Comics vodcast: 1985 3, Conan the Cimmerian 1, Final Crisis: Rogue’s Revenge 1
The biggest loser, DC Comics style
At one point or another, all kinds of DC Silver Age super-heroes and supporting characters put on some weight. Generally it was the result of science or magic, rather than heredity or poor eating habits.
Brian Hughes has the whole scoop at Again With the Comics. How the Flash in particular manages to lose the weight (which was the result of a Gorilla Grodd ray, rather than too many Ring Dings) is entertainingly gross. Superman and Wonder Woman are also shown in need of help from Bob and Jillian.
Hughes also talks about how Jimmy Olsen, Lois Lane and Lana Lang tipped the scales in DC’s less sensitive Silver Age. And the reason Lois becomes suddenly fat doesn’t make the Man of Steel look particularly heroic.
– Matt Price
‘New Frontier’ trailer, comics, more!
“Justice League: The New Frontier” is coming to DVD and high-def from Warner Premiere in February. A recently released trailer has me very excited for the film! You can check out the sizzle reel with background info at the official site; or you can befriend the New Frontier on myspace and see some additional art from the film.
If that wasn’t enough, Darwyn Cooke, writer-artist of the original “New Frontier” comics is returning to the “New Frontier” universe for a new one-shot — Justice League: The New Frontier special. This 48-page $4.99 one-shot features Batman, Superman, Black Canary, Sgt. Rock, Wonder Woman and more. It’s scheduled to be on sale March 5.
