Sunday Links for March 6

After this week of quoting the insanities of Charlie Sheen, let's take a look back and see what else we missed....


The big movie news of the week was the release of a very creepy looking Red Skull from the new Captain America movie. Love the look and I am totally getting more excited by the day! In DC movie news, there is a rumor floating that Aragorn himself, Viggo Mortensen, is up for the role of General Zod in the new Superman flick. You all know how excited I am for Superman, and I would love to see Mortensen be the baddie.


CBLDF announced this week, in conjunction with Cryptozoic Entertainment, their new trading card series called The Liberty Trading Cards. The set will include sketch cards, chase cards and autographs, along with more than 70 of today’s top creators. I guess the new trend for geeks is trading cards, after the Geek A Week cards went on sale last month. CBLDF is also fundraising with 100 Words, a poem about death written by Neil Gaiman and drawn by Jim Lee. The poem can be purchased for $0.99 in the DC Comics app from comiXology, with all of DC's proceeds going to the Comic Book Legal Defense fund.

This past Wednesday was the 25th Anniversary of She-Ra, the pinnacle female from the MotU shows. As someone who grew up telling people that I was the Princess of Power, among other things, I am excited to see that She-Ra lives on in the memories of others, inspiring many as she inspired me.


If you head over to Google today, you will see a tribute to Will Eisner. Today would have been his 94th birthday, and it kicks off Will Eisner Week. MoCCA in NYC is starting a Will Eisner exhibit this week, along with the “In the Spirit of Will Eisner” show with Eisner-influenced pieces. There are events happening all over the world, so check Will Eisner Week to see if it is happening in your area.


This one really gets to me. MTV Geek puts out a list of the 10 Best Post-Apocalyptic Comics and Resurrection isn't on it?! I mean, some of these are great series but Resurrection is just a superb alien apocalypse tale. Go read it.


Whew, we made it through without a single Sheen reference....oh wait. I just gotta post this! Comics Alliance has paired Charlie Sheen quotes with superheroes, and it is just too perfect. Enjoy or weep. Your choice.



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Comics Book Comics Release Party

This Wednesday, I attended the Midtown Comics Release Party for Comic Book Comics #5 by Fred Van Lente and Ryan Dunlavey. This series studies the history of the comic industry, with this issue dedicated to the comic lawsuits. Also on the panel was Jeff Trexler, the pro bono lawyer and writer for Newsrama, who consulted on the issue. The panel was expertly moderated by Midtown Comics' own Thor Parker, who introduced himself this time. ;)


The lecture started off with the guys telling us two of the stories from the book. This was the same slide show given at the NYU law school. The two stories they read were The Grabbers and Mouse Pirates. The Grabbers is about the copyright fights between creators and publishers, with a focus on the Copyright Act of 1976. The Mouse Pirates is about a publisher that parodied Disney characters into porn. Both Van Lente and Dunlavey (Dunlavey even had a cold!) impressed me with how well they did voices for all of their characters. Guys, if comics doesn't work out, go into voice acting.

After storytime, we learned about how this issue came to be. It took a long time to research for stories. After Van Lente wrote it, they had Trexler check everything. He did say that Van Lente did a great job on research.


One fan asked how this series has been received by Marvel, since they both have worked for Marvel. According to Dunlavey, Marvel is a big fan of this series and even tried to do one with him but it didn't pan out. Van Lente did stress that the stories in this issue reflect very different regimes in these stories. Trexler added that comics like this and internet forums have made companies rethink how they handle pursuing cases. They are now much more open and transparent.


The best tidbit that came out of this whole discussion is this from Van Lente. When discussing the impact that this history had on the industry compared to other industries, he said that the history of comics is held up by certain franchises, which makes it hard for creators to parody or satire. The companies may never be able to pay back creators.

I even asked a question! I asked about the stories they found that didn't make it in to the book. There were two stories they mentioned. One was about the Trademark and Copyright characters on the front of the book. They had a story about the differences between trademarks and copyrights, but Van Lente said it just didn't fit with the flow. The other story was a comic version of the Creators Bill of Rights as an airline pamphlet. When Dunlavey began to sketch it out, it was just too big of an undertaking for it to fit. I would still like to see that if you get a chance though!


Finally, we got a little insight into the next issue, which is sadly the last one. In it is the Future of the Comics Industry including Japanese comics, graphic novels, digital comics and piracy.


