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James Wan wants to make sure that Aquaman and Superman are very different

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James Wan, the director of Aquaman, wants to make sure Arthur Curry and Superman aren’t too similar as characters.Superman is one of the most powerful superheroes there is and Aquaman has some incredibly impressive powers of his own, but it’s important that these types of characters don’t become one and the same.This is the task […]

Preview of Superman #1

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DC launches its new Brian Michael Bendis-penned Superman series this Wednesday, and you can take a look at a preview of the issue here…A bold new chapter for the greatest superhero of all time begins here as the superstar team of writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Ivan Reis begin their run on the all-new […]

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 […]

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 […]

Comic Book Review – The Man of Steel #5

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Ricky Church reviews The Man of Steel #5…After a nice uptick in the past couple issues, The Man of Steel #5 dips the miniseries down again in quality thanks to some inconsistent writing and artwork. It wasn’t wholly bad, but it definitely kicked the wind out of the sails for the penultimate issue of Brian Michael Bendis’ […]

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 an […]

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 revealed […]