Michael Straczynski has started talking about his upcoming reboot of the Man of Steel, Superman: Earth One, and one of his first teases has us more than a little worried about what he's got in store. Spoilers! More »
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DC's Toy Fair Showcase: Green Lantern, Jonah Hex, And True Blood, Oh My!

DC Direct was in full effect at Toy Fair with Blackest Night action figures, Jonah Hex statuettes, and the gee-whiz True Blood bar signs. Yes, now you can turn your rumpus room into your own personal Fangtasia. More »

Super-War Plays Out At Super-Speed

For a story that's been nearly two years in the making, DC Comics' War of The Supermen isn't hanging around. The four-part series will begin and end its run in May, offering weekly updates from the front line. More »
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Will We See The Riddler, Robin And More In Dark Knight Sequel?

Now that we know that Christopher Nolan's third Batman movie is getting underway, rumors about the choice of villain and plot are beginning to trickle online. Surprisingly, they don't seem entirely impossible... More »

Science Fiction's Greatest Love Potions And Devotion Rays

Are you facing the prospect of being alone on Valentine's Day? It's not too late to make someone fall in love with you. Science fiction's full of handy ways to make someone swoon into your arms, and here's a list. More »