If you are interested in the law or comic history or just plain fun, go pick up this issue. I personally find the law incredible boring but this kept my attention. They made the subject matter fun and easy to understand. The story they didn't read, 1986 AD is a fascinating read about how American Comics impacted in Britain with Captain Marvel at the center of it all! Go pick it up today!!!


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Review: Serpent's Storm by Amber Benson

 

In anticipation of Amber Benson’s signing tomorrow at Midtown Comics, last week, I picked up her new Calliope Reaper-Jones book, Serpent’s Storm. Then I proceeded to finish it within a few days.

I’ll admit with her first book, Death’s Daughter, it took me some time to really get into it. I don’t know if it was because there was so much information that needed to be given or something else, but while I like it, it didn’t wow me. It took a second reading for me to truly appreciate it.

With her second book, Cat’s Claw, I felt like I was popping in to see how an old friend was doing and catching up with her life. I guess because I was more familiar with the mythology, I was able to quickly get lost in the story.

Serpent’s Storm is a completely different story. This is not a quick “how are you doing?” This is “entering a convenience store to get coffee, only to find it’s being held up.” It starts off with a quick recap and update with our heroine, Calliope, and then BAM! You’re thrust directly into a story that is far darker and more twisted than the previous ones.

There is an epic feel to this story. People get hurt or die and there are betrayals. There are battles and help from unlikely sources. There’s love and broken hearts. There are also a couple of spicy sex scenes because no epic story would be complete without a few really good sexcapades.

What I love about this book is not only does Amber create a story that has a sense of largeness and could have easily spiraled out of control, but she keeps it tight and focused as Callie deals with every challenge and obstacle that is thrown at her in her clumsy, spazzy, fiercely determined, strong willed and oh so human way. Minus the special familial circumstances, Callie is someone we all know. And that is what makes her great.

What it comes down to is this – Amber Benson tells a great story. This is a story that will give you satisfying conclusions while leaving you wanting more. These are characters you can’t help but invest in. You want to follow them on their journeys and see where life takes them.

I don’t have a ratings system so let’s just say I give it two thumbs and big toes up and I can’t wait for the next book. 

Amber Benson will being signing Serpent's Storm with Anton Strout, who will be signing his book, Dead Waters, at Midtown Comics Downtown tomorrow at 1 PM. Come on down and say hi!

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Video Friday!!!

Good day, gentle readers. It's time for another installment of Video Friday. Today I'll be offering a smattering of the more amusing and interesting videos I've come across on the web.


Did you know a new Ben and Jerry's flavor was recently introduced? On Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Wednesday evening, Jimmy debuted his flavor, Late Night Snack. It is a concoction of vanilla bean ice cream with a caramel swirl and fudge covered potato chip clusters. And just how did this come about? Last summer, Jimmy performed a musical tribute to the ice cream gurus with his "vocal group", Ladysmith Snack Mambazo. One thing led to another and ice cream magic was born.





Did you know Justin Bieber was on CSI? He played a most angry young man who eventually met with an untimely demise. But that's not the whole story. At least, according to some. Here is one man's theory on what REALLY happened.





How we handle rejection is one of the ways we can tell how one can handle life. Here a father shows his child a rejection letter. I think we can safely say this is one of the better ways to turn something unpleasant into something memorable.





Let's move on to something a little... darker. Dark side darker. We all know that Toyota commercial featuring the child dressed as Darth Vader. What if things were a little different? What if he really did have the power? Let's find out.





You've all heard about the Robocop statue that is going to be built in Detroit. Well, right before it was announced, the man himself, Peter Weller, made a statement to Detroit explaining why this needed to happen. It's because of this and the love and devotion of his fans that Robocop will watch over Detroit for years to come.

And finally, because I would like to leave you in the mood to get out and dance, here is a compilation of some of Sam Rockwell's finest dance moves. The man does like to move and thankfully, he does it well.





Fare thee well, gentle readers. Until we meet again.


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Review: Deadpool #33.1

This post is SPOILER-FILLED so if you are allergic to spoilers,

go read another tasty article on [insertgeekhere].

This week, Marvel is trying to lure us new readers to Deadpool, the Merc with a Mouth. For those who have been reading all of the Point One's like me, we actually got our first taste of Deadpool in Wolverine's point one issue. It's fair to say that the Wolverine issue was on target for this character.


