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ACTION COMICS #11

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Backup story written by SHOLLY FISCH

Art by RAGS MORALES and RICK BRYANT

Backup story art by BRAD WALKER

Cover by RAGS MORALES

Variant cover by CULLY HAMNER

1:100 B&W Variant cover by RAGS MORALES

On sale JULY 4 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

Combo Pack Edition: $4.99 US

• Superman’s NEW secret identity revealed!

• LOIS LANE continues her investigation into the mystery of Earth’s FIRST Superman!

• Plus, in the backup story: We know where Superman got his armor costume, but where did he get all those “S” T-shirts?

This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.

 

SUPERMAN #11

Written by DAN JURGENS

Art by DAN JURGENS and JESUS MERINO

Cover by DAN JURGENS and NORM RAPMUND

1:25 B&W Variant cover by DAN JURGENS and

NORM RAPMUND

On sale JULY 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• A powerful and violent being from a different dimension has been mistakenly brought to Earth – and only SUPERMAN can stop it!

• What is the true nature of SUPERMAN’S costume?

 

SUPERBOY #11

Written by SCOTT LOBDELL

Art by R.B. SILVA and ROB LEAN

Cover by SCOTT CLARK and DAVE BEATY

On sale JULY 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• SUPERBOY’S spent his whole short life in the clutches of N.O.W.H.E.R.E. – so now that he’s free, where will he live? How about NEW YORK CITY?

• Guest-starring TEEN TITANS teammate BUNKER as they try to stop the rampage of the monstrous DETRITUS!

 

SUPERGIRL #11

Written by MICHAEL GREEN and MIKE JOHNSON

Art and cover by MAHMUD ASRAR

On sale JULY 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• It’s Supergirl’s first date on Earth – which means it’s time for a new villain to attack and Supergirl to figure out...she has new powers?


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(The cover for ACTION COMICS #11 by Rags Morales)

SUPERMAN #1 GOES BACK TO PRESS

SUPERMAN #1 has sold out again, and will be going back to press for its third printing. From the creative team of George Perez and Jesus Merino, this launch issue kicked off the modern adventures of the Man of Tomorrow in DC COMICS-THE NEW 52, debuting the character’s iconic and distinctive new look.

 

The third printing of SUPERMAN #1 will be available in comic book stores on May 2, 2012.

Exclusive New “Superman vs. The Elite” Image Just in Time for WonderCon Premiere

Superman vs. The Elite

 

Just in time for WonderCon this weekend, we’ve got an exclusive new image from Warner Home Video’s upcoming new movie Superman vs. The Elite.  The exclusive image features “The Elite” -- left to right, The Hat, Menagerie, Manchester Black and Coldcast.  And WonderCon attendees take note: Superman vs. The Elite will receive its World Premiere as WonderCon’s featured evening event for Friday, March 16 in Anaheim.

 

Produced by Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Home Video, the all-new, PG-13 rated film will screen at 6:30 p.m. in the Anaheim Convention Center Ballroom.  The screening will be followed by a panel discussion amongst filmmakers and voice cast members. Director Michael Chang, award-winning comics writer Joe Kelly and versatile voice actor Robin Atkin Downes (Justice League: Doom) are among the confirmed panelists for Friday.

 

Kelly has adapted the story from his original 2001 DC Comics release, “What’s So Funny About Truth, Justice and the American Way?” into the taut, thrilling screenplay for Superman vs. The Elite. The single-issue comic, Action Comics #775, was lauded by Wizard Magazine as the “Greatest Superman Story of All Time,” and ranked the epic tale at No. 21 on its list of the “Top 100 Comics of the last 30 years.”

 

In Superman vs. The Elite, Superman's effectiveness as a super hero comes into question when a new group of super powerful crusaders, known as "The Elite," appear on the scene.  As super heroes, the Elite know no bounds, and are more than willing to kill, even on a massive scale, to stop villainy -- putting them on a collision course with the ever-ethical, yet preferably non-lethal Man of Steel.

 

George Newbern (Father of the Bride) reprises his Justice League animated television role as Superman, and primetime television star Pauley Perrette (NCIS) provides the voice of Lois Lane. Downes steps in as Manchester Black, leader of The Elite. David Kaufman (Justice League: Doom) also reprises his Justice League TV series role as Jimmy Olsen.

 

The film is directed by Michael Chang (Batman: Brave and the Bold). Bruce Timm (Batman: Year One) is executive producer, and Alan Burnett (Green Lantern: Emerald Knights) is producer.

 

In addition to the screening and panel, Warner Home Video and DC Entertainment will co-present an autograph signing session with Superman vs. The Elite panelists on Saturday, March 17 from 11:00am-Noon in the DC Booth at WonderCon.

 

Get Your Photo Taken at the DC Entertainment Booth at WonderCon

Earlier today, we shared with you our panel schedule for WonderCon.
 
