FLASHPOINT FRIDAY: “I’m A Changing Man”

flashpoint-logo_whiteFLASHPOINT: SECRET SEVEN #1 comes to us from a distinguished creative team indeed. Peter Milligan is the writer of many acclaimed titles, notably SHADE THE CHANGING MAN, the cult classic published by Vertigo in the ‘90s. From CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS to INFINITE CRISIS, artist George Perez is no stranger to major events. Joining them on the project are artist Scott Koblish, who has worked on various DC titles for decades, including SUPERMAN, FINAL CRISIS, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA, and WONDER WOMAN, and Fernando Blanco, the artist of FALLEN ANGEL.

When it comes to a series written by Milligan starring Shade the Changing Man, the “leader” of the Secret Seven, one might expect a level of otherworldly weirdness. The first four pages certainly pave the way for a surreal journey to come….

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Geoff Johns and Jim Lee to appear at Hero Complex Film Festival

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Which way will Superman fly in the 21st century? DC Entertainment's own superheroes Geoff Johns and Jim Lee tackle this and other comic book questions Saturday, June 11 at the Hero Complex Film Festival in Hollywood.

Superman has been a cultural icon for 73 years, capturing the hearts and imagination of the world through the pages of DC Comics. What does DC have in store for Superman and can this young, hot creative duo launch Clark Kent and his alter ego into the future?

In an exclusive on-stage conversation, legendary comic writer Geoff Johns and celebrated comic artist Jim Lee, will be interviewed by journalist Geoff Boucher, who is celebrating his 20th year at the Los Angeles Times and has become a high-profile figure in genre culture as the creator of the award-winning Hero Complex website.

Johns and Lee will be making comic book publishing news at the festival panel. Their appearance will be followed by a tribute to Richard Donner, screenings of both "Superman" and "Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut" and a Q&A with the famed filmmaker.

Single-day tickets are available for festival, which runs June 9-12 at the Chinese Six Theatre at famous cross-street of Hollywood and Highland. A limited number of discounted four-day passes are also available. Other special guests include Warren Beatty, Jon Favreau, Nicolas Meyer, Damon Lindleof, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci. More guests and programs will be announced soon

Tonight, Destiny Awaits

After over two-hundred episodes, tonight marks the final episode of The CW’s Smallville. For ten seasons, we’ve watched Clark Kent grow into the man he’s destined to be.

The two-hour Smallville series finale airs on The CW starting at 8:00 pm (EST).

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Superman heads to Vegas in SUPERMAN #711

Superman heads to Las Vegas to stop Livewire's plot to score big! Livewire's gotten a lot more powerful since they last met, and the Man of Steel may be responsible - with Jimmy Olsen's help, Superman must save Vegas and find a way to stop Livewire once and for all.

SUPERMAN #711 is on sale today.

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Superman and Batman claim the top two spots on IGN's list of the Top 100 Heroes in Comics

Last week, we were following IGN's countdown of the top 100 heroes in comics all week on THE SOURCE. They've now posted the top twenty selections--and DC's secured eleven of those spots, with Wonder Woman landing at number five and Batman and Superman claiming the top two spots.

Here's the breakdown of the DC heroes who crack the top 20:

20 - Catwoman

19 - Jim Gordon

17 - Barbara Gordon

16 - Rorschach

15 - Dream of the Endless

11 - Dick Grayson

8 - Wally West

7 - Hal Jordan

5 - Wonder Woman

2 - Batman

1 - Superman

Head on over to IGN for the full rundown.

Artist for RETROACTIVE: SUPERMAN – THE ‘90s #1: Jon Bogdanove

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We’ve already announced the full creative teams for the '70s and ‘80s books in this summer’s blockbuster RETROACTIVE series. Throughout the day today, we’ll be announcing the artists who will be joining the previously announced writers for the ‘90s books and we’ll also be teasing at what these titles will be about. As we mentioned before, each of these new 26-page stories will be followed by a classic story from its era by the same writer.

Keep checking back to THE SOURCE today as we reveal details for all of the 1990’s books.