We start off with Deadpool talking to the audience. As I understand it, he breaks the fourth wall a lot. So Deadpool tells us that he is the Merc with a Mouth, has better healing abilities than wolf or badger based heroes, and multiple streams of thought. He also tells us that he is actually in space but for this Point One issue he will go back to earth.



Deadpool is hired to evict The Wrecker, a villain who has a super-powered crowbar and once fought all of the Avengers to a standstill. The owners can't sell the building until he leaves. After one fight where The Wrecker beats the crap out of Deadpool, he decides to blackmail his clients out of more money to fight The Wrecker again. Deadpool starts the fight and then we learn that he isn't fighting The Wrecker anymore. He is actually working with him to stop the sale and protect the tenants. Deadpool gives the cash he got for the job to a old lady in the building so she can buy it, and then kills the two owners for her.... for soup.


This was an entertaining issue. It gave a good background for the character and showed him in an everyday adventure; at least, it is for him. I have heard a bit about Deadpool's sarcasm, this issue really highlighted that. I'm just not sure this comic is for me though. At times, it felt like I was reading MAD magazine. I'm enjoying it now but I'm not subscribing. I certainly understand the appeal to readers and moviegoers; this character (hopefully) will be great on film. And speak this time.


It did fufill the Point One requirements of providing a background for the character. It was even the first story to really refer to a current storyline. All in all, not a bad issue, just not my style. I may pick up a one-shot or a mini series on special occasions. If this type of sarcastic humor is your thing though, this is the book for you.

My Point One Journey so far:
* Review: The Amazing Spider-Man

* Review: Wolverine
* Review: The Invincible Iron Man
* My Point One Plan
* The info about the Point One Initiative


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Review: MAC's Wonder Woman Line

Recently, MAC makeup announced their new line of Wonder Women makeup. As a geek girl, I was thrilled. Yes, it is probably a shameless attempt at the company to get my money, but it makes me feel validated as a geek and a girl. It's nice to feel that a makeup company recognizes that geek girls aren't a stereotype and that we wear makeup.





MAC even sponsored this great fashion show by Jeremy Scott during NY Fashion Week that features Superhero Fashion.





I went with the team to Macy's to check it out because it looked so fun! While Getsuyobi hid by the door holding our bags, Wysefyre and I happily checked out all of the fun cases they had out.


The display was old school Wonder Woman and looked great. A guy even came in off the street just to take a picture of it.



I loved the look of the compacts and how bright and bold they were. They did capture the feel of Wonder Woman. The makeup colors were also bright and bold to the point of "I can't wear those except to a cosplay" bright. Granted, with the right skin tone, it may look good, but the average girl might feel a bit out of place.



I had gone into the store planning on buying a lip glass, because I love having all different shades of lip wear. After looking at everything, I decided to buy Secret Identity, a bronze, shimmery shade that looked similar to other lip glosses I own and the only one I liked out of the bunch. When I finally got home to try it, it looked very watery against my lips, almost like melted chocolate. Once I blotted, it looked a little better but I was disappointed. Wysefyre tested the eyeliner on her hand, and it refused to wash off for two days, despite a lot of scrubbing. It finally came off after she used some toxic strength cleaning products.


Overall, this line didn't stand up to MAC usual quality. However, I still plan on buying regular MAC products, and I am hopeful that they will expand the Wonder Woman line with better quality stuff.

Midtown Comics' First Book Club with American Vampire's Scott Snyder

Last Friday, the IGH team went to check out Midtown Comics' first Book Club featuring Scott Snyder, the creator and writer of American Vampire.

If you haven’t read American Vampire, then you have been missing out. Debuting in March of 2010, the first arc follows the lives (unlives) of Skinner Sweet and Pearl Jones.  

Skinner Sweet was an outlaw in the Wild West (1880’s), who was accidentally turned into a vampire by a European vampire named Percy. This is an important fact because when Percy’s European blood mixed with Skinner’s American blood a new type of vampire was born. While all the new attributes of the American vampire are not known, we do know they are impervious to sunlight, which makes moving around more convenient.

Later on, in the 1920’s, Skinner saves the life (sort of) of Pearl Jones, who had been attacked by a group of the European vamps. Skinner turns Pearl and helps steer her towards the beings that hurt her. While Pearl does wreck some bloody, bloody havoc, she proves herself to be different from Skinner Sweet in that she is not all about causing chaos and murderous killing sprees.

