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People have big opinions about Wonder Woman’s new costume

Yesterday DC revealed Diana Prince’s new motorcycle glamazon outfit, and the reaction has been fierce. Who’s the most notable partisan of Wondy’s Lita Ford look? Lynda Carter, who’s worn some fairly unfortunate outfits in the past. [Robot 6] https://gizmodo.com/a-whole-blog-about-the-most-science-fictional-garment-o-5574054

Books & Comics Cyriaque Lamar Jun 30

DC Comics’s iPhone/iPad App Arrives in the App Store, Finally

Attention, comic book fans! DC Comics has just released its free app for the iPad and iPhone, and it looks pretty slick. It’s basically a storefront and reader for DC books built on Comixology’s system, with weekly additions, charts and free offerings as well. Obviously, the art looks a lot better on the iPad’s bigger…

Tech News Adam Frucci Jun 23

Superman will pull a Forrest Gump and walk across America

Superman can fly around the world so fast he can reverse time. But in Superman comics this year, Kal-El will be hoofing it from sea to shining sea to reconnect with Americans. And he might stop by your hometown! DC Comics’ Source blog revealed today that in J. Michael Straczynski upcoming “Grounded” story arc, Superman…

Books & Comics Cyriaque Lamar Jun 23

A taste of that Blue Beetle footage everyone’s been talking about

If you missed it, DC’s Chief Creative Officer, Geoff Johns, tweeted that DC did some tests to see how the Jaime Reyes Blue Beetle would look in live-action. DC will show more at Comic-Con. (It’s at around 0:48.) [Robot 6]

Books & Comics Marc Bernardin Jun 18

Jonah Hex: How the West was drawn

It remains to be seen if the finished product is pulpy awesome or pulpy awful, but the design work that went into the Josh Brolin adaptation of the DC Comics Western is lush and seedy.

Books & Comics Marc Bernardin Jun 17

The first photos of the Blue Beetle’s live-action transformation

Remember how Geoff Johns was all atwitter about debuting the potential Blue Beetle TV series at Comic-Con? Well, Johns jumped the gun and leaked photos to DC’s The Source blog. Here’s his alter ego, Jaime Reyes, becoming the carapaced crusader. Johns had this to say about the stills: I feel very fortunate to have been…

Television Cyriaque Lamar Jun 16

Missed opportunity department: the 2006 Plastic Man Cartoon Network series

We’re definitely jazzed about the prospect of a Blue Beetle TV series, but history gives reason to tamp down our optimism for a second-tier DC hero show. In 2006, this rad Plastic Man TV pilot was rejected by Cartoon Network. This unaired 10-minute pilot — which features the voices of Tom “SpongeBob” Kenny and Dave…

Television Cyriaque Lamar Jun 14

Is a Blue Beetle live-action TV series on the way?

Today, DC Comics’ Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns tweeted that Jaime Reyes, DC Universe’s current bearer of the Blue Beetle mantle, would possibly be getting the live-action treatment. Johns hopes that footage from the show will hopefully debut at Comic-Con. On Sunday June 13, Johns tweeted the following: Fans of Batman: The Brave and The…

Television Cyriaque Lamar Jun 13

Batman’s made up his mind, he’s keeping Superman’s baby

Here’s a little bit of lunacy to round out your week. We give you Batman, pregnant with Superman’s child. [via Eat Liver via TheDailyWhat]

Movies Meredith Woerner Jun 11

Latest Batman 3 casting rumor: Joseph Gordon-Levitt as the Riddler?

Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s reps have already denied that he’s playing the Riddler in Christopher Nolan’s third Batman movie. But the rumors persist. And they’re making some people ask: Does Batman 3 even need a villain at all? The JGL rumor has gotten enough currency that the above Photochop of him as the Riddler (via the Playlist)…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Jun 10

In old Super Friends PSAs, Wonder Woman was the ambassador of banality

Life in the 1970s was hard. One minute you’re minding your own business, and — the next thing you know — Wonder Woman and her invisible jet come screaming out of the gossamer to lecture you on crosswalks. Nosy Amazon! In old Super Friends public service announcements, Wonder Woman was the mouthpiece for all behaviors…

Television Cyriaque Lamar Jun 8

The greatest SF universes that include both magic and science fiction

What happens when you have magic and spaceships? Or gods and mad scientists? Some of the most exciting worlds in science fiction also include fantasy elements — and here are our 12 favorites. It really feels as though the cutting edge of speculative fiction lately is stories where neither magic nor science can fully explain…

