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Geek Dad
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Dad
Review – Green Lantern #23: Specters of the Past
Green Lantern #23 cover, via DC Comics. Ray: The Green Lantern Corps have been going around the universe, but now they're in a completely new setting – Hell, where the worst creatures of the DCU dwell for all eternity. Hal is accompanied by Zauriel and Phantom Stranger for a mission relating to his old days as The Spectre, but he soon picks up another unexpected ally – G'nort, the iconic worst Green Lantern ever. What's he doing in Hell? It's not clear, but he seems mostly unfazed by the horrors around him. While Hal seeks out an old enemy of his, Kyle and his crew are having a much lighter adventure – traveling through space with Odyssey, Superboy, and new recruit Dan Garrett – who was thought to be dead for decades. Of course, just because they're not dealing with any existential horrors, it doesn't mean they're having it easy – this issue has them blasting their way out from a giant carnivorous space squid with a taste for spaceships. Dog days. Via DC Comics. One of the most impressive things about this run is how Jeremy Adams is obviously pulling in some deep cuts. Geoff Johns built a huge mythology for the character, but I can't imagine him hinging an arc on something Hal did as The Spectre years earlier. One of the most famous arcs of the book featured a truly vile villain who Hal sealed away with a key artifact – one that could fend off the Starbreaker Corps now. Of course, there's one problem with this heist – The Spectre is still guarding this prisoner, even if Hal isn't one with him anymore. With Jim Corrigan having passed on, The Spectre is now all rage without a humanizing touch, and he wants Hal back. The battle that closes this issue is one of the most exciting of the series so far, and it makes me wonder if the story of the Spectre's new host is being planned as we speak. The scale of this title keeps on building, and this issue is another big winner. To find reviews of all the DC issues, visit DC This Week. GeekDad received this comic for review purposes. Liked it? Take a second to support GeekDad and GeekMom on Patreon!
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Marvel vs. DC: Superman nominated as 'Ohio's official superhero,' snubs Incredible Hulk's Dayton connections
May 28—A proposal at the Ohio Statehouse would proclaim Superman as the state's official superhero, but DC Comics' "Man of Steel" isn't the only superhero with Ohio connections, including a certain angry green scientist who's from Dayton. Reps. Adam Mathews, R-Lebanon, and Terrence Upchurch, D-Cleveland, are cosponsors of the bill, which would designate Superman as the "official superhero of the state," beginning on April 18, 2033, a year before Superman enters the public domain. "Superman is the first and greatest of superheroes, even though personally I do prefer Batman," said Mathews. "But Superman was created in Cleveland and this summer is a great time to highlight this fact, because the newest movie was filmed primarily in Cleveland and Columbus, highlighting the art deco architecture that's become just as much a character of the DC Universe as Green Arrow, Green Lantern or the others." Ohio isn't the only state to memorialize Superman in some fashion. Kansas — the home of the fictional Smallville, where Clark Kent was raised — inducted Superman into its state Hall of Fame in 2013. Additionally, Metropolis, Illinois, styled as "Super City," hosts the annual Superman Celebration each June. Superman first appeared on the page of Action Comics #1, on April 18, 1938. The character was originally created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, both of whom were born in Cleveland to immigrant Jewish parents. Siegel and Shuster's origins were a major influence on the earliest portrayals of Superman, as were the political and economic conditions of the time, said Jared Whittaker, manager of Super-Fly Comics and Games in Yellow Springs. Superman's earliest adversaries included greedy mine owners, crooked politicians, and labor racketeers. Lex Luthor's first appearance in the comics in 1940 casts him as a war profiteer who wishes to take over the world once Earth's nations have been weakened in conflict. " At the time, you had a very depressed economic state," Whittaker said. "In the very first (issues), Superman is a hero for low-income people. Some of that includes people who are holding common people down." As the world entered World War II, Spiegel and Shuster shifted to portraying Superman as a character that stood up for the defenseless, and even on occasion to Hitler himself, according to the Ohio History Connection. "World War II had a big part in creating fictionalized battles, where the superheroes could go and fight," said Peter Bell, owner of Bell Book and Comic in Dayton. "Captain America was Marvel's symbol of freedom from the Nazis, and so Superman, even though he was not 'American,' but grew up in the US, and he was raised as a US person ... it made sense that Superman was their flagship at the time." Hulk origin story in Dayton Superman, however, isn't the only superhero with connections to Ohio. Bruce Banner, the alter ego of Marvel's The Incredible Hulk, was born in Dayton. Given the choice, Bell said, he would have voted for the Hulk as Ohio's superhero, but "I'm a little biased towards my city," he said. "When Marvel got started, Stan Lee and everybody wrote into our real world," said Bell. "Spider Man's from Queens, Captain America is from New York City too, and they actually used real cities in our country to ground those heroes in our reality. That's one reason why Marvel took off so well, because, 'Oh my gosh, Spider-Man, this is a kid who's just like me.'" The Incredible Hulk was created by the legendary Marvel writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and made his first appearance in his namesake comic in 1962. The series ran for only six issues, but the Hulk went on to appear in other comics, and the Incredible Hulk was relaunched in 1968. Later, in the 80s and 90s, other