Superman: Unbound is the latest DC Universe Animated Original Movie based on an Action Comics arc written by Geoff Johns and drawn by Gary Frank. Though not bogged down by New 52 continuity or pre-Flashpoint Superman Family architecture, the movie does a fair job at retelling the story of the five part Superman: Braniac in 75 minutes. Rumors are that this could be the last DCAU movie set in the old timelines, so continuity buffs and those wishing to celebrate Superman’s 75th birthday this year should give this a chance if you have not already. Since the story references Silver and Golden Age Superman subjects like the Bottled City Of Kandor and Collector of Worlds, this is both a movie for new fans anticipating Man of Steel and those with the House of El’s shield tattooed on their arms. Speaking of which, Supergirl is in for the action too.
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EARTH PRIME TIME: SUPERMAN: UNBOUND
EARTH PRIME TIME: FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2013 PREVIEW
Whoa what a couple o’ weeks, amiright? Did you know that nearly every comic book company worth a gosh darn gives out free comic books on the first Saturday in May? That’s right, I think we can all use a little outing this Saturday. Here are some of our most anticipated free comics to pick up at your LCS (Local Comic Shop) this weekend. Don’t be greedy, take only one! We previewed the free books last year…and we’re still into comics. Who knew?
EARTH PRIME TIME: BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS – PARTS 1 & 2
Frank Miller’s 1986 genre defining and milestone graphic novel, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns has been adapted in the latest installments of the DC Universe Animated Original Movies. The extended storyline demanded that the story—initially broken into four chapters—be broken up into two parts. The highly anticipated last chapter was made available on Blu-Ray, DVD or Download on January 29th. The Dark Knight Returns as a comic defined the look and tone of Bruce Wayne’s alter-ego for a generation, twisting both tropes of the comic book page and the media’s 24/7 news cycle down to their aging knees while all the while inexplicably breathing new life and reflection on both. We’re hard pressed to find fault with DC attempting to share the story with a new audience in a new medium, and aside from dyed in the wool fanboy nit picks, we’ve gone in depth comparing and contrasting the original art form with the movies to be mostly satisfied with the result. Peter Weller (Robocop, Star Trek: Into Darkness) stars as the aging Batman, eventually facing the maniacal Joker voiced by Michael Emerson (Ben Linus on Lost, Person of Interest).
EARTH PRIME TIME: BILL FINGER – SECRET CO-CREATOR OF BATMAN WITH MARC TYLER NOBLEMAN
The stories of how comics are made are half the reason we pay so much attention to the brightest and most talented creators out there today. We want to be able to say we have been paying attention to an artist right from the beginning, or that a writer has had his breakthrough arc on a particular series. Much of this idea runs parallel to following the hottest underground bands in the music business. When Simon and Kirby created Captain America or when Jack teamed up with Stan Lee to create the Marvel Universe, there was no telling the effect superheroes would have on the culture.
Marc Tyler Nobleman has written many books about comic book history. He joins Earth Prime Time today to tell us about his new book, Bill the Boy Wonder: The Secret Co-Creator of Batman, drawn by Ty Templeton, and how Bill’s legacy affects the comic market today. Continue reading
EARTH PRIME TIME: DC NEW 52 ZERO ISSUES
One year after the relaunch of the DC Universe, with many titles still holding strong through two waves of cancellations, DC breaks the flow to provide Secret Origin stories for many characters. Finally we will get a peek at the five year gap between the Flashpoint story and the first appearance of The New 52 The Justice League. Continue reading
EARTH PRIME TIME: SUPERMAN VS. THE ELITE
Superman vs. The Elite is the latest DC Comics Animated Universe movie released last week. Written by Joe Kelly (Ben 10, I Kill Giants) for the first time in Action Comics #775, the story pushes The Man of Steel to the breaking point of his strong moral fiber. Can new and violent superhero team The Elite defeat Superman, and does the public want a less tolerant but more permanent solution to dealing with the bad guys? The Action Comics issue was called, “What’s so Funny ‘Bout Truth, Justice, and the American Way,” published just months before the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. Continue reading
EXIT POLL: MATT, KELLY, RAY AND CASEY DO BAD ALL BY THEMSELVES AT BOSTON COMIC CON
Ray: Villains have more fun. Continue reading
IT’S A BIRD, IT’S A PLANE, IT’S YOUR FACE!
In a mere three weeks you (YES, You!) could have the ability to stroll through steel-reinforced concrete bank vaults, take a day vaycay sans airplane to Dubai, and peek through your smokin’-hot coworker’s shirt. Personally I’d prefer the ability to instantly teleport to Disney World’s EPCOT, specifically Norway’s Maelstrom. Continue reading
EARTH PRIME TIME: JACK KIRBY’S FOURTH WORLD OMNIBUS VOL. 1
Jack “King” Kirby created Captain America with Joe Simon in 1941. By 1970, Jack negotiated a deal with DC Comics to create the Fourth World series of books that showcased hero Orion along with the Forever People and Superman facing off against new villain Darkseid of the planet Apokolips. Kirby’s Fourth World is collected for the first time in affordable paperback from DC Comics, and continues to be at the top of the list of timeless superhero adventures. The King didn’t merely innovate comic book storytelling and create all of our long lasting heroes. Jack Kirby is why there is a comic book industry today. Continue reading
EARTH PRIME TIME: JUSTICE LEAGUE: DOOM
Vandal Savage rounds up the baddest of DC villains to bring down the Justice League in Justice League: Doom, the latest DC Universe Animated Movie. Continue reading
THE SUPERMAN ANTHOLOGY
Just go buy the good ones. It’s a hell of a lot cheaper, and you won’t have to hide Superman III when you have company over. Continue reading
POLYBAGGIN’- ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU…
To buy me a hoodie that makes me look like ’70s Batman. Continue reading
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