New Superboy Series Takes Flight in November

Superboy is back in a brand-new ongoing series! Join Jeff Lemire (SWEET TOOTH) and amazing up-and-coming artist Pier Gallo as they take Superboy on a journey to a side of Smallville not even Superman knows about! What mysteries lurk beneath the surface of this all-American town - and what are their direct ties to Superboy? The start of the next great DC Universe epic begins right here!

SUPERBOY #1
Written by JEFF LEMIRE
Art by PIER GALLO
Cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE
1:10 Variant cover by JOHN CASSADAY
On Sale NOVEMBER 3. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Thanks to Barry Freiman (Superman Homepage.com)

Smallville Season 10 Celebration Trailer

The Adventures of Superboy Hardcover Collection

A great collection of reprinted Superboy stories are gathered in this hardcover edition. Set in Superboy’s Kansas hometown of Smallville, these stories taught the future Man of Steel responsibility as he learned to deal with problems of every sort in the post-World War II midwest.

Don Cameron (Author), Joe Shuster (Illustrator), Stan Kaye (Illustrator)

Available August 17th through Amazon.com at $26.39.

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Superboy & the Legion of Superheroes Toy Line From Mattel

A brand new toyline which is highlighting Superboy & The Legion of Superheroes is coming on the horizon from Mattel. Now that Superboy is back in the comics, its seems that DC is putting out more and more with the Boy of Steel. Here is a photo from Toyfare Magazine of the new Superboy figure which looks very reminscient of Gerard Christopher's portrayal from Season 2 of the Adventures of Superboy. The padded shoulders in the cape look very John Bryneish from the mid eighties.

You can purchase this latest Toyfare magazine at your local comic book shop or by clicking here.  

Superman Writer Tom Mankiewicz Passes Away

The Hollywood Reporter reported that Tom Mankiewicz writer of Superman I & II passed away on July 31. He was 68. As a screenwriter Tom Mankiewicz was instrumental in helping to bring the Man of Steel to the big screen.

Upon learning the news of the death of Tom Mankewicz, Ilya Salkind immediately called Dick Donner because he knew how close Dick and Tom were. Ilya's official statement is the following:

"I am deeply saddened by the premature and sudden loss of one of the best writers I've worked with, Tom Mankiewicz. He was an extraordinarily talented and gifted writer who's involvement in Superman I and II was essential. He was also a very kind and loving person that will sorely be missed. His great mastery writing film screenplays made working with him an unforgettable experience. He had a great sense of humor, and wit,and was a lovely person to work with. He also, of course, had a tremendous unique gift writing film screenplays. I can only wish my most heartfelt condolences to his family as well as all the many friends that he had and that loved him."  - Ilya Salkind (Executive Producer, Superman I-III)

Smallville San Diego Comic Con Season 10 Trailer

Smallville San Diego Comic Con 2010 Panel

Today marks the final panel for the Smallville series at San Diego Comic Con International. Season 10 has been announced in the recent weeks as the final season for the series.    

Here is the latest news directly from Kryptonsite.com & Newsarama which are there covering the final panel live from San Diego Comic Con 2010.  

On the panel for Smallville: Tom Welling, Erica Durance, John Schneider, Justin Hartley, Cassidy Freeman, Kelly Souders (Producer), Brian Peterson (Producer)

The exclusive information from the Season 10 Panel:
Thanks to both Kryptonsite.com & Newsarama for covering the event in great detail.

- John Schneider will be returning as Jonathan Kent. John was also in attendance at the panel saying "Rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated."
- Blue Beetle and Booster Gold will be making an appearance this season.
-The Blue Beetle is Jaime Reyes. No chance of Wonder Woman or Batman this season.  
-Jaime will have "a legacy" so other Beetles may show up, at least for cameos. Booster Gold's robotic sidekick Skeets will be around as well.
- Darkseid is coming in "A different form than you're used to seeing."
- Tom Welling will be directing an episode this season.
- Lois yells out "SUPERMAN!" in the Season 10 trailer looks like its all coming to a head.
-The Superman costume is a slightly altered version of the Superman Returns suit that Brandon Routh wore.
-Kelly confirms the suit is the same suit from Superman Returns, and Brian says we might see Tom "in a little change-up from the black."
- Erica Durance (Lois Lane) will be in all 22 episodes in the final season.
- "Nothing would make us happier than to have Rosey (Michael Rosenbaum / Lex Luthor) back" and Tom says "He threatened me he'd be in the audience of this panel."
- To Tom: "What do you plan on doing after Season 10?" Tom: "Hellcats!"
- Justin Hartley (Green Arrow / Oliver Queen) will be in "17 or so" and he will be directing an episode.
-Geoff asks "Will he fly?" Brian says "We all know how the comics turn out, so that is probably the answer."
-"the door is open" for Michael Rosenbaum to return as Lex Luthor, but nothing has been locked down yet.
-Tom's favorite moment in ten seasons was "throwing a tractor."
-Kelly says the 100th episode, but only because the 200th hasn't shot yet. A glimpse of the past, present, and maybe what is to come in #200
-Chloe Sullivan will be making her first appearance in the comics in Action Comics #892
-Tom says Christopher Reeve was "an awesome guy" who was "able to do so much with what he had to use" in those scenes.
-Kelly says "We're actually not planning to send her (Chloe) off, because we love her."
-Peter Roth of Warner Bros. once said to Tom "this show will go ten years" when it all began. Turns out he was right.
-"I think between Seasons 5 and 6, we turned into another show," Tom says. "It doesn't feel like it's been 9 years"
-They're really playing up the idea of Clark finally becoming the big hero we know from comics, and it looks like that will actually happen during the season, not just at the very end.

James Marsters is Returning to Smallville!!!

James Marsters on his Official Facebook page announced that he is returning for an episode of Smallville in the fall. He will reprise his role as Milton Fine aka Brainiac for the special 200th episode of the final season.

Look for more exclusive news as the Smallville panel is schedule for tomorrow afternoon at the San Diego Comic Con 2010.

First Look at "Young Justice" Animated TV Series

Nolan Directing Superman Project...Jonathan Nolan??

According to various sources, Chris Nolan's brother, Jonathan Nolan is the unannounced director for the new Superman reboot film. Chris will be on the project as a producer helping his brother out.

No official word has come from Warner Bros yet. May there be an announcement in a few weeks at San Diego Comic Con we will see...