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20160525 – Comics News :DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH #1 – Explaining the Two WALLY WESTs | Newsarama.com

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It’s getting harder to miss one of the major spoilers of DC’s latest universe-changing event. In case you didn’t, we answer some questions you might have.

Updated May 24, 2016: Since publication of this story DC Comics has revealed a third image of Wally West from DC Universe: Rebirth #1 without a spoiler warning, this time on its Facebook page.

Original Story: Spoilers ahead for DC Universe: Rebirth #1.

Among all the excitement about the return of post-CrisisWally West in DC Universe: Rebirth #1, there’s one element of his return that’s an even bigger surprise — there will apparently now be two Wally West speedsters in the DCU.

As seen in the DC Universe: Rebirth #1 pages that leaked Friday afternoon and subsequent official preview pagesreleased to the comic book press and USA Today, DC now has two Wallys in their Rebirth’ed universe. And both wear a Kid Flash costume, though the original Wally is seen in a brand new costume at the end of the special.

According to the special due Wednesday, the two Wallys are established as cousins who had never met, named after the same great-grandfather, Wallace West. The older, original Wally is Rudy West’s son. The newer, younger Wally is Rudy’s brother Daniel West’s son. Both share an aunt (Rudy and Daniel’s sister), Iris West.

“I was as close to Iris as I was far from Daniel,” explains the original Wally in narration.

Diving deeper, the just-returned-from-the-past Wally is older (but younger than his last pre-Flashpoint appearance) white, red-headed speedster. The character was introduced in 1959 and started as a Kid Flash, one of the members of the Teen Titans, but then graduated to taking over the Flash mantle as an adult in the 1980’s – all continuity that is now, apparently, reestablished. He disappeared from continuity when DC rebooted their universe in 2011, but now he’s back. And Newsarama has learned that he’ll be co-starring with other adult, former Teen Titans in the new Titans series by writer Dan Abnett.

But there’s also the younger, more-recently-introduced, « New 52 » version of Wally West, a black teenager. Flash Rebirthwriter Josh Williamson told Newsarama that the « kid » version of Wally West will evolve into the new Kid Flash within the pages of the Flash title (as confirmed by DC Universe: Rebirth #1), then will be part of the Teen Titans title.

Williamson said that there will be a « twist » with Wally’s evolution, which hints that maybe the older Wally will be part of mentoring the younger one.

While the existence of two Wally West’s now has a simple explanation, it isn’t the only character ‘duplication’ that is emerging as DC works to undo some of the problems that arose after the company’s « New 52 » reboot in 2011, which had eliminated many of the company’s best-loved legacy characters. Now, in the Rebirth’ed DCU, it appears that there will be two Lois Lanes, and we’re still not sure how many Clark Kents.

Source : DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH #1 – Explaining the Two WALLY WESTs | Newsarama.com

20160519 – Comics News : Is This REBIRTH’s JOKER? BATMAN #1 Variant Revealed | Newsarama.com

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RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE’s BATMAN #1 variant cover may reveal REBIRTH’s JOKER.

Rafael Albuquerque has revealed his Fried Pie variant forBatman #1 via an Instagram post – but has he revealed more than that?

The cover features a Joker very reminiscient of Jared Leto’s take on the character in the upcoming Suicide Squad film, wearing a white suit seemingly homaging The Dark Knight Returns. Is this a simple homage, or a glimpse at Rebirth‘s version of the clown prince of crime?

Albuquerque is the regular artist on Rebirth‘s Batgirl. Batman #1 is on shelves June 15.

