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Superman comes out as bisexual; 'not a gimmick,' writer says

Rollo Ross, Reuters
Posted at Oct 12 11:23 AM

Jon Kent, the son of original Superman Clark Kent and journalist Lois Lane, turns out to be bisexual in DC Comics' latest iteration of the superhero's adventures. Read more »

Batman comic shifts focus to Robin's private life, his sexuality

Reuters
Posted at Aug 19 07:11 AM

Aug 18 (Reuters) - Caped Crusaders Batman and Robin have been busy fighting crime together for years, but now the focus of the story has shifted to Robin's private life as he explores his sexuality. Read more »

Thousands of HK anime and comics enthusiasts queue for hours amid delays at annual expo

Rachel Yeo, South China Morning Post
Posted at Jul 26 01:24 PM

Organizers blame long waits, which stretched up to three hours, on last-minute government decision to reduce venue’s capacity. "This is my first time here, and probably the last," says one costumed attendee who had already spent 1½ hours in line. Read more »

Who shot Superman? 'The Suicide Squad' trailer has answers

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 23 08:52 AM

Who shot Superman and put him in the ICU? The answer may surprise you.  Read more »

WATCH: Netflix's 'Trese' trailer features Liza Soberano's voice

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 21 12:12 PM

The two-minute clip features the Filipino language version of the series, with lead character Alexandra Trese voiced by Kapamilya star Liza Soberano.  Read more »

G.I. Joe comics welcomes its first Pinoy Joe

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 20 05:47 PM

G.I. Joe, which began from a line of action figures and was popularized in the Philippines as an animated series in the late '80s to early '90s, is introducing Nestor Abuba. Read more »

WATCH: War of symbiotes in 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 11 07:09 AM

Venom vs Carnage - who will win? A war of the symbiotes is coming as everyone's favorite symbiote, Venom, takes on his more lethal, insane offspring, Carnage, in "Venom: Let There Be Carnage."  Read more »

WATCH: 'Shang-Chi' trailer promises a battle royale with Marvel's Master of Kung Fu

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 20 12:09 AM

He's been a Secret Avenger and a Hero for Hire. Now, Marvel's Master of Kung Fu is finally making his movie debut. Read more »

'Justice League' original director's cut sought by fans debuts Thursday

Rollo Ross, Reuters
Posted at Mar 18 07:00 AM

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Fans disappointed by 2017 film “Justice League” will finally be able to see the original director’s vision for the movie that united several DC Comics superheroes on screen for the first time. Read more »

Coincidence? 1997 Archie comics strip predicted online schooling in 2021

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 17 07:41 PM

A 1997 Archie comic strip sent netizens abuzz as it appeared to have predicted students taking online classes in 2021.  Read more »

Remembering Hal Santiago: How a self-taught artist became a Filipino komiks icon

Rhia Grana
Updated as of May 07 01:20 PM

The young komiks artist would go to Quezon Bridge and just observe people—because observation, to him, is the mother of imagination.    Read more »

Wonder Woman and her evolving look

George Gene Gustines, The New York Times
Posted at Dec 31 03:59 AM

Wonder Woman, who was introduced in 1941, is part of DC’s Holy Trinity of heroes that includes Superman, who debuted in 1938, and Batman, who premiered in 1939. Like the outfits of her fellow heroes, Wonder Woman’s costume has evolved over time and even occasionally received a complete makeover. Read more »

Managing movie superheroes is about to get a lot more complicated

Brooks Barnes, The New York Times
Posted at Dec 30 07:24 AM

Walter Hamada is not a typical superhero wrangler. Read more »

Movie review: 'Wonder Woman 1984' - It's not about what we deserve

Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
Posted at Dec 25 08:28 AM

“Wonder Woman 1984,” suggests that some juicy Orwellian intrigues are in the offing. Will Wonder Woman, aka Diana Prince (Gal Gadot), hijack a Soviet cruise missile, toss jelly beans at Ronald Reagan? Read more »

How upcoming Netflix animated series 'Trese' first came to life

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 09 04:19 PM

Last month, Netflix finally released a first look at “Trese,” the anime series based on the Filipino graphic novel featuring local mythical creatures created by Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldissimo.   Read more »

Hobby shop Comic Quest announces closure after 35 years

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 16 03:53 PM

A popular hobby shop in the Philippines is saying goodbye after 35 years of selling comics and a wide variety of merchandise in multiple branches.  Read more »

Comic books flourish on crowdfunding sites, drawing big names

George Gene Gustines, The New York Times
Posted at Sep 08 09:29 AM

Crowdfunding offers an opportunity to reach a new audience, said Ross Richie, the chief executive and founder of Boom. More than 6 million people have backed more than one project on Kickstarter, according to the platform. Read more »

'Batman' filming halted after Robert Pattinson reportedly falls ill with COVID-19

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 04 05:46 AM

LOS ANGELES - Filming for the latest Batman-centered film, starring Robert Pattinson, has been halted in Britain after the actor reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus, just days after shooting had resumed. Read more »

Meet Gal Gadot and your DC comic heroes and creators at this Sunday’s DC online convention

ANDREW PAREDES
Updated as of Aug 23 07:46 AM

Filipino fanboys, we made a handy schedule for DC Fandome, taking into consideration PH time (meaning church and family dinner). By ANDREW PAREDES  Read more »

What fans can expect at Sunday’s 24-hour virtual extravaganza of all things DC Universe

ANDREW PAREDES
Updated as of Aug 19 11:36 AM

Virtual tours led by DC Comics publisher Jim Lee, content reveals, and exclusive giveaways await those who will sign in. By ANDREW PAREDES  Read more »