Batman's future will be terrifying, as the horrific elements from the Dark Multiverse invade DC Comics in the upcoming months with the new book Batman: Metal. However, it's not just a singular story. This event will spin out multiple one-shot issues and create a whole banner called "Dark Matter." During San Diego Comic-Con, writers from the upcoming event and banner discussed the finer points of this shocking new event.
Speaking to GameSpot, Scott Snyder, the writer behind the main August series--Batman: Metal--explained the story, saying it will feature the DC Universe facing their greatest fears: "The Justice League discovers there's a dark multiverse, and they're coming here to invade, and the only way to stop it is Nth metal, which is one of the rarest substances in the DC universe. So they have to go find the remnants of it before it's too late.
"In doing so, the first wave of attack comes here, and it's these nightmare Batmen. Dark multiverse is like all of our fears are material down there--all the things we're worried about," continued Snyder. "When that doorway opens, the first thing that comes through are these versions of Batman that are his worst fears about himself. Those things come here, and it's a knockdown, drag-out fight. We wanted it to feel fun, out of control. It feels like Mortal Kombat, Injustice. In fact, I wanted [to call the book] Dark Kombat, with a 'K,' and they were like 'It's copywrited, you can't.'
Promo art for Dark Nights: Metal, which mixes Batman with other characters in a horrific way.
Traditionally, DC Comics focuses on their 52 different universes, which is called the Multiverse. The Dark Universe is something entirely different, as it's more of a sentient being that is affected by the thoughts of the people on Earth. "Dark Multiverse feeds the world worry in a different way," explained Snyder. "If this is a sentient, conscious, set multiverse, that's almost the subconscious rolling ocean of our hopes and fears where worlds are created and might materialize or concretize strongly enough to make it up through into the multiverse or might not. So that realm is hellish and scary and fluid and reactive and all of it. It's not planet with histories.
"It's more like… You have a fear when you hear the alarm and [an announcement over the PA] talking about testing the alarm at Comic-Con that there's gonna be a stampede," Snyder continued. "That world bubbles up for a moment, and if enough people fear it or hope for it--whatever it is--it could solidify in a different way." Snyder is working again with artist Greg Capullo. Together, the team had a critically acclaimed run on Batman
Increasing the Mortal Kombat atmosphere is adding the element of horror to Metal, which has been done in the past at DC, so this is nothing new. However, the minds behind this story, including Snyder, are accomplished writers within that genre. One of the other big names in both superhero books and horror is writer Joshua Williamson. He'll be writing a one-shot issue about a new character named Red Death, which you can see above. Obviously, he's the red one.
Williamson was passionate about working with Snyder and company on this new story, in which he'll be rejoined by artist Carmine Di Giandomenico, whom he worked with early on during his run on The Flash. The Red Death story focuses on the relationship between Batman and Flash, something DC has been building on since Rebirth: "These two guys are friends, so we get to show that relationship again but from a very different perspective," said Williamson. "It's a lot of energy and in the spirit of Metal, which is devil horns and rock 'n roll."
He had been working closely with Snyder on the book, and he wants to make it big and fun, akin to a summer blockbuster, with elements of horror. However, creating the feeling of horror within the reader can be a tough task. "There's a certain type of dynamic that goes into writing horror," explained Williamson. "How do you mess with a reader and make it genuinely scary? How do we build it up?" In the past, Williamson has had no problem creating a horror atmosphere with his Image books Ghosted and Nailbiter.
Promo art for the Dark Matter banner.
While the main story--Batman: Metal--delivers all of the main action, and the one-shots, including Williamson and Di Giandomenico's Batman: The Red Death, delve into a group of horrific Batmen from the Dark Multiverse, DC also announced a group of new books under the "Dark Matter" banner. The aftershock of the story will have a greater reach into the DC Universe, as a new line of books that team up iconic artists with some DC-favorite writers will hit shelves in the fall.
