Ben Affleck in talks with WB to helm "Justice League"

Much news has been going around for the superhero movie industry. After Marvel and Disney confirmed that Joss Whedon would be returning to direct the Avengers sequel and help work on the untitled TV series set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (as well as signing an exclusive deal that keeps him with the studio until 2015), Warner Bros. is stepping up their game by approaching a known director and actor to helm their much awaited Justice League film. That man is none other than The Town director Ben Affleck, who himself played a superhero in the form of 20th Century Fox's 2003 film adaptation of the Marvel Comics superhero Daredevil. The studio has already hired Will Beall to write the script, and now talks are to bring the Academy Award and Golden Globe winner on board to take on DC's finest team of superheroes.

Norman Alden, Aquaman, passes.

Norman Alden passed away on July 27, 2012 at the age of 87.  It is reported that his passing is due to natural causes. A veteran of television/film he portrayed Aquaman in the various Super Friends TV series in the 70's. In the series he also had smaller roles such as that of Green Arrow. Alden also Alden also appeared in Dynasty, Dallas, Falcon Crest, Small Wonder, The A-team, Charlie's Angels and a host of other classic television shows. His passing comes just two weeks after that of Ernest Borgnine, who portrayed Mermaid Man in Spongebob Squarepants, a role that spoofed Aquaman.
A gathering in Norman Alden's honor will be held in Fort Worth in September. His family requests that donations in Alden's name be made to TCU's drama department, the department of cardiology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles or the Frostig Center in Pasadena. (source)
There is no denying that Alden's portrayal of Aquaman contributed a large part to the pop icon as we know him today and his body of work is astounding (see IMDB). Norman Alden will surely be missed.

DC The New 52 "0" Month confirmed

This coming September, DC Comics will be celebrating the first year anniversary of launching their "NEW 52" initiative of comics. As part of the celebration and to introduce new titles into the fold, the publisher has officially announced the recently rumored "0" Month, wherein all DC Comics The New 52 issues will be numbered at zero starting this September (much like the 90's Zero Hour era). All titles, like Justice League, Batman, Batman Inc., Superman, and Wonder Woman will be given a #0 issue that month, and each will either tell an origin story or back-up tale that fills the gaps between running storylines.

Four new titles will also be debuting at #0 that month, and they are Talon, Sword Of Sorcery, The Phantom Stranger, and Team Seven! Be sure to check out more info via the source post at DC The Source, and get the scoop there!

DC The New 52's "0" Month begins this September!

*Originally posted by Timzster in The Crusader's Realm

Warner Bros. hires Will Beall to pen "Justice League" film

In the wake of "The Avengers" hitting theaters and causing a storm of epic proportions, Warner Bros. is keen on setting their sights on finally pushing through with a "Justice League" movie. The film that supposedly puts together the World's Greatest Heroes like Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman is getting awriter according to Variety, and that's "Gangster Squad" screenwriter Will Beall.

WB Games and Netherrealm Studios reveal "Injustice: Gods Among Us"!

The 2012 edition of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) is just around the corner, and before we get exposed to one of the biggest annual video game events ever, Mortal Kombat creators Netherrealm Studios and WB Games pair up to bring us a new fighting game that's based on the DC Universe and its characters... with a twist: "Injustice: Gods Among Us".

Paired together with the new game's reveal is an announcement trailer that's sure to scintillate the taste buds of avid DC Comics fans looking for a new fighting game featuring iterations of the World's Finest and the Justice League, so click the play button and get a taste of things to come!

Justice PH gathers today for Free Comic Book Day at Fully Booked!

It's Free Comic Book Day at Fully Booked, and the members of Justice PH assemble today to provide a war welcome to comic book fans and collectors visiting the bookstore's main branch at Bonifacio High Street at Bonifacio Global City in The Fort, Taguig! Today also marks the grand opening of Comic Odyssey's newest branch in Fully Booked, so if you love everything to do with comics and hobbies, be there! For more information, visit Fully Booked's official website and Facebook, as well as Comic Odyssey's Facebook!

Justice PH's Batman featured in The Cosplay Show and FCBD 2012!

Last May 2, Justice PH's own resident Batman, Tim Villasor/ Timzster, participated in an interview in The Cosplay Show, talking about everything related to the Caped Crusader, the comic world, and his adventures in the world of cosplay alongside Justice PH and Gotham Madness! Be sure to catch it by watching the embedded player below via You Tube!


TCS Episode 6: Batman and Justice PH Special

On a related note to comics, it's Free Comic Book Day this Saturday, May 5th, 2012!

It's the only day where you can walk in and see most of your favorite publications print awesome free content absolutely for free, and even books from big publishers like DC Comics and Marvel are going to be in the mix! Be sure to check out titles like Avengers #12.1, DC Comics The New 52 FCBD Edition, and Transformers #80.5 in this year's list of books! WIth the event celebrating eleven years of free comic book heaven and aiming to attract readers new and old into the fold, check out what's in store for FCBD 2012 by visiting the official site at freecomicbookday.com! Justice PH will be sure to participate in the festivities for this annual event, so be sure to check back for updates next time!