Ever since Marvel pulled back the curtain on its next major crossover event, Secret Empire, the hype train has shown absolutely no signs of slowing down. Not only do readers have a Free Comic Book Day sampler to look forward to this May, but also the first round of tie-ins set to broaden the experience.
Whether or not you were fortunate enough to attend New York Toy Fair this past weekend, it’s probably safe to say that it came as a blessing to us all. Not only did we get new glimpses of the Justice League via some highly detailed premium statues - in addition to the Batmobile to be featured in the film - but our first substantial look at the villain in Wonder Woman was granted as well.
While we impatiently await the arrival of the first full theatrical trailer for Justice League that director Zack Snyder alleges will arrive shortly, we're taking in whatever bits of information we can. Not surprisingly, collectibles are giving us a pretty good idea of what to expect, as we were recently treated to some new looks at DC's most iconic heroes via some awesome looking premium statues.
By now, you have no doubt seen Funko Pop! Vinyls at retailers - most likely Hot Topic, where they dominate a good chunk of floor or wall space - and possibly own one yourself, or at least know somebody who can't get enough of the cutesy interpretations of pop culture characters.
As much as I've been enjoying Riverdale, I have to admit that I'm growing tired of the network foregoing showing trailers for the next week's episode of Supernatural in order to remind you to watch a show that's twenty seconds away from airing. Luckily, you have us to lend a sneak peek at "Family Feud."
Now that you've had a chance to cool off after seeing a behind the scenes shot of Batman busting a few heads courtesy of director Zack Snyder, you can brace yourself for a look at some of the first collectibles revealed to promote the upcoming Justice League movie.
In the past, DC has crossed over with Marvel, Batman has battled Aliens and Predators, and there was even the unforgettable video game Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe. But in the very near future, we will all be treated to the weirdest crossovers this writer has seen since Archie Meets The Punisher when the DC/Looney Tunes initiative becomes a reality.
Speaking from personal experience, I will say that whenever an oversized anniversary issue hits stands that collectors will ready their wallets, regardless of whether they’ve been actively following the series in question. So, when Amazing Spider-Man #25 ships next month, expect it to fly off shelves even though it will likely be sold at a higher price when you factor in the knowledge that it will be 96 pages strong.
Yesterday, we reported that Marvel and Archie joined forces in a landmark deal, effectively bringing some of the most iconic superheroes around to big box retailers with Marvel Comics Digest. Set to kickoff in June by having its first issue focus on Spider-Man, subsequent installments to follow this year will chronicle the adventures of Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, Black Widow, Wolverine and the X-Men.
While Marvel and DC battle to see who wins at the box office, it’s virtually inarguable that it's the latter who dominates the small screen. Now having taken over four nights of the week when it comes to prime time programming, serialized superhero storytelling has swiftly become a cornerstone in the lives of many a geek these days.
