WB, DC Comics to launch a DC-themed streaming video service
Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment are launching a new DC Comics-themed streaming service, complete with a season three of “Young Justice.”
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Minorities in cartoons: Madame Xanadu
This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is Madame Xanadu, a DC Comics/Vertigo character. Madame Xanadu first appeared in “Doorway to Nightmare” #1 in 1978. David Michelinie, Val Mayerik, and Michael William Kaluta created Madame Xanadu. Background A mystic, Madame Xanadu is sensitive to supernatural phenomena. She often uses tarot cards to interpret what she senses, including forecasting the … Read more
Minorities in cartoons: Cal Durham
This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is Calvin “Cal” Durham, a supporting character in Aquaman comics. Cal first appeared in “Aquaman” #57 in 1977. He was created by Jim Aparo and David Michelinie. Background Cal’s backstory states he was originally a henchman of Aquaman foe Black Manta. Manta (who’s also African-American) claimed he was trying to … Read more
My thoughts about “Young Justice” the animated series
Since its series debut on Cartoon Network, I’ve been giving a go at watching the new “Young Justice” animated series. Unfortunately, I’m left underwhelmed by what I’ve seen. “Young Justice” was originally a 90s DC Comic that featured several teen sidekicks (Robin, the modern Superboy, speedster Impulse, etc.) as a superhero team mentored by JLAer … Read more
Comic reviews: Tiny Titans #35, The All-New Batman: The Brave and the Bold #2
Tiny Titans #35 Written by: Art Baltazar and Franco Art by: Art Baltazar This issue sees the Titans deal with alternate Earth counterparts, and starts off with a hilarious bit of banter between Talon (the guy in the red-and-gray costume) and Robin about being counterparts of each other. This leads to Robin “not getting” the … Read more
Anthony’s DC Comics picks for February 2011
Time again for DC Comics’ solicitations, this time for February 2011: http://www.newsarama.com/comics/dc-february-2011-solicitations-101115.html Comics I’ll be buying Detective Comics Classics, on sale Feb. 16, $6 Young Justice #1, on sale Feb. 16, $3 The All-New Batman: The Brave and the Bold #4, on sale Feb. 9, $3 Tiny Titans #37, on sale Feb. 16, $3 Comics … Read more
Anthony’s DC Comics picks for January 2011
Time again for my picks among DC Comics’ solicitations, this time for the start of the new year (and the end of my spate of “2010: The Year We Make Contact” puns), January 2011. I plan to buy The All-New Batman: The Brave and the Bold #3, on sale Jan. 12, $3 Tiny Titans #36, … Read more