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Comic Book Review – Action Comics #1000

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Ricky Church reviews Action Comics #1000… This is it. The big one. In 1938 the world was introduced to Superman in the pages of Action Comics #1 by two young writers and artists from Cleveland, Ohio named Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Flashforward 80 years later and Superman has somehow remained so popular in the public consciousness […]

Comic Book Review – Action Comics: 80 Years of Superman

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Ricky Church reviews Action Comics: 80 Years of Superman… Superman is about to reach a milestone 1000th issue of Action Comics, the title which introduced him to the world and irrevocably changed the landscape for the comic book industry and superhero genre forever. To further celebrate the milestone, DC has published Actions Comics: 80 Years of Superman […]

Truth and Justice: Why Superman remains an icon 80 years later

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Coinciding with the release of Action Comics #1000, Ricky Church celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Man of Steel… It’s almost hard to believe Superman has reached his 1000th issue in Action Comics, the very comic he made his first appearance, but when you think about it its not that surprising at all. Superman has […]

LEGO unveils its Justice League Batman and Superman BrickHeadz set

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LEGO has released a batch of official promotional images for its BrickHeadz Tactical Batman and Superman set from last year’s DC blockbuster Justice League. The set consists of 209 pieces and will go on sale May 1st, priced at $19.99; take a look at the promotional images here… Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and […]

Comic Book Review – Superman – Action Comics: Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 2

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Ricky Church reviews Superman – Action Comics: Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 2… On the eve of Action Comics’ 1000th issue, DC has released the second deluxe Rebirth volume, Superman – Action Comics: Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 2, a fairly hefty collection that wraps up the mystery of the other Clark Kent while building the threat of Mr. Oz’s machinations. […]

Preview of Superman #45

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DC Comics releases Superman #45 this Wednesday, and you can take a look at a preview of the issue here… “BOYZARRO RE-DEATH” finale! The challenge of the Bizarroverse continues as the Super Foes battle the Legion of Fun! As Superman and Son return to Hamilton for a quick recharge, they learn what the little town truly […]

Krypton Season 1 Episode 4 Review – ‘Word of Rao’

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Ricky Church reviews the fourth episode of Krypton… Just four episodes in and the events on Krypton are starting to heat up a lot now. There was a fair bit of advancement in the overall story as some questions were answered while new ones raised and the motivations of several characters shifted. ‘Word of Rao’ was an […]

Promo and images for Krypton Season 1 Episode 5 – ‘House of Zod’

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Syfy has released a promo and batch of images for next week’s fifth episode of Krypton, entitled ‘House of Zod’; check them out here… 0 Jayna grapples with her torn loyalties as Seg fights for survival within the heart of Black Zero. SEE ALSO: Follow all of our Krypton coverage here Krypton airs on Wednesdays on […]

The Search for Steve Trevor continues in preview of Trinity #21

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The search for Steve Trevor continues this week in Trinity #21, and you can take a look at a preview of the issue here courtesy of DC Comics… “MAN DOWN” part two! Deimos and his armies have besieged the Trinity—so why is Steve Trevor helping the enemy?! Wonder Woman, Batman and Superman fight their way […]