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Damian Wayne's Take On His Fellow Teen Titans – More DC Rebirth Details
Here, thanks to this week's DC Rebirth Previews, is his take on the Teen Titans. BEAST BOY "I love Beast Boy as much as I pity him That's because he's anybody's best friend Like every actor, he wants to make you smile, wants to make you love him He's always thinking about you, so he doesn't[...]
Lex Luthor – The Man Who Beat Superman, In Action Comics Details For DC Rebirth
From the DC Rebirth Previews out this week… Lex Luthor? What's his deal? Superman's greatest foe and tech billionaire, Luthor's been waiting for a chance to name himself protector of Metropolis When he sees his shot, Luthor doesn't hesitate to jump to the defense of his great city. APPEARING IN: ACTION COMICS from writer Dan Jurgens and[...]
The Continuity Of Wonder Woman To Be Made Sense Of – DC Rebirth Details
Especially with the amount of times her history has been rewritten over the decades. Rather than seeing this as a weakness new writer Greg Rucka seems to be using this as a strength. This week's DC Rebirth Previews gives us details, and maybe what Rucka would have planned for Wonder Woman: Earth One if he'd been allowed. "having[...]
Will Doomsday, Mr Mxyzptlk Or General Zod Join Suicide Squad For Rebirth?
Jim Lee talks about his plans for Suicide Squad in the DC Rebirth Previews out this week. "I love that they're all lovable losers These are villains not good enough to escape Amanda Waller, but who have enormous responsibility I love the idea that they could possibly redeem themselves." "I'm really looking forward to doing some cool[...]
The Threats Faced By The Green Lanterns – More DC Rebirth Details
The DC Rebirth Previews lay out the threats facing the Green Lanterns in their new title, Green Lanterns… THREAT ASSESSMENT #1: EACH OTHER (Low) Simon Baz barely trusts his ring, so what makes you think he trusts new Green Lantern, Jessica Cruz, who once found herself controlled by an evil ring that preyed on the weak and fearful? THREAT[...]
Supergirl, Agent of DEO – More DC Rebirth Details
From the DC Rebirth Previews out this week… Supergirl What's her deal? Supergirl is back and working for the DEO (Department of Extranormal Operations) to defend National City from those who would do it harm, As Kara Danvers, average American high school student, Supergirl must balance her life as a superhero with her new life on Earth[...]
Red Hood And The Outlaws In DC Rebirth – With Artemis And Bizarro
Joined by a fallen Amazon named Artemis, and a half-baked Superman clone named Bizarro, this dark trinity will soon discover that the line between hero and villain is difficult to discern… Read more on Bleeding Cool's DC Rebirth coverage here. We got next to no details about this Rebirth series in the Wondercon announcements, save that Red Hood & The[...]
New Super-Man To Join Justice League Of China? More DC Rebirth Details
From the DC Rebirth Previews out this week… New Super-Man What's his deal? Throughout Chinese history, great figures of tremendous importance built China into a, powerhouse of community and industrial strength. So wait'll they get a load of Kenji Kong! When an impulsive act of heroism thrusts the arrogant young Kenji into the limelight of Shanghai, some[...]
What Is Nightwing Up To In DC Rebirth? And Yes, There Are Spoilers
And the DC REbirth Previews has a bit of a spoiler to spill… With his time in Spyral over and his secret identity restored, Dick's back in his classic black-and-blue as Nightwing again! Leader of the Titans Bat-family badass Solo superhero strike force First up on the vigilante to-do list: take down the Parliament of Owls. Read[...]
It's Official – Lois Lane Is Superwoman In DC Rebirth
This week's DC Previews confirmed what we thought Lois Lane is Superwoman. And this is her deal: Imbued with the powers of Superman, Lois Lane pledges to use her powers to protect Metropolis as the new Superwoman The only problem is, Lois' new powers are killing her, and neither she nor her friend and confidant Lana Lang[...]
Geoff Johns' 3 Big Surprises From DC Universe: Rebirth #1
Geoff Johns runs down the three huge surprises spinning out of DC Universe: Rebirth #1 in May THE JOKER "Remember this scene from Justice League #48? Well, at the end of Darkseid War there's a secret about the Joker that Batman will uncover that artist Jason Fabok and I will reveal." RISE OF THE SEVEN SEAS Some of you might also[...]