DC RETROACTIVE: SUPERMAN – THE ‘90s #1

Fan-favorite creative team of writer Louise Simonson and artist Jon Bogdanove come back together to tell a lost tale of the Man of Steel. As Lex Luthor slowly loses his mind, he subsequently hatches a scheme that could both increase his wealth and kill Superman. Can he successfully kill two birds with one stone? Not if Clark Kent has anything to say about it.

ONE-SHOT • On sale AUGUST 24 • 56 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T

Infinite 52 Pick-Up Digital Sale Happening Now

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This week, for the first time ever, the entire 52 series and entire INFINITE CRISIS series have been made available digitally. And yes, that does include all the spin-off and aftermath miniseries. This means books by renowned authors such as Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, and Mark Waid, and fan-favorite artists like Jim Lee, Phil Jimenez, George Pérez, Jerry Ordway, Ivan Reis, and Andy Lanning.

To celebrate, we’re conducting a special sale in our digital store on all of these titles. For 52 hours, each one of these digital comics will be priced at only 99 cents! This is the perfect opportunity for old fans looking to reconnect with the books of the past and for new fans to read these critically acclaimed titles that changed the DC Universe forever.

Check out the full list of available titles below. The sale ends at 4:01 am (EST) this Sunday.

o COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS #1

o DAY OF VENGEANCE #’s 1-6

o VILLAINS UNITED #’s 1-6

o RANN-THANAGAR WAR #’s1-6

o THE OMAC PROJECT #’s1-6

o SUPERMAN #219

o ACTION COMICS #829

o ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #642

o WONDER WOMAN #219

o INFINITE CRISIS #’s 1-7

o DAY OF VENGEANCE SPECIAL

o VILLAINS UNITED SPECIAL

o RANN-THANAGAR WAR SPECIAL

o THE OMAC PROJECT SPECIAL

o 52 #’s1-52

o 52: WORLD WAR III #1-4

o 52 AFTERMATH: THE FOUR HORSEMEN #1-6

This Just Happened: ACTION COMICS #900

Any Superman fan who hasn't picked up ACTION COMICS #900 is really doing themselves a disservice. Besides all of the many, many anniversary features that pack the 96-page issue, you're skipping out on a pretty earth-shaking twist in the ongoing Reign of Doomsday storyline. Those of you who've read it will know what I mean. To those of you who haven't, beware: spoilers after the jump....

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If one Doomsday wasn't bad enough, imagine how much damage four can do?

The Reign of Doomsdays continues in next month's ACTION COMICS #901...

The ultimate Lex vs. Superman showdown in ACTION COMICS #900

ACTION COMICS #900 is here this week, and along with all of the special bonus features (Donner, Lindelof, Johns, Frank, Sook, Stelfreeze, Dini -check out the full list here!) celebrating 900 issues of Action,you'll get the 51-page finale to the epic Lex Luthor storyline that's been building since ACTION COMICS #890.

Superman's fought Lex Luthor many, many times over the years - but never quite like this. With his allies hands' tied up in Metropolis trying to hold off Doomsday, Superman's in for the fight of his life against a Lex with near-limitless power.

Check out Paul Cornell and Pete Woods' 51-page conclusion to the acclaimed "Black Ring" storyline in ACTION COMICS #900!

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Artist for RETROACTIVE: SUPERMAN – THE ‘80S #1: Sergio Cariello

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Two weeks ago, we announced all the artists who will be illustrating all the ‘70s books in this summer’s RETROACTIVE series. Today, we’re going to fast forward one decade and reveal what artists will be joining the creative teams of the previously announced writers behind the ‘80s books. We’ll also be giving you quick first looks at what these titles will be about. As we mentioned before, each of these new 26-page stories will be followed by a classic story from its era by the same writer.

Keep checking back to THE SOURCE today as we reveal details for all of the 1980’s books.

DC RETROACTIVE: SUPERMAN – THE ‘80s #1

Joining acclaimed writer Marv Wolfman will be artist Sergio Cariello to tell an exciting “lost tale” about the Man of Steel that connects directly to Crisis on Infinite Earths.

ONE-SHOT • On sale AUGUST 10 • 56 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T

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