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The new DCU begins...NOW! (Warning! Spoilers will appear.)

The new Justice League receives four out of five stars from me but nearly only had three. Call it a B- (for those who remember having real grades). The art was dynamic, the first glimpse into this new word intriguing, what characterization there was

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The Baron's Initial Reaction Upon Reading Herc 6.1

Well, it's a "filler" issue, but it's a good "filler" issue.  It's a sort of flashback in which Hermes informs Zeus that Herc raided some kind of an Olympian weapons locker, and Zeus - subject to nagging from Hera - orders Hermes to find Herc and pun

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The Baron's Initial Reaction Upon Reading Flashpoint #5

Alas, a nice Batman scene at the end doesn't quite save this series from having been a complete waste of time. 

 

Really, they would've done better to have printed an Ambush Bug special in which he finds and pushes the DCU's "re-set" button, after ha

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The Baron's Initial Reaction Upon Reading Justice League #1

Meh.

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"...I don't wish to suggest your jokes are predictable, but there are as-of-yet undiscovered tribes in the heart of the Pe

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What a deal!

In a lead up the the new DC relaunch one of the local comic book shops had quite a sale. This culminated in a 90% off sale today. It started at 10% and then went up another 10% every day. There were a few caveats for the sale: Comics before May, Supe

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Marvel teaser: 'Ultimates' #1 -- truly ultimate again!

From Marvel Comics

Aug. 24, 2011

 

ULTIMATES #1 – Truly Ultimate Again!

 

Today’s the day True Believers! Kicking off Ultimate Comics Reborn is the can’t miss book of the year – Ultimate Comics: Ultimates #1 from the superstar creative team of Jonath

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Marvel Announcements from Toronto

There's a convention going on north of the border and Marvel's been spilling some of their upcoming plans. 

 

The current Alpha Flight title is being expanded from an 8-issue limited series to an ongoing. 

 

The next CrossGen books will be Kiss Kiss

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Vertigo & Brian Wood

There hasn't been much said about the Vertigo line while DC has been busy relaunching the DCU. But it clearly is going to be offering a reduced release schedule: my first clue was seeing that both of Brian Wood's ongoing titles (DMZ and Northlanders)

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Dynamite to publish 'The Spider'

From Dynamite Entertainment

Aug. 18, 2011

 

DYNAMITE TO PUBLISH THE SPIDER COMICS!

THE RENOWNED PULP CHARACTER TO APPEAR IN NEW DYNAMITE SERIES!

 

Runnemede, NJ -Dynamite Entertainment is pleased to announce the upcoming publication of another classic

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Minimum Wage and the Prices of Comics [Analysis + Opinion]

http://www.comicsalliance.com/2011/08/26/minimum-wage-price-of-comics/ A very interesting look at the price of comics just before the big new DC launch.

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Earth-2, JSA returning

DC confirmed today that a WW II-era JSA would return next year...only on Earth-2. James Robinson and Nicola Scott (yay!) will be the creative team.

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'Warlords: Brotherhood' digital download now $.99

From 1821 Comics

Aug. 25, 2011

 

BIGGEST BADDEST GUN IN TOWN JUST GOT CHEAPER

Warlords: Brotherhood digital download is now $.99

 

Los Angeles, CA: 1821 comics announced today a special promotion for their release of Warlords: Brotherhood. With toda

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'Justice League' #1 among books available at DC Digital Store Aug. 31

From DC Comics

Aug. 31, 2011

 

Buy 'Justice League' #1 at the DC Digital store!

Featuring the week of August 31, 2011

 

https://read.dccomics.com/comixology/#

 

Spotlight: Justice League (2011- ) #1 Written by: Geoff Johns Pencils by: Jim

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Pick 'Em

It's been a while since I've done one of these.  The rules are simple.  Pick one.  For extra fun, feel free to tell us why.

 

1. Biggs Darklighter or Neville Longbottom

 

2. Kitty Pryde or Donna Troy

 

3. Donna Troy or Deanna Troi

 

4. Han Solo or In

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If this board existed in the 1980s

Why can't Marvel make good comics anymore? Back in the 1970s, those comics were good. Spider-Man was fighting real villains like Green Goblin and Big Wheel. Now we've got a stupid goblin wannabe and idiots like The Spot and The Answer. Who comes up w

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Marvel lists its Eisner winners

From Marvel Comics

July 29, 2011

 

Marvel Congratulates 2011 Eisner Award Winners!

 

Each year the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards ceremony recognizes the best and brightest creators for their contributions to the comics industry. Marvel is pleased

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"Tribute" Covers

You've seen 'em, covers where some artist redoes an earlier cover.

Or, is it just coincidence?

I'll start... (I admit, I never saw the 1st one until a few minutes ago!)

 

 

http://www.comics.org/issue/25752/cover/4/

http://www.comics.org/issue/34632/

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Johnny Depp and Graham King to adapt 'The Vault'

From Image Comics

Aug. 4, 2011

 

JOHNNY DEPP AND GRAHAM KING TO ADAPT THE VAULT

 

Sam Sarkar is proud to announce that his latest title, THE VAULT, is being adapted for film by Graham King’s GK Films and Johnny Depp’s Infinitum Nihil. Based on the co

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Red Stylo to publish 'Poe Twisted Anthology'

Red Stylo Media

Aug. 18, 2011

 

Red Stylo to publish 'Poe Twisted Anthology'

 

New York, NY:  Red Stylo Media is announcing the release of its newest title, The Poe Twisted Anthology, a collection of original comic stories and art inspired by the wri

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Turkish Taffy to support Hero Initiative

From Hero Initiative

Aug. 2, 2011

 

BONOMO TURKISH TAFFY HEADS TO COMIC SHOPS
TO SUPPORT THE HERO INITIATIVE

 

Classic Candy Brand Gives Back to Classic Comic Creators

 

New York -- Bonomo Turkish Taffy, the classic “smack-it, crack-it” candy brand

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