Which leads us into the talk with Scott Snyder. One thing Scott mentioned was he felt that Skinner and Pearl, while not two sides of the same coin, were definitely different but bonded together. Skinner is more representative of the fierce, wild, rebellious individuality that is a very American ideal and Pearl is more personable and admirable and accepting of what is and making the most of it.

Other highlights include:

The light bulb moment when Scott got his idea for American Vampire came about when he was in the Lower East Side and came across a die cast of a confederate soldier coming out of his grave, zombie- style. It got him thinking and soon, American Vampire was born.

Scott is a huge vampire fan, but not of the more romanticized and less frightening vamps like Twilight, though he did say he respected Stephanie Meyers for doing something different with vampires (making them heartthrobs). True Blood is a little more his taste, but he feels the scariest type of vampire is the one who you know but don’t realize is different. Your neighbor, your best friend, your co-worker, or your spouse – any one of them could one day turn around and try to drain you and that’s far scarier than the exoticism of the True Blood vamps or the sparkly Twilight vamps.

He also wanted to get back to the old school days of vampires being less tech savvy and more vicious, hands on killers. He talked about how in the 90’s a lot of the vampire movies were more Matrix-y or like Blade and he wanted something more like The Lost Boys. Basically, he wanted scary.

Scott talked a lot about his admiration for Stephen King, who wrote five issues detailing the origins of Skinner Sweet. “Steve” King originally was going to write a blurb about American Vampire, but he liked everything so much he wanted to write an issue but he wasn’t sure they would let him because he’d never written a comic. Scott quickly assured him they would want him. What was supposed to be one issue quickly turned into five, which also ended up giving American Vampire its concurrent storylines.

Scott said nothing but nice things about Stephen. He told a funny story about how the editors suggested certain changes and Stephen replied with an email titled “Why All Editors Should Die.” [Side note: Scott said really great things about the editors. He takes their notes seriously, and he spoke of how important they are.] Scott also said he would love to get Stephen’s scripts online so everyone could see how deep and complex they were.

When asked about distinguishing American Vampire among a vamp-heavy market, Scott spoke about how originally he and artist Raphael Albuquerque – who will be listed as co-creator starting with issue thirteen, wanted to market it as anti-Twilight and True Blood, so Raphael created two posters, one with Skinner Sweet standing over a bunch of dead bodies with the tagline, “This isn’t your little sister’s vampire.” and another one featuring Pearl with the tagline, “I don’t fucking sparkle.” A different marketing approach was chosen but I really hope they release these posters because I would buy them in a heartbeat.

The reason the Old West was chosen to kick things off is because it is a very American timeline, but Scott wants to explore other times. A World War II story is coming up, the 50’s will be explored, and he also talked about looking further back such as to Roanoke or exploring the origins of the Carpathian vampires.


Scott wants to look at how these new American vampires affect the vampiric world as a whole because he views the American vamp as another branch of the vampire family tree. What are their new powers as well as weaknesses? He also talked about examining the various vampire group around the world. 

He knows how the book will end but not what will happen on the way there.

The characters and emotional arc are what’s most important. He likes when the emotional content hits you a few moments after the events have unfolded. It’s truer to real life and a good reflective moment resonates better.

And finally, Skinner Sweet is NOT based on Kid Rock. His DNA consists of Elvis with some Kurt Cobain. And as an audience member pointed out, Lost’s Josh Holloway would make an excellent Skinner Sweet.

Overall, it was a great night. Scott was very open and gave a lot of insight and fun facts. The audience asked intelligent and thoughtful questions, including our own Getsuyobi, and our hosts, Thor Parker and Zoe Gulliksen made sure everything ran smoothly. The only slightly negative comment I have about the evening is Thor and Zoe never introduced themselves. I was familiar with their names but I was not aware of who they were, and I know I wasn’t the only one. They did such a good job, I wanted to thank them but I felt a little uncomfortable approaching them without knowing their names. To find out, we resorted to asking TheCBGuy who they were.

American Vampire Vol. 1 is now out in stores and if you are “trade waiting” like me, Vol. 2 (the Vegas cycle) will be out around May 2^nd and Vol. 3 will arrive later in the fall. [Trade waiting was Scott’s term. I’d never heard it put that way before and I love it. He’d prefer you go out and buy the single issues, but if you can’t, get Vol. 2. You won’t regret it.]

