Smallville season 11 comic-book continuation announced
The world of the TV series “Smallville” will continue in a comic-book series from DC Comics, it was announced today.
The series, which focused on the adventures of a young Clark Kent as he learned how to deal with his origins and amazing powers, ended after 10 seasons. It starred Tom Welling as Clark Kent. At series’ end, Kent had donned a Superman costume and become the familiar Man of Steel. That story will now be picked up in a new comic-book series.
According to DC Comics’ Source blog, the series will be written by former Smallville show scribe Bryan Q. Miller. The series will hit digital first, with an April 13 release, with new chapters weekly.
The online chapters will be offered in a print periodical, along with an episode guide to TV series. The first print issue is set for a May 16 release.
“Six months after Clark Kent donned the cape and took to the skies to save Earth from Apokolips… enter Season 11!” Miller told the Source. “New allies abound! New enemies afoot! And old friends return where they’re least expected! Pere and colorist Chris Beckett have done a fantastic job of capturing the look of the show and the players, and Gary and Cat are knocking it out of the park on covers. I couldn’t be more excited to help give seasoned viewers and new readers an all-access pass to Clark’s first year in the cape.”
- Matt Price
Matt Price’s top 10 comic-book series of 2011
DC Comics regained the public’s attention — and the lead in market share — with a publicized revamp of its superhero line, but not all of the year’s best comics involved capes and tights.
The following are 2011′s best 10 periodical comic books.
DC Comics releases preview art of Batman: Earth One, Superman: Earth One, Vol. 2
Geoff Johns and Gary Frank’s “Batman: Earth One” will be released in 2012, and DC Comics has released preview art from the book at the DC Comics Source blog.
The book is a retelling of the Batman legend in a contemporary setting.
“Gary and I are tackling BATMAN from the beginning, before he knows what he’s doing and with a very different ultimate goal in mind,” said Johns. “He’s never left Gotham. And our Gotham and the people in it are very gray. Our heroes unlikely. Our villains hidden. Our story is only beginning with volume one.”
Also, the best-selling “Superman: Earth One,” by J. Michael Straczynski and Shane Davis, will be getting a second volume in 2012.
“The overwhelming success of volume one of SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE – 37 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller list for graphic novels – meant we had to ensure that Volume Two was even better,” said Straczynski. Preview art for vol. 2 was also released at the Source blog.
- Matt Price
Click past the cut to see the preview art released for the two books.
DVD review – Young Justice Season One Vol. 2
Young Justice Season One, Vol. 2 DVD
Superheroic proteges get top billing in “Young Justice,” the Cartoon Network animated series featuring Robin, Superboy, Aqualad, Kid Flash, Miss Martian and Artemis.
Superman surgery, Avengers trailer parody, Halloween recommendations on Planet 46 Halloween Special
Kyle drops in Logan-style, bub, in this year’s Planet 46 Halloween Special. Also on the show: Superman fan Herbert Chavez undergoes 10 years of surgery to become resemble his hero; Bryan Harley makes an awesome Avengers trailer “Sweded” parody; Halloween comics are recommended; and Sterling Gates is making a stop in Oklahoma. Plus Wolverine, Superman and more make an appearance in the review file.
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Superman #2 previewed at WSJ
Lois Lane and Clark Kent discuss daily journalism in the “Superman” #2 preview provided by DC Comics to the Wall Street Journal. The preview reveals that Lois Lane has been promoted to an executive position at The Daily Planet.
“Superman” #2 is written by George Perez, who also provides the art breakdowns and cover. Art is by Jesus Merino. The issue goes on sale Wednesday.
- Matt Price
Aquaman #1 and other DC The New 52 week 5 reviews
Here are brief reviews for the final week of #1 issues from DC’s “The New 52.” The final week was strong, with several titles that are worth adding to your pull list.
Superman #1, Aquaman #1 among this week’s releases from DC Comics’ The New 52
Superman gets a new No. 1 as George Perez sets up the Daily Planet as a news organization that’s now a branch of a larger multimedia corporation. For possibly obvious reasons, I love the Daily Planet part of the Superman mythos, and I’d love to see Perez dig into modern journalism. Aquaman #1 is also a treat, as Geoff Johns puts the potential questions of the readership in the mouth of a semi-obnoxious blogger who questions the King of the Seas.
Here’s the list of releases that are part of DC Comics’ The New 52 hitting shelves today:
# ALL-STAR WESTERN #1
# AQUAMAN #1
# BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #1
# BLACKHAWKS #1
# THE FLASH #1
# THE FURY OF FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MEN #1
# GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS #1
# I, VAMPIRE #1
# JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #1
# THE SAVAGE HAWKMAN #1
# SUPERMAN #1
# TEEN TITANS #1
# VOODOO #1
- Matt Price
Click past the cut for the Superman theme, which you can play along while you read “Superman” #1 if you like.
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Ayelet Zurer replaces Julia Ormond as Superman’s Kryptonian mother in “Man of Steel”
Ayelet Zurer (AP)
Deadline reports that Ayelet Zurer has replaced Julia Ormond in “Man of Steel,” the Superman film reboot directed by Zack Snyder. Zurer will play Lara, Superman’s Kryptonian mother.
Oklahoma City comic-book stores report strong sales of DC Comics’ The New 52
“Justice League” and “Action Comics” are leading the way as DC Comics introduces its “The New 52” lineup. Stores in the Oklahoma City area are reporting strong sales for all.
