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Comic Book Review – Blue Beetle: Rebirth #1

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Tony Black reviews Blue Beetle: Rebirth #1… Lost in the desert with no memory of the past few years, teenager Jaime Reyes must find his way home again—but when he reaches his town, he’s shocked to find it abandoned and in the hands of government officials…officials who are very interested in the Blue Beetle and […]

Paul Dini discusses Suicide Squad, Harley Quinn and the DC Extended Universe

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If there is one name in comics that most fans revere, it is Paul Dini. Mr. Dini has been a driving force of comics and animation for over 20 years, working on such classic animated shows as He-Man and the Masters of the Universe and Tiny Toon Adventures. His biggest claim to fame, however, is […]

Henry Cavill continues tradition with Justice League gift

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Superman actor Henry Cavill is continuing his tradition of giving gifts to the film crews he works with, presenting a Justice League logo medallion to the crew, saying: “It has been quite the battle shooting this movie, but I could imagine no better people to have struggled alongside. Thank you so much for your hard […]

Interview – Greg Carpenter on The British Invasion: Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman, Grant Morrison and the Invention of the Modern Comic Book Writer

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Tony Black talks exclusively to Greg Carpenter, writer of The British Invasion: Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman, Grant Morrison and the Invention of the Modern Comic Book Writer (read our review here), about his book and the comic-book industry past, present and future… What served as the inspiration for writing a book about Moore, Gaiman & […]

Comic Book Review – The Hellblazer #1

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Tony Black reviews The Hellblazer #1… “The Poison Truth” part one! London may have recovered from Constantine’s return, but he hasn’t. Mercury hasn’t forgiven him, but she won’t leave him alone, and Swamp Thing is calling in a favor. And all the while, bigger things are brewing… You know what? I’m glad I stuck with […]

Comic Book Review – Wonder Woman #5

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Ricky Church reviews Wonder Woman #5… “The Lies” part three! Steve Trevor finds himself trapped in the heart of Urzkartaga’s darkness, with Wonder Woman and Cheetah the only hope of rescue for him and his men. But how far can Cheetah be trusted? Wonder Woman #5 was another strong chapter in Greg Rucka’s ongoing tale […]

Comic Book Review – Green Lanterns #5

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Tony Black reviews Green Lanterns #5… “Red Planet” part five! Bad goes to worse as Atrocitus, leader of the Red Lanterns, comes to Earth to begin the final stages of his plan to turn Earth into a new central battery for his Corps! Without doubt, the so-far excellent opening Rebirth arc of Green Lanterns, ‘Rage […]

DC tops Marvel for the first time since 2013 with July’s comic book sales chart

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DC’s Rebirth relaunch and new pricing structure has helped the publisher to top Marvel in terms of dollar and market share for the first time since September 2013, with DC enjoying eight of the top ten bestselling comic books of July 2016. Topping the comic book chart was Justice League #1, while DC had another seven […]