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Krypton showrunner on defining the House of El with the new DC series

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We’re less than a week away from the premiere of the latest DC Comics-themed TV show Krypton, as Syfy takes us back in time to explore Superman’s homeworld two generations prior to Kal-El’s birth and the planet’s destruction. The series will revolve around the character of Seg-El, Superman’s grandfather, as he looks to restore the […]

DC Comics announces new imprint Black Label

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DC Comics has announced the upcoming launch of a new prestige imprint, DC Black Label, which is set to pair some of the publisher’s best creators with iconic characters, affording them the opportunity to tell brand new stories unrestricted by canon and continuity. “Many of our perennially best-selling, critically acclaimed books were produced when we […]

Henry Cavill reportedly wants to extend his Superman contract with Warner and DC

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While the reception to Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League has been mixed, it’s fair to say that actor Henry Cavill has made the most of the material he’s been given with his role as Superman in the DC Extended Universe. And, if a report from Revenge of the […]

First-look image from The Death of Superman animated movie

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During the San Diego Comic-Con last year, it was announced that Warner Animation will be taking a second crack at adapting the classic ‘The Death of Superman’ comic book arc with a two-part animated feature, Death of Superman and Reign of the Supermen, and thanks to The World’s Finest, we’ve now got out first glimpse at the opening […]

Krypton actor Blake Ritson talks Brainiac role in the DC series

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Yesterday we got our first look at the classic Superman villain Brainiac as he’ll appear in Syfy’s upcoming prequel series Krypton, and now actor Blake Ritson (Da Vinci’s Demons) has been speaking to USA Today about his role in the latest DC TV show. “I’ve played characters who’ve objectively committed monstrous actions, but feel entirely […]

First look at Krypton’s Brainiac with new image and featurette for the Superman prequel series

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We’re not that far off from the premiere of the Superman prequel series Krypton and SyFy has revealed, via USA Today, the first look at the central villain of season one, Brainiac, as played by Blake Ritson. Check out a featurette and first look image here… SEE ALSO: New images and ‘House of Zod’ promo for […]

Action Comics #1000 variant covers show Superman through the decades

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With the landmark Action Comics #1000 set to arrive this April, DC Comics has unveiled seven of its eight upcoming variant covers, which showcase Superman throughout each of the decades that Action Comics has been in print; check them out here… SEE ALSO: Superman’s red trunks return in Action Comics #1000 Celebrate 1000 issues of […]

Preview of Superman #41

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Superman #41 hits comic book stores this coming Wednesday; check out a preview of the issue here… “SUICIDE PLANET” part two! Superman and Superboy battle the alien extremists of a world on the brink of disaster in the hope of saving them from themselves! Superman #41 is out on February 21st, priced $2.99. Via WGTC