This July, Superman‘s premiere marks the true launch of the DC Universe’s live-action stories. In James Gunn’s upcoming DC film, we dive into a world where Superman has already saved lives for a few years, shaping headlines and opposing governments to save people no matter what. He’s not the new kid in town. To try to figure out what’s coming next,
Read MoreThe upcoming Superman movie is the first film in the newly restructured DC Universe under James Gunn and Peter Safran’s leadership. It’s not just a standalone superhero movie, but the most important superhero project in years that could redefine the future of this genre. This isn’t merely a reboot of Clark Kent’s story. It’s a movie trying to create a new
Read MoreThe power hierarchy in the DC Universe is about to change now that James Gunn and Peter Safran have creatively overhauled the mega comic book franchise. Out with the old and in with the new, the previous universe is gone, reduced to atoms. Errr… lost in the multiverse? Perhaps I’m getting my superhero franchises mixed up. Still, Warner Brothers & DC
Read MoreGalaxyCon once again returned to Raleigh this year for its seventh annual outing in the capital city of North Carolina. After serving as the original flagship city for GalaxyCon, the popular convention announced a seven-year extension with the city of Raleigh, bringing the event back to the City of Oaks through 2031. This year’s event featured over three dozen famous actors
Read MoreSuperman Smashes the Klan is a three-issue miniseries from 2019, written by Gene Luen Yang and illustrated by Gurihiru. The first Superman comic from a creative team entirely of Asian descent, it is an intentionally refreshing retelling of the Superman origin story. And being outside from canon, it’s easily accessible for new readers as well. The resonant themes and lovable art
Read MoreJames Gunn broke the fandom internet yesterday by posting an image of David Corenswet’s brand-new Superman suit on a random Monday morning. As always, fans went crazy on social media, dissecting what they liked and didn’t like. And it was fun, but I still wanted to dive deeper into the differences and references to past suits. For me, the most interesting part
Read MoreWriters at the website Arabic Marvel recently conducted an exclusive interview with Moon Knight director Mohamed Diab. The candid conversation covers his honest frustrations with the Marvel studio system, his feelings on the future of Moon Knight in the MCU, and his hopes for James Gunn’s DC Universe. The original interview can be found on their website, but the highlights are
Read MoreIt’s been an interesting year to be a DC fan, beginning with James Gunn’s announcement of the all-new DCU back in January. With his announcement, the end of the decade-long era known as the DCEU had reached its conclusion, with just a few movies left before DC officially rebooted its superhero world. Back in June, The Flash premiered, to varying levels
Read MoreXolo Maridueña stars as the scarab-tactic superhero Blue Beetle, which buzzed onto the big screen this past weekend. Blue Beetle, directed by Ángel Manuel Soto and written by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer, is the first live-action comic book film with a Hispanic lead. The long-anticipated picture is the third DC Studios release this year after Shazam! Fury of the Gods and The Flash. It’s all about family in The Fast
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