BATMAN #1
Written by TOM KING
Art and cover by DAVID FINCH and MATT BANNING
Variant cover by TIM SALE
NOW SHIPPING TWICE MONTHLY!
“I AM GOTHAM” chapter one
No one has ever stopped the Caped Crusader. Not The Joker. Not Two-Face. Not even the entire Justice League. But how does Batman confront a new hero who wants to save the city from the Dark Knight? CAN’T MISS: Superstar artist David Finch returns to Batman alongside writer Tom King for this five-part storyline.
On sale JUNE 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

 

Source : Is This REBIRTH’s JOKER? BATMAN #1 Variant Revealed | Newsarama.com

20160513 – EXCLUSIVE: DC’s « New Super-Man » Introduces New Bat-Man, New Wonder-Woman | Comic Book Resources

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EXCLUSIVE: DC’s « New Super-Man » Introduces New Bat-Man, New Wonder-Woman – The cast of « New Super-Man » grows in August, while « Detective Comics' » Bat-Family continues to investigate the « Rise of the Batmen. »

NEW SUPER-MAN #2
Written by GENE LUEN YANG • Art by VIKTOR BOGDANOVIC and RICHARD FRIEND • Cover by VIKTOR BOGDANOVIC • Variant cover by BERNARD CHANG
“Made in China” part two! The New Super-Man must face off against the Justice League of China? When Kenan Kong was imbued with the powers of Superman, he didn’t waste any time using them! Now it’s up to the New Bat-Man and New Wonder-Woman of his home country to bring our hero back down to earth—just in time to stop the attack of the deadly Sunbeam!
On sale AUGUST 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

DETECTIVE COMICS #938
Written by JAMES TYNION IV • Art and cover by ALVARO MARTINEZ and RAUL FERNANDEZ • Variant covers by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE
“Rise of the Batmen” part five! Batman, Batwoman, and the entire team take the fight to the deadly Colony! Those highly trained operatives took the Bat-team apart on their own turf…so how will they fare when the Colony is in its element, with all their weapons trained on our heroes?
On sale AUGUST 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

Source : EXCLUSIVE: DC’s « New Super-Man » Introduces New Bat-Man, New Wonder-Woman | Comic Book Resources

20160513 – Comics News :Animated BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE Cover & Release Date Revealed | Newsarama.com

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Bruce Timm promised some additions, and there’s already more blood on the BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE cover.

Warner Bros. Animation has announced that the animated adaptation of Batman: The Killing Joke will be released digitally on July 26, with a home video version on August 2. The R-rated animated film features the return of Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill in their popular voice-acting roles as Batman and the Joker, respectively. The film’s script was written by Brian Azzarello, and directed by Sam Liu, based of course on the iconic Alan Moore-Brian Bolland story.

“Batman: The Killing Joke presents one of the most compelling stories in the annals of Batman’s adventures: the evolution of the Joker from normalcy to criminal insanity. This was a very challenging story to tell because of the intense, often disturbing storyline, but we are extremely pleased with how true to the graphic novel we have been in this original film.” said Mary Ellen Thomas, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Vice President, Family & Animation Marketing. “Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is proud to release Batman: The Killing Joke as an authentic representation of its revered story for both longtime fans and new fans alike.”

Conroy and Hamill are joined by Tara Strong as Barbara Gordon and Ray Wise as Commissioner Gordon.

As part of the home video release, a special Blu-ray Deluxe edition will also include a numbered, limited edition gift set including an exclusive Joker figurine.

 

Source : Animated BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE Cover & Release Date Revealed | Newsarama.com

20160513 – Comics News : SUPERGIRL Moves to The CW For Second Season | Newsarama.com

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The Kryptonian orphan finds a second home on the CW.

After several weeks of speculation and uncertainty, Supergirl has been renewed for a second season – but it’s not without changes.

Supergirl will move to CBS’s sister network CW, which is already home to Arrow, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, and The Flash, which recently crossed over with Supergirl.

According to Deadline, Supergirl will also reportedly relocate filming from Los Angeles to Vancouver, a move that is designed to reduce the show’s budgetary requirements, which were cited as one of the main obstacles to its renewal at CBS.

