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Marvel Comics editor-in-chief loved DC’s Aquaman

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C.B. Cebulski, the editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics, has praised DC’s Aquaman, congratulating those involved with the film.A lot is made of the rivalry between Marvel and DC, with some fans choosing to support one brand instead of the other. Those involved behind the scenes don’t see it as a rivalry, however, as they are often […]

UPDATE: Aquaman hits $823 million at the worldwide box office, tops Wonder Woman

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UPDATE: As of Wednesday, Aquaman has now pulled in $822.9 million to overtake Wonder Woman ($821.8 million) and sit in second place behind Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice ($873.6 million) in terms of the DC Extended Universe’s highest earners. Original story follows…Warner Bros.’ latest DC blockbuster Aquaman has made a huge splash at the […]

Preview of Jim Lee DC Legends Artifact Edition

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Jim Lee receives the Artifact Edition treatment from IDW Publishing this week with the release of the Jim Lee DC Legends Artifact Edition hardcover; check out a preview here…Jim Lee began his career at Marvel comics in the mid-1980s. Rising in popularity at a rapid pace, he soon took over the company’s flagship title and […]

Screenwriter provides update on DC’s Birds of Prey and Batgirl movies

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During a promotional interview with CBM to discuss her latest film, the critically acclaimed Transformers spinoff Bumblebee, screenwriter Christina Hodson has shared a few words on her next two projects – the DC Films double-header of Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) and Batgirl.“Super excited [for Birds of Prey],” said […]

Swamp Thing director shares behind-the-scenes image and video

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As filming continues on DC Universe’s live-action Swamp Thing, director Len Wiseman (Underworld) has given fans a peek behind-the-scenes of the upcoming DC Comics series by releasing a photo of himself alongside stars Andy Bean (Alec Holland) and Crystal Reed (Abby Arcane), as well as a video which offers a tour of the swamp setting. […]

Check out a preview of the Young Justice: Outsiders prequel comic

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With Young Justice: Outsiders set to launch this coming Friday, January 4th, DC Universe is set to release a two-part comic book prequel on the streaming service on Wednesday and Thursday which bridges the gap between Young Justice season two and Outsiders; check out a preview of the comic prequel here…In Young Justice: Outsiders, the teenage […]

Preview of Injustice vs. Masters of the Universe #6

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DC Comics’ crossover event Injustice vs. Masters of the Universe #6 reaches its conclusion this coming Wednesday, and you can take a look at a preview of the issue right here…He-Man is beset on all sides—by enemies and allies alike. If he helps Superman use the Nexus, he may save Earth from ever falling to injustice. […]

Aquaman tops Justice League and Man of Steel at the worldwide box office

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2017 was a mixed bag for the DC Extended Universe. After the critical highs and commercial success of Wonder Woman, the DCEU almost derailed itself later in the year with Justice League. After enduring a troubled production, the superhero team-up underperformed at the box office and led to a major behind-the-scenes shake-up and refocussing at […]