Batman #1 and other DC Comics’ The New 52 week 4 reviews, plus New Teen Titans: Games
The fourth week of “The New 52″ was fairly Bat-centric for most of the titles. “Batman” and “Nightwing” both re-established their core characters. There was also more sexual content in this week’s books, leading to lots of discussion online and in comic shops about gender relations and the portrayal of women in the DC Universe. Click past the cut for reviews of Week 4 of The New 52.
It’s International Talk Like a Pirate Day
It’s International Talk Like a Pirate Day!
You can find out more at the official site: http://www.talklikeapirate.com/
Here’s what they have to say about the day:
In the … years since Dave Barry mentioned us in his nationally syndicated newspaper column, what once was a goofy idea celebrated by a handful of friends has turned into an international phenomenon that shows no sign of letting up. Maybe you read about us on line.. Maybe you caught one of our radio or TV interviews. Or maybe you just stumbled on to our site while googling around for sites your mother probably wouldn’t approve of. Or perhaps you’re one of the millions of people from South Africa to the South Pole, from New York to the Pacific Northwest, who’ve made it your own personal excuse to party like pirates every September 19th (and sometimes for days before and after)!
You can also join in with the pirates on their official Facebook page.
- Matt Price
Christopher Priest created winding political thriller in 1998′s “Black Panther”
Christopher Priest wrote the definitive “Black Panther” run, starting as part of the “Marvel Knights” line in 1998. Though most of the book isn’t available in collections, it’s well-worth tracking down the entire run. (more…)
Grant Morrison’s Action Comics #1 features young, brash Superman
If you’re going to relaunch “Action Comics,” the granddaddy of all superhero comics, you should probably be prepared for some criticism. However, after reading the 2011 “Action Comics” #1 by Grant Morrison, Rags Morales and Rick Bryant, I can’t find much with which to take issue.
“Justice League” #1 will kick off DC Comics’ The New 52
DC Comics will kick off its linewide relaunch, The New 52, on Wednesday, with the last pre-relaunch issue, “Flashpoint” No. 5, and the first issue of the new line, “Justice League” No. 1.
According to DC, “Justice League” will be set at the dawn of the age of superheroes. The first storyline explores the team’s origins as they ultimately become the world’s greatest superheroes, featuring characters including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Aquaman and Cyborg. The new Justice League series is written by Geoff Johns (“Blackest Night”) and drawn by Jim Lee (“Batman: Hush”).
Mark Waid’s Irredeemable, Incorruptible explore themes of villainy, heroism
In two books set in the same world, “Irredeemable” and “Incorruptible,” writer Mark Waid explores the nature of heroism and villainy. In “Irredeemable,” the Plutonian, the world’s greatest hero, snaps after a lifetime of trying to help humanity. Meanwhile, in “Incorruptible,” the former supervillain Max Damage has a change of heart in the aftermath of the Plutonian turning against the world he’d always protected.
2,011 in 2011 comic-book reading challenge: Week 30 and 31 recap
Batman comics led the way in the past two weeks of the 2,011 in 2011 comic-book challenge, in which I am attempting to read 2,011 comic books in the calendar year. I read 133 comics in the past two weeks — 121 of them were from “Batman” publisher DC Comics. With 60 percent of the year over, I’ve read 1,159 comics, or 57.6 percent of the total comics I need to read. Click past the cut for the full breakdowns.
Paul Dini’s “Batman: Streets of Gotham” follows Hush as Bruce Wayne doppelganger
The story of Hush continues in “Streets of Gotham,” as Hush, who has surgically altered himself to look like Bruce Wayne. Paul Dini is the regular writer, but Christopher Yost and Mike Benson provide some issues. Dustin Nguyen is the main artist.
History of Rap Part 2 with Justin Timberlake
Justin Timberlake (AP)
Found via Staticblog, another great rap mix by late night talk show host Jimmy Fallon and pop singer turned actor Justin Timberlake. Check it out: History of Rap Part 2 with Justin Timberlake! – Show Clips – Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.
- Matt Price
Limited edition He-Man and the Masters of the Universe DVD set for Comic-Con
Mill Creek has announced a special edition of the second season of “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe” will be available at Comic-Con International in San Diego.
It will be on sale at booth #4135, the FUNimation booth. This special Comic-Con release is available nearly two months before the regular edition release of the second season.
The complete 8-DVD, 65-episode second season, features exclusive artwork on collectible holographic foil packaging. It will be on sale for $25, with bonus features including interviews, audio commentaries, character profiles and scripts.
The fantasy series features the hero, He-Man, who gets his powers from the mysterious Castle Grayskull. He faces off against the evil Skeletor and protects the planet Eternia. The cartoon series originally aired from 1983-1985.
The “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe” program was based on the Mattel toy line, first launched in 1982.
- Matt Price
