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James Gunn opens up on not retelling origin stories in his new DC Universe

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James Gunn knows that most comic book fans and the general public know the classic origin stories of some of our most iconic heroes, but does that mean we need to skip out on seeing them again? A fan on Threads asked why Gunn is “overlooking origin stories” in the upcoming titles and how missing […]

Comic Book Preview – Poison Ivy/Swamp Thing: Feral Trees #1

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DC Comics releases Poison Ivy/Swamp Thing: Feral Trees #1 next week, and you can get yourself a sneak peek with the official preview below… There is something wrong with the trees. A presence screaming out in pain–tearing, gnashing, and gnawing through the very fabric of the Green–calling out for blood. In its wake, a trail […]

James Mangold says his Swamp Thing will be a standalone “gothic horror movie”

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James Mangold has done it all as a filmmaker. From Academy Award-nominated work to reinventing Wolverine, Mangold can do no wrong in many fans’ eyes. That’s why the hype for James Mangold’s upcoming Swamp Thing film is so high. With hits like Logan and Ford v Ferrari under his belt, fans are curious about what […]

Bill Skarsgård eyed for title role in Swamp Thing

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Bill Skarsgård has played Pennywise The Clown in one of cinema’s best transformations, but his next project could put him in an even more transformative role. The Hot Mic’s Jeff Sneider broke the news that Skarsgård is in talks for the lead role in Swamp Thing. James Mangold (Logan, Indiana Jones and the Dial of […]

James Mangold reportedly joins DC Studios for Swamp Thing movie

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James Mangold bumped Swamp Thing to the top of people’s hype list with one simple tweet. As we learned yesterday, the relaunched DC Studios dropped its upcoming slate of films, with Peter Safran and James Gunn leading the charge. One of the projects announced was a new Swamp Thing film, a new horror-inspired adaptation. The project […]

James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Studios slate promises Gods and Monsters

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The DC Extended Universe is dead (sort of)! Long live the new DC Universe (and standalone DC Elseworlds projects)! Yes, some three months on from the surprise news that Guardians of the Galaxy and The Suicide Squad director James Gunn would be teaming with Aquaman producer Peter Safran to head up the newly-revamped DC Studios, […]

The Return of Swamp Thing coming to 4K Ultra HD in February

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In celebration of its upcoming 35th (34th?) anniversary, Lightyear Entertainment has announced that the 1989 DC Comics superhero movies The Return of Swamp Thing is set for a 4K Ultra HD release this February, complete with brand-new restoration; check out the cover artwork and details below… In time to commemorate its landmark 35th anniversary, everyone’s […]

DC Universe streaming service officially announced with content details, promo images and launch trailer

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DC Entertainment has officially announced DC Universe, its upcoming digital subscription service designed especially for fans, which is set to mix original live-action and animated series with an extensive back catalogue of DC movies, classic television shows, comic books and more. “Developing new ways for consumers to access some of our most popular and iconic […]

Preview of Swamp Thing Winter Special #1

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DC Comics unleashes Swamp Thing Winter Special #1 this coming Wednesday, and we have a preview of the bumper 80-page issue for you here; check it out… Tom King and Jason Fabok pay tribute to the legendary creators of Swamp Thing, writer Len Wein and artist Bernie Wrightson, as they join forces for an earth-shattering Swamp […]