The Flash, Arrow and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow already film in Vancouver, and are overseen – like Supergirl – by Greg Berlanti’s Berlanti Productions. The CW’s iZombieand NBC’s Powerless also film in Vancouver.

Though Deadline doesn’t outright say if Supergirl will also “move” to the shared DC TV Universe of The Flash, Arrow and Legends, given this season’s Flash crossover, the multiple Earths already established in The Flash, and DC’s history with universe-merging Crises, a merge is both possible and probably beneficial.

DC Comics themselves seem to play into this Crisis-style crossover possibility, stating on their website: « Considering how popular Season 1’s Flash crossover episode was, one can imagine more team-ups with The CW’s other heroes may await in her future, but we’ll have to wait until Season 2 debuts next fall to know for certain. »

 

Source : SUPERGIRL Moves to The CW For Second Season | Newsarama.com

20160512 – News  : Arrow’s Katie Cassidy Comes To The Flash In New Invincible Photos

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The CW has released stills from next Tuesday’s « Invincible » episode of The Flash, and they offer the first official images of former Arrow star Katie Cassidy as Black Canary’s Earth-2 counterpart, Black Siren.

After Zoom (guest star Teddy Sears) unleashes an army of Earth-2 meta-humans on Central City, Barry (Grant Gustin) is shaken when he sees their leader is the Black Canary’s Earth-2 doppelganger, the Black Siren (guest star Katie Cassidy). Meanwhile, Wally (Keiynan Lonsdale) takes to the streets to help The Flash stop the meta-humans, which worries Joe (Jesse L. Martin). Iris (Candice Patton) and Henry (guest star John Wesley Shipp) are concerned about Barry taking on Zoom.

Source : Arrow’s Katie Cassidy Comes To The Flash In New Invincible Photos

20160429 – Comics News : Wonder Woman pourrait être à Gotham dans une scène de son film | DCPlanet.fr

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Le tournage du film solo Wonder Woman se poursuit et une nouvelle photo publiée sur internet peut nous donner des indices sur une de ses scènes.

En effet, on y voit Gal Gadot devant un camion blindé de Wayne Enterprises. Cette photo confirme donc que le film risque bien de quitter l’époque de la Première Guerre Mondiale pour le monde contemporain pour au moins une scène. De plus, la présence de Wayne Enterprises nous laisse envisager que Diana Prince se trouve à Gotham. Cependant, la corporation de Bruce Wayne est probablement mondiale et la photo a été prise à Paris, et non sur les lieux de tournage ayant servis dans Batman v Superman. Enfin, le camion est immatriculé en France. À vous de spéculer la vérité de cette scène, que ce soit la scène finale s’ouvrant à BvS ou bien Diana qui s’apprête à avouer son passé à Bruce Wayne, maintenant que ce dernier a vu cette fameuse photo datant de la Première Guerre Mondiale. En attendant, le film Wonder Woman sortira le 2 juin 2017.

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Source : Wonder Woman pourrait être à Gotham dans une scène de son film | DCPlanet.fr

20160428 – Comics News :  Le nouveau Superman est chinois | Courrier international

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DC Comics a dévoilé l’identité du nouveau Superman, dont les aventures paraissent cet été. Il prendra désormais les traits d’un adolescent né à Shanghai.

Cet été, DC Comics, l’un des deux géants de l’édition de bandes dessinées américaines, l’autre étant Marvel, va donner un coup de jeune à sa collection. Green Lantern sera ainsi incarné par une femme latino-américaine, Lois Lane va devenir Superwoman et le nouveau Superman s’appellera Kenan Kong, un jeune de Shanghai immigré aux Etats-Unis.

L’œuvre a été confiée à l’auteur Gene Luen Yang, né aux Etats-Unis de parents chinois et scénariste renommé. “Pour Yang comme pour de nombreux auteurs, Clark Kent, le Superman original, est un symbole de l’immigration aux Etats-Unis, fait remarquer le site Fusion. Avec le personnage de Kenan, Yang rend évidente cette caractéristique du personnage.”

