Best Web Comic of the Day - "A Birthday Wish "

Caldwell Tanner and Creighton “Wishmaster” DeSimone created this funny web comic entitled, "A Birthday Wish."  Every boy wants to be Batman, but it comes with a price.

DC Releases huge BRIGHTEST DAY Cover Montage. Can You Spot the Hints?

In an effort to pump some life into an otherwise boring and incoherent story DC unveiled this beautiful BRIGHTEST DAY cover montage featuring all the key players in this "saga."  The covers fit together into this massive piece of art that teases what may come out of this story.  Click the image above to see it in all it's glory.

I could care less about the events that may or may not unfold in this series since to date it has been painfully underwhelming, but the art of this HUGE cover montage is wonderful.  This colossal spread features figures by the very talented Ryan Sook, with additional artistry from Fernando Pasarin and Joel Gomez (and a guiding hand from Co-Publisher Jim Lee, natch)

DC's the Source teases, "what does it all mean? Too early to tell, but all the more reason to spend a few more minutes enlarging the image below."  Do you care?

FIRST LOOK: BRIGHTEST DAY #7 - Why "the 12" Came Back

Geoff Johns promised that the answer to why "the 12" were resurrected at the end of BLACKEST NIGHT would be revealed in BRIGHTEST DAY #7.  This series, thus far, has been a disappointment for me.  I was hoping for a weekly series on par with 52, but unfortunately it has not lived up that standard.  I am not giving up on this series because Johns and Tomasi are two of the best writers in comics.  Let's hope the "big reveal" on Wednesday gives this story the boost it needs to keep all our interests.  Enjoy the preview of BRIGHTEST DAY #7 below.

DC Comics: BRIGHTEST DAY Secrets Revealed in Teaser Poster

In preparation for San Diego Comic Con, DC Released this BRIGHTEST DAY Teaser Poster by Ivan Reis   What do you think DC is trying to tell us?

FIRST LOOK: DC Direct BRIGHTEST DAY Action Figures

In March 2011, DC DIRECT will kick off another series of high-quality and story-specific product, this time based around the hit biweekly series, BRIGHTEST DAY. Here ist a first look at the first two waves, which include Hawkgirl, Green Arrow, Deadman, Aquaman, Hawkman, Martian Manhunter, Firestorm and Mera.

As an obsessed action figure collector, I am surprisingly lukewarm about the BRIGHTEST DAY line.   The story thus far has been in my opinion, less than engaging so I have hard time purchasing a bunch of characters I could in all honesty give a shit about.  I mean come on who is going to shell out money to purchase Mera?

Brightest Day #5 Variant Cover & Preview

Another issue of Brightest Day hits the shelves tomorrow.  Below you will find a preview of the issue.  I have to be honest anything that includes the Hawks and Aquaman bores the living daylights out me so I am less than thrilled with a Hawk & Aquaman focused story. I guess that is why I am less than thrilled with this story as a whole.

Synopsis:  The mysteries deepen! What secret is Mera hiding? Where have Hawkman and Hawkgirl disappeared to? And what annoys Hawk the most about Deadman? Find out in this issue as we march closer towards the turning point of issue #7 as Hawk and Dove join the mission to uncover the truth behind their returns and what it means to the rest of the DCU! Here are a few pages from Brightest Day #5, all courtesy of the stellar team of Johns, Tomasi and the comic industry’s greatest artists.

Brightest Day #5 hits tomorrow.  Source DC Universe The Source

Meet DC's Newest Character - Aqualad (we think it stinks too)

The Source, DC's Comic blog recently released some information about a new character that will become an integral part of Brightest Day and the DC Universe.  This character will also appear in the New Young Justice animated series that will air on Cartoon Network.   Naturally it's Aqualad.

I know you are all overwhelmed by this huge revelation.  Gfest can't blame you for not caring.  I barely care about Aquaman and now your shoving Aqualad down our throats. 

To our disappointment, Aqualad’s story actually begins in a few short weeks in BRIGHTEST DAY #4.  Apparently, he has no idea he’s about to become Aqualad.  In fact, according to the Source, he lives in one of the driest places in America – Silver City, New Mexico.

