Sunday, July 13, 2014

The Flash: William Sadler to play Metamorpho character Simon Stagg

Looks like another DC Universe character has been tapped for the growing DC TV Universe, and it kind of clues in that another heroic character that was a member of the Justice League will likely make his appearance sooner or later down the line.


Roswell and The Shawshank Redemption actor William Sadler has been cast to play Simon Stagg, a character associated with the elemental hero Metamorpho, in the upcoming Arrow spinoff series The Flash! A picture of Sadler, standing next to a billboard of his character, has appeared on the actor's official Twitter, and one has to wonder how this man will play his part in the series, which stars Grant Gustin as Barry Allen/ The Flash. For more information, visit the source post at Comic Book.com.

The Flash begins its run in The CW on October 7.


Saturday, July 12, 2014

DC The New 52: Green Lantern and New Gods "Godhead" event slated for October

It looks like there'll be no rest for the books involved in the Green Lantern universe, as not only do October solicitations for DC Comics reveal a new event is coming, but it will also involve the powerful New Gods and their almighty leader Highfather, who plan to tap into the emotional spectrum one way or another to take out Darkseid.



As revealed in The Nerdist and Comic Book.com, the new crossover series entitled "Godhead", a month long series that sees the entire Lantern Universe and the New Gods battling it out as Highfather seeks to get his hands on the seven rings of emotion to tap into the mysteries of the Source Wall and somehow use it to defeat his evil "brother" and lord of Apokolips himself, Darkseid. How this will affect the entire DC Universe in The New 52 is anyone's guess, but consequential is a start for sure!

Godhead begins with New Gods: Godhead #1 and spans the rest of the GL related titles this October. For more info on the solicits, see the source post at Comic Book.com.


Friday, July 11, 2014

Arrow: Stephen Amell posts Day 2 shooting teaser set pic for Season 3

It's hard not to get excited about Stephen Amell's return for the upcoming third season of "Arrow", and the star himself is doing a lot of teasing for what's coming up for his new adventures as as Oliver Queen/ The Arrow in the brand new set of episodes.


In his official Facebook page, the star has posted a picture him in full costume, standing and hanging out in what looks to be a boxing ring with the words "Day 2" as his only entry to this teaser. What it could mean is anybody's guess, but the Ferris Air logo doesn't go unnoticed either, and fans of Green Lantern know how it connects to Hal Jordan and his lady love, Carol Ferris.

Will a new character appear then, and is it a hero or a villain? Some think it may be the debut of the villainous Sportsmaster, or even...



Ted Grant. Wildcat. That would SOMETHING.



Also if you haven't heard the news, Stephen's own cousin Robbie Amell has been cast as Ronnie Raymond, aka one-half of the hero Firestorm for the upcoming spinoff superhero TV Series, The Flash!

Arrow returns with Season 3 on The CW on October 8!

Thursday, July 10, 2014

DC The New 52: Batgirl gets a new costume and creative team this October


October is looking to spark many changes in the world of DC Comics, and after news that Selina Kyle will sport a new look and creative team beginning with Catwoman #35, the one and only Barbara Gordon looks to follow suit as a new team steps in to introduce a "Version 2.0" for the female member of the Bat Family starting in that month's Batgirl #35.



In a report by MTV News and reported by Bleeding Cool as well, current and longtime Batgirl and Birds of Prey writer Gail Simone is apparently stepping down from her role as the main writer. After the brief time she was removed and then reinstated thanks to the voices of fans worldwide, it seems that DC is ready to take new people to tackle the former Oracle - with Cameron Stewart and Blender Fletcher handling writing duties while Babs Tarr handles art duties.


And with the creative change comes a shift in focus for Barbara and a new direction - She moves to the Buroughs for graduate school, and she seemingly is going to get a new costume as well - which looks more hipster and less spandex oriented. These alterations come with what happens in the story, and whether these changes bode well or not, it's a new start for Babs more or less in the New 52 Universe of DC Comics, as well as coming during the 75th Anniversary of her mentor and inspiration, The Batman. For more info, visit the source post at Bleeding Cool!

Batgirl #35 goes on sale on October 8!

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

DC The New 52: Selina Kyle's new look from Batman #28 set to debut on Catwoman #35

Change is coming to the world of Batman on the year of his 75th Anniversary, and if you've been following the events of the Caped Crusader's numerous titles and the new weekly series Batman: Eternal, then you'd have seen the seeds planted that will vastly affect his network and allies, including a certain female love interest and cat burglar who will take on a new role very soon.



Straight out of the previews for the October 2014 solicitations for DC Comics, the ongoing adventures of Selina Kyle in her very own "Catwoman" series for The New 52 universe takes a new direction, with the feline femme fatale becoming the new Kingpin of Gotham City as seen in the "Sneak Peek" one shot issue of Batman #28.

Beginning in Catwoman #35, the new creative team of Genevieve Valentine and Garry Brown will take over the title, showing how Selina slips into her new "Mob Boss" persona and dictates a new status quo that will affect her relationship with Batman, her allies, and the entire city of Gotham.

For more on the story, visit the source post at iO9 and Comic Book Resources.

Catwoman #35 hits comic shops and retailers on October 22.

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Arrow: Brandon "Superman" Routh is now Ray "The Atom" Palmer for Season 3


Looks like Justice is coming back for Brandon Routh... As Deadline and ComicBook.com have reported the good news that the former "Superman" actor is now tapped to play Ray Palmer, aka the size-changing superhero called The Atom, who'll make an appearance in the third season of The CW's hit superhero TV Series, Arrow!



The news is fascinating and great for fans who enjoyed Routh but didn't get to see much of his talents flourish after starring in the semi-reboot Superman sequel film "Superman Returns" in 2006 as the titular character. After Warner Bros. decided not to push through with the direction the movie made and rebooted everything that resulted in Henry Cavill taking over as Superman for 2013's "Man Of Steel", Routh literally was left to do other TV and movie roles, with one of his recent last films being Dylan Dog: Dead of Night.



Now, it appears that #JusticeForBrandonRouth has indeed arrived and he is back in the DC Universe in a new heroic role. The details state that from the 14 episodes he'll be appearing in the third season, Ray Palmer will be the new figurehead behind Queen Consolidated, and will interact with Stephen Amell's Oliver Queen and Emily Bett Rickard's Felicity Smoak. How that will play out and work, we'll just have to wait and see when Arrow hits on October 8th!

Monday, July 7, 2014

DC Comics: Trinity of Sin gets ongoing on October


Looks like the mysterious trio that sparked the events of "Trinity War" and by extension the existence of The New 52 universe of DC Comics is going to get a new ongoing series this fall, and it's helmed by writer J.M. DeMatteis and artist Yvel Guichet.

Starting this October, "Trinity of Sin" will be the newest title to hit for DC, featuring the appearances of The Phantom Stranger, The Question, and the mysterious Pandora - the three that make up the titular threesome that have been punished for their sins in the past. According to the source post in Newsarama, the new ongoing will not only explore the three, their origins, and adventures, but will open the floodgates for an upcoming "Dark Age" that will undoubtedly tie in to their faults... And may bring about some dangers to come in the New 52 Universe.

For more info, visit the source post at Newsarama!