Whenever I first arrive on the exhibit hall at a new Comic-Con, I find myself at the DC Comics booth. Whether it’s to check out the signing schedule, or the demonstrations, or the displays, or even just see what this year’s decoration theme is. (It’s the New 52 first-issue covers, blown up to about 8 feet tall.) Continue reading
I’m back from a day at Comic-Con International, and I’ve posted my photos from Friday up at Flickr. This one here is of the two costumed con-goers who came to the Flash photo shoot originally planned for yesterday at 11:00, but now rescheduled for Saturday at 4:00 PM.
I’ll be posting some of the “Flashier” pics here, including a round-up of the action figures on display at the DC Comics booth. My con report, as usual, will go up at K-Squared Ramblings once I’ve had time to write it. Update: Here it is!
Today’s Flash costume gathering didn’t pick up too many people, so it’s been rescheduled for Saturday at 4:00.
Alright fellow Speed Readers. As promised pictures of our very own Digger Harkness, better known as Captain Boomerang:
More pictures after the jump.
Hey Speed Readers,
As you should surely be aware of by now the biggest comic book convention of the year, San Diego Comic Con 2011 is well under way and there are some exciting announcements concerning Flash collectibles.
DC Direct has already announced a wave of action figures based on the upcoming DC Universe reboot. The Flash is one of the figures further along in development and Toynewsi had some awesome pictures and news from the DC Direct booth:
There are some big changes on the horizon at DC Comics, many of which have fans wondering if this brave new world will even remotely resemble the one they fell in love with. DC is even taking a look back at its rich history with the line of Retroactive books, beginning this week.
While some current stories will continue on and adapt with the changes, most will be re-cast in the light of the new universe. There’s no denying the magnitude of many of the updates and revamps due this fall. However, anyone concerned about the future is best served to learn from the past.
From his first appearance in 1956, Barry Allen sported a distinct crew-cut. It, along with the now even-more-dated bow-tie, defined the character’s look and “regular-guy” personality to the point that it has become the default look for any stories set prior to Crisis on Infinite Earths. However, in 1970, DC Comics decided to do away with all vestiges of the heretofore unwavering ‘do. In its place, a golden mane of modern manhood crested atop Barry’s visage.