Courtesy of Warner Bros. we now have the above first look at the character of Green Lantern/ Hal Jordan (voiced by Justin Kirk) from “Justice League: War”; the upcoming 18th release from Warner Home Video’s popular series of DC Universe Animated Original Movies. Check out the redesign of a redesign below.
We now enter the third week of DC comics Villain month, and the Crime Syndicate has taken over the world and all seems to be break lose. However we ignore all this with this particular spotlight issue focuses on our favorite undead but not really dead villain in William Hand better known to readers as Black Hand. Black Hand at least under Geoff Johns has gained become more recognition then in previous years. So what kinda story can we expect with Black Hand under the creative team of Charles Soule and Alberto Ponticelli? Let’s open page one and find out shall we.
You’ve already seen sneak peeks at chapters one and two of “Lights Out” – this October’s epic crossover event that will change the Green Lantern universe forever. Written by Justin Jordan and illustrated by Brad Walker and Andrew Hennessy, GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS #24 serves as chapter three of “Lights Out.” This issue finds the Lanterns unsure of what to do after being hit hard by Relic
We know its been pushed back to December. We know it has had some artist controversy. So lets get past all the negative and focus on the current, shall we? The new artist on Justice League 3000 is Howard Porter and while speaking with Newsarama, he gave some brief descriptions of how the designs came together for this future Green Lantern and his teammates.
Last week we told you how Warner Bros. CEO promised DC Entertainment news was coming soon. Now, we have quotes featuring his views of the brand and its importance within the Warner Bros. structure. Starting with “The other places where we think we can have growth is DC Comics.” Check below for more.
DC Collectibles, the high-end toy and collectible line from DC Entertainment revealed two exciting new “con exclusive” products that will only be available for purchase at New York Comic-Con 2013, featuring two leaders of Corps.
Villain’s month continues on and Black Hand’s triumphant return is in the hands of Red Lanterns writer Charles Soule. Check out the preview of Green Lantern #23.3 Black Hand below.
A news story about upcoming news…is that news? Either way, Warner Bros. CEO Kevin Tsujihara spoke at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2013 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference and had this to say about expecting DC Entertainment announcements.
Tsujihara said several more DC superhero-related announcements are set “for the coming months,” involving video games, consumer products, television and film.
“DC really does touch a lot of parts of our business and is an important part of the strategy in how we’re going to grow going forward,” he said.
He also had a few words about Ben Affleck being cast as Batman in a the “Man of Steel” sequel, check those out over at THR.
Mattel has released official images of the upcoming DC Total Heroes 6″ action figures. The figures are due out in January of 2014. Site affiliate Entertainment Earth has the first four figures up for pre-order now. The first wave includes:Batman, Green Lantern (Hal Jordan), Superman and…Sinestro! Check out the first official look below.
We now enter the second week of DC’s Villains month and for the Green Lantern titles, the focus shifts from our new friend Relic to a old staple for the DC Universe. That villain is the leader of Warworld, Mongul. This should be stated right off that bat before this review can get underway with the contents inside, this issue does not tie into Forever Evil nor does it seem to deal with the upcoming Lights Out crossover next month for the Lantern books. Instead this issue that is 100% Mongul and that might be a good or bad thing depending on the type of reader who buys this book. Now co creator of Mongul Jim Starlin and veteran artist Howard Porter reintroduce Mongul to the New 52, but the question is do they do an effective enough job? Let’s open page one and find out.
