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Coming Attractions:Even MORE Geeky Goodness Coming!

Posted by GeekGyrl | Posted on July 24, 2010 at 1:21 am | 1 Comment

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Your favorite chatty geeks (yes, yes I do mean us!) introduce a new regular feature to the site later this month. However, knowing how geeks love their sneak previews, we present to you now, for your entertainment and titillation, a peak at attractions to come here on GSB over the next couple months. New Book [...]

DC Announces New Legion of Superheroes Series

Posted by GeekSpeaker | Posted on January 14, 2010 at 12:44 pm | No Comments

The Legion of Superheroes returns in a brand new #1 written by Paul Levitz this Spring

Those fine folks at DC have done it once again…yet another announcement that has made me squee with delight. DC Universe: The Source is reporting that Paul Levitz will be revisiting the 31st Century as the writer of a new Legion of Superheroes comic launching this spring. Now, Levitz was already announced as returning to [...]

Justice League International and Birds of Prey Returning to DC

Posted by GeekSpeaker | Posted on January 13, 2010 at 1:35 pm | 4 Comments

The JLI is back with writers Keith Giffen and Judd Winick

Wow, DC Comics has just been on a role lately with news for their upcoming stuff. Hot on the heels of the announcements regarding the Brightest Day, DC’s official blog The Source has announced that two fan-favorite series are making a comeback to the DCU. First up, Kieth Giffen returns to the world of Justice [...]

From the Blackest Night comes the Brightest Day

Posted by GeekSpeaker | Posted on January 11, 2010 at 11:25 am | 1 Comment

After the Blackest Night comes the Brightest Day

More news coming from camp DC regarding Brightest Day. Keep reading below for more information and some new images from the post-Blackest Night DCU. The folks at DC Universe: The Source have announced a new 26-issue, biweekly series running after the conclusion of Blackest Night, titled, appropriately enough Brightest Day. According to the site, the [...]

Marvel Unveils New Look For Iron Man

Posted by GeekSpeaker | Posted on January 8, 2010 at 11:49 am | 1 Comment

Iron Man's new armor will debut in April's Invicible Iron Man #25

Marvel.com has unveiled their upcoming new look for Iron Man. The new armor was designed by Invincible Iron Man scribe Matt Fraction and Ryan Meinerding, the designer from the Iron Man films and the upcoming Thor movie. So, why the new armor now? Seems like a perfect time to Marvel, given the events playing out [...]

David Finch Signs DC Comics Exclusive

Posted by GeekSpeaker | Posted on January 5, 2010 at 11:56 am | 1 Comment

David Finch commissioned Batman painting

Comic Book Resources and DC Universe: The Source are reporting that David Finch, one of Marvel’s best-selling comic book artists, has signed an exclusive contract with DC Comics. Along with his acclaimed work on Moon Knight, Finch is perhaps best known for his work on events like Avengers Disassembled and the recent Ultimatum. This will [...]

Matt Fraction Named New Writer of Thor

Posted by GeekSpeaker | Posted on December 15, 2009 at 2:40 pm | 2 Comments

Matt Fraction takes over writing chores for Thor

Comic Book Resources has an interview with Matt Fraction, who has been announced as the new ongoing writer of one of Marvel’s best selling titles, Thor. He will be taking over after current writer Kieron Gillen’s six-issue stint is complete. While the artist on the book is still “top-secret” John Romita, Jr. will be drawing the cover of Iron Man and Thor for Marvel’s Free Comic Book Day issue. [...]

Marvel Announces “Marvel’s Greatest Comics” Line

Posted by GeekSpeaker | Posted on December 14, 2009 at 3:56 pm | 1 Comment

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Marvel Comics has announce a new imprint called Marvel’s Greatest Comics, which will shine a spotlight on the publishers most-acclaimed series. New printings of must-read issues will be available at only $1 each, with the exception of the first title in the line. Invicible Iron Man #1 will be offered free. Starting in March 2010, [...]