Ruby Rose gets emotional over Batwoman Casting.

Ruby Rose explains emotions over Batwoman casting

Appearing on The Late Show with Jimmy Fallon, Ruby Rose, who was announced as the new Batwoman slated to appear in the Arrowverse crossover on the CW this December, got emotional as she explained what this casting meant to her. In her first interview since the announcement of her upcoming role, Rose explained how this role is a game-changer for her and her career. tt
Though her role will be limited to the Arrowverse crossover, there are talks of making a Batwoman series starring Rose. Should that series be picked up by the CW that would in deed be a game changer for her career. 

Ruby quoted Oscar Wilde in saying her motto has always been " Be yourself, because everyone else is already taken" and she feels that that has guided her in her career and led her to this role. Rose who is openly gay, will be playing the first openly gay superhero character on television. Batwoman originally came out in 1956 in DC Comics then remained largely out of the picture till 2006 when the character was revamped. The new Batwoman was brought back as an open lesbian, a role practicaly tailor made for Rose.

In her interview she speaks about growing up and not seeing anyone she could identify with on television, much less a superhero.  She went on to share her excitment on the possibility to incorporate her character into her charitable works. She currently visits sick children in hospitals and looks forward to doing the same only now dressed in full Batwoman get up. 

The jury is still out on whether or not this was a good casting choice, we won't really know till they actually film. On the surface it seems a perfect marriage as she meets the asthetic of the character. We only need to see now if she can act the part. Personally, I'm pulling for her.

Greg Capullo unveils new art for Batman: Court of Owls Essential Edition

New art for Batman: Court of Owls Saga by Greg Capullo

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Earlier today Artist Greg Capullo unveiled a new cover for the upcoming Batman: Court of Owls Saga Essential Edition. The trade paperback collects the popular run by Writer Scott Snyder with art from Capullo. 

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Considered one of the greatest stories in the Dark Knight's historic lore, the Essential Edition collects issues #1-11 of Batman along with bonus material to include sketches, scripts design concepts and variant covers.

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Batman: Court of Owls Saga Essential Edition is due for release September 12th.

Diamond starts " pop up a spinner rack " program

Diamond's" Pop up a Spinner Rack" Program

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          June 19, 2018-  With its March debut, Diamonds 44 pocket comic spinner rack (JAN188004) has seen a strong reaction from Retailers. The $299 spinner rack (which has free shipping in the continental United States) has sold hundreds of units and had positive feedback on the units in store footprint and the quality of the construction. 

     Now, Diamond and Premier publishers, along with Diamond Select Toys are encouraging comic retailers to "pop up a spinner rack" in other "complementary businesses" in their area by offering incentives to retailers who purchase a spinner rack for placement in other businesses.

Diamond 44 pocket spinner rack.

     "We're thinking about stores with the kind of clientele that would be interested in comics," said Diamond Executive Director of Sales Mike Schimmel, regarding what qualifies as a complementary business. " The book, record, toy, or game store around the corner, the hospital gift shop down the street, drug stores, convience stores, movie theaters, you name it. Since there really are comic books for everyone, there are lots of possibilities, and each retailer will know best what might work in their communities."

     For every rack purchased and every rack agreement sent over to Diamond, publishers will be provided the following limited edition variants and free goods to offset costs:

• Marvel: A 1 in 1000 Variant Comic TBD at time of redemption
• DC: MAY178593 DARK NIGHTS METAL #1 B&W MIDNIGHT RELEASE VAR B plus a second limited edition comic TBD at time of redemption
• Image: Retailer's choice of 50 in-stock Image Firsts, plus a 2017 Retailer Appreiation Variant (while supplies last)
• Dark Horse: JUL168360 V LEGENDS OF ZELDA ART & ARTIFACTS HC & JAN080090 V HELLBOY TP VOL 08 DARKNESS CALLS
• IDW:  SEP170487 TMNT  GHOSTBUSTERS II #1 INCV
• Dynamite: A high perceived retail value item TBD at time of redemption
• Boom: CGC books & assorted Limited Edition Incentives TBD at time of redemption
• Diamond Select Toys: Retailer's choice of one In-stock Gallery PVC Figur

     Retailers qualify by reaching a signed agreement with another business to allow them to place and maintain a spinner rack of comics in their stores for a minimum of six months. Agreements can be reached on a buy-sell or consignment basis with quantities, margin splits, payment terms, and other details being at the discretion of the parties. " There are lots of ways to structure and agreement," said Schimmel. "We've provided a couple of templates that retailers can adapt as they see fit. The program is also flexible in that there are no requirements in terms of the titles or quantities retailers put on the racks."

First look at Heroes in Crisis interior art.

DC Comics Heroes in Crisis: a first look.

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     In a press release issued on Wednesday June 13th, 2018 DC Comics released details about its upcoming Heroes in Crisis. Written by Tom King and Clay Mann, this seven-issue miniseries will center on a Sanctuary built by Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman. It's a place where the Heroes of this world can go and take a reprieve from the violence and villany they face in their daily lives. 

Cover to Heroes in Crisis.
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     The story will feature various DC heroes including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn, Booster Gold and the rest of the World's Greatest Super Heroes.

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 Tom King is a former counterterrorism operations officer with the C.I.A. and wanted to bring that world view to his comics. 

     In the release Tom King was quoted as saying, " I feel I'm part of a rolling generation of people who spent their twenties overseas fighting terrorism. Millions of people cycle through that machine and came home to America. And I think that sort of experience of violence is shaping who we are as a culture, and as a country. And I want to talk about that, want to talk about that experience, the experience of what violence can do to a person, to a community, to a nation, to a world."

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    In another Tweet Tom King gives us our first look and the interior art by Clay Mann gifting us this peek at the first page of Heroes in Crisis.    

Art by Clay Mann
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     The first issue written by Tom King with art by Clay Mann and Tomeu Morey, lettered by Clayton Cowels, and edited by Jamie S. Rich and Brittany Holzherr,  will hit comic book stores and be availble digitally September 26, 2018.