Epic fail.
Superman
This novel should be an enjoyable read for anyone who enjoys gaming, comic books or just plain old nail biting mystery and thrills.
When I saw the above fan mash-up (via Comic Book Bros) of the three character stills from the upcoming ”Batman v Superman“ movie, it really crystallized the nagging concern I…
Once they made movies from comics. Now comics seem like little more than another merchandising platform. Here are some thoughts on how to change that perception.
Following yesterday’s surprise casting announcement of Ben Affleck as Batman in the upcoming Superman/Batman film, it took all of three seconds for a great tidal wave of fan rage to…
This week marks the release of Jobs, which stars Ashton Kutcher, the inventor of prankism, as Steve Jobs, the inventor of the computer and the MP3 who ultimately became the…
Spin-offs are the new reboot. Big studio movies are usually part of a franchise at this point, and they are going to become even more assembly lines, what with new,…
A new big-screen version of The Lone Ranger comes out this weekend, starring Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow as Tonto. It looks less like a faithful adaptation of the…
In preparation for the Man Of Steel, let’s look back at the Hunk Of Junk.
With the summer movie season upon us, let’s listen to ten of the best superhero-inspired songs we could find.
For almost 80 years, Kirkus Reviews has served as the industry bible for bookstore buyers, librarians, and ordinary readers alike. Now Popdose joins the Kirkus Book Bloggers Network to explore…
What might the recent legal win for property rights mean for comic book creators?
I’m not breaking any new ground by telling you our world’s pop-cultural landscape is liberally littered with remakes, reboots and other works that pay homage to the past. It’s one…
Jeff Giles: Ladies and gentlemen, your new Superman. Dw. Dunphy: He’s all dark and stuff. Chris Holmes: Looks more like Bizarro to me. Ted Asregadoo: It’s like the they combined…
Despite the cool, vaguely exotic euro-discoy name, Meco was really a kind of nerdy dude from Pennsylvania (real name: Domenico Monardo). As such, Meco loved only two things in life:…
“This is no fantasy…” A DVD megaset of all things “Superman” has made it to Blu-ray.
Let’s tell it like it is. Out of all the superheroes, only Superman can say he has gone up against the greatest of all time. It wasn’t Lex Luthor. It…
You just can’t fight the living dead and monsters roaming around on earth without your life being changed forever.
Scott Cederlund reflects on the state of the Sunday funnies, and reviews DC’s newly compiled Wednesday Comics series.
Filmgoers love to complain about everything we have to sit through before the main attraction, but there’s nothing like a great teaser trailer.
With Iron Man 2 on its way to theaters, Jeff Johnson takes a look at some great comic-to-film adaptations.
Something you don’t see much these days: taking a few minutes of screen time to set the mood for the film you’re about to see. The main title sequence is…
President Barack Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, a decision that instantly created controversy. For one thing, Tina Fey wasn’t even nominated. For another, Obama’s been president less…
The Justice League of America…singing? It must be time for another installment of Tony Redman’s Way Out Wednesday!
Here’s a fun album from 1966 featuring songs sung about — and sometimes sung by — Superman and his DC Comics universe of characters. The original album features two songs…
DOWNLOAD THE FULL MIX HERE Hiya, kids! This week’s mix is brought to you by Jeff Johnson, who’s been a friend of mine since high school. Ever since I’ve known…