Notice! Spoilers ahead for Action Comics #1074!A trip to the past Superman Homeworld reveals a surprising secret about his origin and one of the most controversial pieces of Man of Steel lore. The Phantom Zone has never been Superman’s favorite thing, and he’s been discovering a lot about it recently. Thanks to the powerful being known as Aethyr, the Phantom Zone and its inhabitants have undergone some serious changes, and this has made Clark doubt his father’s intentions behind pioneering the terrifying dimension. But a chance trip to Krypton reveals the truth behind the Phantom Zone and Jor-El’s wild maneuver…
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Notice! Spoilers ahead for Green Arrow 2024 Annual #1!All this time, Green Arrow he had a villain who challenges him almost as much as the Joker challenges Batman. An era comes to an end and a reflection on the past reveals a surprising enemy that almost escaped the Emerald Archer for good. As a seasoned hero, Green Arrow has had many villains that have gotten him into trouble. Count Vertigo’s head was spinning, Onomatopoeia attacked the hero’s throat and Merlyn coordinated a plan with Amanda Waller to try to ruin Green Arrow’s life. But while Oliver Queen faced off against…
Notice! Spoilers ahead for Absolute Superman #1!Any skepticism I had regarding DC’s newest release Superman they were immediately put to bed. After months of waiting, Absolute Superman #1 has finally hit the shelves and I have to say I’m happy to see that he really understands what makes DC’s greatest hero tick. The DC Universe is filled with countless variants of Superman, but thanks to Darkseid, a new Man of Steel was born in the cruel and desperate Absolute Universe. It is a world built on the energy of the New God, where turmoil and challenge reign supreme. But, fortunately,…
Comic book action and Jewish folklore come together in Dark Horse Comics series The writer. Film and stage icon Josh Gad has teamed up with production/writing team Berkowitz Bros. to produce a miniseries to tell a story about the creation, family, mythology and history of Judaism. The writer revolves around writer Stan Siegel, an everyman who finds himself and his loved ones thrown into a world of fantasy and folklore while a dark threat looms over them. Screen Rant spoke with Gad and the Berkowitz Bros to find out where The writer came and the powerful story behind it. Screen…
Notice! Spoilers ahead for Action Comics #1073!One of the most disturbing parts Superman the tradition just became even more disturbing. After sensing a powerful disturbance in the Phantom Zone, the Man of Steel ventured inside only to discover that the liminal prison had evolved thanks to a strange being known as Aethyr. After discovering the Phantom Zone years ago and seeing how its prisoners were mistreated, Aethyr made changes to the realm to give its inhabitants some sense of comfort. But Aethyr’s perspective on the prisoners changed after discovering how violent they were, hardening Aethyr and causing him to turn…
The Man of Steel may be the most famous hero on the DC roster, but Superman there really is nothing Green Lantern when it comes to keeping people safe. Contrary to what comic book fans might think, the discrepancy isn’t in their powers or their past, but in their actual occupations in the DC Universe. Green Lantern Writers Jeremy Adams and Phillip Kennedy Johnson highlight the fundamental difference, focusing on Hal Jordan’s beloved Coast City and why it plays such an important role in the hero’s stories. As Adams and Johnson told ScreenRant, the relationship is different from most because…
Notice! Spoilers ahead for DC’s I know what you did in the last crisis!The course of the DC Universe was changed forever by a death that Nightwing avoided. A creative decision gone wrong is reexamined years later and reveals that Dick Grayson had a drastic effect on his world after escaping the Grim Reaper. The 2005 event Infinite Crisis I’ve seen many heroes meet their maker, including Superman’s half-clone, Conner Kent, aka Superboy. But this monumental moment was originally conceived with Nightwing in mind, largely due to the insistence of former DC Comics co-publisher Dan DiDio. Years later, DiDio returns…
Notice! Spoilers ahead for Absolute Batman #1!The youngest Batman has finally arrived in the DC Universe and has a Batcave located in the heart of Gotham City. The Absolute Batman may not have wealth, but he has secrets hidden throughout the city, including a surprisingly brilliant lair. After Darkseid’s physical body was destroyed, his energy gave rise to the Absolute Universe, a distorted world where turmoil and hardship are woven into the fabric of reality. This world’s Batman doesn’t have the privileges of his Prime counterpart, but he’s recreating the best elements of the Dark Knight lore thanks to his…
Summary DC All In is a collaborative effort by top creators to create a cohesive story across the DC Universe. The flip book style of storytelling in the upcoming DC All In Special promises big surprises and impressive events. The initiative aims to drive traffic back to comic book stores, emphasizing the importance of physical copies over digital. It’s only been a few weeks since DC Comics announced its upcoming initiative, DC All In. The ambitious new push will not only see a shake-up to the main continuity with new creative teams, but it will also introduce the new reality…
Summary Elektra faces off against the new Punisher, Joe Garrison, in a fierce battle in Daredevil: Woman Without Fear #2. Despite Garrison’s skills, Elektra’s training makes her a formidable opponent, ultimately defeating him in combat. The question arises whether the defeat of the Punishers will lead to a new alliance between him and the Daredevil, in order to save a life in need. Warning! Spoilers ahead for Daredevil: Woman Without Fear #2!The new Marvel Universe Punishment And Daredevil Have finally met and in true superhero fashion, had their first official fight. Elektra traveled to Madripoor to save her ward from…