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Nov 5, 2024 | 
cbr.com | Gardner Fox |Mike Sekowsky |Mike Barr |Jim Aparo
Metamorpho is one of the older DC Comics heroes, with roots dating back to the middle of DC's Silver Age. Formerly known as Rex Mason, Metamorpho operated as an adventurer working for Simon Stagg when he encountered a strange Egyptian artifact. Being exposed to the source of that alien artifact changed Rex irreparably, transforming him into a man who could transform himself into anything on the periodic table: Metamorpho.
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Aug 14, 2024 | 
tvtropes.org | Sheldon Mayer |Gardner Fox |John Wentworth
A list of characters who have been members of the Justice Society of America or appeared in one of their titular series over the years. <!—index—> For their villains and antagonists, check the page here. <!—/index—><!—index—> open/close all folders JSA Members On Other Pages Doctor Mid-Nite I (Charles McNider) " There are no dark corners for evil to hide in...
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Jul 30, 2024 | 
comicbook.com | Jamie Lovett |Simon Spurrier |Matt Moylan |Gardner Fox
It's almost another new comic book day, which means new releases hitting stores and digital platforms. Each week in The Weekly Pull, the ComicBook team highlights the new releases that excite us most about another week of comics.
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Jun 24, 2024 | 
cbr.com | Gardner Fox |Carmine Infantino |Renaldo Matadeen
Summary The Batgirl movie was axed due to budget overruns and poor testing, causing a PR disaster for WB. Directors Adil & Bilall were locked out of the project, but still have the potential to bring it to life. WB has the option to release Batgirl on streaming platforms like Max, potentially drawing in new subscribers. Before James Gunn and Peter Safran took over the DCU, fans were intrigued to see how the remaining slate from the DCEU would pan out.
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Jan 23, 2024 | 
comicbook.com | Jamie Lovett |Simon Spurrier |Gardner Fox |Joshua Williamson
It's almost another new comic book day, which means new releases hitting stores and digital platforms. Each week in The Weekly Pull, the ComicBook.com team highlights the new releases that have us the most excited about another week of comics.
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Jul 19, 2023 | 
cbr.com | Gardner Fox |Harry Lampert |Mike Baron |Jackson Guice
DC Comics is home to the longest running superhero books ever, but they often restart their titles. Golden Age comics had multiple characters in a single title, and the Silver Age gave heroes their own books. When a new character takes on the previous hero's identity, he or she gets a new series. The Flash, maybe more than any other character, has seen this the most. From Jay Garrick to Barry Allen to Wally West, first issues were important in establishing a new hero in the role.
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Jul 17, 2023 | 
cbr.com | Mort Weisinger |George Papp |Gardner Fox |Mike Sekowsky
The Golden Age was filled with costumed mystery men using themed gimmicks to fight crime. Batman paired a creature of the night theme with equipment, detective skills, and fighting abilities. His popularity skyrocketed. The success of Batman meant many other characters following in his footsteps but not surpassing him. Many publishers used the Batman formula for new heroes, and DC did it with Green Arrow. Created two years after Batman, Green Arrow had all the same trappings.
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May 21, 2023 | 
cbr.com | Christopher Glennon |Gardner Fox |Mike Sekowsky |Bernard Sachs
A great cover can draw in casual readers, but a poor cover can turn off an already loyal fanbase. Covers can be misleading. Justice League covers in the Silver Age were weird and depicted impossible situations. Covers today depict intense action scenes. As much as comic books have changed, from layout and composition to storytelling itself, having an eye-catching cover has always been important. When it comes to the Justice League of America, the more heroes and villains on the cover, the better.
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Feb 22, 2023 | 
cbr.com | Christopher Glennon |Gardner Fox |Sheldon Moldoff |Joe Giella
A Golden Age comic book cover's job was a simple one. It essentially had to depict the protagonist and antagonist in some kind of struggle. Or it could just show the protagonist in a striking pose. As comic books entered the Silver Age, covers had a tougher job. They had to convince an audience to buy a particular book over the other competing books. Silver Age comics were built on outlandish adventures, and the covers proved even more extreme.
