Charlize Theron is an immortal mercenary in Netflix’s “The Old Guard”:

Actress and Hollywood star Charlize Theron is no stranger to action - and she is going to draw her guns and fight in a superhero type capacity once more as she plays the immortal mercenary named “Andy”, aka Andromache of Scythia in Netflix’s upcoming new film “The Old Guard” - which is based on the graphic novel of the same name by Greg Rucka.

Check out the action packed trailer below, and visit Netflix for more information on the movie:

The Old Guard | Official Trailer | Netflix
The Old Guard is set to be released on Netflix on July 10!

First Look: Check out Charlize Theron in Netflix's adaptation of "The Old Guard"

Charlize Theron is ready to take on another action role - this time in Netflix's adaptation of  Greg Rucka and Leandro Fernandez's comic book/ graphic novel "The Old Guard", and the streaming service has provided a first look at the actress as Andromache of Scythia, aka "Andy".


The plot synopsis goes like this:

 Led by a warrior named Andy (Charlize Theron), a covert group of tight-knit mercenaries with a mysterious inability to die have fought to protect the mortal world for centuries. But when the team is recruited to take on an emergency mission and their extraordinary abilities are suddenly exposed, it’s up to Andy and Nile (Kiki Layne), the newest soldier to join their ranks, to help the group eliminate the threat of those who seek to replicate and monetize their power by any means necessary. Based on the acclaimed graphic novel by Greg Rucka and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (LOVE & BASKETBALL, BEYOND THE LIGHTS), THE OLD GUARD is a gritty, grounded, action-packed story that shows living forever is harder than it looks.

Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, "The Old Guard" premieres on Netflix on July 10.

Spider-Man: Marvel teases new "Spider-Man: Family Business" graphic novel for Spring 2014

Looks like there's a lot of new stuff going on for our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, and Marvel has a new book coming up next year that fans of the webslinger will want to take note of!

Coming later this year as part of Marvel's new line of original graphic novels, a new Spider-Man graphic novel from the writing talents of Mark Waid and James Robinson and the artistic flavor of Gabriele Dell'otto will see Spidey take on the Kingpin... As well as finding out he has a long lost sister! Entitled "Spider-Man: Family Business", the new story will see Peter Parker and his alter ego take on the underworld criminal boss on a global scale, and discover some secrets surrounding his parents' deaths and that he has a sibling named Teresa Parker!

Superman: Earth One Vol. 2 Preview Online

Set to be released in comic book shops on October 31st and in bookstores on November 6th, DC Comics and Entertainment Weekly have released this special sneak peek on the much-anticipated second volume of Superman: Earth One! With J. Michael Straczynski and Shane Davis returning to collaborate for the next installment in this reimagining of a classic hero, Clark Kent struggles to find a balance between his new life as a reporter and a superhero, while facing powerful new enemies that may teach Superman what it feels like to be truly human when he's stripped of his powers! Check out the special sneak peek via the source post at DC The Source!

Five Page Preview of Batman: Earth One released

Via Buzzfeed and Bleeding Cool, DC Comics has released a Five-Page preview of their next original graphic novel release in their Earth One series, Batman: Earth One. The book sees release on comic book shops and bookstores next month (and right on time for The Dark Knight Rises), so check out listings on Amazon for info and how to order it online. In the meantime, read the five page preview over at Buzzfeed, which gives a unique new look at the origin of Bruce Wayne and Batman, as told by the creative team of Geoff Johns and Gary Frank!


Batman: Earth One is slated for release on shelves this July 10!

First Look: Batman: Earth One and Superman: Earth One Vol. 2

Released in conjunction with one another since the past day via DC Comics' official blog The Source, here is a first look at two of the most highly anticipated and much awaited graphic novels this year: Batman: Earth One and Superman: Earth One Vol. 2!

