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The guys over at the Who Would Win? podcast kindly invited me to be the moderator for their episode about a battle between Marvel and DC's most impressive marksmen: Bullseye and Deadshot! It was a close fight between Daredevil's deadly foe and Batman's accurate enemy, but in the end, only one of them could walk away as the winner. The episode's only about 40 minutes long, so please go ahead and give it a listen if you also love thinking about these fun fights. Listen to the episode here: http://bit.ly/2pSEIuA

Unless you're Bruce Wayne or Tony Stark, odds are you're working with a pretty tight budget right about now. I definitely get it, but guys, comiXology is currently running a ridiculously good sale. Classic tales and modern must-read stories are currently available for up to 88% off. Treat yourself to some good comics - you've earned it. Here's a look at what the Big Two - Marvel and DC - have to offer. DC sale Up to 88% off More than 1,600 collections Hundreds of Rebirth issues Ends 1/4/18 If you're excited about future DC movies, get Flashpoint ($4.99), Aquaman Vol 3 Throne of Atlantis ($4.99), and Shazam! Vol 1 (also just $4.99) - no idea what Wonder Woman 2's story will be about but there are 36 Diana trades on sale and there are a whopping 222 Batman collections in the sale Personal recommendation: Green Arrow By Jeff Lemire and Andrea Sorrentino Deluxe Edition for only $4.99! Click here to enjoy some DC adventures at a seriou

Deadpool #290 Gerry Duggan (writer) Scott Koblish (artist) Nick Filardi (colorist) VC's Joe Sabino (letterer) "I'd rather give Hitler a time machine than trust you to face Stryfe alone." This line from Cable is an obvious nod to the absurd and hilarious flashback issue Deadpool #26 (which is also illustrated by Koblish and co-written by Duggan) and it immediately took me out of the issue. That may sound like a bad thing, but it's definitely not. This line made me think about how Duggan's been controlling the Merc with a Mouth's main title since 2012 and it has yet to disappoint - impressive, right? The guy's delivered everything that I would want from a Deadpool story. There's consistently over-the-top comedy, plenty of brutal action, amazing worldbuilding throughout, and lots of moments that'll remind you that Deadpool is so much more than just a goofball with a healing factor - he's a tormented guy who won't always do the

Hey, everyone. I'm going to celebrate each and every edition of new comic book day by providing quick and spoiler-free reviews of some of my favorite titles. Hopefully it'll motivate you to check 'em out - support what you love, right? Okay, let's get to it. Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II #1 Growing up, my two favorite superhero franchises were Batman and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - guessing I'm not alone on that one. So, you could only imagine the amount of joy I experienced when it was announced back in 2015 that the Dark Knight and the Heroes in a Half Shell would finally join forces. Writer James Tynion IV packed the first limited series with a ton of fan service while artist Freddie Williams II and colorist Jeremy Colwell filled the pages with animated characters and immersive locations. To no one's surprise, it was a ton of fun. Thankfully, this second limited series is also off to an incredibly fun start as well. The plot

2017 was a really good year for comic book movies, wasn't it? The LEGO Batman Movie, Logan, Wonder Woman, Justice League, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Thor: Ragnarok, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, and Kingsman: The Golden Circle were all entertaining and for totally different reasons, too. We all have our favorites - Logan's my pick - but there are two comic book movies from 2017 that also deserve some major praise: Justice League Dark and Teen Titans: The Judas Contract. Director Jay Oliva's Justice League Dark - written by Ernie Altbacker and J.M. DeMatteis - brings actor Matt Ryan back into John Constantine's selfish mind. That alone should sell most of you on checking it out. While Batman (Jason O'Mara) does stand front and center on the cover, the Dark Knight is mostly along for the ride in this one and all of the attention is rightfully placed on Constantine, Zatanna, Deadman, and Etrigran the Demon. Swamp Thing plays a brief but memorable role, too. I

Director Zack Snyder's Justice League will soon be in theaters - the wait is almost over! There are plenty of fun ways to get even more excited for the live-action comic book movie, like reading literally hundreds of relevant comics, enjoying some of your favorite DC shows, or even just gazing at your DC collectibles. There is one way of celebrating that should not be overlooked: DC animated movies! The DC Universe Original Movies 10th Anniversary Collection went on sale today. From Superman: Doomsday to Batman and Harley Quinn, this set includes 30 animated films on Blu-ray, several special features, and a few other goodies. The impressive release made me reflect on the three decades worth of movies - Batman: Under the Red Hood is still my favorite - and it made me realize that if you're truly going "all in" for Justice League, watching some of these animated films is the perfect way to build your anticipation for Warner Bros. and DC's upcoming bl

2016: The year I spent way too much time thinking about BvS Movies play a huge role in my life. I remember being afraid as I watched the first ant scene in Honey, I Shrunk The Kids when I was just four years old, and I remember the excitement of watching the Ninja Turtles take on the Foot Clan when I was six. Whether a film turns out to be a personal favorite or a disappointment, it has the potential to stick with you for the rest of your life. After all, you're dedicating around an hour and a half to two hours or so of your time to focus solely on a single story. It has your complete attention and you're investing time in it - not only the time you spend watching the movie, but often the countless hours you'll spend thinking about it afterwards. One of the worst things a movie can be is forgettable. Love or hate it, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is by no means forgettable. Now that we're in 2017, I want to share just how much my thoughts have evolved on one o