WOW! YEA!  WHO-HOO! We know nothing can makes this exciting.

Brightest Day #7 to Reveal Why Heroes Came Back from Dead

In an interview with Newsarama, Geoff Johns revealed this interesting little tidbit:

"I'm actually the most excited for Deadman to charge his ring...all will become very clear in issue #7 as the story behind the returning characters is revealed."

Just when it seemed like Brightest Day might be starting to drag a bit, it looks like Johns will be kicking it up a notch very early on in his run.  I wasn't expecting the answer to why the came back for a long time.

Here is the official DC Comics solicit for Brightest Day #7:

There can be only one who wields the White Lantern...but is it truly Deadman? And what will happen when he attempts to charge the white ring? Meanwhile, Ronnie Raymond risks everything for Firestorm, Martian Manhunter uncovers more clues about the bizarre string of murders stretching across the country, Aquaman searches for the key to the ocean's survival and the Hawks come face-to-face with the evil that lurks within the strange land known only as Hawkworld!

Another BP Oil Casualty

Just when you think the oil spill in the gulf couldn't get any worse.  Today, Gfest found out that the world lost an American Hero.  Much like many of the sea creatures and native birds of the coast, Aquaman could not survive the dramatic effect the oil had on the sea.  

Damn it, just when Arthur returned via Blackest Night, he's gone.  What was the purpose of bringing him back?  I guess only Deadman and the White Lantern know the real purpose.  RIP again Arthur Curry.

Brightest Day #3 Deadman vs. Anti-Monitor

Gfest was devoted to Blackest Night.  It was one of the best comic series in a long, long time.  Geoff Johns, Peter Tomasi and Ivan Reis deserve every award that is available this year.

Although, to date, Brightest Day has not been as exciting or as earth shattering as its predecessor the last three issue still have been a decent bi-monthly read.

The Source released a Brightest Day #3 preview (minor spoilers in pictures) and it's Deadman and the Anit-Monitor going toe-to-toe

Any appearance by the Anti-Monitor always makes Gfest happy.  Enjoy the first few pages of Brightest Day #3.

Brightest Day #3 Variant Cover - Anti Monitor is Back!

DC Comics released the variant cover to the third issue of Brightest Day. This beautiful cover featuring Deadman and a Gfest favorite the Anti Monitor was produced by who else?  The awe-inspiring artist Ivan Reis. Enjoy this masterpiece.

David Finch's Deadman Cover to Brightest Day #7

Brightest Day #7 - there can be only one who wields the White Lantern…but is it truly Deadman? And what will happen when he attempts to charge the white ring? Meanwhile, Ronnie Raymond risks everything for Firestorm, Martian Manhunter uncovers more clues about the bizarre string of murders stretching across the country, Aquaman searches for the key to the ocean’s survival and the Hawks come face-to-face with the evil that lurks within the strange land known only as Hawkworld!

David Finch created this beautiful cover to Brightest Day #7.  It's very interesting (and very cool) to see Deadman back in the old costume again.

Action Figure Deal of the Day - MiniMates Deadman and Spectre - 80% OFF

The DC Universe just got smaller and more collectible with the MiniMates!  DC Direct and Art Asylum team up to deliver your favorite super-heroes with a MiniMates makeover!  

These figures range in size from 2" to 2.5" tall. Each 2 pack is blister-carded on a 4-color card.  This set includes Deadman and The Spectre. 

Regularly $20, now on sale for only $4

BUY IT HERE

Geoff Johns Drops Nuggets on Brightest Day

Geoff Johns let a bunch of nuggets fly on twitter last night regarding Brightest Day.  Each one gets me more excited than the next.

• According to Geoff, Deadman is the single most important character behind the secret of the twelve heroes and villains resurrected.

• Geoff seemed to confirm that Deadman is the only character still wearing a ring after resurrection.

• He confirmed we will see Dex-Starr vs Krypto this year...but Dex-Starr fights Lobo's dog first!

And finally, in the least exciting news:

• Firestorm is...an ongoing story. Much more to Firestorm than you could guess. 

 Blackest Night (Green Lantern)