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Category: DC Comics
Black Lightning crashes Superman’s Funeral
SNL did this skit back when Superman died fighting Doomsday I interviewed Black Lightning’s creator about 15 years ago and he said that he’d kiss Sinbad for the job he did on this one.
Superman’s Debut and Real-World Deaths
A joke on “Archer” made me aware of the death of Michael Findlay. A sexploitation film director of the 1960s and 70s, he was slashed to death by a helicopter on top of a New York City skyscraper. While boarding passengers and preparing to take off, with the blades spinning, the accident caused the helicopter…
‘The Problem’ of DC wanting to be Marvel
Ask Chris #172: ‘The Problem’. This not only gives you a great recap of DC and Marvel history, it explains why DC is so dark and serious now. And it’s on the money.
Man of Steel Animated Series
What’s the one thing everyone is going to remember about Man of Steel in five years?*SNAP!*
Best Batman moments from JLU
I haven’t even watched this yet, because it’s almost 30 minutes long. All I can say is…”Rich boy” better be in there!
Now here’s how you make a pilot!
Don’t read the spoiler until it’s over.
My Favorite Chuck Dixon Stories: Birds of Prey #7
Over on Chuck Dixon’s web site, he has a messageboard thread about his 100 best stories (in the opinion of his readers). These are my contributions to that thread. Most comic book writers, if they want to bring up politics, just have the character that they like spout their politics. Case in point: Angel O’Dare…
Few look good in a Superman uniform
Let’s face it… few really have the right figure to pull off a Superman uniform properly. Certainly, most comic fans don’t. I’ve never dressed up as a superhero for a convention because I don’t know anyone who can make me a Bouncing Boy costume. Sigh. Now enjoy 25 Not So Super Supermen.
We all know why Green Lantern failed
I think it’s pretty clear to everyone that Green Lantern tried to do too much and pack in too much exposition. But just in case you haven’t heard it enough: Why Iron Man Succeeded Where Green Lantern Failed.