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Two Mattel DC Comics exclusives are coming to SDCC this year- an Aquaman figure three-pack, and a Hot Wheels set paying tribute to Action Comics #1!

The Justice League investigate the Totality and try to recruit another hero while Lex Luthor advances his own plans. Is it a good read?

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Rogol Zar arrives on Earth and immediately tracks down Superman's Fortress of Solitude Superman is investigating yet another fire in Metropolis when he hears the Fortress's alarm He and Supergirl arrive at the Fortress to find it destroyed and Rogol Zar long gone. Man of Steel #3 cover by Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, and Alex[...]

It's been that way since the late 1960s, when Manhattan comic book dealer Louis Cohen told an Associated Press business reporter that the going rate for an Action Comics #1 was $260, which seemed to kickstart the public's fascination with the most valuable comic book in the world. The first appearance of Superman is of course[...]

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Superman and Nightwing are throwing Batman a bachelor party After a meal at Bat Burger, Superman shows a dimensional portal to a world where the three can fish in peace An explosion draws Superman away, and Hush attacks in the chaos Batman and Nightwing wrestle Hush until he and Nightwing tumble through the portal,[...]

In Coast City, Superman faces the Toyman, whom now has a giant robot with which to wreak havoc When the Man of Steel returns to Metropolis, he finds Perry White bearing bad news about the Daily Planet. Man of Steel #2 is a less Superman-centric issue of the comic, focusing more on the issues at the[...]

Even more Profiles in History auction goodness to report on today, especially if you're a fan of Superman.  There were several items listed in day two's Icons & Legends of Hollywood that pertain to our favorite last son of Krypton, but one of the pieces from Superman II really caught my eye. Namely, Sarah Douglas's Ursa costume from Superman II,[...]

All heroes across the world work together now with the core team of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Cyborg, the Flash, and Hawkgirl working in the center of it all Their base of operations is the Hall of Justice in Washington D.C Martian Manhunter is the new chairman and keeps the team linked[...]

Man of Steel #1 Brian Michael Bendis' short entry at the end of Action Comics #1000 as well as the one from DC Nation #0 had me worried about his upcoming Superman stories Thankfully, Man of Steel #1 is a lighthearted, sincere, and funny opening to this new era of Superman I thoroughly enjoyed this comic, and I'm hoping this is the beginning[...]

No Justice comes to its conclusion as the Omega Titans near Earth and Green Arrow has to keep Amanda Waller from nuking four corners of the world in response. Can the Justice League save the day? Is it a good read?

Doomsday Clock continues to tick onward as the Comedian gets back into action, Rorschach teams up with another hero, and Batman looks into Ozymandias. Is it a good read?

Plus, it's hard to feel like Kid Amazo is a legitimate threat given how easy-going Superboy and Robin are about everything, and it doesn't help how generic Kid Amazo is as a villain. However, the affection Superman and Batman show for their respective children is still endearing, and the aforementioned chemistry between Jonathan and Damian salvages[...]

No Justice rages on as Martian Manhunter and Starro the Conqueror work to free the bottled worlds and Team Entropy seeks help from Vril Dox. Does it make for a good read?

And if it gave Amell goosebumps, it has to be someone big. He was asked which Arrowverse character he'd like Green Arrow to cross over with, and his answer was the Big Blue Boy Scout. "Superman I thought that Tyler did a great job, and I had an opportunity to fangirl over [Smallville star] Tom Welling[...]

Superstar writer "The Great One" Brian Michael Bendis will shortly not-a-reboot Superman's continuity with the weekly Man of Steel mini-series launching on May 30th and leading into Bendis's run as the writer of both Superman and Action Comics But for DC fans panicked that Bendis will tear Superman's continuity in half like a rampaging She-Hulk[...]

With that out of the way, we can go ahead and get started. Winners Superman Special #1 cover by Jorge Jimenez and Alejandro Sanchez 1 Superman Special #1 Peter J Tomasi and Patrick Gleason brought home their stint on Superman this week with a heartwarming and exciting ending We return to Dinosaur Island, bring back Captain Storm, and we get to see more of[...]

