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The (r)evolution of Harley Quinn: from jester to sex symbol

The (r)evolution of Harley Quinn: from jester to sex symbol

Following the release this week of a photo of Harley Quinn and some other guys from the forthcoming Suicide Squad film, two things were incredibly evident. Firstly, in just over two decades, Harley Quinn has gone from a fan favourite character to one of the more recognisable figures in the DC Universe. More importantly, that popularity …

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Cover Story: Best Comic Book Covers of January 2015

Secret Six #2 (DC Comics) - Artist: Dale Eaglesham

Each month, hundreds of comics are released to stores for the hungry masses of fans around the world. To stand out on the shelves, you have to put the great art up front. You can judge a book by its cover.  Welcome back to our continuing monthly column. Last year was a huge year for comic book covers …

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Rapid Panels: New ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ photo, ‘Batman: Strange Days’ and ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’: The Art of Level 7

Lots of odds and ends coming out today, and all of them insanely cool. First up, there’s this moment that all self-respecting Batman fans have been waiting years for: the first new Bruce Timm animated Batman ‘toon celebrating 75 years of Batmania around the world. Rather than the Superman montage that came out for the …

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Comics: Warner and DC Entertainment celebrate Batman’s 75th Anniversary

Batman 75th Anniversary Logo

Last year marked the 75th anniversary of Superman, and 2014 means that it’s been three-quarters of a century since we first learned of Bruce Wayne’s unfortunate childhood, and questionable choice of nocturnal activities during his adulthood. To celebrate, Warner Bros. Entertainment and DC Entertainment have announced 75 Years of Batman, complete with a new logo. …

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Cover Story: Best Comic Book Covers of August 2013

Each month, hundreds of comics are released to stores for the hungry masses of fans around the world. To stand out on the shelves, you have to put the great art up front. You can judge a book by its cover. Welcome back to our continuing monthly column, where the covers tell a story of their …

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Warner unveils Superman 75th anniversary logo, plans Zack Snyder and Bruce Timm short film

Superman 75th anniversary logo

The Hollywood Reporter has revealed the 75th anniversary logo for Superman, along with the news that Man of Steel director Zack Snyder and DC animation legend Bruce Timm will team up for a 2 minutes animated short. There will be a “sneak peek of this short is planned for Comic-Con International: San Diego in July …

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Behind The Panels Issue 52 – Happy

In this Easter issue Marvel relaunches its graphic novel line, Christopher Lee gets villainous for DC and you can soon play with your Fables. THEN The Secret Service set for cinemas, trailers for The Wolverine, Kick-Ass 2 and…really? Batroc the Leaper? PLUS our kick-ass pick of the week Happy by Grant Morrison and Darick Robertson. …

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