This morning, we’ve got more exciting things to share with you lucky people who will be attending WonderCon this weekend. At the DC Entertainment booth, we’ll have three different green screen backgrounds for you to take your picture in front of. For the first time, you’ll be able to have your photo taken with Alfred E. Neuman. You’ll also get a chance to have a picture of you snapped in front of the artwork of industry legend Jim Lee, DC Entertainment Co-Publisher and the artist of the bestselling JUSTICE LEAGUE. But that’s not all!
 
The first green screen background for you to take a picture in front of will be a mural of JUSTICE LEAGUE characters by some of your favorite artists from DC COMICS-THE NEW 52. Stand front and center with:

  • Aquaman (illustrated by Ardian Syaf)
  • Batman (illustrated by Andy Kubert)
  • Cyborg (illustrated by Gene Ha)
  • The Flash (illustrated by Francis Manapul)
  • Green Lantern (illustrated by Ivan Reis)
  • Superman (illustrated by Jim Lee)
  • Wonder Woman (illustrated by Adam Hughes)

 

The second green screen background to take your photo with is the image you’ve seen associated with the We Can Be Heroes campaign. Stand out in the Justice League against a silhouetted roster of the world’s greatest superheroes, as drawn by Jim Lee.
 
And if you’ve ever wanted to have your picture taken with MAD’s Alfred E. Neuman, now you finally have that chance. In the third green screen background, Alfred will be wearing his classic “I’m With Stupid” t-shirt and point to you! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to join the Usual Gang of Idiots over at MAD Magazine.
 
As always, you will be given physical print-outs of the photo as well as a unique digital redemption code so you can share the photos with family and friends and post them to Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, Pinterest and wherever else you desire.
 
Check out this gallery to take a peak at what the screens will look like and see you behind the cameras at booth #501 this weekend!

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(The cover for SUPERMAN #10)


ACTION COMICS #10

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Backup story written by SHOLLY FISCH

Art by GENE HA and RICK BRYANT

Backup story art by BRAD WALKER

Cover by RAGS MORALES

Variant cover by BRYAN HITCH

1:100 B&W Variant cover by GENE HA

On sale JUNE 6 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

Combo pack edition: $4.99 US

• CLARK KENT is DEAD!

• The three-part ACTION COMICS summer event storyline begins here!

• New villain NIMROD THE HUNTER is on SUPERMAN’S trail! He’s killed every living thing he’s ever tracked – but he’s never killed an ALIEN!

This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.


SUPERMAN #10

Written by KEITH GIFFEN and DAN JURGENS

Art by DAN JURGENS and JESUS MERINO

Cover by IVAN REIS and EBER FERREIRA

1:25 B&W Variant cover by IVAN REIS and EBER FERREIRA

On sale JUNE 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• SUPERMAN’S new foe – the one that can’t be touched – has found a way hurt both The Man of Steel AND Clark Kent!

 

SUPERBOY #10

Written by SCOTT LOBDELL

Art by IBAN COELLO

Cover by SCOTT CLARK

On sale JUNE 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• WONDER GIRL, SOLSTICE, RED ROBIN, KID FLASH and BUNKER all guest-star in a story that connects to this month’s TEEN TITANS #10.

• Don’t miss SUPERBOY and WONDER GIRL, lost in an ancient world – with no adult supervision!

 

SUPERGIRL #10

Written by MICHAEL GREEN and MIKE JOHNSON

Art and cover by MAHMUD ASRAR

On sale JUNE 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• SUPERGIRL trapped in the nightmarish spirit world of the BLACK BANSHEE!

• What happens when a KRYPTONIAIN loses control of his or her powers? MASSIVE DESTRUCTION!


See a gallery of all the cover artwork here.

DC ENTERTAINMENT LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITES

 


New Online Destinations for DC Comics, Vertigo and MAD Offer Multimedia Experiences with Exclusive Content, Integrated Community Features and Character Franchise Pages

 

BURBANK, CA, March 6, 2012 – DC Entertainment, a Warner Bros. Entertainment company and home to iconic brands DC Comics, Vertigo and MAD, launched today a portfolio of comprehensive and interactive new websites. The DCComics.com site, currently in beta status, offers fans exclusive new content, integrated community and social media features, and in-depth character franchise pages built around iconic characters including Superman, Batman and Green Lantern. The site, along with VertigoComics.com and MADMagazine.com, feature a broad range of publishing information and content, but also goes one step further with key navigation areas for movies, TV, games, shopping and community – creating a robust online destination for all things DC Entertainment.

 

Timed to the new website launch, DCComics.com debuted an exclusive BEFORE WATCHMEN image illustrated by Lee Bermejo. The site exclusive is the first group image of the BEFORE WATCHMEN characters.

 

“The new sites are a true representation of DC Entertainment, and the depth and scope of our characters and brands across all media,” stated Jason James, vice president of interactive marketing for DC Entertainment. “Our goal is to be the one-stop destination for all fans looking for the latest news on comics, TV, games and movies, and a place where fans can engage with us and each other about all things DC Entertainment. Fans should visit DCComics.com daily – we have a lot of surprises in store for them over the next week and beyond.”