Written by acclaimed scribe Geoff Johns and illustrated by the talented Gary Frank, Batman: Earth One serves as Johns' first original graphic novel work, and explores a contemporary look at the origins and beginnings of The Dark Knight. In this story, Batman isn't yet the master detective or watchful protector he is known through legend, and instead we see a Bruce Wayne who is still making mistakes and trying to adjust to a world where shades of gray dominate the society of Gotham City. Above is a sneak peak page of the awesome looking graphic novel, and more pages, as well as info on the story, can be viewed here!

Once again written by J. Michael Straczynski and drawn by Shane Davis, Superman: Earth One Vol. 2 is the long awaited sequel to one of the best original graphic novels of 2010, once again exploring a younger version of the Man of Steel as he tries to find his place in the world. Now that he has finally become Superman, Clark Kent has to find out where his alter ego fits in, especially with the world watching and wondering what his true purpose will be. As he starts to put his life in check, he becomes mixed up with a certain girl next door, and as Lois Lane tries to snoop around Clark's mysteries, a new threat comes in the form of the deadly Parasite. In the end, Superman will have to discover how to use his power, and how he really fits in the world he calls home. Check out more info, pages, and details here!

Expect Batman: Earth One and Superman: Earth One to hit comic book shops and bookstores this 2012!

SDCC '11: Batman: The Dark Knight Returns confirmed as a DC Animated film!

Fans of DC's ever growing animated film line up may get the surprise of their lives next year, as Warner Bros. and DC pretty much confirmed during the San Diego Comic Con that one of the most beloved Batman stories would be getting the toon treatment... As a two-parter even!

That's right, Frank Miller and Klaus Janson's The Dark Knight Returns is being adapted! The EPIC tale of an aged Bruce Wayne coming out of retirement and returning as Batman in a distant future is going to be made into DC's next animated film sometime in 2012. The Dark Knight Returns will most likely be released after the two animated movies slated for launch within the year, which are Justice League: Doom and Superman Vs. The Elite. Not much details were given on who will be voicing who, but good rumor and word is that legendary Batman: The Animated Series actors Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill are being considered for Batman and Joker again, and if that's true, things will be so much more AWESOME going for this movie.

Coincidentally, this will be Frank Miller's second Batman work adapted into an animated film, as Batman: Year One already saw its premiere held at the Comic Con and will see home video release later this October! For more details on the store, visit the source post over at Bleeding Cool!

SDCC '11: Frank Miller's Holy Terror

If you know who Frank Miller is, then you're probably well aware that many of his works in the world of comics like Daredevil, Batman, 300, and Sin City, with the latter two eve made into blockbuster movies. His contributions to both film and literature are diverse and well known to fans of popculture, but arguably he is best known for bringing Batman back to his dark roots with his work on Batman: Year One and Batman: The Dark Knight Returns. Those titles became legendary in status, and helped set the pace for future tales of the Caped Crusader to be told in a much more grittier and realistic fashion. Recent years have seen Miller return to writing sequels to his "Dark Knight universe" with The Dark Knight Strikes Again and All-Star Batman and Robin, but those books weren't as highly acclaimed as his previous two storylines (with the exception of coining the phrase "The Goddamn Batman" with his exceptional dialogue writing and script).

Originally pitched as a Batman story in 2006 but was eventually cancelled by DC, Miller is now working on a new graphic novel called "Holy Terror", in which a masked vigilante garbed and styled like the Dark Knight wages a one man war against the Al-Qaeda and Terrorism. A trailer has been released and can be seen below just to show just how graphic and serious this story is going to be, and it leans on the political aspect of the concept being used here. Check it out below for your reference and, if necessary, your amusement on what Mr. Miller has in store for his readers next.


Holy Terror trailer

Well, there you have it. For more info and details on the book, visit the source post at Bleeding Cool.

Holy Terror is scheduled to be released on September 2011, to coincide with the 10th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

Prepare For Superman: Earth One....

