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Saturday, April 13, 2013
Review: SLEDGEHAMMER 44 #2
DARK HORSE COMICS – @DarkHorseComics
CREATOR: Mike Mignola
STORY: Mike Mignola and John Arcudi
ART: Jason Latour
COLORS: Dave Stewart
LETTERS: Clem Robins
EDITOR: Scott Allie
COVER: Mike Mignola with Dave Stewart
28pp, Color, $3.50 U.S. (April 2013)
Part 2 of 2
Mike Mignola and John Arcudi’s two-issue micro-series, Sledgehammer 44, comes to an end.
Sledgehammer is a superhero character created by Mike Mignola, sort of his spin on Iron Man. The character appears in the two-issue Sledgehammer 44, written by Mignola and John Arcudi, drawn by Jason Latour, colored by Dave Stewart, and lettered by Clem Robins, with covers by Mignola.
Sledgehammer 44 opens in August 1944 in D’ebene Chiot, France, as an American military patrol attempts to destroy a German armory there. The Americans, however, are really just support troops, as the military launches “Project Epimetheus,” also known as Sledgehammer, the man in a suit of iron armor.
Sledgehammer 44 #2 opens with four Americans taking on small German advance patrol. The prize for the victorious side is Sledgehammer. Americans Dale Glesham and Patrick Redding lead the charge for the American side, with their American comrades, Bunkers and Muralla dragged along.
One of the American’s is grievously wounded, and Glesham has to make a decision about a possible last stand. Meanwhile, another American faces his fate after he is confronted by the truth about Sledgehammer.
Call it the Hellboy-verse or the Mignola-verse, but by any name, Dark Horse Comics’ line of Mike Mignola-produced comic books is simply wonderful. Sledgehammer 44 is a fine slice of that universe of most-excellent dark fantasy and monster comics.
The first issue of Sledgehammer 44 was basically Mignola and Arcudi’s entry into the genre of war comics, but with a sci-fi twist and some high-action. Sledgehammer 44 #2 is also in the venerable tradition of war comic books, but with something extra. Even with the fantastic elements, this comic book manages to be surprisingly human. If Mignola and Arcudi can write more stories like this, hopefully, they will give us more Sledgehammer.
What if Jason Latour cannot draw more Sledgehammer? Perhaps, Mignola and Dark Horse Comics can also find another artist whose composition and graphics can convey both the natural and the supernatural in war comics.
Fans of Mike Mignola will want to try Sledgehammer 44.
A
Reviewed by Leroy Douresseaux
Friday, April 12, 2013
Yaoi Review: PUNCH UP! Volume 4
SUBLIME – @SuBLimeManga
CARTOONIST: Shiuko Kano
TRANSLATION: Adrienne Beck
LETTERING: NRP Studios
COVER: Shiuko Kano with Shawn Carrico
ISBN: 978-1-4215-4355-0; paperback (April 2013); Rated “M” for “Mature”
194pp, B&W, $12.99 U.S., $14.99 CAN, £8.99 UK
The final Punch Up! lands in your face!
Punch Up!, the yaoi manga series from creator, Shiuko Kano (the creator of Play Boy Blues), comes to an end. The series focuses on Maki Motoharu, an unpredictable architect, and his boyfriend, Kouta Ohki, a 19-year-old, foul-mouthed, young ironworker who has fashion model looks. Yaoi manga is a subset of boys’ love manga (BL) and features explicit depictions of sex between male characters.
At the beginning of Punch Up! Volume 4 (Acts 10 to 12), a coworker finds Motoharu sleeping on a couch in his office. Why is Motoharu sleeping in his office rather than in his own bedroom?
Kouta is currently suffering amnesia because of a construction accident, and now, he has somehow regressed mentally to the person he was as a 15-year-old. Kouta moves in with Motoharu again, and, after some difficult going, the two grow closer. Motoharu avoids sleeping at home, lest he have sex with Kouta. Does Kouta even want to be intimate with Motoharu? The (former?) lovers will have to learn to understand each other again before they can have some hot sex, again.
If Brian Michael Bendis wrote yaoi manga, perhaps, he could write more dialogue – from introspective soliloquies to elongated conversations – than Shiuko Kano does in the three chapters that make up this final volume of the Punch Up! yaoi manga series. Bendis wouldn’t pass Kano by much, though.
However, this isn’t empty talk. After little more than 150 pages, it leads to a happy ending, but does so in the most interestingly round-about way. Honestly, I could read another volume of these laser-focused conversations between two characters. Don’t worry, there are sex scenes. Three short, bonus stories are not only explicit, but they are also pure, scatological humor. Some of it might make even veteran yaoi readers blush.
