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Comic Book Review – The Man of Steel #6

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Ricky Church reviews The Man of Steel #6…Since this miniseries started, The Man of Steel has been on a bit of a bumpy ride with goo and so-so issues in its short run. Brian Michael Bendis brings it home in its final issue and actually delivers an ending that make up for a couple problems in […]

Justice League concept artist says Joss Whedon’s film wasn’t entirely what Snyder intended

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Jay Oliva, the storyboard artist on Justice League, has said that Joss Whedon’s cut wasn’t the story Zack Snyder wanted to tell.The discussion around Justice League is still taking place so many months after its release, namely regarding the so-called ‘Snyder cut’ – the version of the film that fans are desperate to see after […]

Rumour: Seamus Dever portraying Trigon in Titans

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Back in January of this year it was rumoured  that DC’s live-action Teen Titans series Titans would feature Trigon as its big bad, and now FandomWire is reporting that Seamus Dever (Castle) is portraying the demonic villain.Dever was cast in the show earlier this year, and while his role was kept under wraps, speculation did […]

Comic Book Review – Batman: The Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 2

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Ricky Church reviews Batman: The Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 2…With Batman and Catwoman’s wedding upon us, DC has rather timely released the collection where their impending nuptials began in Batman: The Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 2. The book is a nice, hefty collection of stories with Tom King delivering some pretty awesome Batman action as he […]

Ryan Reynolds shot the Deadpool test footage the same weekend Green Lantern released

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Ryan Reynolds apparently filmed the Deadpool test footage on the same weekend that his Green Lantern movie opened in cinemas.Reynolds has had an interesting history with superhero movies; he, of course, is well known for his role as Deadpool today but has also starred as DC’s Green Lantern.Most fans will be well aware of how […]

Justice League VFX video features deleted footage from the DC team-up

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A new VFX reel has arrived online for Justice League which gives us a look at some scenes which where not included in the theatrical cut of the DC superhero team-up movie; check it out here…SEE ALSO: Justice League concept artist says Zack Snyder did finish his cut of the movieFueled by his restored faith in […]

IDW announces Batman: The Complete Silver Age Newspaper Comics Slipcase Edition

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IDW Publishing has announced the upcoming release of Batman: The Complete Silver Age Daily and Sunday Newspaper Comics 1966 – 1972 in a three-volume Slipcase Edition.The collection consists of 768 pages of the Dynamic Duo’s adventures, featuring a veritable Who’s Who of Gotham City and beyond including Superman, Green Arrow, The Penguin, The Joker, Mad Hatter, […]

Superman immortalised in pure silver to celebrate 80th anniversary

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One of the most recognisable mainstays of pop culture, DC’s Superman celebrates his 80th anniversary this year, and to celebrate DC Entertainment has teamed with New Zealand Mint to produce the first DC Comics Super Hero Pure Silver Miniature featuring the iconic Man of Steel, along with a Silver Coin Note collection.Designed by 3D master sculptor Alejandro […]

Comic Book Review – Dark Nights: Metal – The Deluxe Edition

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Ricky Church reviews Dark Nights: Metal – The Deluxe Edition…One of the biggest events DC Comics has made in recent years is Dark Nights: Metal, a continuation of sorts to Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo’s fan-favourite Batman run from The New 52. The pair take on the multiverse in this wild and crazy story that deals with fantastical […]