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Green Arrow Series Coming to the CW?

SOS Staff — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:01:28 +0000

A "Green Arrow" television series is being planned for The CW with Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim and Andrew Kreisberg writing and executive producing, EW reports.

Dating all the way back to 1941 when he made his first appearance in "More Fun Comics" #73, Oliver Queen is a billionaire who leads a double life as expert archer and costumed hero Green Arrow. Over the years, Queen has been a member of the Justice League and even Mayor of his hometown, Star City.

Justin Hartley previously played a television version of the character on "Smallville", becoming a regular cast member in later seasons. It's not mentioned whether or not the new series will connect in any way, but it is noted that Hartley is not being sought to play the role at this time.

"Green Arrow" isn't the only DC superhero being planned for the small screen. Plans for a "Booster Gold" pilot were announced late last year with "Blue Beetle," "Deadman" and "Spectre" series still believed to be in various stages of development. Of course, just because a network expresses an interest in a pilot doesn't mean that a series will see the light of day, as was the case with last year's proposed "Wonder Woman" series.

Behind-the-Scene footage of Erica Durance as Wonder Woman!!

SOS Staff — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 03:52:27 +0000

OK folks listen up, Erica Durance is not only set to guest star in this week's episode of NBC's "Harry's Law," she's also appearing as Wonder Woman. Sort of. Durance, best known for starring as Lois Lane on "Smallville," will be playing a woman named Annie Bilson who is on trial for vigilantism. Her character just happens to take to the streets dressed as the Themysciran princess and the show, created by David E. Kelley, is making use of the costume that was designed for his never-aired "Wonder Woman" pilot. (You can check out that show's would-be star, Adrianne Palicki, modeling the costume in an image released last year). The episode, airing this Wednesday, January 11th at 9:00pm ET, actually marks the second time that Durance has donned a Wonder Woman outfit for television. As Lois Lane, she wore a different take on the costume in the 2010 "Smallville" episode "Warrior," identifying herself as an "Amazon Princess" when the character headed to a comic book convention. Now, watch the footage and try not to drool on your keyboard!

“Superman Family Adventures” To Arrive In 2012

SOS Staff — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:44:43 +0000

Superman Family Adventures, A New Comic Book By DC ,written by Art Baltazar and art by Franco, will hit stores near you in May 2012. Before that fans can get a sneak peak of the new title in DC Nation 2012 Free Comic Book Day Super Sample. This May, the Eisner Award-winning creative team of the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling TINY TITANS, Art Baltazar and Franco, will continue bringing their wonderful and unique humor to DC Comics with the new ongoing monthly series, SUPERMAN FAMILY ADVENTURES. The series will be starring (you guessed it!) the whole Superman gang – Superman, Supergirl, Superboy, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Lex Luthor, Bizarro, General Zod and … Fuzzy the Krypto Mouse! But wait, there’s more! Before SUPERMAN FAMILY ADVENTURES hits stores, you’ll be able to get a sneak peak at the series in the DC Nation 2012 Free Comic Book Day Super Sampler!

Legos Were Never This Cool When I Was a Kid

SOS Staff — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:47:29 +0000

Lego will release a line of DC Universe Super Heroes figures and playsets in January 2012 (Sorry, not in time for the holidays!).

For Superman fans there's a "Superman vs. Power Armor Lex" set featuring minifigures of Superman, Lex Luthor and Wonder Woman. Superman's arch enemy Lex Luthor has built a kryptonite-powered robot and has captured Wonder Woman.

Can Superman dodge the strength-sapping power of Luthor's kryptonite gun and make light work of his evil nemesis??!

–Cudo's Lego for capturing Wonder Woman's Amazing Physique! HAHA

Lego Batman 2 Will Have Super New Characters

SOS Staff — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:09:11 +0000

A Sequel to 2009's LEGO Batman has been known since the summer, around the time LEGO and DC Comics (and Marvel) were revealing their plans for more super heroes in the toy line. Now a LEGO fan site says the title will be something like "LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes" .