A-
www.SuBLimeManga.com
Reviewed by Leroy Douresseaux
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Joshua Dysart Now Exclusive to Valiant Entertainment
Writer JOSHUA DYSART Joins VALIANT as Exclusive Creator
Valiant is proud to announce that New York Times best-selling writer and Eisner Award nominee Joshua Dysart has signed on as the publisher’s next exclusive creator. Dysart is currently scripting and co-plotting the Harbinger Wars crossover and mini-series for Valiant, in addition to his writing duties on the ongoing Harbinger series.
"Comics is a business, but it's also a community and a family. From the moment I met the ragtag skeleton crew that work tirelessly to hoist the Valiant flag, I felt like I'd found my next comic book family," said Dysart. "When I first met Dinesh, the CEO of Valiant, he was carrying a box of comics along with his marketing crew, like he was just another boy in the band. That's what I like. I like it rugged and I like it scrappy.
"I believe Valiant can change things for the better in superhero comics. I believe small is good. I believe in every single member of this team, from management to marketing. And most of all, I believe in and trust my editor, Warren Simons. These guys took a huge chance on me. They saw 'Unknown Soldier' and they said, 'That dude should write superhero comics.' They gave me the freedom to create challenging characters and build new worlds.
"So that's it, I'm in this. This is my next thing. I want to write Harbinger for a long time and I'm super excited to be developing my next big top secret project for the Valiant Universe. So if family, creativity, innovation and loyalty aren't reasons to commit to a business venture like this, then I don't know what is."
From 2008 to 2010, Dysart authored a two-year run on Vertigo's Unknown Soldier with artist Alberto Ponticelli, garnering an Eisner Award nomination for Best New Series and widespread critical recognition in the process. Dysart has also contributed to some of the most acclaimed series and projects of the past decade, including B.P.R.D., Swamp Thing and Neil Young's Greendale.
"Joshua has a singular voice in the world of comics, and he brings an extraordinarily poignant and rarified point of view to the page," said Valiant Executive Editor Warren Simons. "His phenomenal work on Harbinger over the course of the past year and the tremendous reaction to last week's release of Harbinger Wars #1 speak for themselves. Everyone at Valiant is look forward to more great stories from Joshua and we couldn't be more excited about his plans for Harbinger coming out of Harbinger Wars."
Dysart's first Valiant work, Harbinger #1, was released in June 2012 as the second title of the Valiant relaunch. His work on the series has drawn near-universal accolades from fans and critics, cementing Harbinger as one of Valiant's best-selling titles.
Dysart has also played a key creative role in co-architecting the Harbinger Wars crossover event, going so far as to co-create two dozen new super-powered heroes with Harbinger artist Khari Evans. This team of characters, collectively known as Generation Zero, can next be seen in the pages of Harbinger Wars #2 (of 4), in stores May 1st. They also feature prominently in the upcoming Harbinger Wars: Battle for Las Vegas 8-bit mobile game, the first level of which will be released for free on iOS and Android devices on May 2nd.
Dysart joins Eisner Award-winning artist Cary Nord (X-O Manowar, Conan) as the next addition to Valiant's roster of exclusive talent.
Valiant is proud to announce that New York Times best-selling writer and Eisner Award nominee Joshua Dysart has signed on as the publisher’s next exclusive creator. Dysart is currently scripting and co-plotting the Harbinger Wars crossover and mini-series for Valiant, in addition to his writing duties on the ongoing Harbinger series.
"Comics is a business, but it's also a community and a family. From the moment I met the ragtag skeleton crew that work tirelessly to hoist the Valiant flag, I felt like I'd found my next comic book family," said Dysart. "When I first met Dinesh, the CEO of Valiant, he was carrying a box of comics along with his marketing crew, like he was just another boy in the band. That's what I like. I like it rugged and I like it scrappy.
"I believe Valiant can change things for the better in superhero comics. I believe small is good. I believe in every single member of this team, from management to marketing. And most of all, I believe in and trust my editor, Warren Simons. These guys took a huge chance on me. They saw 'Unknown Soldier' and they said, 'That dude should write superhero comics.' They gave me the freedom to create challenging characters and build new worlds.
"So that's it, I'm in this. This is my next thing. I want to write Harbinger for a long time and I'm super excited to be developing my next big top secret project for the Valiant Universe. So if family, creativity, innovation and loyalty aren't reasons to commit to a business venture like this, then I don't know what is."
