Don’t forget to tell your patrons that Smallville airs it’s last show this Friday night. Will Clark Kent dawn the costume or not is the big question? Thank you to the cast and crew for 10 seasons of entertainment.
WizKids with more HeroClix
ICv2’s site, linked below, has images of the new Superman Booster Set. The release date is schduled for September 14.
Backlash over Superman
Backlash over Superman renouncing his citizenship has already started. With some people planning on boycotting anything DC Comics right know. This might not have been the best move for DC Comics, since Warner Bros. has the Green Lantern movie coming out in just a few weeks. ICv2’s has a full article on what this story has stirred up at the following link.
Superman no Longer a U.S. Citizen?
ICv2’s site is reporting that in Superman #900 that the Man of Steel will be renouncing his citizenship to the United States. Very risky move by DC Comics if it is a true major change for the character. Follow the link to read the whole story.
Smallville Coming to a Close
Don’t forget that this is Smallville’s last season. The final episode is only a couple of weeks away. The CW will be airing it on May 13 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern time.
Episode 4 Shownotes
Criminal Vol. 5: Sinners, Ed Brubaker & Sean Phillips, 2010, Marvel Books. ISBN: 978-0785132295, $15.99.
Library Wars: Love & War Vol. 1, Kiiro Yumi & Hiro Arikawa, 2010, Viz Media. ISBN: 978-1421534886, $9.99.
Superman/Shazam: The Return of Black Adam, 2010, Warner Home Video. DVD – ASIN: B003Z8ZCDo, $19.98. Blu-Ray-ASIN: B003Z8ZCD4, $29.99.
Due Date, 2011, Warner Home Video. DVD – ASIN: B004I9SJH0, $28.98. Blu-Ray – ASIN: B004I9SJFW, $35.99.
The Next General Zod
According to Yahoo Movies, Michael Shannon will be playing General Zod in the upcoming Superman: Man of Steel feature film. With General Zod being the villain, this movie could shape up to be pretty decent. Linked below is the Yahoo article.
http://movies.yahoo.com/news/movies.reuters.com/michael-shannon-play-villain-superman-movie-reuters
Booster Gold and Blue Beetle
Librarians that have fans of Smallville will want to pay attention. For many fans this is bitter sweet because this is supposed to be Smallville’s last season, but the writers are still bringing in DC characters. This is great because otherwise fans of the comics might never get to see them. In an episode scripted by Geoff Johns, he is bringing in the characters Booster Gold and Blue Beetle. Many librarians will be scratching their heads about who these two characters are, but believe me DC Comic book fans will know them and will be great talking points for you when you are visiting with your patrons. The image above is what they are supposed to look like in the episode. Follow the link for more information.
http://geeksofdoom.com/2011/03/28/take-a-look-at-smallvilles-booster-gold-and-blue-beetle/
Lois Lane Cast
Yahoo is reporting that Zack Synder has cast Amy Adams as Lois Lane in the upcoming Superman: Man of Steel movie. Link on over to the site for the article.
The Man of Steel
ICv2’s site is reporting that the new Superman movie will possibly be subtitled Man of Steel. Zack Synder is supposedly taking a que from Christopher Nolan, and Nolan’s reboot of the Batman franchise. This Superman movie will be a reboot that will go with the concept that there were no previous Superman movies. It will be a fresh start for this franchise just as Batman Begins was a fresh start for the Batman franchise. Follow the link below for the full article.