One of those books is Damage, written by Robert Venditti and drawn by Tony Daniel. Venditti explained that the Dark Matter initiative is artist driven, while adding to the mythos of the DC Universe by creating new characters: "You don't really get opportunities, too many times, to introduce new characters into this kind of mythology," explained Venditti. "You can have a new Green Lantern you've created, but [these are] entirely new concepts and entirely new superheroes that are going to come right out of the gate and be the title characters of a book that occupying space in the DC Universe alongside Batman, Superman, and everyone else. It's really cool to be a part of that kind of initiative."
This large-scale story kicks off with Batman: Metal #1 on August 16. Williamson's book--Batman: The Red Death--will release on September 20. The Dark Matter banner, featuring Venditti's Damage, will hit stores in October, just in time for the Halloween season.
San Diego Comic-Con is happening now, and it's the biggest day of the event today. Soon, the cast of the Justice League movie will be uniting in Hall H to give one of the highest profile panels at the convention. Ahead of the panel, DC released a new poster for the movie that looks a lot like an homage to an Alex Ross image.
DC shared the image on Twitter, and it shows the five members of the Justice League team. Batman is surrounded by Wonder Woman, Cyborg, Aquaman, and the Flash, while the words "You Can't Save the World Alone" are emblazoned between them. There's also a banner version; you can see the images below.
The poster is reminiscent of older art created by comic book icon Alex Ross. It looks especially like this cover for Kingdom Come, the comic mini-series drawn by Ross back in 1996.
Justice League comes out on November 17, and its first trailer was revealed in May. We got a look at some of the costumes from the film earlier this week; check them out here. The Warner Bros. panel is taking place at the time of this writing, and although we likely won't see everything shown off about Justice League, we'll cover any news that breaks. Keep an eye on GameSpot for more about the movie today and in the coming months.
A movie based on Marvel supervillain Doctor Doom is in development, with Fargo showrunner Noah Hawley attached to the project. The news was revealed by Hawley during a Comic-Con panel for Legion, the X-Men related TV show he created.
"Two words," Harley said at the end of the panel, before following up with, "Doctor Doom." According to The Hollywood Reporter, sources have said Hawley is developing the movie "with an eye to direct" it himself.
Victor Von Doom is primarily an antagonist for the Fantastic Four but, being a supervillain, has clashed with many of Marvel's greatest heroes. In the movies, however, he has only ever featured in the various poorly received Fantastic Four flicks.
Rumors have indicated Fox is trying to reboot the Fantastic Four movie franchise, but is looking at doing so from new angles, instead of trying to bring back the core team for yet another outing. Reports have suggested Fox may be looking at Ultimate Fantastic Four as inspiration for younger versions of the team.
Franklin and Valeria Richards, the children of Mr. Fantastic, could be focus of one new film. Seth Grahame-Smith, co-writer of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, and Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter, has been linked to this.
Netflix has renewed Marvel's Iron Fist series for a second season. The announcement was made by Jeph Loeb, executive vice president of Marvel TV, during San Diego Comic-Con on Friday.
As reported by Variety, Loeb said that Misty Knight, who was played by Simone Missick in the first season of Luke Cage, would be featured in the new season. Knight will reportedly be teaming up with returning character Colleen Wing. No further details on the second season have been revealed thus far.
Iron Fist stars former Game of Thrones actor Finn Jones as Danny Rand, who returns to New York after training in K'un-Lun. There, he was transformed into Iron Fist, a living weapon. The series also has various other characters from across the Netflix Marvel shows, including Claire Temple, who was played by Rosario Dawson in Daredevil and Luke Cage.
The crossovers are set to culminate in The Defenders, a series that will bring together Iron Fist, Daredevil, Luke Cage, and Jessica Jones. During SDCC, a new trailer for The Defenders was released, confirming that Elektra Natchios, who was previously seen on Daredevil Season 2, would also be making her return.
Comic-Con offers up a lot of cool merchandise that fans of any age would love to have in their home, and one of the best booths at the show--with the most impressive products--is Sideshow Collectibles. The company's massive booth gave con-goers a look at hundreds of high-quality statues and action figures. Here are some of the best products Sideshow had to offer.
San Diego Comic-Con is in full swing and we're expecting to get plenty of news from the show this year. Marvel has a big presence this year, so there's sure to be new information on its upcoming blockbuster movies Avengers: Infinity War and Thor: Ragnarok.
