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Announcing THE FLASH ANNUAL #1

Over the past two days, we’ve told you about the upcoming releases of DETECTIVE COMICS ANNUAL #1 and SUPERMAN ANNUAL #1. The fun doesn’t stop there because today, we’re here to tell you about another member of the Justice League getting his own Annual issue: The Flash.

“One by one, the Flash’s rogues have been returning to the pages of THE FLASH — along with some new faces, like the mysterious Turbine,” Editor Matt Idelson told THE SOURCE. “But surely everyone’s been waiting for the main event, and we’re thrilled to tell you it’s coming your way in THE FLASH ANNUAL! The reunited Rogues hate the Flash just as much as they always have (if not more) -- but this time, they’re gunning for Captain Cold, too! It’s all-out mayhem, everybody vs. everybody, with an even bigger and nastier threat preparing to swing into the fray at exactly the wrong time...

We couldn’t be more excited about this one, and we hope you will be too! It really is a story so big, it needed the giant size of an Annual to contain it... and we’re still kinda worried it might blow the cover off. So please use caution when purchasing.”

To see the exclusive reveal of the cover for THE FLASH ANNUAL #1 and to read more about this 48-page issue, check out NEWSARAMA’s interview with creative team Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato.

THE FLASH ANNUAL #1 arrives in stores on August 29th.

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CNET and NEWSARAMA talk the new MAD Magazine iPad app

Earlier today, DC Entertainment announced the launch of a new MAD Magazine iPad app. The app will be available for download beginning this Sunday, which also happens to be April Fool’s Day … as well as the birthday of MAD’s infamous mascot, Alfred E. Neuman.

“A lot of people have said over the years they wouldn't be caught dead with a copy of MAD," MAD Editor John Ficarra told NEWSARAMA. "So we figure this is a way that they can have a copy of MAD, without having to hold copy in their hands."

To read more about the new MAD app, check out CNET and NEWSARAMA’s coverage. And this Sunday, don’t be the last fool who hasn’t downloaded the new MAD app.

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NEWSARAMA talks the art of Scott Snyder

With series like AMERICAN VAMPIRE, BATMAN and SWAMP THING, Scott Snyder is definitely a comic book writer to watch. But what's it like to be an artist working on one of these books? This week, NEWSARAMA interviewed Rafael Albuquerque and Yanick Paquette about their collaborations with Snyder. And be sure to check back to NEWSARAMA next week to read their interviews with artists Greg Capullo and Sean Murphy.

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Previews of Wednesday’s DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 Releases

Here’s a round up of the exclusive previews from this week’s DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 releases, on sale tomorrow.

USA TODAY has a sneak peek at BATWOMAN #6, which kicks off a new story arc for the series and serves as the debut issue of artist Amy Reeder. In the new story arc, readers will be introduced to Maro, a villain who according to series co-writer W. Haden Blackman, “represents a more dangerous supernatural threat than Batwoman has yet faced.” And in case you missed it on Friday, be sure to also check out USA TODAY’s exclusive preview of the Hunt for Harley Quinn with SUICIDE SQUAD #6 and interview with series writer Adam Glass.

MAXIM gave you your first look at SUPERBOY #6, IGN took you to Arkham Asylum with their exclusive preview of RESURRECTION MAN #6 and GAWKER’s IO9 debuted a sequence from BATMAN AND ROBIN #6. MTV GEEK has a sneak peek at MISTER TERRIFIC #6, UGO previewed BATGIRL #6 and COMPLEX MAGAZINE posted the first five pages of GRIFTER #6.

Meanwhile, COMIC BOOK RESOURCES quenched your thirst for more FRANKENSTEIN, AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E. with their exclusive preview of issue #6, NEWSARAMA powered up your ring by debuting four pages from GREEN LANTERN #6 and COMICVINE has your first look at DEMON KNIGHTS #6.

And over in the world of social media, check out the exclusive previews of DEATHSTROKE #6 and LEGION LOST #6 that ran on DC Comics’ official Facebook and Google+ pages.

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Previews of Wednesday’s DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 Releases

Here’s a round up of the exclusive previews from this week’s DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 releases, on sale tomorrow.

USA TODAY has a sneak peek at RED LANTERNS #6. "I really liked the idea of taking these monsters, who are normally portrayed as wild forces of destruction, and really getting under their skin, finding out what made them rage and where their rage might lead them (and) making them individual," series writer Peter Milligan said of the Red Lantern Corps.

