Batman V. Superman Update

An earlier post on this movie was a bunch of gibberish and speculation. This time I'll try to just use speculation.

WHAT WE KNOW:
Batman and Superman will fight!
Wonder Woman will be in this!
This movie will set up all later DC superhero movie- wait. What?

Marvel spent years leading up to the Avengers and giving all their characters solo films so we could get to know their characters. DC is just shoving a Justice League prequel down our throats and hoping that it will make us want to see the they're later movies. This is wrong. You don't build pyramids pointy side down, and you don't give us a superhero team-up movie before the solo films. DC says that Wonder Woman and Flash movies is in the oven, hopefully Batman, Green Lantern, Aquaman*, and Cyborg movies too, so why not give us those first, then Batman V. Superman, then Justice League. Also, how has a Shazam movie been confirmed before any of the ones mentioned in the previous sentence?! Anyway, what I'm saying is, I don't have high hopes for this film, but maybe I'm wrong. Batman V. Superman, no pressure.

*(Don't laugh, I explain his amazing-ness HERE)

Justice League: War

This animated movie is based on the New 52 Justice League Vol. 1. The movie follows the book perfectly except for one important point. Where the hell is Aquaman! He played a key part in the graphic novel and many other Justice League stories! Should you forget the more recent attack on the "earth-dwellers" by Atlantis, which Aquaman stopped. Also, if you are going to replace Aquaman with another hero, make it a better hero. Captain Marvel (Who they renamed "Shazam" so no Marvel mix-ups) does not count as a better hero. He is Superman, if Superman was an immature danger to those around him. And so I conclude, Justice League: War, is not worth the watch. I am sorry this came late.

Man of Steel 2? Batman vs. Superman? JUSTICE LEAGUE!?

You may have heard that the Man of Steel sequel will feature Batman, but did you know it may also feature Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, Doomsday, Lex Luthor, the Flash, and Martian Manhunter? This supposed Batman vs. Superman movie is beginning to look more like the plot from the game Injustice: Gods Among Us!

On the topic of Doomsday and Lex Luthor, which will be the main villain? I doubt that they are trying to repeat Spider-Man 3 (I'll looking at you Amazing Spider-Man 2), so you would think there would be a MAIN villain. Maybe Lex creates Doomsday, maybe Lex is just a bystander, maybe they will cut out one of them, but I doubt they will BOTH be major villains. 

As for the heroes, if this does turn out to be the Justice League movie, it looks like it will be using the league from the animated series with Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Martian Manhunter, and Hawkgirl, as opposed to the New 52 league which replaces Martian Manhunter and Hawkgirl with Cyborg and Aquaman. It may also be a mixture of the two. Or it could be Batman and Superman fighting, which, when you think about it, would be boring since there would be no villain.

The New Batman

I'm pretty sure that you've all heard that Ben Affleck is going to play Bruce Wayne/Batman in the Man of Steel 2. But have you heard that Detroit may be the new Gotham? Production scouts say that Detroit may be a Gotham stand in for the movie. Tranformers 4 and Disney's Need for Speed were also filmed there.

Flashpoint Exclusive Box Set

Based on the new animated movie, this box set features The Flash, Emperor Aquaman, Wonder Woman, and Thomas Wayne Batman. The retail price was originally $59.99, but can be found online for $19.99. The set also comes with a $500 Wanye Casino Poker Chip. For more information on the animated movie, go to newsoncomix.blogspot.com/2013/06/justice-league-flashpoint-paradox.html.

Man of Steel Sequel: Superman/Batman Team-Up!

Warner Bros. recently announced at Comic Con that the Man of Steel Sequel will be featuring the Dark Knight himself! Now we already know that Christian Bale won't be playing Batman since he wants to see someone else play the part, but I bet you didn't know that Batman and Superman may actually fight in this movie, meaning we'll know the answer to the age old question: Who would win, Batman or Superman?

Top 5 Marksmen

5. ME!
Weapon of Choice: Hunting Rifle
I am pretty good if I do say so myself!

4. Batman
Weapon of Choice: Grappling Hooks and Batarangs
You may not think about this, but Batman must be a pretty great marksman if he can manage to get the grappling hook to latch onto something or the batarang to hit their target every time.

3. Punisher
Weapon of Choice: Anything
He could snipe you or simply mow you down with a machine gun. He's not picky.

2. Deadshot
Weapon of Choice: Anything, but prefers snipers
You'll be dead and he's half a mile a way already. Best. Sniper. Ever.

1. Green Arrow
Weapon of Choice: Bow and Arrow
I shouldn't have to explain why he's number one should I?








If you don't think that these are the best marksmen ever, please say so in the comments.

The Half-a-Million Cover

I just read in the SF Chronicle that at the original cover art for Dark Knight Returns #2 will be sold next month in Dallas, Texas by Heritage Auctions for $500,000. The record price for a comic book is Action Comics #1 (where we first met Superman) which sold for $2.16 million.

Coolest Name Ever!

Seriously Awesome!



Fatman on Batman Podcast Review

My dad introduced me to this cool Podcast where directer Kevin Smith (a.k.a. Fatman) takes about Batman for about an hour straight! He even has a bunch of awesome guest stars like Stan Lee and Grant Morrison who's one of the best Batman writers ever! I would strongly advise to ask your parents before downloading the Podcast because he tends to use strong language.

Marvel vs. DC #1: Iron Man vs. Batman Results

I asked 25 people who would win and almost 2/3 of them voted for Batman! Here were the results:
-Batman: 16 votes
-Iron Man: 9 votes
Some of the ways Batman would win are hacking Iron Man's armor with his Bat-Computer, or throwing an exploding Batarang into the ARC reactor in Tony Starks chest!

Marvel vs. DC #1: Iron Man vs. Batman

Hey guys, this is a new thing for News On Comix: Marvel vs. DC. Here we will take heroes or villains with similar powers and see who would win. The results will be posted the next day. Our first matchup is Iron Man vs. Batman. Both are billionaire's with big toys and are part of a super team. One has a suit. One has a car named after him. Who will win? Answers tomorrow.

The Creation of Batman

"When young Bruce Wayne's parents were killed, he vowed to avenge their deaths as Batman. Also known as the Dark Knight, Batman often works from the shadows, and many people believe he is just a legend. Along with his sidekick, Robin, Batman fights tirelessly Gotham City's streets free of crime."

-DC Comics: The Ultimate Character Guide

This is a really good guide for anyone who's starting out in comics, but I hope they make a new one for the New 52.

Batman and Son Review

Let me just say that I know Damian Wayne died (which sucks, but he'll come back) but you can honor his memory by learning his backstory. In Batman and Son, you learn about how Damien came to be the next Robin and later what I'm talking about when I say "he'll come back". So stop reading this an d go by that book!!! And let me just say: Thank you Grant Morrison!

See Batman and Robin #8 for Damien's death!