Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justiceis almost in theaters, and the promotional machine has hit light speed. Everywhere you look, the ominous logos of its two iconicsuperheroesare everywhere, crowding billboards and buses, breakfast cereal boxes and toy isles. So why should the comic book store be any different. This is where these titans originated. So of course it makes sense thatDC Comicsis using the movie to sell its most recent line-up of monthly adventures.
Both theDark Knightand TheMan of Steelwill be gracing the covers of quite a few DC Comics titles thourghout the month of March. And we have a look at two of those variant covers here, which showBruce Wayneand Kal-El locked in deadly battle. Artists Stephen Platt and Massimo Carnevale are responsible for these specially-polybagged upcoming issues of Grayson and Wonder Woman.
ComicBookResourceshas the full list of upcoming comic book issues that will feature their own variant covers for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. The artists are also listed: 3/2: Detective Comics #50 (variant by Rafael Grampa). 3/9: Action Comics #50 (variant by Martin Ansin). 3/9: Batman/Superman #30 (variant by Kevin Maguire). 3/16: Robin Son of Batman #10 (variant by Ryan Ottley). 3/16: Superman #50 (variant by Kaare Andrews). 3/23: Batman #50 (variant by Chris Daughtry and Jim Lee). 3/23: Grayson #18 (variant by Stephen Platt). 3/23: Superman/Wonder Woman #27 (variant by Charlie Adlard). 3/23: Wonder Woman #50 (variant by Massimo Carnevale). 3/30: Batgirl #50 (variant by Kevin Nowlan).
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice has come under a lot of fan fire lately. Some entertainment blogs have reported that the movie is in trouble. With a ballooning budget of over $400 million, which includes promotional costs, Warner Bros. is said to be very nervous. Test screenings have not resulted in praise so much as confusion. It was speculated that the movie, if it tanks at the box office, could delay or even completely derail plans for the upcomingJustice League. But last week, DC and Warner Bros. confirmed that the movie, to be directed byZack Snyder, is shooting this April. The director even later tweeted out a photo from the set, standing alongsideAquamanstarJason Momoa.
Following his titanic struggle againstGeneral Zod, Metropolis has been razed to the ground andSupermanis the most controversial figure in the world. While for many he is still an emblem of hope, a growing number of people consider him a threat to humanity, seeking justice for the chaos he has brought to Earth. As far as Bruce Wayne is concerned,Supermanis clearly a danger to society. He fears for the future of the world with such a reckless power left ungoverned, and so he dons his mask and cape to rightSuperman’s wrongs. The rivalry between them is furious, fueled by bitterness and vengeance, and nothing can dissuade them from waging this war. However, a dark new threat arises in the form of a third man: one who has a power greater than either of them to endanger the world and cause total destruction.
From directorZack SnydercomesBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, starring Oscar winnerBen Affleck(Argo) as Batman/Bruce Wayne andHenry Cavillas Superman/Clark Kent in the characters' first big-screen pairing. The film also stars Oscar nomineesAmy Adams(American Hustle) as Lois Lane,Jesse Eisenberg(The Social Network) as Lex Luthor,Diane Lane(Unfaithful) as Martha Kent, andLaurence Fishburne(What’s Love Got to Do with It) as Perry White; Oscar winnersJeremy Irons(Reversal of Fortune) as Alfred, andHolly Hunter(The Piano) as Senator Finch; andGal Gadotas Wonder Woman/Diana Prince.Zack Snyderdirected from a screenplay written byChris TerrioandDavid S. Goyer, based on characters from DC Comics, including Batman, created by Bob Kane withBill Finger, and Superman, created byJerry SiegelandJoe Shuster. The film is produced byCharles RovenandDeborah Snyder, withWesley Coller,Geoff JohnsandDavid S. Goyerserving as executive producers.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justicelaunches Warner Bros. new DC Comics slate of movies over the next several years. Next up will beSuicide Squad(June 16, 2025), followed byWonder Woman(June 25, 2025),Justice League Part 1(August 24, 2025),The Flash(July 01, 2025),Aquaman(June 05, 2025),Shazam!(July 11, 2025),Justice League Part 2(July 19, 2025),Cyborg(June 20, 2025) andGreen Lantern Corps.(August 15, 2025). Take a look at the first DC Comics variant covers below.