Books & Comics Charlie Jane Anders Jun 4

The most expensive DC merchandise money can buy

Superman scarfs, Catwoman boots, crystal-encrusted Plastic Man glasses — working for Paris fashion house Colette, designers like Karl Lagerfeld and Julien David have taken DC Comics iconography and spun it into haute couture. [Bleeding Cool] Top image: Roger Vivier’s Catwoman boots. 1990.00 euros. Karl Lagerfeld’s Green Lantern gloves. 495.00 euros. Thierry Lasry’s Plastic Man sunglasses.…

io9 Marc Bernardin Jun 3

Swamp Thing and other “Vertigo” characters to return to the mainstream DC universe

Back in the DCU of the 1980s, Swamp Thing hung with Superman, Sandman met Martian Manhunter, and John Constantine bothered anyone he damn well pleased. This changed with the advent of DC’s Vertigo imprint, but things are changing once again. According to Rich Johnston over at Bleeding Cool, Swamp Thing will be returning to the…

Books & Comics Cyriaque Lamar Jun 1

DC readies The Flash, Wonder Woman, and Aquaman movies

It’s about time DC dusted off some of its second-tier superheroes for big-budget movies. The Flash, Wonder Woman and Aquaman might finally get their movie debuts. It’s about time. WB’s chairman and CEO Barry Meyer spoke to Time Warner’s investors today. According to THR, he spilled the beans on a few upcoming projects. It’s no…

Movies Meredith Woerner May 27

Fringe shows us its very own alternate DC Universe

The Fringe season finale took us back to the slightly alternate universe – but this time it wasn’t just the characters and Earth’s history that were different. Meet Red Lantern and Red Arrow, two flagship heroes of Earth-2’s DC Universe. The above image, taken from a mock Red Lantern/Red Arrow cover recently released by DC,…

io9 Alasdair Wilkins May 21

In Old-School Comic PSAs, Superman Torments Mouthy Children

In old PSAs, Superman didn’t save citizens from alien overlords and natural disasters. No, he was a snoopy demigod who spent his days eavesdropping on obnoxious children and teaching them heavy-handed lessons. Run, kids! Superman’s a-coming! In this installment of the “Justice For All Includes Children” series, Superman stops some purple-pantsed Al Bundy from beating…

Books & Comics Cyriaque Lamar May 8

Wonder Woman Takes it to Batman’s “Old Chums”

This piece by cartoonist Britt Wilson conveys an old truth: Sometimes, a girl’s just gotta put her foot down — or up — even when dealing with superheroes. As cool as the Dark Knight might be to us mere non-heroes, one definitely gets the sense that he could be an insufferable prick to his friends.…

Books & Comics Marc Bernardin Apr 27

Boy Finds Boobs In Comic Book; Reporter Goes To $1 Store For Answers

In Utah, a 10-year-old boy found a nekkid lady in The Spectre 9, which came in a comic-book grab bag his mother bought him for Easter. Rather than ask for a $1 refund from Dollar Tree, mom called local news. When Sheldyn Conley spied a disrobed dame in a 1987 issue of The Spectre, his…

Books & Comics Cyriaque Lamar Apr 20

Grant Morrison’s Philosophy Of Comics

io9 caught up with Batman and Robin scribe Grant Morrison and asked him about his upcoming miniseries The Return of Bruce Wayne. Grant also filled us in on the We3 movie, Joe The Barbarian, and his take on comic continuity. In Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne, we’re going to see Batman travel to different…

Books & Comics Cyriaque Lamar Apr 14

People have big opinions about Wonder Woman’s new costume

DC Comics’s iPhone/iPad App Arrives in the App Store, Finally

Superman will pull a Forrest Gump and walk across America

A taste of that Blue Beetle footage everyone’s been talking about

Jonah Hex: How the West was drawn

The first photos of the Blue Beetle’s live-action transformation

Missed opportunity department: the 2006 Plastic Man Cartoon Network series

Is a Blue Beetle live-action TV series on the way?

Batman’s made up his mind, he’s keeping Superman’s baby

Latest Batman 3 casting rumor: Joseph Gordon-Levitt as the Riddler?

In old Super Friends PSAs, Wonder Woman was the ambassador of banality

The greatest SF universes that include both magic and science fiction

The most expensive DC merchandise money can buy

Swamp Thing and other “Vertigo” characters to return to the mainstream DC universe

DC readies The Flash, Wonder Woman, and Aquaman movies

Fringe shows us its very own alternate DC Universe

In Old-School Comic PSAs, Superman Torments Mouthy Children

Wonder Woman Takes it to Batman’s “Old Chums”

Boy Finds Boobs In Comic Book; Reporter Goes To $1 Store For Answers

Grant Morrison’s Philosophy Of Comics

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