Next month’s Book Club will feature Guerillas by Brahm Revel. We’ll be there. Hope to see you there too.

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Sunday Links for Feb. 27

This past week was filled with sadness at the news of the sudden passing of Dwayne McDuffie. There have been some touching remembrances of him from many places including The New York Times, Comic Book Resources, The Beat, Bleeding Cool, The Nerdy Bird and iFanboy. As a huge fan of Static Shock cartoon, I am saddened by this news. I wish I had gotten a chance to meet him and thank him for such a great superhero. Our condolences to his family.

DC has a lot going on this week. There are rumors that they are canceling the First Wave line completely for poor sales. If this is true, this is the second major DC cancellation this month. Robot 6 is speculating that they are looking to grow their stable of artists in hopes of growing their big name talent.

The Eisner Hall of Fame inductees were announced this week, with the surprise of four inductees rather than the standard two. The inductees picked from four areas of the industry to insure that people weren't being overlooked for their significant contributions. The inductees are Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Jackson (Jaxon), Marty Nodell, and Lynd Ward. Congratulations to all of the inductees!

In movie news this week, IDW's Zombies vs. Robots has been optioned by Sony Pictures, with Michael Bay attached. In other movie news, you can read why I am so excited about the new Superman movie.

In [insertgeekhere] news, have you join our campaign to get Seth Green as host of Saturday night Live? Check out our Five Reasons Why Seth Green should Host SNL and a Video Friday edition all about Seth Green! Make sure to sign up for our Facebook group, because the bigger our group, the louder our voice! We have already gotten support from Matt Senreich and Clare Grant and Seth Green himself said thanks!

Are you excited for the Oscars? To get ready for tonight, check out the winners of the Golden Razzies, the premier awards ceremony for crappy movies! If you want to influence an awards ceremony yourself, head over to Buffyfest and vote in the Whedon Oscars! Just make sure you leave enough time to compare your Oscars picks to Oscar the Grouch!

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Video Friday: Seth Green Edition

As you have probably heard by now, Seth Green was recently asked about hosting Saturday Night Live and it was revealed that he had always dreamed of it. Well, the IGH team got together and asked, "Why hasn't he hosted already?" Wilderowens immediately rattled off five reasons why he should and given more time, would have rattled off a million more. But here is a man who has been in the industry since he was child, he's proven time and time again to be brilliantly comedic, and he's an extremely successful writer, director, and producer to boot. It seems like there's nothing he can't do. So why hasn't SNL contacted him?


Anyway, we have decided this needs to happen. We have started the campaign to get Seth Green on SNL. We set up a Facebook group and a twitter campaign has begun. To keep with the spirit, today's Video Friday is all about Seth!


We're going to kick things off with a classic Seth commerial. The hair! I would never want to revisit the styles of the 80's in real life but I sure do love seeing them onscreen. I think I would buy the product just because of his hair.





Not only is this just a fun movie but it also brought together a young Seth Green and Alyson Hannigan. Even then, you could tell they were great together.





What I really liked about this guest spot was seeing the subtleties that were played out. The character was still funny and interesting, but he was also less over the top. I'll admit it reminded me of Oz if Oz spoke more. It was great because allowed a different fan base to see how diverse Seth could be. And yes, after I screamed, I then wept like a baby at the end. I swear sometimes having emotions sucks.





Seth wrestles! This made my day! It highlights just how diverse he is. Most people wouldn't think of Seth as a "wrestler" but all you have to do is look in his eyes or watch a movie or two, and you'll know, he's scrappy. Granted, he didn't get a lot of ring time but come on, you know you loved seeing him in the ring.





Robot Chicken is one of my favorite shows and I'm not just saying that because of Seth. The second I saw all my beloved 80's characters being brought back to life in hilarious and slightly disturbing way, I was sold. This is one of my favorite Robot Chicken promotions. It's funny, spot-on, and the man can rock the eyeliner.





I know we've featured this video before, but we love it and it just so happens that Seth plays an important role in it and his awesome wife, Clare Grant, is one of women who make up Team Unicorn. Getsuyobi even suggested that when Seth hosts SNL, Team Unicorn should be the musical guest. It has my vote!





There you have it. A brief and all too short highlight of Seth Green's career. I know I left out a lot of stuff but the man's been in practically everything. I'd be here for days or weeks or maybe longer. Besides, this isn't the last time we'll be talking about the awesomeness that is Seth.