Remember DC's announcement about there a new wave of graphic novels being released and taking a new spin on the heroes and characters we all know and love from that universe? Well, the first book in the line, Superman: Earth One, has finally appeared in DC's August Solicitations, and if anyone needed a fresh new way to read about Supes, here's a great opportunity presented to you, as only writing legend J. Michael Straczynski can deliver! Joining him in this endeavor is the artistic duo of Shane Davis & Sandra Hope, and as a retelling of the Man Of Steel's origin in modern times, this is a comic book prospect worth checking out! Take a look at the cover:

In all honesty, the "modern concept" is very much similar to what we've seen in Birthright and Secret Origin, but I'm all game for this if Straczynski is on board. As the guy who created Babylon 5 and redefined Marvel heroes such as Spider-Man and Thor, I'm all for reading this new take on the Man Of Steel, and he also begins his run on the current series starting with Superman 701 in a few weeks time. Also, the art looks gratifying enough, and it has a Smallville look to it, only with more attitude involved. For more info, visit Newsarama's post on DC's August Solicitations, and be sure to check out Superman: Earth One when it comes out in shops on October 27 this year!

Prepare For... Night Of The Living Trekkies!

This concept is... Fascinating.

As posted in io9, the publisher of the infamous "Pride, Prejudice, and Zombies" novel will be releasing a new tale of brains, brains, and MORE BRAINS by mixing things up with a little "Star Trek" flavor to it! Entitled "Night Of The Living Trekkies", the story's going to be about the living dead invading a Star Trek convention. When all hell breaks loose, a band of Trek fans have to band together "to seek out life" and protect themselves, using their wits, strengths, and every Trek knowledge they have to get out alive, be it with phasers or the Klingon way! This is so fun a concept that I can hardly contain my excitement, and I can't wait to read it once it's out!

For more info on Brains and Starships, check out the post on io9. Excelsior!

DC Launches Earth One In 2010!

Holy TPBs! Something awesome is coming next year!

Via Newsarama and DC Comics' official blog, The Source, comic book readers can expect a new way of reading about the exploits of the favorite DCU superheros like Superman and Batman, as DC prepares to launch an ongoing wave of graphic novels that are set apart from existing continuity and will introduce a new world in which new stories will be told and contained in a brand new universe in itself. In 2010, DC Comics welcomes you to Earth One, where old heroes get retold in new tales based on a brand new continuity.



Beginning next year, the first two heroes getting this treatment will be none other than the Man Of Steel and The Dark Knight themselves. SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE, written by J. Michael Straczynski with art by Shane Davis, will retell the origins of the Last Son Of Krypton and his evolution into one of the most beloved heroes the world has ever known. From the cover alone, this looks like an interesting read, and with JMS onboard, we can expect some action packed hero writing.



If that sounded awesome, this next one takes the cake. Geoff Johns, the writer of Green Lantern and architect of Blackest Night, will be hitting the strees of Gotham City along with artist Gary Franks, as they introduce readers new and old to the legend of the caped crusader himself in BATMAN: EARTH ONE. Orphaned at a young age due to crime and desperation, Bruce Wayne made a solemn vow to rid his city of the element that took his parents lives. After years of training and studying, he transforms himself into a mighty warrior that stalks the shadows and strikes fear into the hearts and minds of criminals everywhere.

Wow... with all these talents on board, I can't wait to see these next year. Earth One, here we come!

Graphic Novel Review - Green Lantern: No Fear and FINAL CRISIS

The Road to Blackest Night is finally over. The darkness is upon us, and as we reach the final destination, evil will literally engulf the DC Universe and all of its inhabitants.



With just a few more hours to go before issue #1 graces our comic shops with Zombie Lantern goodness, I couldn't resist the temptation to read up on more DC Goodness. Following this evening's trip to the bookstore, I just had to go and grab a couple of books to pacify my cravings before the big one happens. Without hesitation, I found my reads in the form of Green Lantern: No Fear and the humongous FINAL CRISIS hardcover, the latter of which was the big event for DC prior to Blackest Night. While I can easily vouch for these books as sure wins without a moment's notice, I'll give a little background description and review on both to call it fair game and warning to you guys before ponying up the cash for them.