Marvel writers including Bill Mantlo and Peter David fleshed out Bruce Banner's origins, including establishing his roots as the child of an alcoholic father in Dayton, Ohio. The Hulk returns to Dayton in later issues of the comics, including one where he attempts to infiltrate a facility at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. As comics matured as a medium, Superman's "truth, justice, and the American way," gave way to darker stories with more complex themes in the broader comic landscape. However, Superman's simplicity makes him the better pick for a symbolic role, said Whittaker. "Superman, for what this is supposed to represent, I guess it's probably better ... being the first superhero, and kind of being this kind of very revered character versus the Hulk. The Hulk isn't bad, but the whole 'gets mad and breaks stuff' thing doesn't really have a lot of the iconic, relatable feel to it," Whittaker said. Other superheroes and comic book characters from Ohio include Black Alice, a teenage superhero from Dayton who appears in Gail Simone's Birds of Prey. Additionally, the cast of Scooby Doo is said to be from the fictional town of Coolsville, Ohio, and secondary character Tommy Glass — appearing in Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque's American Vampire — is from Dayton. "We are excited that Ohio is being shown off. As Superman enters the public domain in 2034, Ohio needs to be prepared to highlight to the whole world that, while the Cleveland native sons of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster have said he was born in Smallville, Kansas, Superman is from Ohio and he's ours," Mathews said.
Geek Vibes Nation
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Vibes Nation
Jeffrey Dean Morgan's Lost Shot At Playing Batman In A Flashpoint Movie
When Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice hit theaters in 2016, fans were intrigued—and a bit puzzled—by the casting of Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Lauren Cohan as Thomas and Martha Wayne. These were big-name actors, known for gritty roles in projects like The Walking Dead , yet their screen time was limited to a brief, tragic flashback. Almost immediately, speculation swirled: was this a sneaky setup for a future Flashpoint film, with Morgan stepping into the cowl as a darker, alternate-universe Batman? Fast forward nearly a decade, and those fan theories have been both validated and dashed. In a recent interview on the Den of Geek YouTube channel, Morgan, alongside Cohan, confirmed that there were plans for him to play Thomas Wayne as Batman in a Flashpoint adaptation. Sadly, the project never materialized, leaving fans to mourn yet another missed opportunity in Zack Snyder's DC Universe. A Tease That Sparked Hope The Flashpoint storyline, based on the 2011 DC Comics event, flips the Batman mythos on its head. In this alternate timeline, it's Thomas Wayne, not Bruce, who becomes Batman after a tragedy reshapes the Wayne family. Morgan's casting in Batman v Superman seemed like perfect foreshadowing. Fans imagined him as a grizzled, morally complex Batman, a role that would've leaned into his knack for intense, layered characters like Negan in The Walking Dead . Cohan as a twisted Martha Wayne—potentially the Joker in this universe—only fueled the excitement. But as the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) evolved, those dreams fizzled. The 2023 Flash movie, while loosely inspired by Flashpoint , sidelined Thomas Wayne entirely, opting instead to bring back Michael Keaton as Batman. Many assumed Snyder had simply tossed Morgan and Cohan into Batman v Superman as a favor to old pals, with no bigger plan in mind. More on The Flash. Photo Credit: DC Comics Morgan Confirms the Scrapped Plan Turns out, the fans were onto something. While promoting The Walking Dead: Dead City , Morgan dropped a bombshell during the Den of Geek interview. He revealed that Snyder had indeed envisioned a Flashpoint film where Thomas and Martha Wayne would play 'a much bigger role.' 'Truthfully, Zack was gonna do more movies,' Morgan said. 'And I think there was a time when Flashpoint Batman would have seen these two characters in a much bigger role. And that was part of the Zack world of all of it, and then I never got a chance to do that, unfortunately.' The collapse of this project ties directly to Snyder's gradual exit from the DCEU. After creative differences and personal challenges, Snyder stepped away from Justice League , and his broader vision for the DC Universe—including films like Flashpoint —was shelved as Warner Bros. pivoted to new directions. Why It Hurts For fans, this revelation stings. Morgan as Thomas Wayne's Batman could've been electric—a chance to see a darker, more vengeful take on the Caped Crusader, clashing with Ben Affleck's weathered Bruce Wayne. The Flashpoint comics are beloved for their bold twists, and Morgan's intensity would've been a perfect fit. Pair that with Cohan's potential as a chaotic Martha/Joker, and you've got a recipe for a game-changing superhero movie. The DCEU's history is littered with what-ifs, from Affleck's unmade Batman solo film to the scrapped Justice League sequels. Morgan's Flashpoint joins that list, a casualty of a franchise that struggled to capitalize on its stellar casting and ambitious ideas. Affleck himself has spoken about his frustrations with the DCEU, particularly the grueling experience of playing Batman, which he detailed in interviews about the physical and creative toll. What's Next for DC? While Morgan's Batman dream didn't pan out, the DC Universe is far from done. Under James Gunn and Peter Safran's leadership, the rebooted DCU is taking shape, with projects like Superman (2025) and The Brave and the Bold on the horizon. Could Morgan still don the cowl in a future multiverse story? Never say never—DC loves its alternate realities, and fans would lose their minds for it. For now, you can revisit Snyder's vision with Zack Snyder's Justice League , streaming on HBO Max. And keep an eye on Morgan and Cohan in The Walking Dead: Dead City , where they're still kicking zombie butt.
