Private Rooftop Invitational: Martian Manhunter by Paul Milligan

More than a year ago, Dean Trippe began contacting some frequent art contributors for a special project: the first ever Project: Rooftop Invitational, a massive jam redesign of a superhero team. This being his first try at anything like this, it took a while to select and confirm the artist roster, as well as their individual choices of team members to redesign from the chosen super-team, the Justice League of America!

Paul Milligan designed this his version of Martian Manhunter for Project Rooftop.  It's awesome.

Ethan Van Sciver’s Cover to JLA #50 - Where are the Real JLA Members?

You know what would be a good way to celebrate the 50th issue of JLA?  Actually, have someone from the "real" JLA in the issue?  No Bruce Wayne, No Superman, No Oliver Queen, No Martian Manhunter, No Wonder Woman, No Aquaman, No Hawks, No Wally West or Barry Allen.  We do get Donna Troy, Supergirl, Tim Drake, Congorrilla, Guardian, Mikaal Tomas, Mon-El, and Cyborg. 

I very much like Van Sciver's art and he does a wonderful job with this cover, but the current line-up sucks.  The JLA is it's best when we have the "A-Team" superheroes we love working together to thwart whatever threat is upon us.

Morrison's JLA run was fantastic.  Bruce Timm's JLA & JLU run on Cartoon Network was even better. Now we are stuck with a bunch of C-list superheroes running the greatest League in the world.

DC & Warner Bros. Green Light JLA Movie But With NO Batman or Superman

According to Comic Book Movie, the Justice League Movie Is a Go. Warner Bros and DC Entertainment are already planning a Justice League movie; but with a twist.

Several weeks ago, Warner Bros announced they are planning on fill the gap left by the culmination of the Harry Potter franchise with DC superhero films. With Green Lantern due out in theaters next summer, along with the third installment of Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy and a rebooted Superman film the following year, fans were beginning to wonder how soon it would be before these heroes came together into one ensemble movie. Now we're a few steps closer.

A Justice League of America film has been given the tentative green light by Warner Bros. Though the film is still in it's very, very early stages (no script has been officially worked on, but the basic plot is outlined), actors are quietly being pursued to test for the roles. The big surprise is the current team roster: Green Lantern, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Aquaman and Martian Manhunter. That's right, folks, no Superman or Batman; at least not yet. The film will be used to introduce Wonder Woman, Aquaman and Martian Manhunter to general audiences. Both Green Lantern and The Flash movies would have already been released in theaters, so there would be no need to delve into their origins. Either Superman or Batman, or both, could eventually make their way into the script; though at this time the studio is slowly moving forward without their inclusion. Several comics series, including the team's first outing in The Brave and the Bold, have worked quite well without Batman and Superman as a part of the initial team.

What do you think of a JLA movie?  Can it work without Batman and Superman?  The JLA comic book is pathetic right now without Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman or Green Lantern.   That makes me a little skeptical about the team-up described here, but any step closer to a live action JLA movie is a good thing.  Right?

Another Sh*tty Story Unveiled: Cover of JLA/THE 99 #1

Before we start our diatribe, it needs to be pointed out the art on this comic is amazing. But the story of JLA/The 99 itself looks like a fucking disaster.  Absolutely no continuity with the DC Universe and not portrayed as an ElseWorlds Tale. The last thing anyone wants is to learn more B list superheroes FROM Teshkeel Comics.  It is excruciating enough to keep track of the god damn Legion of Superheroes.  Now you want me to learn 16 additional characters with the potential to become 99.  WTF?

JLA - Crisis on Infinite Runways

Shyeah! has put together a great comic strip that plays off DC's latest "big" announcement the redesign of wonder woman's costume.  The costume redesign by Jim Lee has not been well received by the comic book nation. Although, Gfest thinks Hal Jordan's new costume will be a big hit.

Batman's First JLA Audition

My God this the closest thing to a real batman that Gfest have ever seen.  I mean this kid looks like Bruce Timm drew him and he is a scene from the JLU series.  Pure Awesome!

