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Joshua Orpin Cast Joins DC Universe “Titans” Cast as Superboy

Pak Hanu

The official DC Universe website has updated with the announcement that Joshua Orpin will be joining the cast of Conner Kent/ Superboy in the upcoming second season of Titans. For those who have not seen the series, the character made a brief appearance in the post credit scene of the final episode of the first season. The official DC Universe website provided a description of Superboy. “Superboy, a.k.a. Conner Kent, is the angsty teenager of steel searching for purpose and the truth about his past. While looking for answers, he crashes into the world of the…

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NYTF 2019: Shazam! Action Figure Reveals *SPOILERS*

Michael Lederhos

During New York Toy Fair 2019, Mattel has released official images for the Shazam! basic action figures and DC Multiverse action figure releases. Be warned that SPOILERS are ahead for the film in terms of which characters are present. However, seeing as these figures have already started appearing at Wal-Mart stores across the US, the spoilers have been out there for the last week or so.   Shazam! Basic Figures Each figure includes one of the Seven Deadly Enemies of Man, but one is missing and might be included with a later figure. The figures include: Shazam! Freddy…

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McFarlane Toys Acquires “DC Multiverse Collector Figures” License For 2020

Michael Lederhos

This past December 2018, we got word that Mattel would be losing the DC Comics license for the Boys Action category. Additional information, did confirm that Mattel would be retaining the Girls Toy and Preschool toy license, presumably to continue producing DC Super Hero Girls and Imaginext DC Super Friends respectively. Whereas, Spin Master signed a deal for the Boy Action category, but nothing was stated for the collector’s focused action figures. Speculation on the internet has been rampant as DC announced that DC Collectibles was going to be scaled…

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DC Universe Titans Episode 11 “Dick Grayson” Review

Michael Lederhos

Here we are folks, the end of the first season of Titans. After a season where half the episodes were detours away from the main plot, should we be too surprised that the season finale is one as well? Not really, but without any further delay, let’s dive into Titans Episode 11 “Dick Grayson.”   [Warning: The following review contains several spoilers]   I got to give credit to the DC Universe marketing team, as I saw advertisements everywhere for this episode. Why all that extra effort? Batman; the answer is…

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DC Universe Titans Episode 10 “Koriand’r” Review

Michael Lederhos

Titans returns to its normal story track this week to follow-up on Episode 8’s cliffhanger. Being the next to last episode of the season, does “Koriand’r” accomplish what it needs to? To find out we are going to have to dive in!   [Warning: The following review contains several spoilers]   When last we saw the core Titans team, Dick and Donna were on their way to Rachael’s mother’s home. During the drive, Donna translates the text from Kory’s notebook, only to realizes that Kory’s mission is to kill Rachael. At…

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DC Universe Titans Episode 9 “Hank and Dawn” Review

Michael Lederhos

With Episode 8 ending on a massive cliffhanger, it is only natural that we spend an entire episode on Hawk and Dove’s backstories. Now, do not get me wrong as I wanted this episode however, the episode’s placement just seems odd. That being said, there is some good stuff in this episode. so let us jump in and take a closer look!   [Warning: The following review contains several spoilers]   This episode features the return of fan-favorite characters, Hank Hall and Dawn Granger, in a follow up on the aftermath…

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DC Universe Titans Episode 8 “Donna Troy” Review

Michael Lederhos

After some delays due to writer’s block and other recent events, I finally return to the world of Titans. Episode 8 features the live-action debut of Donna Troy, better known as Wonder Girl. Now without further delay, let’s dive into Titans Episode 8, “Donna Troy.”   [Warning: The following review contains several spoilers]   The previous episode of Titans, “Asylum,” is the most intense episode of the series to date! Luckily, it seems like the producers decided that it was time for a breather in the form of Donna Troy. Donna…

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DC Universe Titans Episode 7 “Asylum” Review

Michael Lederhos

The Titans episode this week left me uncomfortable and I think that is what it set out to do. For six episodes, the series has introduced viewers to Dick, Rachael, Kory and Gar. These episodes attempt to make our heroes feel like real people. However, “Asylum” went and tore these characters apart piece by piece, and in turn made me feel really uncomfortable while doing so. This review is going to be different as I am not writing out of enjoyment, but out of sorrow.   [Warning: The following review…

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First Look at Donna Troy in DC Universe’s Titans

Pak Hanu

Warner Bros. recently revealed a first look at Donna Troy in DC Universe’s Titans. For those who are not aware, Conor Leslie will be portraying Donna Troy aka Wonder Girl. She will debut in the eight episode of the series titled, “Donna Troy,” which will premiere on DC Universe on November 30.  Donna Troy first debuted in The Brave and the Bold vol. 1 #60, which was released in July 1965. The character was created by Bob Haney and Bruno Premiani. DC Universe provided an official description of the character. Whether she’s referred to as Wonder Girl, Troia, or Darkstar, the Titan known…

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DC Universe Titans Episode 6 “Jason Todd” Review

Michael Lederhos

Dear Hero Club readers, I apologize for the delay in this review. The sixth episode of Titans, titled “Jason Todd” did not inspire me to write as much as the previous five episodes. I am not entirely sure yet, why this happened but maybe the reason will become more clear later in this review. Now, this episode of Titans broke ground by having the first live-action appearance of Jason Todd, the second Robin. So far, Titans has done a great job of introducing a multitude of live-action debuts in its…

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