COMIC BOOK RESOURCES posted the first five pages of ACTION COMICS #6, NEWSARAMA debuted a sequence from BATWING #6, COMICVINE has your first look at HAWK AND DOVE #6 and IFANBOY previewed STATIC SHOCK #6.

Meanwhile, MAXIM has a glance at SWAMP THING #6 and WIRED’s GEEKDAD gave you a taste of the new back-up story in MEN OF WAR #6. GAWKER’s KOTAKU has a sneak peek at JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL #6 and GAWKER’s IO9 showed you the first five pages of STORMWATCH #6. And over at IGN, take a first look at DETECTIVE COMICS #6.

Social media buff? Then check out the exclusive previews of GREEN ARROW #6 and O.M.A.C. #6 on DC Comics’ official Google+ and Facebook pages.

And in case you missed our blog post linking to it earlier today, THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER has your first look at ANIMAL MAN #6 and an interview with series writer Jeff Lemire about the issue, which depicts the independent film that Buddy Baker starred in.

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Previews of Wednesday’s DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 Releases

Here’s a round up of the exclusive previews from this week’s DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 releases, on sale tomorrow.

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY ran the first five pages of JUSTICE LEAGUE #5 on their homepage.

On Friday, we told you about Batman’s appearance in I, VAMPIRE #5. USA TODAY chatted with series writer Joshua Hale Fialkov to accompany their exclusive preview of the issue. "Andrew has everything under control except for the crazy guy in the bat suit," Fialkov said of the series’ protagonist. "It adds a nice level of chaos for the characters to have to deal with."

Meanwhile, POPMATTERS showed pages from THE SAVAGE HAWKMAN #5 and WIRED’s GEEKDAD previewed AQUAMAN #5. IGN has your first look at THE FLASH #5. GAWKER’s KOTAKU debuted a sequence from BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #5 and GAWKER’s IO9 has a glance at TEEN TITANS #5. UGO has your first look at SUPERMAN #5 and MTV GEEK has a sneak peek at ALL-STAR WESTERN #5.

COMIC BOOK RESOURCES posted the first four pages of JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #5 and COMICVINE has an exclusive preview of THE FURY OF FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MEN #5. Over at NEWSARAMA, check out a sequence from VOODOO #5, the first issue from new series writer Josh Williamson. Pages from GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS #5 were featured on IFANBOY and DC Comics’ official Facebook page has your first look at BLACKHAWKS #5.

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Gallery from “We Can Be Heroes” Press Conference

Earlier today, DC Entertainment announced “We Can Be Heroes,” an unprecedented giving campaign to fight the hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa.

Below, check out a gallery of images from this morning’s press conference announcing “We Can Be Heroes” at the Time Warner Center in New York City.

And to read what people have been saying so far about “We Can Be Heroes,” visit VARIETY, DEADLINE, THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER, THE NEW YORK DAILY NEWS, WALL STREET JOURNAL’s MARKETWATCH, THE WASHINGTON POST’s COMIC RIFFS, MASHABLE, MTV GEEK, COMINGSOON.NET, THE SACRAMENTO BEE, DIGITAL JOURNAL, BROADCAST NEWSROOM, COMIC BOOK RESOURCES, COMICS ALLIANCE, NEWSARAMA, COMIC VINE, COMICBOOK.COM, COMICS BEAT, COMICMIX, ICV2 and SCIENCEFICTION.COM.

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Cokie Roberts, Save the Children

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We Can Be Heroes Press Conference

Cokie Roberts and Diane Nelson

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Barry Meyer, Diane Nelson, Jeff Robinov

Diane Nelson, Jeff Robinov

We Can Be Heroes Press Conference 2

Jeff Bewkes, Chairman & CEO, TimeWarner

Barry Meyer, Chairman & CEO, WarnerBros

Jeff Robinov, President, Warner Bros Pictures Group

Diane Nelson, President, DC Entertainment

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Dr. George Rupp, Neal Keny-Guyer, Diane Nelson

Speakers at DC Entertainment We Can Be Heroes Event (Group members from left to right: Dr. George Rupp, President & CEO, International Rescue Committee, Jeff Bewkes, Chairman & CEO Time Warner, Barry Meyer, Chairman & CEO, Warner Bros, Jeff Robinov, President Warner Bros Pictures Group, Diane Nelson, President, DC Entertainment, Dr. Maura O'Neill, Senior Counselor and Chief Innovation Officer, USAID, Cokie Roberts, Save the Children Trustee and Political Commentator for ABC News, Neal Keny-Guyer, CEO Mercy Corps)

PREVIEWS OF WEDNESDAY’S DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 RELEASES

Here’s a round up of exclusive previews from the third round of fifth issues from DC COMICS-THE NEW 52, on sale tomorrow.