From 2008 to 2010, Dysart authored a two-year run on Vertigo's Unknown Soldier with artist Alberto Ponticelli, garnering an Eisner Award nomination for Best New Series and widespread critical recognition in the process. Dysart has also contributed to some of the most acclaimed series and projects of the past decade, including B.P.R.D., Swamp Thing and Neil Young's Greendale.
"Joshua has a singular voice in the world of comics, and he brings an extraordinarily poignant and rarified point of view to the page," said Valiant Executive Editor Warren Simons. "His phenomenal work on Harbinger over the course of the past year and the tremendous reaction to last week's release of Harbinger Wars #1 speak for themselves. Everyone at Valiant is look forward to more great stories from Joshua and we couldn't be more excited about his plans for Harbinger coming out of Harbinger Wars."
Dysart's first Valiant work, Harbinger #1, was released in June 2012 as the second title of the Valiant relaunch. His work on the series has drawn near-universal accolades from fans and critics, cementing Harbinger as one of Valiant's best-selling titles.
Dysart has also played a key creative role in co-architecting the Harbinger Wars crossover event, going so far as to co-create two dozen new super-powered heroes with Harbinger artist Khari Evans. This team of characters, collectively known as Generation Zero, can next be seen in the pages of Harbinger Wars #2 (of 4), in stores May 1st. They also feature prominently in the upcoming Harbinger Wars: Battle for Las Vegas 8-bit mobile game, the first level of which will be released for free on iOS and Android devices on May 2nd.
Dysart joins Eisner Award-winning artist Cary Nord (X-O Manowar, Conan) as the next addition to Valiant's roster of exclusive talent.
I Reads You Review: THE ROCKETEER: Hollywood Horror #2
IDW PUBLISHING – @IDWPublishing
WRITER: Roger Langridge
ARTIST: J Bone
COLORS: Jordie Bellaire
LETTERS: Tom B. Long
EDITOR: Scott Dunbier
COVERS: Walter Simonson with Jordie Bellaire – regular cover
Walter Simonson – Cover RI; and James White – Strange Adventures Retailer Exclusive Cover
32pp, Color, $3.99 U.S. (March 2013)
The Rocketeer created by Dave Stevens
The Rocketeer vs. Hollywood Horror, Chapter 2 “These troubled times”
I finally got around to reading the second issue of the latest Rocketeer comic book miniseries, The Rocketeer: Hollywood Horror. This four-issue miniseries is written by cartoonist Roger Langridge and drawn by artist J Bone.
Of course, some of you know that The Rocketeer is a character created by the late artist and illustrator, Dave Stevens. The Rocketeer is Cliff Secord, a stunt pilot who discovers a mysterious rocket backpack (or jet-pack) that allows him to fly. Donning the jet-pack and a metal helmet, Secord becomes the adventurer and masked crime-fighter, The Rocketeer. His adventures begin in 1938 and continue into the 1940s (as of this writing). Most of his activities occur mainly in and around Los Angeles.
The Rocketeer: Hollywood Horror opens in the year 1939. Cliff and his girlfriend, Betty, are having their usual squabbles, but that is all about to be put on hold. Betty’s roommate, newspaper reporter, Dahlia Danvers, has gotten herself into some trouble and disappears. Cliff’s trouble is that the actual inventor of The Rocketeer’s jet-pack has sent two henchmen to retrieve it.
Meanwhile, Cliff’s friend, partner, and ace airplane mechanic, Peevy, learns that an old WWI acquaintance, scientist August “Augie” Lowcroft, is missing. Then, there is impresario/mystic, Reverend Otto Rune, and a couple of detectives or a detective couple or a couple who are detectives.
The Rocketeer: Hollywood Horror #2 opens with a return, and with Cliff looking for a place to sleep for the night. The henchmen demanding the jet-pack confront Peevy. Cliff decides to focus on Otto Rune, with whom Betty is about to make a connection. Meanwhile, Rune and his Church of Cosmicism prepare for a big gathering.
After reading the previous Rocketeer miniseries, the most excellent The Rocketeer: Cargo of Doom, I had high expectations for the next miniseries – perhaps, too high. Hollywood Horror #1 received a mixed reaction from me.
Hollywood Horror #2 changed my opinion. Now, I can’t wait for the third issue (which will already be in comic book shops by the time I post this review). I love the vibe writer Roger Langridge has created for Hollywood Horror. It is a comedy and mystery mixed with the visual elements and sensibilities of 1930s and 40s era Hollywood B-movies and sci-fi movie serials.
Artist J. Bone’s quirky art captures what Langridge is doing and even does him one better. Somewhere between the cartoony graphics and the semi-deformed (like manga’s super-deformed) art, Bone is trying to invent a visual aesthetic for what might be the comic book version of the screwball comedy.
