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Deadpool/Batman #1 variant covers deliver more Marvel and DC matchups

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Last month Marvel Comics unveiled the first selection of variant covers for Deadpool/Batman #1, the House of Ideas’ half of an upcoming Marvel and DC crossover with a main event headed up by the Merc with a Mouth and the Dark Knight, and now the publisher has unveiled another four covers for the landmark issue.  […]

Comic Book Preview – New History of the DC Universe #2

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The four-issue New History of the DC Universe continues this Wednesday with the arrival of issue #2, and you can take a look at the official preview below courtesy of DC Comics… The DC Universe as we know it begins to take shape as a mysterious ship crash-lands in Smallville, and years later, Superman makes […]

3 Spectacular Performances in James Gunn’s Superman That Stole The Movie

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Anthony Cooper puts the spotlight on three movie-stealing characters from James Gunn’s Superman… James Gunn’s mesmerizing metahuman world of Gods and Monsters  that is Superman will make you cheer, cry, and be dazzled by sheer movie-making magic. Of course, David Corenswet’s performance as Superman, the titular “Last Son of Krypton”, is a perfect mix of […]

Mondo unveils SDCC exclusive Batman: The Animated Series Robin sixth scale figure

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Mondo has officially unveiled its San Diego Comic-Con exclusive Robin limited edition sixth scale figure from Batman: The Animated Series. The Boy Wonder comes with several accessories, which includes easter eggs from episodes “Harley’s Holiday” and “House and Garden”. It is available to pre-order from July 23rd, priced at $235; check it out here…   […]

Look Out! It’s the first Supergirl teaser poster

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It has been almost one week since Superman flew into theatres, but DC Studios is already gearing up for its next tentpole feature film with next summer’s Supergirl. Today DC and studio co-head James Gunn shared the first teaser poster for the film, which puts a spin on the tagline for her cousin’s latest adventure. Spoilers for Superman follow below […]

DC: Dark Legion celebrates the release of Superman with a new event and characters

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To celebrate the cinema release of Superman, the new DC Studios film from director James Gunn, developer and publisher FunPlus is rolling out an exciting week of in-game events and fresh content in their popular mobile and PC game, DC: Dark Legion. At the heart of the festivities is the new ‘Vestiges of Krypton’ event, […]

Comic Book Preview – Batman and Robin: Year One #9

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DC Comics releases Batman and Robin: Year One #9 on Wednesday, and you can get yourself a sneak peek at the issue with the official preview below… The gangs of Gotham enact their plan to take back their city from the General! Meanwhile, something’s distracting Robin in the field—but is there anything Batman can do […]

Superman and Krypto Premium Format Figures revealed by Sideshow

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With James Gunn’s Superman currently sitting atop the box office in its opening weekend and Warner Bros. and DC Studios celebrating the reboot of its cinematic superhero universe, Sideshow has taken the opportunity to officially unveil its Superman and Krypto Premium Format Figures, based on the appearance of David Corenswet’s Man of Steel and his […]

James Gunn’s Superman soars with $217 million worldwide box office opening

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James Gunn and DC Studios kicked off the new DC Universe proper this weekend with the release of Superman, and Gunn’s rebooted cinematic universe has got itself off to a solid start at the box office with the David Corenswet-led superhero blockbuster debuting to $217 million globally. In North America, Superman opened atop the box […]