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY had an exclusive preview of BATMAN #5, and USA TODAY had a first look at NIGHTWING #5, featuring an interview with writer Kyle Higgins. Higgins laid out a key distinction between Gotham’s heroes, saying that "the difference between Dick and Bruce has always been that Bruce does what he does out of this sense of guilt and this feeling he has to. And Dick Grayson does what he does because he genuinely enjoys helping people. He's a much more empathetic character and he's someone who enjoys people and interaction.” MTV GEEK ran a sneak peek at RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #5, NEWSARAMA ran a first look at BIRDS OF PREY #5 and pages from CATWOMAN #5 were featured on the DC COMICS FACEBOOK PAGE.

Beyond the BATMAN books, GAWKER’S KOTAKU had an exclusive preview of WONDER WOMAN #5, IGN offered a first look at CAPTAIN ATOM #5, SUPERGIRL #5 was featured on WIRED’S GEEK DAD and POPMATTERS showcased a sequence from DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS #5.

Head over to COMIC BOOK RESOURCES for a first look at LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #5, and check out pages from GREEN LANTERN CORPS #5 on COMICVINE and BLUE BEETLE #5 at IFANBOY.

Previews of Wednesday’s DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 Releases

Here’s a round up of exclusive previews from the second round of fifth issues from DC COMICS-THE NEW 52, on sale tomorrow.

COMIC BOOK RESOURCES ran an exclusive preview of GREEN LANTERN #5 and COMICVINE has your first look at LEGION LOST #5. IFANBOY quenched your thirst for more DEMON KNIGHTS with their sneak peek at issue #5 and NEWSARAMA debuted the first five pages of BATGIRL #5.

Meanwhile, CRAVE ONLINE showed pages from RESURRECTION MAN #5 and GAWKER’s KOTAKU previewed BATMAN AND ROBIN #5. IGN posted pages from GRIFTER #5 and DC Comics’ official Facebook page put up five pages from MISTER TERRIFIC #5. MAXIM shed a spotlight on SUICIDE SQUAD #5 and MTV GEEK has a glance at DEATHSTROKE #5. Over at UGO, check out a sequence from BATWOMAN #5 and head over to WIRED’s GEEKDAD for a first look at FRANKENSTEIN, AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E #5.

USA TODAY ran an exclusive preview of SUPERBOY #5 and interviewed series writer Scott Lobdell. “He doesn't understand right and wrong because it's not even in his field of vision. He doesn't have anything to go on," Lobdell said of the series’ eponymous protagonist.

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Previews of Wednesday’s DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 Releases

To help kick off 2012, here's a round up of exclusive previews from the first round of fifth issues from DC COMICS-THE NEW 52, on sale tomorrow.

ACTION COMICS # 5, written by Grant Morrison and illustrated by Andy Kubert and Jesse Delperdang, depict's Kal-El's escape from Krypton, and offers a new twist on this iconic sequence which we're seeing for the first time in DC COMICS-THE NEW 52. WIRED ran the exclusive preview of the issue on their homepage, with a preview that was shared between their GEEKDAD and UNDERWIRE blogs.

USA TODAY previewed ANIMAL MAN #5 and interviewed series writer Jeff Lemire. "They don't want her put into harm's way," Lemire said of Buddy and Ellen and their powerful daughter, Maxine. "It's really that tension of knowing that they may have to give her up and the greater good might be something that they have to consider rather than just being a family, and whether or not they're willing to do that is going to cause a lot of tension in their marriage and a lot of tension just thematically moving forward."

GAWKER’s KOTAKU debuted five pages from DETECTIVE COMICS #5 and GAWKER’s IO9 has your first look at BATWING #5. Meanwhile, UGO posted the first four pages of JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL #5 and COMICVINE has a sneak peek at GREEN ARROW #5. Over at IGN, check out a sequence from MEN OF WAR #5. Meanwhile, REVOLVER MAGAZINE showed pages from O.M.A.C. #5, COMIC BOOK RESOURCES has a glance at SWAMP THING #5, NEWSARAMA previewed RED LANTERNS #5 and IFANBOY has your premiere look at STORMWATCH #5. MTV GEEK ran an exclusive preview of STATIC SHOCK #5 and DC Comics’ official Facebook page posted four pages from HAWK AND DOVE #5.

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