"Superman's Pal" Jimmy Olsen Rumored be Cast as Female in Man of Steel
Here’s a potential shift in the Superman universe we didn’t see coming. As Digital Spy points out, Clark Kent’s photojournalist pal at the Daily Planet, Jimmy Olsen, might have been cast as actress Rebecca Buller. Olsen originally appeared in Action Comics #6 in 1938 and would even get his own series, Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen, in 1954. The root of the rumor comes from an IMDb listing that shows Buller cast as “Jenny Olsen” with little explanation outside of that. As Digital Spy further points out, Lawrence Fishburne—who was cast as the Daily Planet Editor-in-Chief, Perry White—appears with Olsen in... read more
Found in: Books, News10 Most Anticipated Graphic Novels & Comics of 2013
No matter your tastes or history, the few comics already announced hint at a landmark year of experimentation and expansion. Happy reading. read more
Found in: Books, FeaturesCurses! Foiled Again
Writer: Jane Yolen Artist: Mike Cavallaro Publisher: First Second Books Release Date: January 8, 2012... read more
Found in: Books, ReviewsAfter Karen Berger's Exit, Vertigo Comics Announces Editorial Promotions
Shelly Bond is replacing Karen Berger as the new Executive Editor of the Vertigo imprint for DC Entertainment, joining Will Dennis (Group Editor) and Mark Doyle (Editor). “I’ve been incredibly lucky to have worked for many years with these three smart and talented editors. Shelly has been by my side since the beginning of Vertigo, so I couldn’t be happier about passing the baton to her,” Berger said in a statement. “She brings so much creativity, passion and professionalism to everything she edits with special note to the wildly successful Fables, which she launched and has overseen for over 10... read more
Found in: Books, NewsScott Snyder, Yanick Paquette to Leave Swamp Thing
After 18 issues of Swamp Thing’s return to the DC Universe, writer and illustrator Scott Snyder and Yanick Paquette are stepping away. “Even before we signed on to do Swampy, we both knew it would be a limited run, as we had other projects in the pipeline we knew would eventually come to pass,” Snyder tweeted. “But the chance to do Swamp Thing, to bring back a character we’ve both loved dearly since childhood, was just too thrilling to turn down.” Snyder’s departure from one story will allow him to focus on his other upcoming projects such as The Wake,... read more
Found in: Books, NewsComic Book & Graphic Novel Round-Up (11/14/12)
Each week, Paste reviews the most intriguing comic books, graphic novels, graphic memoirs and other illustrated books.... read more
Found in: Books, Reviews10 Great Digital DC Comics for Under a Buck
Batman, Superman and Swamp Thing can all be discovered on the cheap. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayComic Book & Graphic Novel Round-Up (11/7/12)
Each week, Paste reviews the most intriguing comic books, graphic novels, graphic memoirs and other illustrated books.... read more
Found in: Books, ReviewsDC Comics Release Digital Copies on All E-Reader Platforms
Batman and Superman are going digital. According to a release on its website, DC Comics will start releasing its books on all major e-readers, including Kindle, Nook and iPad, today. They are the only comic book publisher to sell its books in all major e-reader stores. The company will also release all titles on the same day they hit comic stores.... read more
Found in: Books, NewsComic Book & Graphic Novel Round-Up (10/31/12)
Each week, Paste reviews the most intriguing comic books, graphic novels, graphic memoirs and other illustrated books.... read more
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