 

Key features of the new sites include:

 

Integrated social media – Social media features include comments powered by Facebook integrated throughout the site and real-time Twitter feeds from fans and comic talent. Additionally, the new “Fans” section lists upcoming events and links to all DC Entertainment social media pages and feeds, making it easy for fans to follow, like, see trending topics and join the conversation.

 

Breaking news and exclusive content – The sites will strive to be a document of record by regularly featuring exclusive content, focused on comics and beyond.  And blogs for DC Comics, Vertigo and MAD will continue on the new sites offering breaking news and updated information.


In-depth character experiences – The “Characters” section offers a relational database giving fans extensive search options to gather information and research comics featuring their favorite characters and talent. Franchise pages have been created for iconic characters such as Batman, Superman and Sandman, so fans can get the latest comics, movies, TV, games and merchandise information in one convenient location. 


One-stop shopping – The new sites include many shopping options for comic books (both in print and digital), as well as real-time buying options for fans to easily purchase movies, TV shows and games based on their favorite characters, or find out where to buy offline.


Intuitive navigation and branding – New architecture on each site makes it easy to navigate and find a broad range of information and characters making it accessible to both hard-core and casual fans. DC Entertainment’s new brand identity is also incorporated throughout the sites.

 

James continued, “We’re excited to rollout these new sites that have been rebuilt from the ground up – and this is only the beginning of DC Entertainment’s new presence in the digital space. You will continue to see bold strides from us online and in social media, just as we continue to make bold moves in our publishing business.”

 

For more information or to view the new site, visit DCComics.com, VertigoComics.com or MADMagazine.com.

 

 DCComics.com Homepage

The New DCComics.com Homepage

 

Before Watchmen Bermejo Image

The new WATCHMEN franchise page on DCComics.com features an exclusive BEFORE WATCHMEN group image created by Lee Bermejo with colorist Barbara Ciardo. The image also features the artwork of Darwyn Cooke, J.G. Jones, Adam Hughes, Andy and Joe Kubert, Jae Lee and Amanda Connor.

 

Batman Franchise Page

The new BATMAN franchise page on DCComics.com.

 

Justice League Franchise Page

The new Justice League franchise page on DCComics.com.

Hidden Gems Digital Comics Sale

Finding lost treasure can be quite the difficult task—it’s driven pirates and other relic hunters crazy for centuries. But DC Digital Comics is helping make the impossible simple with the Hidden Gems Sale! The sale includes storylines and titles from throughout past and present digital releases, putting them all in one convenient place at an incredibly low price. There's over 160 issues—all for only 99 cents each! Stalk the streets of Gotham City alongside Dick Grayson while he takes on the mantle of the Bat in Scott Snyder's critically acclaimed DETECTIVE COMICS run "The Black Mirror." Witness the original Batman's time-hopping journey back to the present in Grant Morrison's BATMAN: THE RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE limited series. Experience the pulse-pounding excitement as the Superman family takes on the unstoppable monster that once killed the Man of Steel himself in the "Reign of Doomsday." Take the to skies to battle killer robots, brain-changing apes, evil clones and more with POWER GIRL, featuring art by fan-favorite Amanda Connor and current VOODOO artist Sami Basri! All these titles and many more can be found in the sale, but act while you can before these Hidden Gems go back into hiding. The 3-Day sale begins 2/29/12!

Tomorrow’s DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 Releases

Earlier today, we linked to all of the exclusive previews of the last batch of sixth issues from DC COMICS-THE NEW 52, on sale tomorrow. Below, take a look at all the previews that ran (sorted alphabetically and separated by cover), compiled here in one easy location for your convenience. [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"]

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 your first look at THE FLASH #6 with an interview with series writer and artist Francis Manapul and co-writer and colorist Brian Buccellato. "The Rogues are about the score — they're about getting in, getting paid and getting out. They're not the Joker, they're not Lex Luthor. They have their own way of doing things," Buccellato says. Adds Manapul: "We think the team we're forming together is going to be just as dysfunctional as the first one. That's what made them work so well, this rag-tag group that by all means should not even be together. They're like the Bad News Bears of villains, and somehow they made it work." ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY debuted a sequence from BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #6, YAHOO! Voices premiered ALL-STAR WESTERN #6, BUZZFEED revealed pages from AQUAMAN #6, GAWKER’s IO9 ran an exclusive preview of GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS #6 and IGN previewed SUPERMAN #6. MTV GEEK has your first look at TEEN TITANS #6, UGO previewed VOODOO #6 while BLOODY DISGUSTING previewed JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #6, and CRAVE revealed a look at THE SAVAGE HAWKMAN #6. Meanwhile, COMIC BOOK RESOURCES has a sneak peek at I,VAMPIRE #6, NEWSARAMA has the first look at THE FURY OF FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MEN #6, and IFANBOY previewed BLACKHAWKS #6.

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