Geoff Johns Explains The Four Chapters Of DC Universe: Rebirth #1
From the DC Rebirth Previews coming this week, Geoff Johns wants everyone to avoid spoilers And yes I am aware of the irony of running this… "Beginning with DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH #1, the original universe evolves by mixing traditional values and a modern aesthetic." Geoff Johns is telling a story—and it's got the attention of every-one in the[...]
Geoff Johns' Address To DC Comics Readers, For Rebirth
Alongside the Ethan Van Sciver artwork posted over the weekend, DC Comics CCO Geoff Johns addresses the DC Comics reader in the DC Previews out this week. He writes, As the writer of GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH and THE FLASH: REBIRTH, the word "Rebirth" has come to mean something very important to me It's not a brand or a[...]
Jorge Jimenez' Sketches For Super Sons – Damian Wayne And Jonathan Kent
 From the DC Rebirth Previews, a look ahead at Super Sons in September… Read more on Bleeding Cool's DC Rebirth coverage here.  From the DC Rebirth Previews, a look ahead at Super Sons in September… Read more on Bleeding Cool's DC Rebirth coverage here.  From the DC Rebirth Previews, a look ahead at Super Sons in September… Read[...]
Gotham Academy Will Relaunch In September From DC Rebirth
Just as they promised… Gotham Academy: Second Semester may not have been mentioned in the Wondercon presentation but it is coming – with Brenden Fletcher, Becky Cloonan and Karl Keschl. So, yes, Maps lives.  And Blue Beetle #1 launching in September after its Rebirth issue. Read more on Bleeding Cool's DC Rebirth coverage here. [...]
The First Two Pages Of DC Universe: Rebirth By Ethan Van Sciver And Geoff Johns
But these are the first two pages to DC Universe: Rebirth #1 as posted by its artist Ethan Van Sciver.  A planet that burns… and a Batman obsessed… Out on May 25th Or midnight 24h…   Unlettered Uncoloured But these are the first two pages to DC Universe: Rebirth #1 as posted by its artist Ethan Van Sciver.  A[...]
How Did Astro City Get Its Name? The Vertigo Panel At ECCC
The panel talked about their worst jobs, mundane in comparison, but Kurt Busiek's was as a paper boy, while Gail Simone's was in the post office. Talking about the Paul Dini Dark Knight: A True Batman Story comic about Dini's experience of assault in 1993, with art by Eduardo Risso – they let us know Risso will also be a guest[...]
Legends Of Tomorrow Got THAT Out Of They Way…
This article will contain spoilers for the DC's Legends of Tomorrow episode Progeny. . . . . . When you are a writer who is telling the story of time travelers, and if they control where and when they go, then you will eventually have to answer the question: "Why don't they go back in time and kill Hitler?" History's most[...]
DC Comics' Kamandi Rebirth Challenge – The 23 Last Boys And 3 Last Girls On Earth
DC's All Access panel at ECCC yesterday saw Dan Didio announced their Kamandi Challenge, that will see 26 creators apparently randomly paired (though Jimmy and Amanada stayed together) to create their best Kamandi: The Last Boy On Earth stories. No knowledge of what the winner will get But here are the pairings…  including a few names we expected[...]
Marvel Clowns DC Comics WIth Deadpool 1:52 Rebirth Variant Cover
Marvel have a history of using Deadpool variant covers to clown DC Comics. Such as a 1:4999 Deadpool #1 Sketch variant when DC had solicited a 1:5000 original Jim Lee art variant – that also parodied DC Comics' Twix ads. Or giving away a free variant cover of Siege #3 if retailers ripped up excess issue of[...]
Does The Harley Quinn April Fool Special Reboot Amanda Waller For DC Rebirth? (SPOILERS)
Williams and Lee are on the new Suicide Squad title starting up as part of DC Rebirth. The issue sees Harley Quinn going through some trying psychological experiences. And, yes, headbutting Batman, but only after she has been restrained by a literal Green Lantern generated straitjacket It makes Sucker Punch look subtle. But here's where things get even[...]
Wonder Woman Release Date Moved Up, 2 More DC Movies Added
According to THR, the upcoming Gal Gadot led Wonder Woman film has been moved up from it's original June 23rd, 2017 release date to June 2nd, 2017. The report also states that two untitled DC films have been added to the schedule October 5th, 2018 and November 1st, 2019 I would guess that one of these[...]