James Whitbrook, Author at Gizmodo

Alex Ross’ Justice League Designs Are Getting Snazzy Action Figures

Well, again, that is. Long ago DC Direct, before they were relaunched as the current DC Collectibles, made a series of 7” scale Justice League action figures based on the artwork of the iconic comic book artist Alex Ross. Missed out the first time? Good news! They’re back, with shiny new repaints in tow. There’s…

Tech News James Whitbrook May 20 '15

Could Supergirl Bring An Iconic — And Weird — Comics Villain To Life?

Batman and Superman duke it out in some totally insane Batman v Superman artwork. Phil Lord discusses how the Flash movie will stand out from the TV show. Star Trek 3 gets a title. Chris Pratt quashes the latest casting rumors. Plus, clips from Inside Out, and what to expect next year on The Flash.…

Television James Whitbrook May 20 '15

Douglas Adams’ Holistic Detective Comes To Comics For The First Time!

Sure, the Marvel comics universe might be exploding in this week’s batch of Secret Wars comics, but Dirk Gently himself is heading off on comic book adventures in this week’s releases — and so does Mad Max: Fury Road! Come check them out, and more, in this week’s guide to the coolest new comics. Dark…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook May 19 '15

Tuesday Game Room: The Witchering Hour Edition

Yes, it’s the week you’ve all been waiting for. Months of anticipation! Excitment! Yes! The next piece of Destiny DLC is finally out! Oh, and maybe also The Witcher 3, the latest sprawling RPG set in the world of Andrzej Sapkowski’s fantasy novels. Getting your Witching on? Come tell us in Tuesday Game Room! What…

Tech News James Whitbrook May 19 '15

Marvel Finally Reveals New Details About Its Post-Secret Wars Universe

Most of Marvel Comics’ attention right now is on their ongoing gigantic Secret Wars event. We’ve known what’s ending, but what about what happens after? At last weekend’s Atlantic City Boardwalk Con, the company lifted the lid on a few of the things that will happen when the dust settles later this year. https://gizmodo.com/33-marvel-comic-series-will-end-during-secret-wars-1692374014 Some…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook May 19 '15

This Awesome Pacific Rim Kaiju Can Carry Your Jaeger Toys To Their Doom

Otachi is basically the Batman of NECA’s Pacific Rim toy line at this point. The Kaiju beastie ranks up there with main star Gipsy Danger for variant toys, but only one comes with a feature for it to grab other mech toys and carry them up to their rapid-descent death. That’s pretty damn cool. NECA’s…

Tech News James Whitbrook May 19 '15

A Force Awakens Star Hints At A Huge Secret. Plus The NEXT Mad Max!

Lex Luthor might be wearing a familiar outfit in Batman v. Superman. The next Mad Max movie already has a title. Check out a clip from tonight’s Flash finale. Plus a set video from Suicide Squad, and teasers for what’s next on Orphan Black and iZombie. So many spoilers! Top image: Star Wars Episode VII:…

Television James Whitbrook May 19 '15

This Adorable Chibi-Chappie Is The Cutest Little Robot Around

Chappie, the titular robot hero from Chappie is already quite childlike for a robot. But when you shrink him down to practically robo-baby proportions, he becomes even more obviously childike – and down right cute to boot! The 3.5” toy, made by Gentle Giant, is sadly not poseable like the wonderful ThreeA figure we’ve featured…

Tech News James Whitbrook May 18 '15

Meet Orgrim The Orc In This Amazing First Peek At The Warcraft Movie

We’ve been drip fed reports about test footage and even gorgeous painted recreations of unreleased trailers, but here is our first official look at Duncan Jones’ Warcraft: The gloriously detailed visage of Orc chieftain Orgrim Doomhammer! https://gizmodo.com/a-whos-who-of-the-heroes-of-the-warcraft-movie-1656436541 Wired have officially unveiled our first good look at the mindblowing work of Industrial Light and Magic for…

Movies James Whitbrook May 18 '15

In Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell, Power Lies With Politics, Not Magic

What if a world of mysticism and magic stood alongside Regency high society? Susanna Clarke’s break-out novel Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell — the BBC’s adaptation of which began in the U.K last night — asks just that. But as the first episode shows, even in a world with magic, the real power is in…

Television James Whitbrook May 18 '15

Batman’s Mobile Bat-Lab Will Return As A New Playset

Now this is sort of retro revival I can get behind. First, Figures Toy Company announced that they would bring back Mego’s old school cardboard playsets for their Batman and DC 8” figure line — and now they’ve gone a step further and revealed they’ll be bringing back new versions of Mego’s DC vehicles, too.…

Tech News James Whitbrook May 18 '15

Which Marvel Character Will Die In Captain America: Civil War?

Civil War filming pictures don’t just tease death — they give us our first look at the MCU’s take on comics villain Crossbones. Daniel Craig may have a surprising cameo in The Force Awakens. The Flash teases new heroes and villains. Plus, a look at Ash vs. Evil Dead’s Necronomicon. Spoilers Get! Top image: Avengers:…

Television James Whitbrook May 18 '15

On Sailor Moon Crystal Near Death Experiences Will Get You What You Want

Everyone wants something on Sailor Moon Crystal. The Black Moon want power. Usagi wants to go home with her friends. Tuxedo Mask wants to protect Chibi Usa. I want to move on from the endless exposition and get to the action. But as hard as Sailor Moon Crystal tries this week, not everyone gets what…

Anime James Whitbrook May 16 '15

DC’s Pinup Superhero Statues Are Getting Their Own Comic Book

Well, that’s not something you expect to hear. But yes, DC’s Bombshells — alternate re-imaginings of DC’s cast of female heroes and villains as 1940s pin up sketches that have graced collector shelves as statues and variant comic covers in the past — are teaming up and heading to digital comics. The female-focused series will…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook May 15 '15

