Daily Archives: June 10, 2011

COMICS/PRINT, Uncategorized

DC Nu: 52 Brand New #1’s – Superman

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Now that Batman and Green Lantern have had their respective number one titles and covers revealed, it’s time the Man of Steel had a chance to shine. It sucks in my opinion that Action Comics will be restarting at #1, but the good news (For me anyways) is that Grant Morrison will be taking on the writing duties for the last son of Krypton. If anyone has read All Star Superman, then seriously what is there to worry about? Here’s a quick series description from IGN:

Action Comics #1 by Grant Morrison and Rags Morales

‘A new era of DC Comics begins as the longest-running monthly comic of all time releases its first issue #1 since 1938.

This September, New York Times bestselling writer Grant Morrison (ALL-STAR SUPERMAN) joins with sensational artist Rags Morales to bring you tales of The Man of Tomorrow unlike any you’ve ever read before in ACTION COMICS #1. This momentous first issue will set in motion the history of the DC Universe as Superman defends a world that doesn’t trust their first Super Hero.

The first Action Comics #1 is now the most sought-after comic book of all time. This September, one of comics’ most imaginative storytellers will make history again in Grant Morrison and Rags Morales’ ACTION COMICS #1.’

Picture Courtesy of IGN

Defending a world that doesn’t trust him? Sounds like Supes should be joining the X-men to me. This seems like a cool take on the character, because I can’t remember the public in any Superman comic not liking him or being afraid of him… Except for that one guy named Lex Luthor.

Next up is Superman #1 and the description doesn’t really give us much to go on, but a few surprises are always good. There’s a bad ass picture accompanying it though:

Superman #1 by George Perez and Jesus Merino

‘What is Superman’s startling new status quo? How does it affect his friends, loved ones and his job at The Daily Planet? Find out in SUPERMAN #1, written by legendary comics creator George Perez (CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS, NEW TEEN TITANS and WONDER WOMAN) and illustrated by Jesus Merino.’


Like I said, who knows where they’re going with this one. Honestly the picture reminds me a lot of Superman: Earth One, which looks to be the direction they’re heading with a lot of the new number 1’s as in younger versions of our heroes.

There’s plenty of more DCU reboots coming your way Grizzly Bombers, so stay tuned!

Movie News & Opinions

Chris Columbus Remaking Troll Hunter

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In what must be a huge surprise to everyone, an American filmmaker is remaking a foreign movie that was cool as hell. The Norwegian film ‘Troll Hunter’ follows a film crew in the Blair Witch/Cloverfield tradition across the Norwegian countryside in an effort to catch trolls on film. Sounds ridiculous I know, but the film seemed really awesome. Chris Columbus, who has directed two Harry Potter movies, will be acquiring the rights to remake the Troll Hunter movie for us American audiences according to Deadline:

Chris Columbus’ 1492 Pictures has partnered with CJ Entertainment & Media to acquire remake rights to the 2010 Andre Ovredal-directed Norwegian film Troll Hunter. Marc Haimes is set to write the script. Deal comes just as Magnolia opens the original Troll Hunter in the US and on VOD.

Now, I say “seemed” because I have seen the movie but I sure as hell don’t speak a lick of Norwegian. You can probably guess from what’s happening on screen as to what they’re saying but I still want to watch the movie dubbed or with subtitles. The trolls in this movie look both amazing and hideous in case you haven’t seen the trailer for it.

It’s also on VOD at this time so if you haven’t checked Troll Hunter out yet then I highly recommend it: just don’t watch the Norwegian only version. There isn’t any mention of production or release dates yet but as long as Columbus doesn’t make it some family friendly cheese-fest then I’m totally there to see an American version of Troll Hunter.