When DC introduced the Earth One line of books seven years ago, it opened up a new realm of possibilities. With 52 separate universes comprising the multiverse, each offers something markedly different from what we've come to know by way of standard continuity, often referred to as "Earth Prime" or "Earth 0." So, with this line of original graphic novels focusing on the universe next door, you're bound to see similarities to established canon, but there'll be a few surprises along the way.
Last year, The CW did something unprecedented when it successfully interwove four prime time shows into a seamless crossover event. Consisting of Supergirl, The Flash, Arrow and Legends of Tomorrow, it saw some of our favorite superheroes unite against the threat posed by the invading Dominators.
Since the Rebirth era began just over one year ago, I've maintained that the Superman family of books have been some of the best DC has had to offer. To my delight, Action Comics has lived up to its name and then some, in addition to incorporating just about every character you'd hope to see in a comic featuring Big Blue, while Superman displayed loads of charm by focusing on the domestic side of things.
If anything, the advantages TV has over movies are that it can not only flesh out characters in ways that just can't be accomplished within two hours or so, but it also allows us to meet others that film franchises often don't get around to. And while Gotham has heavily focused on villains the average Joe is familiar with such as Penguin and Riddler, it's important to note that it's given us the first live action representations of Hugo Strange and Azrael.
Since the first trailer for Thor: Ragnarok debuted back in April, it's had moviegoers buzzing - and understandably so. Basically, if you've witnessed the footage we've been granted and have been keeping up with whatever news has come down the grapevine, then you're well aware this film has two things going for it.
For months now, we've been slowly learning more and more about this mysterious project dubbed Generations that Marvel has been cooking up. Admittedly, it was easy enough to grab our attention by uniting heroes past and present that have taken up various mantles via some kind of wacky science fiction (examples: Wolverines Logan and Laura Kinney fighting side by side, or Thors Odinson and Jane Foster).
During its first five seasons, something you'd expect to see in each and every premiere of Arrow was that of the first of many flashbacks to come. Basically, we'd learn more about what happened to Oliver Queen while he was missing for the five years that preceded his emergence as a vigilante in his home city.
Despite knowing that yet another four-show crossover is slated for later this fall, that doesn't mean there won't be even more cross-pollination between Arrow and its other DC TV brethren during the next season of television. As you may recall, there have been smaller crossover moments here and there, with characters such as John Diggle and the Atom having made their way to Central City for a guest shot on The Flash.
Although the Friday the 13th film franchise is currently in an unfortunate state of uncertainty, it's good to know that diehard fans of Jason Voorhees have at least some form of new content to look forward to in the near future. Sure, many of you probably dug all the interesting bits of trivia served up by the likes of His Name Was Jason and Crystal Lake Memories, but you have to admit that Friday the 13th Part 3: The Memoriam Documentary has an undeniable appeal in its own right.
If you're a fan of Gotham and your memory serves you well, then you no doubt remember all the discussion that was had leading up to the season 3 finale saying that Harley Quinn was set to appear in some form. Hell, the producers themselves said as much months in advance. But, when the time came, the Clown Princess of Crime didn't reveal herself, Barbara Kean or otherwise.