Geek Tyrant
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
New SUPERMAN Photo Sees David Corenswet Standing Tall as the Man of Steel — GeekTyrant
Here's another shot from James Gunn's Superman , and it features David Corenswet as the Man of Steel standing tall in the Fortress of Solitude. There have been reports of mixed reviews for this film from test screenings, but as a fan of Gunn and his films, I'm excited to see what he is going to deliver with this. Warner Bros. likes it, though! According to studio heads Pam Abdy and Mike De Luca, Gunn has delivered a great film. De Luca previously shared: "We've seen an early cut of Superman, and I don't want to bury the lede, there's a lot of marketing about to roll out ahead of its release, but he really understood the assignment. His heart's in the right place, his aim is true, and we're really excited about their new version of DC." Superman will tell the story of 'Superman's journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas. 'He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned. 'It's set in a world very different from ours and far removed from the DCEU. Heroes have been around for ages, and we'll see how it affected this world's history and has shaped the DCU." It will be the first official film in the new DC Universe timeline, kicking off Chapter One: Gods and Monsters, a rollout that will eventually include five films and five shows, among them Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow and The Brave and the Bold , Clayface , Swamp Thing , and more. The cast of Superman also includes Nicholas Hoult as Lex, and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois, Skyler Gisondo as Clark's best pal, Jimmy Olsen; Wendell Pierce as The Daily Planet's Perry White; Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl; Isabela Merced as Kendra Saunders, aka Hawkgirl; and Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner. It also stars Sean Gunn as Maxwell Lord; Edi Gathegi as Michael Holt, aka Mister Terrific; Maria Gabriela de Faria as Angela Spica, aka The Engineer; Sara Sampan as Eve Teschmacher; Anthony Carrigan as Rex Mason, aka Metamorphosis; Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr.; Neva Howell as Martha Kent; and Pruitt Taylor Vince as Jonathan Kent. The movie is scheduled for a theatrical release on July 11, 2025.
Geek Tyrant
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Milly Alcock Opens Up About Awkward Early Moment on HOUSE OF THE DRAGON: 'We're Gonna Get You an Acting Coach' — GeekTyrant
Milly Alcock big breakout role was in House of the Dragon , and soon, we'll be seeing her soar into the DC Universe as Supergirl. But it turns out her first days in Westeros weren't quite the confidence boost you'd expect for someone destined to wear the cape of Kara Zor-El. During a recent appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon , Alcock shared a brutally honest and funny story about what happened on just her second day filming the Game of Thrones prequel series. 'On my second day on House of the Dragon, one of the—I'm not gonna say who, but someone very high up—pulled me aside and was like, 'Um, we're gonna get you an acting coach.' Ouch. That would've been rough to hear as an actor. Alcock, who was already an award-winning actor in Australia thanks to her work on Upright , said the moment pretty much confirmed all her worst fears. She joked: 'It just confirmed everything that I've kind of known to be true, [which] is that I'm not very good at my job, You know what I mean! I was like, 'I can't do this. This is terrible. This is a big mistake.'' To his credit, Fallon quickly reassured her that her take on young Princess Rhaenyra was an instant fan-favorite. Alcock's performance was one of the strongest and most memorable parts of House of the Dragon 's first season, earning praise across the board. Now, Alcock is stepping into the role of Supergirl in Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow , directed by Craig Gillespie ( Cruella, I, Tonya ) and part of the newly rebooted DC Universe from James Gunn and Peter Safran. According to the official synopsis, the film will follow Kara Zor-El on a wild intergalactic revenge mission after meeting a young girl named Ruthye (played by Eve Ridley), and yes—Krypto the Superdog will be along for the ride. It's based on the acclaimed comic series by Tom King and Bilquis Evely and is slated to hit theaters June 26, 2026.