I also enjoy the cultural and pop culture allusions and references that appear in Hollywood Horror. The henchmen after the jet-pack might be working for Doc Savage, although I always thought that Howard Hughes was supposed to be the jet-pack’s inventor. Of course, the detectives are stand-ins for Nick and Nora Charles of Dashiell Hammett’s novel, The Thin Man, and the film series adapted from it. I’m sure Otto Rune is based on some (in)famous, Depression-ear occultist.
Sorry about before, Cliff – I’m in again.
A-
Reviewed by Leroy Douresseaux
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Batman Publications are March 2013 Bestsellers
BATMAN Dominates with Two of DC Entertainment’s Best-Selling Comic Books in March
White-hot writer Scott Snyder pens both top-selling BATMAN periodical and collection
BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DC Entertainment, the largest English-language comic book publisher in the world, announced today that BATMAN Vol. 2: THE CITY OF OWLS was the best-selling graphic novel and BATMAN #18 was DC Entertainment’s top-selling periodical to comic shop retailers in March 2013, according to the world’s largest comic book distributor, Diamond Comic Distributors.
Writer Scott Snyder – a lifelong fan of Batman – has brought a dynamic and frenetic energy to his portrayal of The Dark Knight, and it’s resonated with readers. Paired with fan-favorite artist Greg Capullo, Snyder’s depiction of Batman has helped cement DC Comics’ line-wide “The New 52” initiative as essential reading for fans of the iconic hero.
Snyder’s hot streak is far from over. In June, the writer will add Superman to his resume, as he launches SUPERMAN UNCHAINED, an all-new, ongoing series with superstar artist and DC Entertainment Co-Publisher Jim Lee.
“Who’s cooler than Batman?” said Diane Nelson, DC Entertainment President. “Year in and year out, we continue to be amazed by the power of Batman as a pop culture icon. The latest numbers from our channels support that: people love the character, and love the adventure, excitement and drama Scott, Greg and all our talented creators bring to the books each month. Coupled with strong comic shop, book trade and digital sales and continued positive award and review attention, it’s clear March was a strong month for DC Entertainment.”
“Anyone who knows me knows Batman is my favorite character, hands down,” Snyder said. “When I took over writing Batman, the one question I asked myself was ‘if this was my only chance at the character, what would my story be?’ I’m so honored and proud that fans have responded and made the work that artist Greg Capullo and I have done a best-seller in book and periodical form.”
DC Entertainment’s book trade sales continued to be strong, as new titles expanded and supported the already impressive DC Entertainment library of graphic novels and collections. Titles spinning out of DC Comics’ game-changing “The New 52” relaunch have seen marked success and are experiencing the biggest increases through digital and bookstore channels.
Hitting The New York Times Hardcover Bestseller lists in March at #1 are the Vertigo titles SLEEPER Omnibus and FABLES Deluxe Edition Book Six, while the DC Comics titles BATMAN Vol 1: THE COURT OF OWLS, BATMAN: NIGHT OF THE OWLS, and JUSTICE LEAGUE Vol. 2 also landed on the list.
On The New York Times Paperback Bestsellers lists DC Comics titles CATWOMAN Vol. 2 and BATMAN: THE BLACK MIRROR and backlist favorite WATCHMEN all made appearances in March.
The INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US digital-first comic, based on the hugely-anticipated video game hitting stores on April 16, continued to dominate digital sales, taking six out of the top 10 spots, including No. 1, and 11 out of the top 20 bestselling titles for the month. Rounding out the digital top 10 was BATMAN #18, BATMAN AND ROBIN #18, JUSTICE LEAGUE #18 and BATMAN INC. #9. The shocking events of BATMAN INC. #8 continued to drive interest and sales with the book ranking in the top 20 for the second consecutive month.
The top-selling March products for DC Collectibles, the exclusive line of toy and collector items from DC Entertainment, include the We Can Be Heroes Justice League seven-pack box set, Vertigo Cover Girls Death statue, Justice League Superman action figure, DC Comics – The New 52 Green Arrow action figure, and the first Lee Bermejo statue from new Superman: The Man of Steel product line.
DC Entertainment titles continue to garner accolades and award nominations, with the latest praise coming for Vertigo’s SAUCER COUNTRY, written by Paul Cornell with art by Ryan Kelly. The first collection of the series was nominated for science fiction’s most prestigious award, the Hugo. Also, BEFORE WATCHMEN: SILK SPECTRE artist Amanda Conner was nominated for the prestigious National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award.