Wait! 




What's this? One last clip?


We all know no Seth Green tribute would be complete without a shout out to Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The character of Oz has wildly dedicated and loyal fans. There are still debates over who Willow should have been with - Oz or Tara. But I didn't want to give you just any random Oz clip. Instead, here's a fun, behind the scene clip with Nick Brendon and Charisma Carpenter.





So, tell your friends, spread and tweet the word (hashtag #sethgreenhostsSNL) and join the group! Let get Seth Green on SNL!

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Five Reasons Why Seth Green Needs to Host SNL

I was on twitter just browsing when I saw this tweet:





This idea struck me as odd. Why hasn't Seth Green already hosted SNL? He has been in the industry for years and proven funny time and time again. If he was hosting, I (and many of my friends) would stay home just to watch him!


Fan efforts got Betty White on SNL, why can't we get him hosting too?! We need to encourage Lorne Michaels to make this happen.

Five Reasons Why Seth Green Needs to Host SNL

1 - He is Super Funny


Seth has starred in so many comedic roles, so he won't be a dud host. He is also not afraid of making fun of himself. Through it all, Seth Green just radiates confidence. He even brings more funny with him. Robot Chicken is a skit show in itself. Seth could feature a RC clip starring the SNL cast. Best Host Ever Material? I think so!


2 - Extensive Filmography


Seth has been working since he was a kid, which gives him an extensive background. Since SNL loves to base skits on the host's pasts character, he has a plethora to pick from.


3 - Musical to Boot


Have you heard him rap? No need to get a musical guest!


4 - Rabid Fan Base


Not only will we watch, we will be posting video clips of this for weeks. Free Press!


5 - Past SNL Cast Members Can Vouch for Him


All those Austin Powers movies? If Seth was good enough for Mike Meyers, I'm sure he can make it on SNL.


Stay tuned for more Seth Green fun today here at [insertgeekhere]!


The Facebook group has been created! Join us and help make this happen! Viva La Seth!

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What does Wonder Women Teach You?

Does she teach you to be strong? Does she teach you to be independent? Does she teach you to be a hero?

If any of these questions resonate with you, then you check out The History of the Universe as Told by Wonder Woman. This is a documentary in progress that asks people what female superheroes teach them and how female superheroes changed our world. They have interviewed a ton of people including Gloria Steinem, Lynda Carter, and Lindsay Wagner.

From their Kickstarter page:

The goal of the film is to explore how female heroes have fared in popular culture. We're using Wonder Woman as the central figure in this story, as she's the rare example of a female hero who doesn't require rescue and determines her own actions and adventures. The film not only serves as an inquiry into our evolving values about women as agents of strength, authority and leadership, but also reminds us of our common need -- no matter our gender, race, class or sexual orientation -- for stories that tell us we can all be heroes.

Watch the video with details below, then go check out their Kickstarter page!

I haven't spent much time on Kickstarter but this is a great project on there that should supported by us all.

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Four Reasons why I'm Excited for Superman

I went and picked up a copy of this week's Entertainment Weekly. I only get it if it has something I really, really, really, really want to read.... like details about the new Superman movie.


I'm not a huge Superman fan; I don't read the comics or obsessively rewatch the movies. I don't even watch Smallville anymore. However, I do think this film has a lot of potential to be a good superhero flick. Here's why.


Four Reasons why I'm Excited for Superman



1- Henry Cavill is a good, hot actor.


I may not be a Superman fan, but I am a Tudors fan. Cavill blew me away in that show. Not just 'cause I think he is pretty but he really takes a character to his full potential. He is due to skyrocket through Hollywood. I think he will bring tremendous talent to the character and the film.


2- With all of the Marvel flicks scheduled to come out, DC needs to remind people they still make films!


And yes, I do know that other DC films are slated for release. Just not as many! Marvel just seems to be all over the place, with at least 6 films coming out over the next 18 months. Compared to DC's two films, no wonder why I feel like all I hear about is Marvel. DC, you have some of my favorite characters, get them up on the big screen already!


3- They need to blow the last so-so Superman out of the water.


It will always be part of the Superman family of films, just not my favorite. This is the one time I really support a "reboot" of the franchise. Please give us a Man of Steel for this decade.


4- Christopher Nolan wrote it.


Do I really need to explain this? Just head over to imdb and take a good look at his filmography. Enough said.




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