DC Universe Legacies #7 Cover is Really Cool

The DC Universe Legacies book is an interesting concept.  I'm always a sucker for a good concise retelling of the history of DC Comics.  Having said that, after reading DCU Legacies #1 of the series, I came away thinking two things:

• I was less than impressed with that first issue.
• I couldn't think of any reason why I wouldn't wait to read this all together in a trade. 

Having said that DC Comics recently released the cover to Issue #7, and it is really sweet.  The Half Doomsday - Half Bane background with Superman and Batman in the foreground is brilliant in my mind. 

I may have to buy that issue for the cover alone. 

Batman Mini Funko Toys are Funkolicious

How sweet are these mini figures?  The new Mini Funko's are refined Blammoids with a touch of cool.  The upcoming line features Batman, Batgirl, Robin, the Joker and the Penguin in all Funko Force's trademark chibi glory, with each piece standing roughly 3.75" tall. You can preorder for $8.00 a piece these new Funko's at and should have them in your hands by September to October.

Like these?  As an avid action figure collector, I don't normally purchase the "non traditional" action figures but I do like their style. Tell us what you think.

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ALL STAR SUPERMAN Next DC Animated Movie

SDCC is full of so many surprises that it is hard to remember all the announcements that did not garner the publicity as the premier of AVENGERS Movie cast or footage of the GREEN LANTERN movie.

One revelation that you may have missed in all the hullabaloo is that Warner Bros. Animation officially announced a DC Universe Original Movie based on ALL STAR SUPERMAN, the award-winning series by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely.

The direct-to-DVD animated feature, set for release in spring 2011, is written by Dwayne McDuffie, who calls the series "one of the greatest stories in comic book history."

DC Comics Continues to Kill Superman Fans Slowly and Painfully

You thought the run in Action Comics staring Flame Bird and Nightwing was a boring Superman story, as the band Bachman–Turner Overdrive said, "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet."

DC Comics announced yesterday that rather than traveling the galaxy defending the universe from dark forces, Superman may soon arrive in your hometown in a very pedestrian way.

As part of the Grounded story line that kicks off in July with issue No. 700 of DC Comics' Superman series, the Man of Steel will walk across the USA to reconnect with the everyday people he is committed to protecting.

The story may be fictional, but many of the places and people that Superman will visit are real. DC Comics is asking readers to write in and campaign for their towns and residents to be depicted in the 13-issue Superman series.

Great idea because no one wants to see Superman taking on Darkseid, Lex Luthor, Mongul, Brainiac, Intergang, etc.  

Why do you continue to F*%ck the DC Universe up Dan Didio? Why?

Source USA Today

First Look at Mattel Vintage/Retro DC Super Heroes Wave 2

You remember the Green Arrow figure in the Retro-Action DC line?  Probably not because it sold-out so god damn quick nobody got one.   Why wouldn't it?  Gfest loves the look of the old MEGO figures from the 1970s.

Thankfully, Mattel realized the demand for these beautiful retro figures and will soon release a new wave. The company posted photos of the Wave 2 collection that features Batman, Two-Face, Aquaman, and Black Manta. (via matty collector)

New Green Lantern Promo Art - Hal Jordan In Wonder Woman Out

As all good comic readers know, the original Trinity was composed of Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.  In fact, numerous books and series have been dedicated to the 'Trinity' composed of the 'Big' three.

Well apparently, Wonder Woman isn't pulling her weight (or revenue) because as you can see by the poster below, which places Green Lantern at the center of the DC superhero universe, Warner Brothers is obviously hoping that the picture will help move a lot of swag.

Green Lantern is due to hit theaters on June 17, 2011.

I don't like it but tell Gfest what you think?

DC Variant Covers for Red Hood: Lost Days #1

The Source released two covers for the upcoming Judd Winick and Pablo Raimondi RED HOOD: LOST DAYS #1.  Thankfully, these two are joining forces to reveal the origins of the Red Hood in a six-issue mini-series that spotlights an angry young man’s transformation into one of Batman’s deadliest foes.

The series will ship its first two issues in anticipation of the arrival of BATMAN: UNDER THE RED HOOD DVD arriving in stores. The DVD, the next entry in the popular ongoing series of DC UNIVERSE Animated Original PG-13 Movies, hits July 27 from Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation and showcases Batman confronting new enemies, old foes and painful memories as a powerful vigilante with a penchant for violence comes to Gotham to stake his claim on the city.

DC's Animated 'Jonah Hex' Sneak Peak

We know. We know.  It's not right. Gfest feels bad that we can drool over an animated Megan Fox, but the toon does look sexy in this screen shot from the second DC Showcase animated short, "Jonah Hex," which will appear as a bonus feature on the Special Edition Blu-Ray and 2-Disc Special Edition DVD release of "Batman: Under the Red Hood."

The short is rated PG-13.  In the DC Showcase story, the tough-as-nails bounty hunter Jonah Hex always gets his man - until someone else gets to him first - in this case a murderous madam who wants to steal more than just her bounty from Jonah Hex.  "Batman: Under the Red Hood," the next entry in the popular ongoing series of DC UNIVERSE Animated Original PG-13 Movies, arrives July 27, 2010 from Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation. The full-length film will be distributed by Warner Home Video.  Images courtesy of cbr.com

DC Comics Screwing it's Faithful Weekly Readers

In August, DC Comics will begin offering 32-page comic book titles with a $3.99 cover price in their DC Universe family of titles. A spokesperson for the publisher declined to comment further on the change, but confirmed that the new price point, first noticed by fans in DC's August 2010 solicitations, is indeed accurate and official.

Previously, all 32-page DC titles were priced at $2.99 and the publisher only used the $3.99 price point for extra-length books, most featuring a main title feature, and an 8 to 10-page back-up story, or co-feature.

(awesome image via R. Mais)