Tag: the new 52

DC Comics introduces Vandal Savage and Giganta to the New 52

Giganta and Vandal Savage (New 52) - Mikel Janin

DC Comics has been steadily reintroducing characters from the pre-Flashpoint universe into the New 52. The reset button has allowed them to radically alter, redefine and in some cases entirely redesign old favourites. DC has now revealed the look of Vandal Savage and Giganta for the contemporary era. It sounds like we’ll be seeing more …

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Behind The Panels One-Shot – The Nicola Scott Interview

The Nicola Scott Interview

This week, Richard and David had the opportunity to chat with Nicola Scott, the Australia artist best known for her work with DC Comics and Gail Simone on Birds of Prey and Secret Six. She has worked on several titles within the New 52, including Superman with George Pérez. Nicola is currently working on Earth 2 with …

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Review: The Movement #1

The Movement #1 (DC Comics)

DC begins its Fifth Wave of the New 52 by looking out for the little guy in the DC Universe. Is this a movement, or still a little backed-up? When the announcement of The Movement and companion title The Green Team came, two books that aimed to piggyback on the Occupy Movement and examine the class …

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DC announces new annuals for July 2012

Detective Comics Annual #2 (DC Comics) - Artist: Andy Clarke

DC continue to celebrate that its been almost 2 years since the New 52 launched, even if it is no longer new of totalling 52 books. To that end, another wave of annuals begins, including a special Zero Year tie-in for Scott Snyder‘s Batman run. Can this man do no wrong? Plus, we think we …

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Graphic Bits: Nova, Justice League of America, Star Trek, Happy and Vibe

Don’t have time for full reviews of comics? Then check out Graphic Bits: bite sized chunks of comic book goodness designed to get behind the panels and into your hearts. This week (20 February 2012), careers get started in Nova #1 (Marvel), Justice League of America #1 (DC Comics) and Vibe #1. Meanwhile, more secrets from …

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Behind The Panels Issue 34 – Fire

In this issue,  it’s Marvel NOW! and we pay later. DC back on top and Dinosaurs Vs. Aliens. THEN Spidey gets a trilogy, Marvel delays Cinematic Universe and Hellboy goes to hospital. All our latest reads PLUS our kick-ass pick of the week: Fire by Brian Michael Bendis. Our next reading assignment: Batman: Knightfall. Hosted By: Richard Gray …

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Behind The Panels Issue 33 – The Death of Gwen Stacy

In this issue, Marvel declares war and the San Diego Comic Con panels are announced! Alan Moore’s very particular skills. THEN Guardians of the Galaxy for 2014? Ant-Man test footage…and the Human Fly? All our latest reads PLUS our kick-ass pick of the week: The Death of Gwen Stacy (or The Amazing Spider-Man issues 96-98 & 121-122). Our …

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Behind The Panels Issue 32 – Archie Meets Kiss

In this issue another gay Green Lantern, Dr. Mark Millar, Yahoo looks at motion comics, The Dark Knight Rises goes viral and the Dredd trailer revealed. THEN our kick-ass (should we still call it that?) pick of the week: Archie Meets Kiss (or Archie 627 – 630). Our next reading assignment: The Death of Gwen Stacy (or The Amazing …

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Behind The Panels Issue 31 – The New 52 Second Wave

In this issue Green Lantern comes out! THEN play with the DCU, Iron Man villain news and The Avengers 10-Disc superset! THEN our kick-ass pick of the week: DC Comic’s The New 52 – Second Wave. Our next reading assignment: Archie Meets Kiss. Hosted By: Richard Gray & David McVay Behind the Panels is continual work in progress, …

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Behind The Panels Issue 21 – The New 52 Six Months On

Hosted By: David McVay & Richard Gray David and Richard discuss the latest in news from the world of comics in this bumper double sized super special. This week our favourite mountain man Alan Moore makes merry with with Gentlemen, and Smallville: Season 11 details and Rob Liefield profit of doom. THEN WB sets a date for …

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Behind The Panels (beta) Issue 1 – Between The Panels

Hosted By: David McVay & Richard Gray We’ve spoken about it on the Geek Actually podcast and we have planned it for weeks, and now here it is! Between the Panels the new comic book podcast hosted by David McVay and Richard Gray. The Show This first issue is really a beta issue as it …

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