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Michael Ironside to play Captain Cold’s dad in The Flash season 2

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Having played General Sam Lane in Smallville, veteran actor Michael Ironside is set for a return to the DC universe, with The Hollywood Reporter revealing that he’s been cast in the upcoming second season of The Flash. Ironside is set to appear in the third episode of season two, entitled ‘Family of Rogues’, and will […]

Neal McDonough joins Arrow season 4 as Damien Darhk

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Dum Dum Dugan is joining the DC universe – well, sort of – with TV Line reporting that Captain America and Agent Carter star Neal McDonough has nabbed the role of Damien Darhk for the upcoming fourth season of Arrow. SEE ALSO: Arrow season 4 poster The site reports that Darhk, who played an unseen […]

Megalyn Echikunwoke to voice Vixen in The CW’s animated series

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Vixen Varisty is reporting that Megalyn Echikunwoke (The 4400, CSI: Miami) is set to voice the title character of Mari MacCabe in CW Seed’s upcoming animated series Vixen, which takes place the same universe as The CW’s other DC superhero shows Arrow and The Flash. Earlier this week, it was announced that fans attending SDCC […]

New rumours of Aquaman’s role in Suicide Squad includes another DC villain

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Former Latino-Review editor and now Heroic Hollywood helmer Umberto Gonzalez has some hot new rumours about the role Aquaman will play in David Ayer’s Suicide Squad. Not only that, but he also claims it will involve another DC villain. Warning – possible spoilers below: According to the website, Aquaman is being held prisoner by Amanda Waller […]

Superman, Batman and The Joker teaming up with… Thomas the Tank Engine?!

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In a headline you probably didn’t expect to read today, Matty Collector’s newsletter has revealed our first look at a crossover between DC’s heroes and villains with classic kid’s franchise Thomas the Tank Engine. Yep, really. Check out the image and details below: Thomas & Friends™ Super Friends Minis The world’s favorite engines meet the […]

Grant Gustin says The Flash will introduce multiple universes with Earth-One and Earth-Two

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Ahead of tonight’s season finale of The Flash [check out a trailer, promo and images here], Barry Allen himself Grant Gustin has been speaking to TV Guide about the future of the DC show, revealing that the plan is to introduce alternate universes in “Earth-One and Earth-Two”. “What’s fun about this show is that there’s […]

Comic Book Review – Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #2

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Chris Cooper reviews Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #2… Trapped in a world where they can scarcely tell friend from foe, the Turtles’ first encounter with the Dark Knight puts their fighting skills to the ultimate test. And while Batman and scientist Lucius Fox search for any clue as to where these strange ninjas come from, […]

Comic Book Review – Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1

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Chris Cooper reviews Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1… “DC Comics and IDW team up for the crossover you never saw coming as two of the greatest entertainment icons meet for the first time! In Gotham City, a series of deadly raids leads Batman to believe he’s up against a group of highly trained ninjas known […]

The iconic 1989 Batmobile gets the LEGO treatment with new LEGO DC Batman set

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As part of the Dark Knight’s 80th anniversary celebrations LEGO has unveiled its LEGO DC Batman 1989 Batmobile from Tim Burton’s classic superhero movie Batman, a 3306-piece set which comes with minifigures for Batman, Vicki Vale, and The Joker. The set goes on sale on November 29th, priced at $249.99/£219.99; check out the promotional images […]