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PREVIEW: ACTION COMICS #891

Alex Segura — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:22:19 +0000

Lex’s quest for power - specifically, the power wielded by the Black Lantern ring — continues, as writer Paul Cornell and artist Pete Woods’ second issue ups the ante for the villainous star. Buckle in for a greatest hits tour of the DCU’s most wanted as Lex Luthor continues his epic hunt, with covers [...]

Paul Cornell takes on the KNIGHT & SQUIRE

Alex Segura — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:00:43 +0000

Hot off the white-hot start to his ACTION COMICS run, writer Paul Cornell turns his sharp pen to the Batman universe, and takes on the Dynamic Duo’s across-the-pond colleagues – Knight and Squire! Teaming with interior artist Jimmy Broxton and cover artist Yanick Paquette, the six-issue mini-series puts the spotlight on the London counterparts to [...]

It really IS the BRIGHTEST DAY

Alex Segura — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 22:00:15 +0000

We shared some nice WONDER WOMAN #600 news with you guys yesterday, but why stop there? It seems like the sellout craze is spreading across the DCU, with ACTION COMICS #890, BATMAN BEYOND #1, BATMAN: THE RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE #1-2, BIRDS OF PREY #1, THE FLASH #1, GREEN ARROW #1, JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST [...]

The cover to ACTION COMICS #894 will surprise you

Alex Segura — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:00:30 +0000

There are some characters that connect so strongly with readers that they take on a life of their own, becoming more than just ink on a page. Like modern fables and folklore, comics create strange and exciting worlds and landscapes for readers to visit and experience, and they populate these worlds with characters so well-defined, [...]

TWITTER REPORT: DC Comics’ iPad App, World Cup Soccer, And ‘Doctor Who’

Brian Warmoth — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:13:56 +0000

Paul Cornell picked a timely week to go exclusive with house of Superman and Batman, as a DC Comics iPad App magically appeared last night in Apple's App Store. This move by the Warner Bros.-owned publisher obviously commanded quite a few tweet responses, and I've retweeted a few of the most relevant ones below. In the [...]

PAUL CORNELL ON ACTION COMICS #890 AND BEYOND

Alex Segura — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:11:28 +0000

All this week, we’ll not only be checking in with writers and artists about their contributions to SUPERMAN #700 and their thoughts on the character, but we’re also getting sneak peeks into the upcoming events unfolding in the pages of ACTION COMICS, SUPERGIRL, SUPERMAN and SUPERBOY. First up, we have writer Paul Cornell – who, [...]

This week, it’s all about Superman

Alex Segura — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:40:39 +0000

If you thought we had a blog packed with creators, news and excitement when BATMAN #700 came out, you’re in for a treat. As some of you know, this week marks the 700th issue of SUPERMAN. The anniversary issue not only features a first look at J. Michael Straczynski and Eddy Barrows’ “Grounded” storyline, but [...]

A few links of note for Friday

Alex Segura — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:27:47 +0000

It’s been a hectic and exciting week here at The Source and beyond, so we thought it’d be a good idea to take a minute to round up some of the more notable posts from the last few days: • DCE Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns unveiled an exclusive look at a live-action screen test for [...]

First look: Paul Cornell steps into ACTION COMICS

Alex Segura — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:06:52 +0000

The new creative team of writer Paul Cornell and artist Pete Woods – along with amazing covers from a certain Mr.Finch – dive into the world of Metropolis with ACTION COMICS #890, an oversized issue that puts the spotlight squarely on a frighteningly familiar face (how’s that for alliteration?): Lex Luthor. And while the issue’s [...]

TWITTER REPORT: World Cup Indifference, ‘Cowboys And Aliens’ Shooting, And ‘Gears of War 3′

Brian Warmoth — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:29:41 +0000

Paul Cornell may be excited about the World Cup kicking off in South Africa, but there was a lot of indifference in the Twitter Report feed today too. His words for the hater and Jimmy Palmiotti's thoughts on soccer in general are retweeted below. Elsewhere, "Cowboys and Aliens" has commenced shooting, according to Olivia Wilde. You [...]

TWITTER REPORT: iPads In The U.K., ‘Iron Man 2′ Surprises, And Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride

Brian Warmoth — Mon, 10 May 2010 18:44:00 +0000

British comics makers had to wait a few weeks longer than their American counterparts to order iPads from Apple, but Dave Gibbons and Paul Cornell were among the first to jump on the devices when they became available in the U.K. over the weekend. Both sides of the Atlantic, by contrast, got to see "Iron [...]

A Brief History of the Knight and Squire

Chris Sims — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 23:59:59 +0000

Filed under: DC, Capes and Tights

Yesterday, DC announced that writer Paul Cornell would be writing a six-issue "Knight & Squire" mini-series with artist Jimmy Broxton and covers by Yannick Paquette, finally giving Batman and Robin's English counterparts their first ever solo ... Read more

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A Hero in His Own Mind: Action Comics #891 [Review]

Chris Murphy — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 23:59:59 +0000

Filed under: DC, Reviews

If you've had any exposure to the character of Lex Luthor throughout his decades of playing the role of Superman's nemesis then you don't need me to tell you that Lex can be something of an egomaniac from time to time. Lex is a supremely talented, ... Read more

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