You can see more of this kid's fantastic videos by going to his YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/azoazotube

What the the JLA Looks like on the iPhone vs. Android

Gfest found this post from Jase at about:blank that is damn funny.  Notice anything missing in the iPhone/iPad photo. 

He's been gone for 30 years after saving the the universe and the brought back to help save humanity once again, only to be killed again by Steve Jobs.  Poor Barry.

Gfest Proposes Sexier Outfit for Stargirl. What do you think?

Examine these two pictures, and tell us which outfit you think screams Stargirl?  Gfest believes the picture on the left indubitably captures the character of Courtney Whitmore (aka: Stargirl).  It's subtle, not over the top and the lack of extra clothing only means she will be more nimble and agile as she fights the likes of Solomon Grundy or Amazo.

The picture on the right screams look at me, "I am a superhero!"  It's pretentious, extravagant and egotistical.  The loud and somewhat slutty blue costume itself is a death trap that is completely impractical to fight even the likes of Silver Age villains such as Kite Man or Crazy Quilt. 

DC Comics: Brightest Day Covers

For your Gfest viewing pleasure, here’s a first look at David Finch’s cover to BRIGHTEST DAY #1, along with Tony Harris’ take on the second issue of JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST.

GFEST Must Buy Comic Books of the Week

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Green Lantern Corps #47
As Brightest Day begins, Guy Gardner and Kyle Rayner, along with the rest of the Green Lantern Corps, attempt to pick up the pieces from the horrific events of Blackest Night and take a long hard look at how the Corps is run now that major revelations have come to light. Who survived (and what the Alpha Lanterns have in store for them) is only one of the many new questions that the Green Lanterns will have to answer on the difficult and dangerous road ahead.

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Truth be told, I have never been a Green Lantern Corps fan.  Mainly because there are too damn many of them to keep track of as you read the series.  Well that's not entirely true, I HATE GUY GARDNER!  The only time I like Guy Gardner is when Batman is kicking his ass.  With all the Green (now Orange, Blue, Indigo, Purple, Red, Yellow, Black, White) Lanterns, we could have easily killed him off and substituted anyone in his place.   With that said, Peter Tomasi's run and the Blackest Night mega-event got me hooked on this title.  I am hopeful that Guy Gardner won't ruin it for me.

Jack Of Fables #45
Jack Frost has finally come face-to-face with the Empyrean, but it's clear that someone somewhere along the way has been lying about what this is all about. In fact, it's beginning to seem as if everyone everywhere along the way has been lying.

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The one (maybe two) loyal follower(s) of this post, know that I LOVE Fables.  I also LOVE Jack of Fables.  I was a little concerned when Bill Wilingham and Matt Sturges removed the main character Jack Horner from this book and inserted his son Jack Frost as the lead character.  And like Megan Fox in any movie, it's still damn good!  This story has been along-time building and mow Jack's son finally gets his shot at the giant.

JLA Vol. 03 Deluxe Edition HC
The JLA's very first foe, Starro the Conqueror, returns in this new Deluxe hardcover!

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I am the first to admit that Grant Morrison can be the most frustrating S.O.B. in comics today.  He dupes you in with beautiful, eloquent, timeless stories such as All Star Superman or his run on the JLA.  Then as in Final Crisis, he will lead you on, teasing you, telling you what you want to hear, just as the Sirens in Homer's Odyssey did to Odysseus's crew. Then, at the moment you are about to succumb to his beautiful prose, the final issue arrives and feeds on your heart and liquefies your brain.  With that being said, when the Scottish Alan Moore is on and in-sync, he's the best of the best.  And, his run on JLA is fabulous.

Locke & Key Crown Of Shadows #5
Chapter 5: Light of Day. Four words: 'Giants hitting each other.' Don't miss the most smash-tastic fight issue of the year!

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Locke & Key has consistently been one of the best books on the market since it's inception nearly two years ago.  Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez have proven themselves to be at the top of the comic book industry.  Each issue is better than the last.  It's one of the those series that you can read again and again.