I have to admit, I did not check the news or read any comic books during my vacation last week. So I was a little taken back when I learned of Superman’s decision to renounce his US citizenship in Action Comics #900. While I do I think of Superman as being American (as you can see here), cries from [...]
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Zack Snyder Directing Superman?
While nothing has been confirmed by Warner Brothers, Deadline is reporting that Zack Snyder will be directing the new Superman reboot, as soon as he wraps up his work on Sucker Punch. I am a fan of Zack Snyder, the guy made The Watchmen, watchable, which if you ever read the graphic novel you know [...]
Celebrate DC Turning 75 with Kubbrick
DC Direct has announced a 10 figure, super deluxe set of Kubbricks. Featured in this 10-figure, super deluxe set are: Batman (comics-style): NEW DECO! Superman (Superman Returns movie) Batgirl (animated-style): NEW DECO! The Joker (The Dark Knight movie): NEW DECO! NEW ACCESSORY! Batman (animated-style): NEW DECO! Batman (The Dark Knight movie) Batman (Batman movie 1989): [...]
Wonder Woman & Superman In New Hands
With the news that Gail Simone would be resurrecting Birds of Prey, comes the expected announcement that she is leaving Wonder Woman (she will continue her work on Secret Six). DC announced today that J. Michael Straczynski will be taking over not just Wonder Woman but also Superman. Straczynski is a very accomplished writer, he [...]
Superman Reboot Gets a Director
Variety is reporting that David Goyer has been hired to write the script for the next Superman movie. Goyer’s story will have more action and feature Lex Luthor and Brainiac. David Goyer co-wrote “Batman Begins” and wrote and produced the “Blade” trilogy.
Action Comics #1 Sells for 1 Million
Yesterday an extremely rare 8.9 graded copy of Action Comics #1 sold for one million dollars. The transaction was sold by a private seller to a private buyer though ComicConnect.com The comic book featuring the first appearance of Superman was released in 1938 and sold for ten cents.
Brandon Routh’s Superman Contract
Brandon Ruth told the Omelete “The term of the contract expired, but if they call me again, [I'd go] back to the character without thinking twice! “I do not know of anything,” Routh said of the film’s progress. “I’m sure that Warner Bros. is moving there, but everything is still uncertain. Really, I do not [...]