Of course, Marvel also has TV shows in the works, with The Defenders, Punisher, and more, and those will no doubt also be represented. To keep you up-to-date on it all we're going to be updating this article with all the Marvel news as and when it happens.
GameSpot is at SDCC 2017 and will be attending panels, conducting interviews, and snapping pictures of all the cool things we spot on the show floor. Check back regularly and you won't miss a thing.
By Anonymous on Jul 22, 2017 08:30 pm Splatoon 2 offers players a unique way of controlling your character, and Joey is here to teach you all the basics of movement in the game.
By Anonymous on Jul 22, 2017 08:30 pm Lucy explains why dragonglass is key to defeating White Walkers, and why Sam's discovery at the Citadel is so important. Beware, spoilers!
Like many of Nintendo's games in recent years, Splatoon 2 supports Amiibo functionality. The cartoonish third-person shooter allows you to scan in not only Splatoon 2 Amiibo, but those from its predecessor as well. Each figure permanently unlocks special gear that grant you additional perks and abilities, such as faster swimming speed or enhanced resistance to ink and bombs. Keep in mind that you can only unlock one piece of gear from an Amiibo per day. Click ahead for more details on what each Splatoon Amiibo gives you.
Splatoon 2 released exclusively for Nintendo Switch today. The game was very well-received by critics. GameSpot gave it an 8/10, with Kallie Plagge writing, "All the small changes, and even the bigger ones in single player and League Battles, make for a fresh take on the already unique shooter. If you played a lot of the original, the sequel has enough to keep you coming back, and if you're new to the game, it's a fantastic place to jump in."
In order to activate your Splatoon Amiibo, head to Inkopolis Square. Near the rear of the plaza, you'll see an Amiibo box. Interact with the box and wait for a menu to appear, then place your Amiibo of choice over the NFC reader on the right Joy-Con. This should unlock the Amiibo's special gear set.
Aside from granting you special gear, each Amiibo is capable of storing your character's gear loadout data. Make sure to utilize this handy feature if you ever find yourself playing somebody else's copy of the game.
Splatoon 2 Inkling Boy
Gear Set: Squinja Armor
Headgear -- Squinja Mask
Clothing -- Squinja Suit
Shoes -- Squinjia Shoes
Perks: Special Saver, Swimming Speed Boost, Faster Respawn
Splatoon 1 Inkling Boy
Gear Set: Samurai Outfit
Headgear -- Samurai Helmet
Clothing -- Samurai Jacket
Shoes -- Samurai Shoes
Perks: Special Charge Up, Special Power Increase, Quick Super Jump
Splatoon 2 Inkling Girl
Gear Set: Power Armor Mk1
Headgear -- Power Mask Mk1
Clothing -- Power Armor Mk1
Shoes -- Power Boots Mk1
Perk: Enhanced Resistance to Ink and Bombs
Splatoon 1 Inkling Girl
Gear Set: School Outfit
Headgear -- School Hairclip
Clothing -- School Uniform
Shoes -- School Shoes
Perks: Ink Saver, High Recovery Speed, Faster Swimming
Splatoon 1 Inkling Squid
Gear Set: Power Armor
Headgear -- Power Mask
Clothing -- Power Armor
Shoes -- Power Boots
Perks: Faster Respawn, Higher Defense Against Bombs, Ink Saver
Callie
Gear Set: Hero Replica Outfit (Note: Only unlocks after beating single player)
Headgear -- Hero Headset Replica
Clothing -- Hero Jacket Replica
Shoes -- Hero Runner Replica
Perks: Faster Swimming, Faster Running, Faster Super Jump
Marie
Gear Set: Armor Replica Outfit (Note: Only unlocks after beating single player)
Pokemon Go developer Niantic is hosting the first official live event for the popular mobile game today in Chicago's Grant Park. The sold-out Pokemon Go Fest begins at 8 AM PT/11 AM ET, but those who aren't able to attend the event in-person can still watch a livestream of it below or on Twitch.
Even if you can't attend the event, you'll want to tune in to the livestream, as Niantic has all but confirmed that this will be the weekend that Legendary Pokemon finally appear in the game. The developer has been teasing Legendaries for a long time now, but this will be players' first opportunity to battle and potentially catch one.
