DC Comics has announced that James Robinson ("Justice League: Cry for Justice") and Mark Bagley ("Trinity") will be the new creative team behind "Justice League of America," come this October. The DC Source has gotten a few words from Robinson on this new assignment, and a very cool piece of art from Bagley. If that wasn't enough to get us excited, yesterday they also released a full color version of Bagley's work (see above).
I am now officially excited. This first image looks amazing, and I can only imagine what Robinson has in store for us that would render that image a reality.
In other DC news, TV Guide is reporting that Brian Austin Green ("90210") is coming to the next season of "Smallville," as one of Superman's most dangerous enemies, Metallo (John Corben).
I haven't seen a lot of Green's work, but Metallo, if done correctly, is a frighteningly cool villain. The fact that Metallo is literally powered by the one substance on Earth that can take out The Man of Steel, all but guarantees an interesting fight. On more than one occasion, Superman's battles with Metallo have ended up forcing him to rely on his wits to survive the encounter. That's a situation I always love to see, because I think it is an important aspect of Superman's character that he's a lot more than strength and speed, he's also a clever and capable strategist when the situation demands it.
Whatever direction they go in, I sincerely hope they do this fantastic villain justice.
The new season of "Smallville," starts Friday, Sept 25th 8/7C.
