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Wonder Woman Could Be Coming to the Flash Movie

When Barry Allen traverses the time stream at high speeds in the upcoming Flash movie, Diana of Themyscira might be coming along for the ride. According to a small aside in a Forbes piece on Wonder Woman’s dizzying success, the heroine’s future in the DCEU already extends past that film’s planned sequel, which is confirmed…

io9 Julie Muncy Aug 6

Holy Shit, The Flash Movie Will Adapt Flashpoint

We’ve not heard a lot about Warner Bros.’ Flash movie lately—especially as it still doesn’t have a director. But moments ago at Comic-Con, we just got seeming confirmation that the movie is going in a new direction by adapting the infamous Flashpoint storyline. Geoff John’s 2011 set the groundwork for what would become DC’s complete…

io9 James Whitbrook Jul 22

Security Firm Discovers Link Between WannaCry Ransomware and Southern China

We may never know who the perpetrators of the WannaCry ransomware attack really were. We do know that they utilized an exploit that was part of the NSA’s toolkit. We know that the exploit was leaked by a group called The Shadow Brokers. We know the US government is pointing to North Korea. And new…

Tech News Rhett Jones May 29

What the Hell Did Superman Just Do to the DC Comics Universe?

The ongoing saga of post-Rebirth Superman culminated this week in the final part of “Superman Reborn” in the pages of Action Comics. It didn’t just forever solve the tale of two Clark Kents though—it had some extremely big ramifications for the whole of the DC Universe. The release of Action Comics #976—by Dan Jurgens, Doug…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Mar 23

These Are The Programs ISIS Uses To Remain Anonymous Online

There’s a big push among ISIS members to enhance technical knowledge, specifically of software that could be used to counteract surveillance. According to a new report released Friday, discussion among jihadist forums proliferates the circulation of manuals and tutorials on how to use VPNs, proxy services, and other tools, and keeps up to date on…

Tech News Carli Velocci Jul 22

Stephen Amell Says ‘Flashpoint’ May Affect Arrow, or Not, Who the Hell Knows, Really

One of the biggest questions about the DC/CW universe of shows is whether the Flash, when he ended his second season by saving his mom in the past and rewriting the timeline, would also have changed the timelines of Arrow and Legends of Tomorrow. Yesterday, Stephen Amell suddenly declared that it would. Then he quickly…

io9 Rob Bricken Jul 4

Yes, Flashpoint Paradox is setting up the DC animated New 52 universe

Remember how I was wondering if DC’s next straight-to-DVD animated movie Flashpoint Paradox, based on the Flashpoint minseries that transformed the regular DC universe into the New 52-niverse, would do the same for DC animation? I’ve stopped wondering, because the answer is a loud, empathic “Yes.” Spoilers (kind of): Much like the end of the…

Books & Comics Rob Bricken Jul 26

Batman prepares to battle Aquaman and Wonder Woman in Flashpoint clip

The first clip for DC’s direct-to-home video movie Justice League: Flashpoint Paradox has arrived, as Cyborg assembles a team to stop Aquaman and Wonder Woman before the Atlantis/Amazon war kills everyone on the planet, asking a particularly red-eyed Batman to lead it (no spoilers, but he’s not just tired). Comics fans know that this is…

Movies Rob Bricken Jul 8

First look at DC’s animated Flashpoint movie

The Flash didn’t just wake up on the wrong side of bed, he woke up in the wrong universe. He has no powers, the Justice League doesn’t exist, and someone else is wearing Batman’s cowl — and he’s starring in Flashpoint, DC’s next straight-to-home-video animated movie. here’s the first trailer. Flashpoint is the comic event…

io9 Rob Bricken May 24

This Wednesday, DC Comics goes all in

Alright, tomorrow is the Wednesday for DC, a.k.a. the day they restart Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and just about every other superhero, save Ambush Bug. Now begins the biggest comic book gambit in recent memory. First Issues DC has only two comics coming out this week: the fifth and final issue of Flashpoint and the…

Books & Comics Cyriaque Lamar Aug 30

Why is DC Comics canceling and restarting all its superhero lines?

You may have noticed that DC Comics is audaciously canceling their entire superhero line and restarting it with 52 first issues come September. Details about this relaunch are still fairly murky, but here’s a primer on what we do know. http://io9.com/5807156/dc-comics-renumbering-every-dcu-title-back-to-1-come-september Also, check out a complete listing of the cover art and synopses for all…

Books & Comics Cyriaque Lamar Jun 13

In comics, Hulk goes 4Chan and it’s apocalyptic manimal mayhem!