Hot Toys’ Vision Phases Into A Fabulous-Looking Existence

He may have had to wait for all the main Avengers to get their toys first, but finally, here he is: Behold, The Vision, in the plastic/synthezoid flesh! Hot Toys’ latest Age of Ultron figure is so pretty, it’ll prove that even an android a wallet can cry as you fork over the cash for…

Tech News James Whitbrook May 15 '15

How The Marvel Cinematic Universe Has Transformed The Comics

It’s hard to deny that the Marvel’s Cinematic Universe has affected their comics. Characters generated on film have leapt into the pages of comics, and niche heroes are now comics megastars thanks to movie successes. But the movies’ impact on the comics stretches actually back farther than you’d think. It All Started With Blade… Marvel’s…

Movies James Whitbrook May 15 '15

DC Heroes Mixed With Thomas The Tank Engine Is A Most Delightful Horror

DC’s cadre of heroes and villains have been mashed up with a lot of things over the years. But transforming them into the wide-eyed, slightly creepy locomotives of Thomas the Tank Engine makes for a toy that is equal parts laden with animated nostalgia and sheer, nightmarish terror. Mattel’s latest exclusive merchandise for San Diego…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook May 15 '15

Could Michael Fassbender Stay On As Magneto After X-Men Apocalypse?

Marvel narrows down its new Spider-Man cast list, and the next Planet of the Apes has a title. Get another great look at Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool outfit. There’s still a chance the next season of Person of Interest may not be its last. Plus, Arrow teases a new villain, and clips from Tomorrowland. To me,…

Television James Whitbrook May 15 '15

Action Heroes We Love: Commander Shepard

Action heroes save the day. Sometimes, they even save a whole city, a whole country, and if they’re especially great, the whole world. Not every hero gets to save the entire galaxy from eons of cyclical destruction: That honor goes to Commander Shepard, one of science fiction’s ultimate action heroes. Commander Jane — or possibly…

io9 James Whitbrook May 14 '15

Arrow And Flash Recruit A New Team In This Legends Of Tomorrow Trailer

We only just got our first proper look at The CW’s Arrow/The Flash spinoff show, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow this morning — but now you can see them in action, as Barry Allen and Oliver Queen bring together an unlikely group of heroes to deal with a legendary villain. https://gizmodo.com/heroes-are-revealed-in-the-first-legends-of-tomorrow-ca-1704436014 The trailer uses a lot…

Trailers James Whitbrook May 14 '15

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Alex Ross’ Justice League Designs Are Getting Snazzy Action Figures

Could Supergirl Bring An Iconic — And Weird — Comics Villain To Life?

Douglas Adams’ Holistic Detective Comes To Comics For The First Time!

Tuesday Game Room: The Witchering Hour Edition

Marvel Finally Reveals New Details About Its Post-Secret Wars Universe

This Awesome Pacific Rim Kaiju Can Carry Your Jaeger Toys To Their Doom

A Force Awakens Star Hints At A Huge Secret. Plus The NEXT Mad Max!

This Adorable Chibi-Chappie Is The Cutest Little Robot Around

Meet Orgrim The Orc In This Amazing First Peek At The Warcraft Movie

In Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell, Power Lies With Politics, Not Magic

Batman’s Mobile Bat-Lab Will Return As A New Playset

Which Marvel Character Will Die In Captain America: Civil War?

On Sailor Moon Crystal Near Death Experiences Will Get You What You Want

DC’s Pinup Superhero Statues Are Getting Their Own Comic Book

Hot Toys’ Vision Phases Into A Fabulous-Looking Existence

How The Marvel Cinematic Universe Has Transformed The Comics

DC Heroes Mixed With Thomas The Tank Engine Is A Most Delightful Horror

Could Michael Fassbender Stay On As Magneto After X-Men Apocalypse?

Action Heroes We Love: Commander Shepard

Arrow And Flash Recruit A New Team In This Legends Of Tomorrow Trailer

French Prosecutors Want Elon Musk and Linda Yaccarino to Face Preliminary Charges

A Dystopia Falls (With a Little Help) in This Speculative Short Story

Anker Slashes 50% Off Soundcore P30i Earbuds, a Budget-Friendly Alternative to AirPods Pro 3 for Mother’s Day

ChatGPT Adds ‘Trusted Contact’ Feature to Send Alerts When Conversations Get Dangerous

Wait, Do We Actually Want to See a Minions Movie?

These Popular National Parks Are Teeming With Brain-Eating Amoebas

OpenAI Is Tired of Seeing All Those Videos of People Clowning on Its Voice Mode

iFixit Is Ranking Wireless Headphones Now and It Just Crowned a Repairable King

The Golden Globes’ AI Rules Are Way Less Strict Than the Oscars’

Why the Hell Has It Taken So Long for Disneyland’s Autopia to Go Electric?

Acer’s Swift 16 AI (2026) Gets a Lot Right, But I Can’t Get Past the Trackpad

Samsung Galaxy A57 5G Review: Not Worth It at Full Price

Logitech G G512 X Review: The Tasting Menu of a Pro Gaming Keyboard

Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone Review: AI Can’t Save This Robot Vacuum

The Best Tech Gifts for Mother’s Day 2026

Asus’ Dual-Display Gaming Laptop Will Ruin Your Single-Screen Lifestyle

Steam Controller Review: Trackpads Change Everything for PC Gaming

Soundcore Space 2 Review: A Shockingly Stellar Value for Budget ANC Wireless Headphones

Anker’s UV Printer Can Handle Almost Anything… If You Know What You’re Doing

HP’s EliteBoard Keyboard-Computer Proves We Can Stick a PC in Anything