The fifteenth and final entry into the DC Animated Movie Universe (DCAMU) is ‘Justice League Dark: Apokolips War,’ directed by Matt Peters and Christina Sotta. It is based on the DC Comics New 52 timeline and released through Warner Bros. Animation. John Constantine (Matt Ryan) and Zatanna (Camilla Luddington) have joined the Justice League, though the…
The 14th installment of the DC Animated Movie Universe is ‘Wonder Woman: Bloodlines,’ a Warner Bros. Animation feature directed by Sam Liu and Justin Copeland. We open on a retelling of how Diana (Rosario Dawson) met Steve Trevor (Jeffrey Donovan), this time Trevor crashes on Amazon Island after being attacked by Parademons. He warns the…
Featuring several writers, artists, and a dynamite cover by Ethan Van Sciver, the New 52 version of Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight Vol. 1 is a collection of five issues in classic DC Comics graphic novel form. In this volume, Batman faces several of his greatest foes including The Joker, Killer Croc, Mad Hatter,…
Bill Finger and Bob Kane gave Batman a nemesis that would not only challenge him, but also pull at his heartstrings. Selina Kyle, known as the Catwoman, has been an enemy, a girlfriend, a flirt, and even a partner to the Dark Knight during his career in Gotham City. One thing is for sure, DC…
Created by comic book writer Marv Wolfman and artist Pat Broderick, Tim Drake became Batman’s sidekick after Jason Todd. Though the Dark Knight was not looking for a new partner, he saw the intelligence and investigative powers in Drake. However, it was when Drake defeated Scarecrow on his own when Bruce Wayne gave him the…
The announcement of Tom King being replaced as the top writer for Batman at DC Comics has been met with some, “it’s about time.” Though he had a great start with such story-arcs like “The War of Jokes & Riddles,” he quickly falters following the much anticipated “Wedding” issue. Since then, not even rumors of…
In this episode of StudioJake, I share my spoiler-free thoughts on Avengers: Endgame, elaborating further on my movie review. I also break down the question of the day for the comic book fans, why does DC Comics hate Wally West? Check it out below: During the New 52, DC Comics tried to rewrite Wally West…
Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, yada, yada. Superman is the Last Son of Krypton, protector of Metropolis, and founding member of the modern day Justice League. We are all familiar with his iconic costume with the big ‘S’ on his chest. Writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster wanted him…
The DC Rebirth gave us a different kind of reboot. While most are used to fill in gaps, others are used to bring the comic book world into the modern era. In Batman Rebirth, we got the modern feel of the New 52 while giving tribute to the past. This is ever present in Batman: Night…
You know the story of Hal Jordan, who was summoned by Abin Sur a dying member of the Green Lantern Corp and become one of their greatest members. We also know the story of how Bruce Wayne watched his parents die and that inspired him to become Batman. What if, instead of seeing a bat, Bruce…
Batman has had many artists and writers that have put their own spin on DC Comics greatest character. He’s had masters like creator Bob Kane, Grant Morrison, Jim Lee, Scott Snyder, Chuck Dixon, Neal Adams, Paul Dini, Bruce Timm, Mike Baron, and a host that is to great to name every single one. He’s gone through…
Batman: Ten Nights Of The Beasts is a graphic novel based on the four part miniseries that introduces the KGBeast to Gotham City. It is written by Jim Starlin and illustrated by Jim Aparo. It introduces the first villain that intimidates the Batman. This story takes place during the Ronald Reagan administration in the post-Crisis…
Batman Day is one week away and I’ve got something big planned for that day, but in advanced, I wanted to show you something. If I was to ask you, who killed Bruce Wayne’s parents Thomas and Martha, what would your answer be? You would puff up your chest and say, “Why, Joe Chill did,…
After the DC Comics relaunched with the New 52, it brought in a whole new cast and characters that changed the landscape of their plots. Damian Wayne has become the new Robin after Tim Drake became Red Robin and the leader of the Teen Titans. Comic book writer Grant Morrison and illustrator Andy Kubert give…
Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo, Danny Miki, and FCO Plascencia brings us part two of DC’s New 52 origin for the Batman: Zero Year Dark City. The graphic novel also includes the epic finale Savage City. You can read my review of part 1 Secret City, as well. The Riddler has taken over Gotham City and…
‘Justice League: Throne of Atlantis‘ is the fourth entry into the DC Animated Movie Universe from Warner Bros. Animation. It is directed by Ethan Spaulding and very loosely based on the “Throne of Atlantis” from Geoff Johns’ New 52 story-arc. Colonel Steve Trevor (George Newbern) visits Justice League headquarters and speaks with Cyborg (Shemar Moore)…
Justice League: War is a new animated film directed by Jay Oliva. It is the second of the newly created DC Animated Movie Universe from Warner Animation and based on DC Comics’ New 52 story “Justice League: Origin” by Geoff Johns and Jim Lee. Batman (Jason O’Mara) is investigating a series of kidnappings in Gotham…
Flashpoint was a mini-series in the DC Universe that changed the “New Earth” reality into the “Earth Prime,” giving DC Comics a total reboot and becoming the New 52. Brought to us by Warner Premier and directed by Jay Olivia, Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox of the comic book series takes many liberties, but overall…
What is development limbo? It is Hollywood movies that have gotten starts, but for whatever reason have never moved forward. As seen in Part 3, development limbo is not limited to live action films. It can happen to animated films as well. Here is my list of Movies Stuck In Development Limbo We Want To…
Superman fans consistently claim that because the Man of Steel was the first comic book hero, he could not possibly be defeated. Well, I hate to break it to the fans, but that is not true. The Shadow, Doc Savage, and The Avenger all precede Superman. I can hear the fans scream, “Oh, but those…
