J. Alphonse Nicholson (P-Valley) has landed a key recurring role in Lanterns, HBO’s upcoming drama series based on DC’s Green Lantern comics. He joins an ensemble led by Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre, alongside series regular Kelly Macdonald.
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DC: Dark Legion Mobile Game Launches to #1
Game developer and puclisher Funlus has launched the new free-to-play game DC: Dark Legion with in-game rewards for early players.
The new strategy game is vaialble for for iOS, Android, and PC.
“Matlock” Star Jason Ritter Joins “LANTERNS” Cast
Jason Ritter has been cast in a recurring role in the highly anticipated DC Studios series, Lanterns.
DC Pride 2025: A Milestone Celebration of Community and Storytelling
DC Comics has officially announced the return of its Eisner and Ringo Award-winning DC Pride anthology, set to release on June 4, 2025. Marking its fifth anniversary, this year’s edition will take a new approach, transforming from a collection of short stories into a single, interconnected narrative—crafted by an all-star lineup of comic book creators, including Tim Sheridan, Vita Ayala, Josh Trujillo, Skylar Patridge, A.L. Kaplan, Max Sarin, and more.
Nicole Ari Parker Joins MAX’s “LANTERNS”
Nicole Ari Parker Joins HBO’s Lanterns as John Stewart’s Mother
Nicole Ari Parker, best known for her role in And Just Like That, has secured a recurring role in HBO’s upcoming DC Studios drama series Lanterns.
PREVIEW: Absolute Green Lantern #1
DC Comics has unveiled a first look at Absolute Green Lantern #1, set for release on April 2nd. Written by Al Ewing with artwork by Jahnoy Lindsay, the series expands the Absolute lineup, joining Absolute Batman, Absolute Wonder Woman, and Absolute Superman, alongside the debut of Absolute Flash on the same day.
Mattel Reclaims DC Action Figure Rights, Set to Relaunch in 2026
Mattel is making a major comeback in the world of superhero collectibles, reclaiming the rights to produce action figures and toys based on DC characters such as Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and more. This highly anticipated deal will go into effect in the second half of 2026, marking Mattel’s return to one of the most lucrative superhero toy markets in the world.
First Look: “Lanterns” Production Begins with Hal Jordan and John Stewart Photo
DC Studios has unveiled the first look at their upcoming HBO Max series, “Lanterns,” offering fans a glimpse into the highly anticipated addition to the DC Universe. The series stars Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, two of the most iconic members of the Green Lantern Corps.
‘My Adventures with Green Lantern’ Animated Series Featuring Jessica Cruz Announced by DC Studios
The Green Lantern mythos is getting a massive revival, with DC Studios doubling down on both live-action and animated projects. James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Universe (DCU) is bringing one of the most iconic superhero franchises back to the forefront with the HBO Max series Lanterns and the newly announced animated series My Adventures with Green Lantern. With both projects promising fresh takes on the Green Lantern Corps, fans are eager to see how DC Studios plans to shape the future of these legendary intergalactic protectors.
DC Universe Infinite Expands into Latin America & Europe
DC UNIVERSE INFINITE is going global! DC today announced that its DC UNIVERSE INFINITE digital comic subscription service (DCUI) is expanding its international footprint. DCUI is now available in France, Italy, Germany and Spain, joining Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. The service is also scheduled to launch in Brazil and Mexico on December 16. In each of these territories, comic book fans will have access to more than 30,000 with an Ultra subscription of their favorite English-language DC titles, plus the recently announced DC GO! collection of original webcomics, available to read in a vertical scroll format, along with select iconic DC series like Batman: Hush, plus classic issues of MAD Magazine, reformatted to take advantage of this new feature.
