Superhero Bits: R.I.P.D., Batman: Arkham City, Man Of Steel, Mark Millar, Spider-Man
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Will any superhero news be able to top today’sAvengerstrailer? We’ll try. Who isWonder Woman’s father? IsJoel Schumachera fan of fellowBatmandirectorChristopher Nolan? Are there college courses that focus on comic books? What are the 40 greatestSpider-Manmoments of all time? Is there any kind of update onMark Millar’sSupercrooks? Who has been spotted in a mocap suit on the set ofR.I.P.D? Read about all this and more in today’s Superhero Bits.
More cool 2D fan art fromCool Vibe. It’sIron ManbyJeremy Roberts.
DC Comics is about to make a major addition to theWonder Womanmythos – she’s going to learn the identity of her father. We won’t spoil it here, but it’s someone you’ve heard of, someone not necessarily in the DC Universe, and you can read about iton io9.
This kid is too cute. He’sBatmanand he’s ready for action thanks toBuzzfeed(viaFashionably Geek).
Joel SchumacherandChristopher Nolanare on the opposite sides of theBatmanmovie spectrum but Schumacher is a huge fan of Nolan’s work ever since the earliest days. Here’s one of a bunch of quotes fromIFC.
ArtistAnthony Listercombines a graffiti style with a love of superheros. Check out more of it overon his siteorGeek Tyrant.
ThoughThe Avengerswere well documented while shooting in Cleveland and New York, there was one place they didn’t get seen: Wilmington Air Park.Cleveland.comhas all the details. Thanks toCBM.
DC and Square Enix are releasing action figures forBatman Arkham Cityand they’re pretty spectacular.Batmanis above, head toSuper Punchto preorder, see more photos includingThe Jokertoo.
Mom and Dad probably wouldn’t be happy if they knew you were taking these college courses.Gamma Squadhas found five online college courses focused on comic books. These sound fun, some examples areGraphic Novel as Literatureat Emerson College,History of Comicsat Academy of Art University andSuperheroes to Global Warmingat University of California Irvine.
Geeks Are Sexyhas a huge gallery of superhero themed tattoos such as thisIncredible Hulkabove.IO9is one of several sites with reviews ofBatman: Year Oneand they say the real star of the film isBreaking BadstarBryan Cranstonas Commissioner Gordon. For new photos of the flesh and blood Gordon, go to the end of this post.
One of the most famous real life superheros,Phoenix Jones, has been arrested in Seattle for assault. Head toThe Hollywood Reporterfor more.
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Hot Toys’Supermanis coming out soon and they just revealed the gorgeous box this incredible toy will be coming in. Thanks toAction Figure Insider.
A new documentary calledA Never Ending Battle, about superheroes and the history of comic books, will premiere at New York Comic-Con this weekend. Head toAction Figure Insiderfor more info.
Are you chilly but also patriotic?ThinkGeekshows us this inevitableCaptain AmericaHoodie.
The guys atTotal Filmare hugeSpider-Manfans. They’ve come up with an incredibly impressive list of the40 Greatest Moments in Spider-Man history, combining movies, comics and more.
Comic Book Moviesays this and a few other pieces of art are actually leaked from upcomingAmazing Spider-Manpromos. We’re skeptical.Nacho VigalondogaveCrave Onlinean update on his adaptation ofMark Millar’sSupercrooks. There’s a bunch in the interview and here’s a taste:
Very cool promo image fromBatman: Arkham Citythanks to theArkham Cityfan sitevia CBM.
THE NEXT PAGE CONTAINS MINOR SPOILERSTHE DARK KNIGHT RISESANDMAN OF STEELAND A POSSIBLE MAJOR ONE FORR.I.P.D.
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Check outGary Oldman’s Commissioner Gordon in his street clothes on the set ofThe Dark Knight Risesthanks toComic Book Movie.
Superhero Hyperan this photo from the set ofR.I.P.DshowingKevin Baconin a motion capture suit. He’s the villain of the piece so, I guess he’s not always human.SHH alsoposted this cool car crash from the set ofR.I.P.D.
Amy Adamsis on the set ofMan of SteelandSuperhero Hypehas posted a bunch of photos of her and some vehicles and stuff.