Green Lantern: No Fear



This is the one that started it all again.

Green Lantern: Rebirth accomplished many things back when it was released in 2005. It drew new readers into the emotional spectrum, and celebrated a new direction with the emerald warriors who defend our universe against the forces of evil. Let us not forget of course that it cemented the return of the Silver Age Green Lantern himself - Hal "Flyboy" Jordan. After a successful resurrection, the man most recognizable by fans as the "original" GL of space sector 2814 returns to begin a new solo career free from fear and full of redemption. How he goes about that is chronicled in this book - reprinting the first six issues of the new ongoing series and the Secret File And Origins 2005 Annual.

Hal Jordan is back as Green Lantern, and he's pretty damn happy about it. Returning to his duties as a superhero isn't easy, but the adventure and thrill of it is what keeps him going. Settling down in the newly rebuilt Coast City, he resumes his old life as an Air Force pilot, practically picking up where he left off after he vanished many years ago. However, his past catches up to him, as old enemies resurface and take the fight to Jordan once again with deadlier results in store for him and those he cares for.

What you see before you is a grand achievement by writer Geoff Johns - he succeeded in bringing Hal Jordan back and relaunching a title that converts more people into readers as the series progresses. Without a doubt, this is the book that should get you to appreciate Green Lantern again. Right off the bat, it has excellent writing and features a ton of artists who could get you drooling for more panels of action and adventure as you turn the page of each issue. Johns is even reunited with his Rebirth teammate Ethan Van Sciver for two issues here, and that should give you a glimpse of how great that miniseries was if you haven't picked it up yet. I won't spoil the tales inside, but it's all about humble beginnings and reunions for Jordan, as well as an encounter with an old foe that foreshadows the coming of the Blackest Night. Curious? Let this light your way through the series. It's a sure win.

Score - 10/10

FINAL CRISIS



To be honest, I'd be hard pressed to review Final Crisis properly.

One of the many reasons why I bought this was to finally sit down and take time reading this book as a whole now that its been compiled and pressed into one massive hardcover. I wasn't too thrilled about the various tie-ins and companions DC released when this was a big event, but now that it's gone and past, my mind can be at ease already. Another reason that propelled me to make the decision was because I got Batman R.I.P - which left Bruce Wayne's fate ambiguous. Only by reading FC could you learn what truly happened to the Dark Knight... and if the cover to the book didn't clue you in yet, then you really must be in denial. I don't blame you - I can relate.

Written by Grant Morrison and illustrated by a plethora of artists, Final Crisis tells the tale of the DC Universe under siege by the most evil presence known to them all - Darkseid. In a nutshell, chaos ensues and several multiverses are affected as a result. Evil has apparently gotten the upper hand, and as the heroes struggle to fight back, the destinies of several characters are forever altered. People live, casualties rise, and when this is over, nothing will ever be the same again.

I've heard it all before and I've followed all the Crisis' miniseries DC has to offer, but this is one event that had me less interested and more confused every time I came across it. Probably it was due to "Crisis Burn" as I'd like to call it. Countless weekly series and revelations killed things for me, and I sure wasn't going to collect every single title and tie-in to find out what the heck was happening. It was only upon hearing the news of "Batman's death" that I started to get curious, and I ended up buying the issue to find out the final fate of Bruce Wayne. In the end, I was slightly disappointed - It wasn't how I expected The Dark Knight to go, but Morrison put it that way, and left things conveniently open-ended in the final issue (which rendered things meaningless and more confusing than ever). However, FC seemed to have gotten people talking and interested in DC again at least. As a result, it seems to have become a bestseller in the shops and bookstores. How I really don't know why... but probably it's because of the guys who died and those that have returned to the land of the living again... like Barry Allen/ The Flash.

