Super Hero Keyboard

Are you a comic book fan and want to give your Macbook's keyboard a little pizzazz?  Then head on over to killerduckdecals' Etsy page and pick yourself up a custom super hero skin.

Tired of typing away, answering the same emails, writing the same invites, posting the same status updates.... typing the same item descriptions?

Super Hero's (and villains) unite! Its like the comic book alphabet bending to the power of your almighty fingertips. 

This will actually fit both the wireless 13", 15" MacBooks and most MacBook Airs. PLUS it won't block out the awesome backlit keys of the keyboards underneath.

Each set is $12, plus shipping and handling.  You can also check out their other keyboard skins and some pretty cool iPhone skins by checking out their main store page here.

Stay nerdy my friends :)

Via:  Geeks Are Sexy

Smallville Season 11 Announced...as a Comic Book?

Today, DC Entertainment announced that the universe that television show, Smallville, started will continue as a new comic book series.

Taking place directly after the events of the series finale, the new series will follow Clark, now officially known to the world as Superman, as well as the show's other characters, including Oliver Queen/Green Arrow, Chloe Sullivan-Queen, Lois Lane and Lex Luthor.  The series is also expected to run independently from DC's current Superman titles.

I'm actually pretty exited for this new series, as I was a pretty big fan of the show and stuck with it all ten seasons.  I can't wait to see where the story goes and can't wait to see the artwork featuring the likenesses of Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum.

You can check out the official press release after the break.

DC Comics Confirms WATCHMEN Prequel, BEFORE WATCHMEN

Yesterday, DC Entertainment officially announced BEFORE WATCHMEN, a prequel to 1986 highly acclaimed graphic novel, WATCHMEN.

BEFORE WATCHMEN will consist of seven all new interconnected stories that will serve as the background leading up to WATCHMEN.  As of now, no release dates have been announced, but publishing is said to begin this summer.  In the meantime DC has released the titles, creators, and series length for each prequel series:

- RORSCHACH (4 issues) – Writer: Brian Azzarello. Artist: Lee Bermejo
- MINUTEMEN (6 issues) – Writer/Artist: Darwyn Cooke
- COMEDIAN (6 issues) – Writer: Brian Azzarello. Artist: J.G. Jones
- DR. MANHATTAN (4 issues) – Writer: J. Michael Straczynski. Artist: Adam Hughes
- NITE OWL (4 issues) – Writer: J. Michael Straczynski. Artists: Andy and Joe Kubert
- OZYMANDIAS (6 issues) – Writer: Len Wein. Artist: Jae Lee
- SILK SPECTRE (4 issues) – Writer: Darwyn Cooke. Artist: Amanda Conner

Rumblings of the prequel have been going on for a while now.  This past Christmas, comics site Bleeding Cool posted concept art by J.G. Jones and Andy and Joe Kubert that featured The Comedian and Nite Owl from what was claimed to be a WATCHMEN prequel comic.  DC's legal team quickly had the artwork removed, which ultimately fueled the rumors that the project was in development.

Alan Moore, author of the original WATCHMEN, is notorious for hating any extension or adaptation of his work.  Unfortunately for some fans, original artist David Gibbons, does not share Moore's disdain:

“The original series of WATCHMEN is the complete story that Alan Moore and I wanted to tell.  However, I appreciate DC’s reasons for this initiative and the wish of the artists and writers involved to pay tribute to our work.  May these new additions have the success they desire,” said Dave Gibbons, WATCHMEN co-creator and original series artist."

Although some fans may be hungry for more WATCHMEN stories, I think a number of them are against the idea of expanding on the world Moore and Gibbons created.  I personally think DC should leave it alone.  The original novel did a fantastic job fleshing out the characters by making them extremely human (with the exception of Dr. Manhattan) and gave them enough depth that you don't really need a prequel.  Not everything needs to be a franchise.

What do you all think?  Do you think this is a good move on DC's part?  Are you wanting more WATCHMEN?  Let me know what you think in the comments below.

Via: Geeks of Doom

DC Comics Unveils New Brand Identity

Today, DC Comics officially unveiled the launch of its new brand identity.  The new branding is supposed to showcase the comic company's breath of brands, characters and stories.  Check out the press release below, as well as some more examples of the company's rebrand.

DC Entertainment, a Warner Bros. Entertainment company and home to iconic brands DC Comics, Vertigo and MAD, revealed today a new brand identity. The new identity is reflective of the company’s mission to fully realize the value of a rich portfolio of brands, stories and characters, distinguished by incredible breadth and depth across publishing, media and merchandise. A new logo for DC Comics was also introduced, closely aligning with DC Entertainment’s new mark. 

Michael Shannon Talks 'Man of Steel'

The Province sat down to chat with Michael Shannon (Broadwalk Empire, Revolutionary Road) and asked him a few questions about his role as General Zod in the upcoming Superman movie, Man of Steel.

When asked about performing on green screen, Shannon had this to say:

"I guess it can be frustrating not having those tactile elements around you, being surrounded by the green, but you're always trying to tell a story and be honest and you use your imagination regardless of whether there's a set or not. In a way it's even more childlike (with CG) because you're really relying solely on your imagination, like a little kid in the yard who doesn't have any props, just inventing something out of thin air. That's the original impulse for it all to begin with, I think."

The interview also talks a bit about his background, his role on Boardwalk Empire, and future projects. You can check out the rest of the interview at the source below.

Still shooting, Man of Steel opens June 14, 2013.  The film also stars Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Diane Lane, Kevin Costner, Antje Traue, Russell Crowe, Ayelet Zurer, Christopher Meloni, Harry Lennix and Laurence Fishburne.

Source: The Province