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Around the Tubes

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Brett

New comic book day is today! What’s everyone getting?

Around the Tubes

ICv2 – Friedrich Wins ‘Ghost Rider’ Appeal – Interesting…

The Guardian – Man of Steel: why Hollywood needs a break from superhero movies – I couldn’t get through this article. Such shit and a misunderstanding of movies and comics.

CNN – The 99: Islamic superheroes going global – Glad to see this still going.

Bleeding Cool – The Trial Of Bradley Manning, The Comic Book – Interesting…

Around the Tubes Reviews:

CBR – Batman #21

Bleeding Cool – Batman #21

Comic Vine – Batman #21

Bleeding Cool – Multiplayer #1

CBR – Superman Unchained #1

Comic Vine – Superman Unchained #1

Bleeding Cool – Takedown

Combs 24 Advertiser – Thor God of Thunder: The God Butcher

MTV Geek – Advance (Spoiler-Free) Reviews: Superman Unchained #1 and Batman #21

Picks of the Week: Superman Unchained #1 and 9 other Choices

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Brett

I’ve been a bit down on Superman since the launch of DC’s New 52. In general, I think the existing series lack something, though not quite sure I can put my finger on it. Some writing is just incomprehensible and others lack the wonder and excitement I’m looking for. That’s why I’m intrigued by Superman Unchained #1 from the team of writer Scott Snyder and artist Jim Lee. That team alone makes this a “buy” and one of the highest profile comics this week, probably this month.

With it being Superman’s 75th anniversary and a new movie out this week. I’m crossing my fingers this is the Superman comic I’ve been waiting for from a team I know can turn out amazing stuff.

Checking out my other picks below in alphabetical order.

American Vampire: The Long Road to Hell #1 – It’s American Vampire how is that not reason enough to purchase this!?
Bravest Warriors #9 – One of the most consistently funny comics on the market. Great for kids and adults.
BubbleGun #1 – Aspen’s latest series is an anime like sci-fi adventure. Cool premise and interesting art.
Ghost Town #1 – My favorite so far of Action Lab’s Danger Zone line. The concept is terrorists with the ability to time travel.
Six-Gun Gorilla #1 – Simon Spurrier + BOOM! = awesome!
Supurbia #8 – It’s super heroes mixed with a soap opera and it is fantastic.
Thor: God of Thunder #9 – Easily one of the best Marvel NOW! series. Not great for new readers, but an amazing story. Definitely should be read from the first issue.
Thumbprint #1 – Joe Hill’s latest comic series!
The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys #1 – Gerard Way’s latest comic series!

Superman Celebrates 75 Years with New Logo and More!

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Brett

DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. are gearing up for the 75^th anniversary of Superman! The companies are kicking off a year of celebration including a new commemorative Superman 75^th anniversary logo, which you can see below, as well as an animated short tribute chronicling the rich 75-year history of the character.

First appearing in the comic book Action Comics #1, dated June 1938, Superman quickly became a cultural icon, winning fans around the world in live-action and animated form in nearly every known entertainment medium. In feature films, TV shows, radio, video games, publishing and merchandise, he has battled some of the greatest villains ever created in his endless pursuit of truth, justice and the American way.

The event “kicks-off” with the release of this summer’s sure to be a blockbuster movie, Man of Steel which opens June 14.

The new animated short, currently in production, is being produced by Zack Snyder and pays homage to Superman and many iterations of the Super Hero throughout his 75 years. A sneak peek of this short is planned for Comic-Con International: San Diego in July and the finished version will debut late summer.

The new commemorative logo takes its cue from the iconic Superman costume, featuring predominantly blue coloring with a splash of red and highlights a bold silhouette of the Man of Steel with his cape waving behind him and the block-style lettering of “75 Years.” The mark will be rolled out by all the divisions on Superman-related promotions, products and initiatives. DC Entertainment will be the first to feature the new logo on the upcoming Superman Unchained comic book by artist Jim Lee and writer Scott Snyder, on sale Wednesday, June 12.

Superman enthusiasts can also look forward to much more, including:

Injustice: Gods Among Us, the new fighting video game franchise that allows players to experience the power, gadgetry and unparalleled strength of some of the most popular DC Comics Super Heroes and Super-Villains such as Superman and Lex Luthor, was released on April 16 from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.
Superman: Unbound, an all-new DC Universe Animated Original Movie that pits Superman against Brainiac—a devastating force of flesh and machine with Earth squarely in his sights—was released on May 7 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.
Man of Steel and Superman products are available for fans of all ages, including toys, costumes, apparel, party goods and publishing from Warner Bros. Consumer Products.
Superman Unchained, the much anticipated new comic book series that centers on a mystery that is frustrating the hero in both the Superman and Clark Kent aspects of his identity ultimately revealing a brand-new villain, debuts on June 12 from DC Entertainment.
Infinite Crisis, an all-new multiplayer online battle arena video game that delivers a heart-pounding competitive player vs. player battle experience set in the legendary DC Multiverse, a world in which familiar DC Comics characters such as Superman have been reimagined in startling ways, debuts in fall of 2013 from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.
DC Nation Superman Shorts, a series of all-new Superman-themed animated shorts produced by Warner Bros. Animation and airing on Cartoon Network’s DC Nation block throughout the year.
DC Entertainment’s We Can Be Heroes giving campaign launches its second crowdfunding initiative in June focused on Superman and featuring one-of-a-kind experiences and limited edition merchandise to engage, excite and empower legions of fans. Get something good. Do something great.

To stay up-to-date on all things Superman and the celebration activities, please visit www.Superman75.com.

DC Comics Releases a First Look at Batman/Superman

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Brett

It’s hard to think of a better time than this summer to be a Superman fan.

In June alone, the Man of Steel will not only star in a new film, but also in two all-new ongoing comic book series: Superman Unchained and Batman/Superman! Written by Greg Pak and illustrated by Jae Lee, Batman/Superman is an exciting and bold new title that will tell the definitive story of how Batman and Superman met in the DC Comics’ New 52 universe.

Pak revealed:

Our story takes place around the time of Grant Morrison’s Action Comics #1. So it takes place when both of these guys are very young and very new to the whole superhero thing. We’re going to have this fantastic opportunity to see how these very young guys view each other. Imagine finding out for the first time about some guy who runs around in a bat costume fighting crime or some guy with these insane powers doing the same thing. Each hero’s reaction to the other is going to surprise folks a little bit, because they’re both so new. Their reactions to each other are going to be a lot more dangerous than you’re used to thinking about when you think about Batman and Superman.

There’s a hugely fun opportunity right now in the New 52 because the way they’ve been set up, particularly in the time frame we’re looking at, and they have no idea about the existence of the other guy. They don’t even know about other superheroes. So when they first bump into each other, they immediately assume the other guy is the most dangerous guy on the planet. And you know what? Each guy might be right about that. They’re powerful enough, they’re young enough, and they’re cocky enough that if they make mistakes, they could make huge mistakes. That’s a really great place to plunge into this relationship and see them push each other in really big ways at this really early stage. I think it’s just going to fuel a lot of great character moments, character development, and story.