Topic: DC

Shark Week Wrap-Up: 10 Awesome Fictional Sharks to Hold You Over Til Next Year

Shark Week Wrap-Up: 10 Awesome Fictional Sharks to Hold You Over Til Next Year
Jaws
Kenny the Shark
King Shark
Shark Bites
Land Shark (SNL Character)

Ah, Shark Week– that magical time of year devoted entirely to things that will eat you if you get too close. Alas, Shark Week is always over far too soon; but never fear! Here are 10 more sharks of the fictional variety to hold you over until next year’s sharkstravaganza. Just be careful around large bodies of water– you never know what might be lurking there.
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‘The Unwritten’ Comic Book Series Is Meta Proof of How Universal ‘Harry Potter’ Became

'The Unwritten' Comic Book Series Is Meta Proof of How Universal 'Harry Potter' Became

When it comes to comic books based on cultural phenomena, there are tiers. Twilight and Glee get cheap, unauthorized biographies from Bluewater Productions. Harry Potter got the British Fantasy Society Award-nominated The Unwritten. J.K. Rowling‘s series provided the perfect shorthand for author Mike Carey — it’s about a boy wizard? Immediately we know it’ll cover (or at least touch upon) being thrust into a new reality, the perils of fame, and the myth of the chosen one. More »

11 Comic Books That Shouldn’t Exist, But Do Anyway

11 Comic Books That Shouldn't Exist, But Do Anyway
Political Power: Bill O'Reilly
Fame: Britney Spears
Mother Teresa of Calcutta
King Lear
Female Force: Stephenie Meyer

Did you know that Stephenie Meyer has a comic book? Because she does. And it’s not a Twilight comic book; it’s a comic book that actually features Meyer as its main character. Why? I HAVE NO IDEA. As a matter of fact, I have no idea why ANY of these 11 comic books exist, but no matter how hard I try to believe that they don’t, they persist in being real, actual comic books that you can actually purchase and and actually read. Do they wig you guys out as much as they do me? Read on and let us know! More »

Poll: Batman Has a Musical, Too!

Poll: Batman Has a Musical, Too!

In case you didn’t hear, there’s another superhero musical in town: Batman Live. The Caped Crusader is getting his very own stage show, complete with spectacular stunts and a good chunk of the Rogue’s Gallery. At least, I’m pretty sure there are going to be spectacular stunts; the teaser trailer that was just released for it mostly features a whole bunch of characters frozen in place being stared at by an equally frozen audience. But the Rogue’s Gallery is certainly there– it looks like Batman and Robin will be facing off with the Joker, Poison Ivy, the Penguin, Catwoman, and I think Harley Quinn once they all start moving again. Check it out here: More »

Video: Green Lantern and Thor Duke It Out

Video: Green Lantern and Thor Duke It Out

Hey, guys, guess what? It’s almost summer. And you know what that means: Superhero movies! Naturally, Marvel and DC are competing for the same audience, and this time round, Marvel attempted to get a head start by releasing Thor in May. It ns therefore somewhat unfortunate that Thor has thus far been getting panned; but Green Lantern, set for June, may not come out much better. But that aside, what’s the best way to decide which is the better comic? A fight to the death, of course! With action figures! More »

Comics News: 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Batwoman

Comics News: 5 Things You Didn't Know About Batwoman

Poor Batwoman. DC has been stringing her along for ages: giving her a green light and publishing the first issue this past November, then letting her languish in developmental hell, then giving her hope again for February and then April releases, then pulling her from shelves without so much as a by-your-leave. But, no more! There is hope! At the DC Icons panel at WonderCon last weekend, artist Amy Reeder stated that the official release date for Batwoman is now September. More »