That's Superman, Luthor and a tiny Joker in the background of the box shot, showing Batman in what appears to be the Michael Keaton-style all-black batsuit. Other reports have said Green Lantern and Wonder Woman will appeear in the game, due for release next year.

Smallville Fans Will Get Their Season 11! (Sort of..)

SOS Staff — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:18:49 +0000

Bryan Q. Milller, story editor and writer on the CW series, says that ‘Smallville’ might have more stories in it yet. Miller has picked up the idea of continuing ‘Smallville’ in novel form. The proposed novel would, in essence, be a sort of season 11. There’s no official announcement from either CW or DC Comics, so Miller’s idea could switch tracks and end up being totally different altogether. I wouldn’t be at all surprised if Miller’s ‘Smallville’ season 11 ends up back in the format from which its lead character originated. The real question begging to be asked is: Will it still be ‘Smallville’ if the characters have left the namesake town? Wouldn’t it just be Superman?

And, especially if it ends up in comics, what would differentiate ‘Smallville’ from the ‘Superman’ and ‘Action Comics’ titles already published by DC Comics? As a fan of ‘Smallville’, I’d like to see a continuation that follows the mythology of the show, which was different from that in the original Superman comics or that of the rebooted New 52 Superman titles. What do you think? Would you like to see what happened after the Clark Kent of ‘Smallville’ finally became Superman? If so, would you rather read it as a comic or a novel?

Looking back at the Pilot Episode of Smallville

SOS Staff — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:27:53 +0000

From the Complete DVD Collection of Smallville, Miles and Millar talk about deleted scenes from the pilot episode.

Smallville: The Complete Series is available now!

Superman on iOS Today! Get Downloading!

SOS Staff — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 22:37:58 +0000

Preview the Gameplay Below and Follow the Jump For More on Superman for your iOS Devices!

THE OFFICIAL SUPERMAN GAME

Become Superman to save the city of Metropolis in an all-new adventure for iPhone and iPad! As the Man of Steel, only you can protect humanity with your incredible powers.

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iTunes Store Page: http://itunes.apple.com/nz/app/superman/id469341118

Saving the Earth is just another day for Superman, but this is most certainly not just another iOS game.

• IS IT A BIRD, IS IT A PLANE?

Soar across the Metropolis skyline and use all of Superman's most iconic powers, including heat vision, super-breath, super-strength, and super-speed. When the threat is a little further from home, fly into outer space to stop meteors and falling satellites in their path.

• SAVING THE DAY

The 18 levels of superpowered action offer a perfect playground for putting Superman's abilities to the test. Save Metropolis from the villainous mastermind Lex Luthor and his army of thugs, mechs, choppers and even more menacing enemies.

• SUPER SCORE

Beat score challenges on each level to earn bronze, silver and gold achievements. Bronze is a piece of cake, but do you have the power to claim gold?

• COMIC BOOK CLASSIC

Original story and comic book panels give you the authentic Superman experience.

The Daily Planet As You Have Never Seen It Before

SOS Staff — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:01:53 +0000

Here is an absolutely phenomenal setup from LEGO builder Mr. Xenomurphy, who spent two months creating a dynamic scene of Superman, Superboy and Aqualad battling Brainiac's robot minions at at an Art Deco Daily Planet building.

Check out more shots of his creations after the JUMP

Even More Pics and Creation Details at LegoMOC

Erica Durance IS Wonder Woman

SOS Staff — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:42:58 +0000

'Smallville' actress Erica Durance will guest star on'Harry's Law' as Wonder Woman … sort of.

According to TVLine, Durance will appear in a Season 2 episode of 'Harry's Law' as a "psychologically infirm" woman who thinks she's the DC Comics character. In her Wonder Woman persona, Durance's character seeks revenge on those who commit domestic abuse.

Durance will appear in the 11th episode of 'Harry's Law,' which does not have an airdate yet.

Audiences may recall NBC produced a pilot for a new Wonder Woman series from 'Harry's Law' creator David E. Kelley. The pilot never made it to series.

No word on whether Durance will don the iconic ensemble. (Keep your fingers crossed!)