With superstar writer "The Great One" Brian Michael Bendis set to take over Superman and Action Comics at DC, beginning with a mini-series called Man of Steel, many Superman fans have been bracing for Bendis to pull an "Avengers Disassembled," sending Superman's beloved continuity speeding on a malfunctioning jetpack toward a fiery doom while shouting[...]

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Superman and Superboy have a promise to keep for Captain Storm on Dinosaur Island, and the two Kents return to save the only surviving member of the Losers In another story, Superman returns to Earth after a long mission in space, exhausted and drained of energy Unfortunately, a giant insect is attacking Metropolis, so[...]

You can see the other like Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and even order yourself one of these fantastic pieces right now. Sideshow Collectibles has been revealing its new line of DC Comics Premium Format Figures for the last couple months, and today we are excited to share with you an exclusive video In it, we[...]

No Justice continues after the apparent death of Brainiac. Amanda Waller seeks a solution on Earth but is stopped by Green Arrow. On Colu, the Justice League split into Brainiac's teams and set about their objectives. Is it a good read?

He is overlooked but not deterred. In the present, Superman investigates a series of mysterious arsons, a pair of villains, and meets a new fire chief. The Man of Steel #1 cover by Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, and Alex Sinclair Whether or not Rogol Zar will be a compelling villain remains to be seen after reading Man of[...]

TMZ reported this morning that Margot Kidder, the actress who created the iconic cinematic version of Lois Lane alongside the late Christopher Reeve as Clark Kent/Superman, passed away at her home in Montana today at the age of 69 The news was initially released by representatives from the Franzen-Davis Funeral Home in Livingston, MT. Kidder had been recently[...]

No Justice kicks off with a visit to Earth from Brainiac. He easily dispatches the Justice League, Titan, Teen Titans, and Suicide Squad. However, he is seeking their help. Does it make for a good read?

Red Hood has a meeting with the Penguin, Artemis with Lex Luthor, and Bizarro ponders his fading intelligence. Does it make for a good read?

For about a year now, the word coming from sources at Rocksteady Studios is that the company are working on a new Superman game, which will look and play a lot like the Batman: Arkham series, but featuring the Man of Steele in a brighter Metropolis setting A lot of people assumed we'd be seeing[...]

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] A Lex Luthor from the future returns through time to enact his final revenge against Superman, and it just may be Lex Luthor of the present that saves the Man of Steel Then, at a White House Correspondents' Dinner, reporter Clark Kent riffs on Lex Luthor in a vicious comedy routine Finally, Lois Lane[...]

In terms of getting me excited for the stories, the Batman and No Justice succeeded markedly more than Man of Steel, and that continues to worry me about the potential future of Brian Michael Bendis' Superman and Action Comics. "Your Big Day," the Batman story, is a tense and uncomfortable stay with the Joker as he[...]

Though the comic is not really my speed, I can't deny how charming and lovable the leads are and how endlessly entertaining their dialogue is. Doctor Star and the Kingdom of Lost Tomorrows #3 cover by Max Fiumara Doctor Star and the Kingdom of Lost Tomorrows #3 In this spectacular continuation to the Black Hammer universe under Jeff Lemire and Max Fiumara, Doctor Star[...]

Apologies for the lateness of this (even if that just means that many won't read it), but we here at Bleeding Cool did a podcast celebrating Superman's 80th birthday as well as Action Comics #1000 this past week It took us some time, but it's now ready for your listening pleasure. Action Comics #1000 cover by Jim[...]

He has Superman and Batman restrained while Wonder Woman faces a monstrous Steve Trevor We learn that Deimos has made arrangements with a security firm in our world, and this has motivated his recent aggressions Fortunately, Warlord, his sorceress daughter, and the armies of Skartaris approach However, Deimos has the portal blocked, and the Trinity[...]