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Comic Book Preview – Action Comics #1008

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Coinciding with its release today, DC Comics has unveiled a preview of Action Comics #1008, which we’ve got for you right here; take a look… The superstar creative team of writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Steve Epting dig into the DC Universe in this sweeping espionage epic that’s shattering the agencies—and heroes—dedicated to protecting […]

Comic Book Review – Superman: Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 3

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Ricky Church reviews Superman: Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 3… When it comes to superheroes known for being a hopeful figure, Superman stands at the top of that list for the inspiration he offers both to his fellow superheroes and real-life fans. Peter Tomasi and Patrick Gleason strike to the core of Superman’s status in Superman: Rebirth […]

Michael B. Jordan wants to play Superman… but not the Clark Kent version

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Following last year’s (still unconfirmed) reports that Henry Cavill’s time as Superman had come to an end, a rumour starting circling from Deadline claiming that Warner Bros. and DC Films were mulling over the possibility of taking the Man of Steel in a completely different direction, potentially casting Fantastic Four and Black Panther star Michael […]

DC Comics to preview Year of the Villain in 25 cent one-shot

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DC Comics has several things planned in the pipeline which the publisher will preview with a special 32-page one-shot anthology Year of the Villain. The Hollywood Reporter revealed the special will come out May 1st, just a few days before Free Comic Book Day, and will cost just 25 cents. The special will tease fans with […]

Rumour: Superman will cameo in Shazam!, but it won’t be Henry Cavill in the suit

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Last year it was reported that Henry Cavill was parting ways with the DC Extended Universe, having failed to reach an agreement with Warner Bros. and DC Films to reprise his role as Superman for a cameo in April’s Shazam! movie. There’s been a number of conflicting reports about Cavill’s status in the months since, […]

Henry Cavill’s reps deny rumours of Man of Steel 2 contract demands

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Reps for Henry Cavill have denied a recent report claiming that the actor had made a number of contractual demands to reprise the role of Superman in the DC Extended Universe, causing a “big hurdle” with regards to Man of Steel 2. The original report came from Revenge of the Fans (which should immediately set […]

Comic Book Review – Superman – Action Comics: Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 3

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Ricky Church reviews Superman – Action Comics: Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 3… With Superman – Action Comics: Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 3 comes the end of Dan Jurgens’ run on the title in the lead-up to Action Comics #1000 and Brian Michael Bendis’ stewardship of the title. Jurgens concludes his run by focusing on Superman and his family, […]

Preview of Man and Superman 100-Page Super Spectacular

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This coming Wednesday sees the release of Man and Superman from legendary creator Marv Wolfman and artist Claudio Castellini, and you can take a look at a preview here courtesy of DC Comics… “This is the best Superman story I’ve ever written.” So says living legend Marv Wolfman, and when you’ve written hundreds of Superman […]

Preview of Action Comics #1007

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DC Comics has unveiled a preview for Wednesday’s Action Comics #1007, which begins the new ‘Leviathan, Rising’ arc; check it out here… The Kobra Cult conspiracy ensnares Daily Planet photographer Jimmy Olsen, drawing the attention of the Man of Steel. But be careful, Superman—there’s more lurking in the shadows of Metropolis than just a snake […]