DC Comics News: First Look at Shazam!

We have some news for DC Comics Extended Universe fans. The wonderful folks at Entertainment Weekly have the first official picture of Shazam! That’s right we get to see Zachary Levi dressed as the child turned superhero. Also in the photo is none other than Freddy Freeman who is a orphan that Billy knows. To quote a bit about the process when it came to designing Shazam’s costume. “I wanted to keep the shorter cape as a throwback to the original because that’s something that sets him apart from Superman…

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Jill Scott to Play Lady Eve in Black Lightning

In some casting news, I don’t think anyone would have called. Jill Scott will be coming to the upcoming Black Lightning series. She will be playing none other than Lady Eve. To quote show-runner and executive producer Salim Akil on the artist joining the show. ““Jill is an amazing artist who can embody any character and give them an authentic voice that is both nuanced and richly complex,” showrunner and executive producer Salim Akil said. “I am excited to see her in the role of Lady Eve” Fellow comic fans,…

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Look Back: The New 52

So the New 52 was six years ago and I miss it. For those who don’t know, I haven’t been reading comics all my life. I only got into comics due to the New 52 along with Marvel NOW! Which I’ll talk about on a later date. Anyway, the New 52 for me was my “era” of comics. Before I became a bit “jaded” in my comic choices. I used to pick up everything from the New 52, even titles I had no interest in reading. Comics is a very…

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