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Comic Book Review – The Man of Steel #4

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Ricky Church reviews The Man of Steel #4… Brian Michael Bendis really gets to stretch his Superman muscles with The Man of Steel #4 as Superman faces off in a battle with Rogal Zaar across Metropolis. The issue is exciting, but Bendis uses the opportunity to really dive into how Superman uses his powers during such […]

Supergirl season 4 will pay homage to Superman: Red Son

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If you caught the season three finale of Supergirl this past week, you’ll be aware that the episode closed with a tantalising tease of what’s to come, as a doppelgänger of Kara was seen making her way to a Russian military base in Siberia. Speaking to TV Line, executive producers Robert Rovner and Jessica Queller have […]

Rumours circulating about a possible Man of Steel 2 announcement at Comic-Con

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With Marvel Studios opting to sit out Comic-Con this year, Warner Bros. has a great chance to grab the superhero spotlight in Hall H next month with its big DC Films presentation. We already know that it is set to feature the unveiling of the first Aquaman trailer, with Gal Gadot also on hand to […]

Rocksteady wasn’t ready yet to show off its new game at E3

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As the gaming expo E3 closes today, many fans have noticed the absence of developer Rocksteady Studios at this year’s event. Over the past weekend rumours began that said Rocksteady would show off their next game, believed to be centered around DC’s iconic Man of Steel, Superman, but their absence proves the rumours false. Rocksteady […]

Comic Book Review – The Man of Steel #2

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Ricky Church reviews The Man of Steel #2… Brian Michael Bendis’ entry into the DC Universe continues with The Man of Steel #2, but whereas the first issue was a good introduction to Bendis’ Superman story, the second issue falters somewhat by being a bit slow and confusing. The direction the story is taking is not […]

Comic Book Review – Superman: Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 2

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Ricky Church reviews Superman: Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 2… The biggest change to Superman in recent years is the addition of a young son, Jonathan Kent, to his world as how he adjusts to fatherhood. Peter Tomasi and Patrick Gleason have done an excellent job developing the new family dynamic in the Superman title and that continues […]

Comic Book Review – The Man of Steel #1

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Ricky Church reviews The Man of Steel #1… Comics legend Brian Michael Bendis’ stewardship of DC’s biggest superhero begins now with The Man of Steel #1, the first is a five-issue weekly miniseries. Though Bendis technically began his Superman story in the final pages of Action Comics #1000, Man of Steel #1 is the proper introduction to Bendis’ tale and […]