DC's new books ads are weird

If you bought a comic book published by DC, you might have seen these ads. They try to be funny but at the same time they seem very weird and making you think twice before purchasing the book. Let's take a look at the add for Grayson.

It sounds really aggressive. The use of the character name as a pun feels really rushed and in need of attention. If you think this is bad, wonder what was left in the cutting room. What kind of ideas has the marketing agency throwing at 3 of the morning. Join me after the jump to see that it could have been much worst (and before you ask, I don't work for DC or any company affiliated with them, this were done for fun).

 

Brandon Routh joins the third season of Arrow

Taken from wikimedia.org

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Former Superman returns (ha!) to the DC Universe to play Ray Palmer (the Atom). Palmer will be a recurring role in the TV series. This marks the second time the Atom appeared in a live action project (the first one being the awful Justice League TV movie from the 90's) With the Flash premiering this year, could the CW try to launch an Atom series as well?

As for Brandon Routh, he did the best he could as Superman (the story was not good). I'm sure he'll do Ray Palmer justice.

Brazil vs Germany

While I don't follow sports in general, this is something to talk about. Today, Germany unleashed hell over Brazil with a victory of 7-1. Every person in the world (even those like me, who don't know much about soccer) know that Brazil is one of the greats (they won the World Cup 5 times) and this defeat came unexpected. Without a doubt, this will be the most talk about game of this event. Let's see what happens tomorrow when Argentina (I'm from there, Yay!!!) faces The Netherlands.

DC Monster variant covers

This October, DC is releasing monster-theme variant covers. These 2 are my favorites!!

 

 

More covers here.

Batman Manga from the 60's released

Bat Punch suckaa!!!

Last Saturday, DC released the first part of the Batman Manga (by Jiro Kuwata) as part of it's digital first series. New chapters will be added each weekend and will cost $0.99 (I think). Look for it on comiXology and Android Play Store.

Gundam Reconguista in G will have a theatrical preview... in Japan

 Source: gundam.info
The newest entry in the popular Gundam meta series  will have a special preview this August. Showing only in 13 theaters across Japan for two weeks, this preview will show the first 3 episodes. The preview will also be internet streamed on the d Anime Store (it's in Japanese).The show will begin airing this fall in Japan on MBS.

This new entry marks the return of legendary director Yoshiyuki Tomino and it seems to take place years after "Universal Century" (the main Gundam timeline)now called "Regild Century". I'm really hyped for this project. Tomino has yet to let me down in a Gundam series (Turn A had a great story, even if the mecha design was... different). Hope this one makes it out of Japan on DVD at least.

Captain America Digital Comics Sale

Being the 4th of July,Marvel is having a $.99 sale of the 2002-2004 and current Marvel Now series.
Sale ends this Sunday, check it out at comiXology.

There are also Digital Comics sales for publishers Dynamite and IDW.