Big summer crossover season is in full swing, as DC and Marvel both release slew of Flashpoint and Fear Itself tie-in books. Also, Richard K. Morgan returns to comics, and the purple-pantsed goliath puts on a familiar face. First Issues There’s a new raft on Flashpoint tie-ins this week: Citizen Cold (one of Flash’s rogues…

io9 Cyriaque Lamar Jun 7

This fall, DC Comics will restart every big superhero comic at issue #1

We’re only one issue into DC’s fractured timeline Flash story Flashpoint, but apparently the miniseries’ ramifications are so monumental they’ll knock the entire DC Universe back to square issue one. Also, DC’s starting day-and-date digital publishing with these renumbered titles. From DC’s press release: On Wednesday, August 31st, DC Comics will launch a historic renumbering…

Books & Comics Cyriaque Lamar May 31

This week in comics, alternate reality Batman is extremely annoyed

This week’s comic haul brings new issues of Marvel and DC’s big summer events, a new Hellboy miniseries from Dark Horse, and an unfamiliar, cheesed-off Caped Crusader who’s more Punisher than Adam West. First Issues A few Flashpoint tie-in miniseries are out this week. I’m particularly jazzed for Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso’s Batman: Knight…

Books & Comics Cyriaque Lamar May 31

What’s up with DC Comics’ dystopian reality series Flashpoint? Geoff Johns gives us hints

io9 recently caught up with DC Comics architect Geoff Johns to discuss Flashpoint, the publisher’s big summer series starring the Flash, a screwed-up timeline, and a truckload of weirdo superheroes saving the world. In the first issue of Flashpoint — which hit stores last Wednesday — the Flash mysteriously wakes up in an alternate reality…

Books & Comics Cyriaque Lamar May 14

What on infinite earths is going on in this Flashpoint teaser?

DC Comics has just unveiled this preview image for this summer’s alternate universe Flash megaseries Flashpoint. Along with Cyborg being Earth’s foremost defender and Aquaman and Wonder Woman going to war in Europe, a lot of other craziness is unfolding. The first issue of Flashpoint hits stands tomorrow. Here are our guesses as to what’s…

io9 Cyriaque Lamar May 11

18 scifi comics and graphic novels worth checking out this summer

What’s heating up comic stores this summer? Big summer extravaganzas for the Flash and Thor, new Hellboy and Locke and Key miniseries, and the return of the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. Here’s a sampling of this summer’s comic goodies. Also remember, Free Comic Book Day is Saturday, May 7 this year — click here to…

io9 Cyriaque Lamar Apr 20

What’s up with DC’s next Blackest Night? Flash artist Francis Manapul gives us hints

This summer, DC kicks off Flashpoint, a line-wide alternate reality tale with The Flash at the center. We recently caught up Flash artist Francis Manapul and asked him what it’s like to draw the Scarlet Speedster and what we can anticipate from DC’s next big story. How would you say drawing the Flash is different…

io9 Cyriaque Lamar Feb 9

Wonder Woman Could Be Coming to the Flash Movie

Holy Shit, The Flash Movie Will Adapt Flashpoint

Security Firm Discovers Link Between WannaCry Ransomware and Southern China

What the Hell Did Superman Just Do to the DC Comics Universe?

These Are The Programs ISIS Uses To Remain Anonymous Online

Stephen Amell Says ‘Flashpoint’ May Affect Arrow, or Not, Who the Hell Knows, Really

Yes, Flashpoint Paradox is setting up the DC animated New 52 universe

Batman prepares to battle Aquaman and Wonder Woman in Flashpoint clip

First look at DC’s animated Flashpoint movie

This Wednesday, DC Comics goes all in

Why is DC Comics canceling and restarting all its superhero lines?

In comics, Hulk goes 4Chan and it’s apocalyptic manimal mayhem!

This fall, DC Comics will restart every big superhero comic at issue #1

This week in comics, alternate reality Batman is extremely annoyed

What’s up with DC Comics’ dystopian reality series Flashpoint? Geoff Johns gives us hints

What on infinite earths is going on in this Flashpoint teaser?

18 scifi comics and graphic novels worth checking out this summer

What’s up with DC’s next Blackest Night? Flash artist Francis Manapul gives us hints

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