Writer J. Michael Straczynski (Superman: Earth One) openly declares his contempt for sidekicks in the afterword of Sidekick #1, the first of twelve issues from Image comics. "I'll be honest with you: as a kid reading comic books, I hated sidekicks," Straczynski recalls. "Robin, Speedy, Bucky, Kid Flash, Rick Jones...they ... [Read More]

Superman always seems to be everywhere at once. Usually this theme is explored from the point-of-view of the villains who either convince themselves otherwise or go out of their way to avoid Superman's hometown, Metropolis. Writer Kyle Killen inverts this plot line in Adventures of Superman #15 A fanboy named Mike ... [Read More]

When there are no more extra lives, the dead will walk the Earth! This Halloween, Arctic Press resurrects all the classic video game characters in 8-Bit Zombies, a one-shot comic by Fred Perry (Gold Digger) and David Hutchison (Oz the Manga). Don't expect Pac-Man to last long given the zombie weakness for head ... [Read More]

Pakistan is introducing an unlikely role model for girls known as the Burka Avenger, a mild-mannered teacher who fights crime in burqa. Her weapons are as unique as her costume. Knowledge is literally power says Haroon, the Pakistani pop star who created and stars in the cartoon series as himself. "She doesn't punch. She ... [Read More]

Doctor Who revealed Matt Smith's replacement today on the live television special The Next Doctor. Show runner Steven Moffat teased, "Three words to describe the new Doctor: different from Matt." After much lead up, host Zoe Ball finally announced the 12th Doctor would be Peter Capaldi, who appeared on stage to a light show ... [Read More]

Hulu is teaming up with Seth Myers and other Saturday Night Live veterans in The Awesomes, a new original series about a group of imperfect superheroes trying to live up to their predecessors. This Ain't Your Daddy's Superhero Team When Mr. Awesome (Steve Higgins) retires from the superhero team that bears his name, his ... [Read More]

Flimmaker Marcus Alqueres (Rise of the Planet of the Apes, 300) is skipping the festivals and releasing his latest work online. The Flying Man is a vigilante who gives a pair of weapons dealers second thoughts about about their occupation. Just like Jaws there are minimal special effects and the titular character makes only ... [Read More]