In order to make a Legendary Pokemon appear, players around the world will need to capture a certain number of monsters during the event's Challenge Windows. If the players at the event are able to defeat the Legendary Pokemon, it will begin appearing worldwide. Based on the recent live-action trailer that Niantic released, it appears Legendary Pokemon will be fought the same way as standard Raid Battles, so players will need to cooperate to whittle away its health and defeat it.
We still don't know which--if any--Legendary Pokemon will appear, so today's event should be interesting for Pokemon Go players. Niantic is hosting a number of other Pokemon Go live events around the world this summer; you can find more details on those here.
Update: Sure enough, the SNES Classic has sold out. We'll report back as other retailers bring their SNES Classic pre-orders online, though keep in mind we don't yet know how soon those will be coming.
Original Story: The Super NES Classic Edition is available for pre-order right now in the United States. You can place an order through Walmart's website, but hurry--it's possible they will sell out quickly.
The micro console was announced In June and a round of pre-orders became available in Europe soon after. However, there has been frustratingly little word on how or when those in the US would be able to pre-order. If you miss out on this Walmart availability--or simply prefer to shop elsewhere--it seems likely that other retailers will offer pre-orders prior to the system's release on September 29.
For $80, the SNES Classic includes a total of 21 of the Super Nintendo's best games. One of those games is Star Fox 2, a title that was never officially released to the public. You can see all of the SNES Classic games here.
Last year's NES Classic Edition was notoriously difficult to come by. It sold out well in advance of its launch, and additional shipments were gone virtually the second they became available. This resulted in prices skyrocketing on the secondhand market. Nintendo ultimately discontinued the system before demand could be satisfied--a situation that many fear will also be the case with the SNES Classic. Nintendo has already said its current plans are only to offer the system until the end of 2017, but it claims it will offer "significantly more" units this time around.
By Anonymous on Jul 22, 2017 09:37 am DC Collectibles unveiled a ton of new additions to its line at San Diego Comic-Con. Take a look at some of our favorites. Visit http://www.shopdcentertainment.com/ for more info. Note: Some of the collectibles are still being developed and they are not an exact representation of the final product.
Update: Those in the UK may have missed at least their first chance to pre-order from certain retailers, but Nintendo's online store has the SNES Classic available as of this writing.
Original Story: Nintendo announced the SNES Classic today. A miniature version of the classic Nintendo console, the $80 system that comes with 21 games and two controllers launches in the US in September. Given that last year's NES Classic sold out basically instantly everywhere it was sold, fans might be wondering how they can secure the SNES Classic right away.
US retailers are not yet widely accepting pre-orders, but in Australia, you can secure a pre-order right now through JB Hi Fi and EB Games. The console sells for $120 in Australia and it looks a little different than the North American edition.
In the US, Amazon has a page up for the SNES Classic, as does Best Buy, but you cannot actually pre-order the system there as of yet. We will update this post as more retailers open pre-orders for the SNES Classic. Keep checking back with GameSpot for the latest.
As with the NES Classic Edition, the SNES Classic features HDMI output and resembles the look of the system it's based on but in a smaller form factor. But unlike that system, it comes with two controllers in the box.
On the subject of supply, while Nintendo isn't sharing specific numbers, it did say it will deliver "significantly more" units than it did with the NES Classic Edition. That said, it only plans to ship the system between September and the end of 2017.
Join Dave, Lucy, Tamoor and Oscar as they tackle Splatoon 2's new game mode, Salmon Run!
Take a look at The LEGO Ninjago Movie trailer from SDCC.
Splatoon 2 offers players a unique way of controlling your character, and Joey is here to teach you all the basics of movement in the game.
Lucy explains why dragonglass is key to defeating White Walkers, and why Sam's discovery at the Citadel is so important. Beware, spoilers!
DC Collectibles unveiled a ton of new additions to its line at San Diego Comic-Con. Take a look at some of our favorites. Visit http://www.shopdcentertainment.com/ for more info. Note: Some of the collectibles are still being developed and they are not an exact representation of the final product.
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