Pour créer ce “New Superman”, Gene Luen Yang a travaillé en priorité avec sa mère,a-t-il raconté à la chaîne NBC, afin de relater au mieux cette expérience d’immigré aux Etats-Unis. “Je souhaitais trouver un nom qui fonctionne en chinois mais qui soit immédiatement prononçable par un lecteur américain, a expliqué l’auteur. Kenan Kong sonne finalement beaucoup comme Clark Kent.”

La sortie du premier opus est prévue pour le 13 juillet.

Source : Comics. Le nouveau Superman est chinois | Courrier international

20160421 – L’ANTHOLOGIE WONDER WOMAN : UNE AMAZONE CHEZ URBAN COMICS — UniversComics : Le blog de l’association UniversComics

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Lors de la création de Wonder Woman en 1941, William Moulton Marston à insufflé dans ce personnage son amour pour la mythologie antique, et une certaine forme de féminisme très moderne pour l’époque. Et pourtant tout aussi progressiste qu’il paraît, le scénariste présente initialement une héroïne particulièrement naïve et influençable. Les Amazones vivent isolées du…

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20160420 -« The Flash » Reveals Zoom’s Origin, Cisco Gets New Powers | Comic Book Resources

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« The Flash » Reveals Zoom’s Origin, Cisco Gets New Powers – In « Versus Zoom, » « The Flash » flashed back to Hunter Zolomon’s origin, Cisco discovered a new ability and Barry was faced with a difficult decision.

SPOILER WARNING: This article contains major spoilers for « Versus Zoom, » tonight’s episode of « The Flash. »

In « Versus Zoom, » Hunter Zolomon got what he wanted all along: Barry’s speed.

In « Versus Zoom, » Hunter Zolomon finally got what he wanted: Barry’s speed. However, before he even made it back to Earth-1, « The Flash » flashed back to Zolomon’s childhood and revealed the character’s Earth-2 origin.

As it turns out, Hunter Zolomon is one of Earth-2’s only serial killers. The episode revealed a traumatic event from his childhood, one that parallels Barry’s own origin: Zolomon watched his father murder his mother. However, Zolomon didn’t have a surrogate parent like Joe West who was ready and willing to take him in; instead, he grew up in foster care, after all remaining family members refused to take him in.

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Zolomon grew up to be a serial killer, murdering 23 people before his capture. Instead of jail, he was sent to a psychiatric hospital, where he underwent shock therapy in order to cure his murderous urges. This is exactly what was happening when Earth-2’s particle accelerator went off, and it ultimately gave him his speed.

In addition to Zoom’s origin, the episode found Cisco tapping a new ability. Using Reverb’s glasses, he was able to manually open the breach between worlds with his powers, which is what allowed Zoom to return to Earth-1.

Thanks to his return to Earth-1, Zoom was able to kidnap Wally and demand Barry’s speed in exchange. Stuck between a rock and a hard place, Barry chose to give up his speed in order to save Wally. Zoom took Barry’s speed, but something went wrong with the transfer, causing Zoom to lash out against Barry. Caitlin begged him to stop, desperately appealing to any part of him that might have felt something for her. Her plea worked, and Zoom took off, leaving Barry powerless but alive.

During the transfer, Zoom answered a few questions for the team, as well as the audience. As it turns out, the Jay that died was a time remnant of his past self, who he convinced to join him. Additionally, he explained why he masqueraded as Jay Garrick: because he enjoyed « playing » a hero, giving the people hope before ripping it away. However, when Barry asked who the man in the mask was, Zoom dodged the question by saying, « You wouldn’t believe me if I told you. »

Starring Grant Gustin, Carlos Valdes and Jesse L. Martin, « The Flash » airs Tuesdays at 8 pm EST on The CW.

Source : « The Flash » Reveals Zoom’s Origin, Cisco Gets New Powers | Comic Book Resources