Would I recommend this? Hard to say... Only if you're prepared for a convoluted superhero tale of epic proportions. Don't say I didn't warn you.

Score - 6/10

Graphic Novel Review - Late Night Browsing: Batman R.I.P

In this cold, dark evening, I found myself picking up another graphic novel in the bookstore to appease my cravings for some Batman action. I got more than I bargained for, and I realized that I just picked up the tale that set the stage for Batman: Reborn, the event wherein a new Batman arises to protect Gotham City after the disappearance of the original. How this came to be is told in Batman R.I.P - the somewhat controversial storyline that changed the entire landscape of the world of The Dark Knight - which is finally collected in one entire Deluxe Hardcover Edition. It's truly the "demise of Batman", as written by comic writer extraordinaire Grant Morrison and illustrated by the excellent Tony Daniels, who has teamed up with Morrison before and shows he can draw a mean looking Caped Crusader at any given moment. It's a collected piece of graphic novel beauty that no Batman fan should miss. Why? Read on to find out.

In this dark and covoluted tale, Batman faces his greatest challenges yet. The mysterious organization known only as "The Black Glove" has finally found a way to defeat the world's greatest detective, using the one thing which is considered his greatest asset against him- his mind. As the Dark Knight disappears and struggles with his demons, Gotham is at the mercy of criminals bent on destruction, with only his closest allies defending the city and at the same time making a desperate bid to find him before all is lost. In order to save everything he holds dear, Batman must journey inwards with himself and find the strength necessary to defeat his new enemies. But with so many secrets, lies, and odds against him, can he find the truth, triumph, and survive at the same time?

When this storyline began last year, I wasn't too sold on collecting it. Truth be told, Morrison's run on Batman has got to be one of the most confusing ones ever told in the history of the batbooks. It was only when he began Batman and Robin that I began to appreciate his run, but then again, he practically deconstructed things first in order to make them good in the end. RIP doesn't have much going for it alone except a few twists and turns that challenges everything we know about the Batman mythos. I guarantee that the book will raise eyebrows, especially with the whole "Black Glove" revelation and the way Bruce Wayne "fights back" later on when he recovers... somewhat. The story also seems to incorporate some of the more elaborate changes made to certain characters thanks in part to the success of The Dark Knight. Obviously, I'm talking about the Clown Prince Of Crime himself, The Joker, who gets to look and act like his onscreen persona from that movie as portrayed by the late Heath Ledger. Also, since it's Morrison's tale of the demise of Batman, many would argue that that isn't a great way for Batman to go... and in fact, it wasn't. His final fate is sealed in the pages of Final Crisis, a major DC Crossover also written by Morrison. So, in effect, this story is just one part in a chain of events leading to the actual "death of Batman", although it can stand on its own and written neatly to ensure that fans who do not like jumping and collecting multiple books are satisfied.


The art department is ensured at least. People who love spectacularly drawn representations of Batman will definitely admire Tony Daniels for his work here. In a way, I find his style to be in par with Jim Lee's work, and that's saying a lot. It makes an impression and truly captures moments in the book wherein a lot of fits fly and blood is spilled during the chaos in Gotham. Tony's art acts as a great foil to Morrison's storytelling, which can become dull without the proper illustration to back up the sequence. His run here eventually paved the way for his work in Battle For The Cowl, which he also wrote and illustrated at the same time. That didn't turn out too well also storywise, but the art was excellent as always.


So in the end, is this worth collecting just to see how "Batman croaks"? Well, the collecting part is true because of the story and extras, but this is just part of the big picture (see Final Crisis), and I sincerely doubt it will be a monumental death to remember. Besides, Dick Grayson has taken up the mantle, and his run as Batman is beginning to take shape in a good way. Still, even with a new Batman in town, we must not forget the ONE AND ONLY TRUE BATMAN - Bruce Wayne. If you want to remember the man and his last moments as the Dark Knight, this is the book for you. Grab it while it's hot.

Score - 8/10