World War II is over. The Cold War has begun. The Age of the Superhero is in decline. But where are the heroes of tomorrow? From the perspective of those brave individuals who made it happen: encounter Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman, who survived the anti-hero sentiment of the Cold War, as well as eager newcomers like test pilot Hal Jordan and scientist Barry Allen, poised to become the next generation of crime fighters. All leading to the mounting threat of an alien presence on Earth, where dozens of characters from the '40s, '50s and '60s eras of DC Comics team up to defeat it.
Justice League: The New Frontier, rated PG-13 for violent content/images, is scheduled for release on February 26, 2008. The next release in the series will be Batman: Gotham Knight.
The comics industry lost a luminary this weekend - Mike Wieringo passed away Sunday of a sudden heart attack. Details are still sketchy as of this time, but according to close sources, the acclaimed artist had chest pains at some point during the day and called 911, but the responders did not make it in time.
Mike Wieringo was 44 years old. He was a vegetarian, and "one of the healthiest ones of us in the bunch," as his longtime friend and collaborator Todd Dezago described him.
Rest in peace to Mike & his family, he was a great inspiration to me, drew one of my favorite versions of Spidey & Flash as well as co-crafting the excellent series Tellos. I still have Flash #80, which I believe was his first DC work and his style had me hooked since. He will be missed.
For more info you can check his blog which his brother now maintains.
I just surfed to Teen Titans Animated and I was shocked to learn that season six of the hugely popular animated show may not even make it to the air. TTA cites that a source inside the series said Cartoon Network has decided not to pick up the show for the next season. I watch this show faithfully, with my daughter (who loves the show and watches every chance she can) as I did with Batman, Superman & Static Shock. If there are any fans out there who like this show & don't wanna see it end this way, read TTA's plea to the viewers:
Teen Titans' Sixth Season Looks Unlikely
As of November 15th, a source very close to production of Teen Titans has alerted titanstower.com: The prospect of a sixth season of the popular series is looking very, very, very dim. So if anyone was inclined to start a letter writing campaign, it needs to be started yesterday!
If you feel there are more Titans stories to be told, let Cartoon Network know how you feel. Snail mail is the most effective way. Scores of individual letters have the most impact; Petitions are generally worthless in networks' eyes. The best bet is to start a letter writing campaign with individual heartfelt letters stating you would like the show to continue. MAKE SURE TO PUT "SAVE TEEN TITANS!" BIG AND BOLD ON THE OUTSIDE ENVELOPE!
I found the name of the man responsible for Programming and Development of Cartoon Network: Senior Vice President Bob Higgins. We can start addressing letters to him. Spread the word and tell your friends. Titans Fans - Go!
Cartoon Network Official Mailing Address: SAVE TEEN TITANS! [Big and Bold] Cartoon Network 1050 Techwood Drive Atlanta, GA 30318 Cartoon Network Feedback on the web.
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This week's episode, titled "Lightspeed" introduces Kid Flash into the DC Animated world.
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DC COMICS RUSH SOLICITS PRELUDE TO INFINITE CRISIS SPECIAL
Find out just how deep the roots of Infinite Crisis extend with the Prelude to Infinite Crisis Special, a 96-page collection of the key stories leading up to this monumental event. Prelude to Infinite Crisis features a composite cover with images by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund, Jesus Saiz, Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines, and Ivan Reis & Marc Campos.
Scheduled to arrive in stores on June 22 with a cover price of $5.99 U.S., Prelude to Infinite Crisis collects the crossover story from The Flash #219 and Wonder Woman #214 in their entirety, plus the lead story from Superman Secret Files 2004. Along with these are select pages from nearly two dozen other DCU comics, with new text adding context to each story sequence.
"With the buzz on Infinite Crisis continuing to grow, we're happy to help fill reader demand with Prelude to Infinite Crisis," says Bob Wayne, DC's VP-Sales. "Retailers should place orders on this Special as soon as possible to avoid being left out."
Prelude to Infinite Crisis (MAR058148) is available for order now and is scheduled to arrive in stores on June 22 with a cover price of $5.99 U.S. To ensure delivery on that date retailers must place orders by Sunday, June 12; please note that quantities will be limited and may sell out before June 12. DC recommends that retailers place orders as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
Retailers may order the issue by contacting their Diamond Customer Service Representative or DC Sales Representative, or by email at reorders@diamondcomics.com.
For more information, please see the Previews update page in the May 18 Diamond Dateline.
UPDATE:
According to DC, “pages and panels” from the following titles will be included in the special, though the list is no all-inclusive. Other Crisis tie-ins may also be included.
Action Comics #826
Superman #216
Adventures of Superman #630
Adventures of Superman #638
Superman/Batman #6
Green Lantern: Rebirth #4
Wonder Woman #215
Titans/Young Justice Graduation Day
Teen Titans #18
Teen Titans #19
Teen Titans #21
Teen Titans #23
JSA #58
JSA #70
JSA #72
Robin #135
Outsiders #21
Outsiders #22
Manhunter #6
Aquaman #29
Birds of Prey #80
Adam Strange #8
Prelude To Infinite Crisis Special will be in stores on June 22 with a cover price of $5.99.
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The excitement surrounding the "Rogue War" story continues to build, as THE FLASH #221 sold out at DC Comics on April 27, the day it arrived in stores.
"Howard Porter's artwork is continuing to explode off of the page," says writer Geoff Johns, "and the war has only just begun. Thanks to everyone for reading the book!"
Watch for the next chapter of "Rogue War" in THE FLASH #222, arriving in stores on May 25!
Check out the FLASH minisite here!