On April 1st MAD celebrated Alfred E. Neuman’s 12th birthday (again). In celebration of the momentous occasion, various DC Comics titles will have MAD themed variant covers throughout the month of April, injecting the magazine’s unique blend of humor and satire into “The New 52.”
Earlier this week, DC Entertainment kicked-off year two of their We Can Be Heroes giving campaign. The second year of the biggest philanthropic initiative in DC Entertainment and its parent company, Warner Bros.’ corporate history, is designed to raise funds to benefit the more than 8 million men, women and children in the Horn of Africa. The first initiative started this week with the launch of a Super Hero-themed crowdfunding campaign hosted by Indiegogo, the world’s largest crowdfunding platform. Made up of several mini-campaigns throughout 2013, the initiative kicked off with exclusive, one-of-a-kind Batman-themed experiences. For more information on We Can Be Heroes, visit www.WeCanBeHeroes.org.
About DC Entertainment
DC Entertainment, home to iconic brands DC Comics (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash), Vertigo (Sandman, Fables) and MAD, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating its content across Warner Bros. Entertainment and Time Warner. DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment and interactive games. Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Entertainment is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world. In January 2012, DC Entertainment, in collaboration with Warner Bros. and Time Warner divisions, launched www.WeCanBeHeroes.org — a giving campaign featuring the iconic Justice League Super Heroes—to raise awareness and funds to fight the hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa.
White-hot writer Scott Snyder pens both top-selling BATMAN periodical and collection
BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DC Entertainment, the largest English-language comic book publisher in the world, announced today that BATMAN Vol. 2: THE CITY OF OWLS was the best-selling graphic novel and BATMAN #18 was DC Entertainment’s top-selling periodical to comic shop retailers in March 2013, according to the world’s largest comic book distributor, Diamond Comic Distributors.
Writer Scott Snyder – a lifelong fan of Batman – has brought a dynamic and frenetic energy to his portrayal of The Dark Knight, and it’s resonated with readers. Paired with fan-favorite artist Greg Capullo, Snyder’s depiction of Batman has helped cement DC Comics’ line-wide “The New 52” initiative as essential reading for fans of the iconic hero.
Snyder’s hot streak is far from over. In June, the writer will add Superman to his resume, as he launches SUPERMAN UNCHAINED, an all-new, ongoing series with superstar artist and DC Entertainment Co-Publisher Jim Lee.
“Who’s cooler than Batman?” said Diane Nelson, DC Entertainment President. “Year in and year out, we continue to be amazed by the power of Batman as a pop culture icon. The latest numbers from our channels support that: people love the character, and love the adventure, excitement and drama Scott, Greg and all our talented creators bring to the books each month. Coupled with strong comic shop, book trade and digital sales and continued positive award and review attention, it’s clear March was a strong month for DC Entertainment.”
“Anyone who knows me knows Batman is my favorite character, hands down,” Snyder said. “When I took over writing Batman, the one question I asked myself was ‘if this was my only chance at the character, what would my story be?’ I’m so honored and proud that fans have responded and made the work that artist Greg Capullo and I have done a best-seller in book and periodical form.”
DC Entertainment’s book trade sales continued to be strong, as new titles expanded and supported the already impressive DC Entertainment library of graphic novels and collections. Titles spinning out of DC Comics’ game-changing “The New 52” relaunch have seen marked success and are experiencing the biggest increases through digital and bookstore channels.
Hitting The New York Times Hardcover Bestseller lists in March at #1 are the Vertigo titles SLEEPER Omnibus and FABLES Deluxe Edition Book Six, while the DC Comics titles BATMAN Vol 1: THE COURT OF OWLS, BATMAN: NIGHT OF THE OWLS, and JUSTICE LEAGUE Vol. 2 also landed on the list.
On The New York Times Paperback Bestsellers lists DC Comics titles CATWOMAN Vol. 2 and BATMAN: THE BLACK MIRROR and backlist favorite WATCHMEN all made appearances in March.
The INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US digital-first comic, based on the hugely-anticipated video game hitting stores on April 16, continued to dominate digital sales, taking six out of the top 10 spots, including No. 1, and 11 out of the top 20 bestselling titles for the month. Rounding out the digital top 10 was BATMAN #18, BATMAN AND ROBIN #18, JUSTICE LEAGUE #18 and BATMAN INC. #9. The shocking events of BATMAN INC. #8 continued to drive interest and sales with the book ranking in the top 20 for the second consecutive month.
The top-selling March products for DC Collectibles, the exclusive line of toy and collector items from DC Entertainment, include the We Can Be Heroes Justice League seven-pack box set, Vertigo Cover Girls Death statue, Justice League Superman action figure, DC Comics – The New 52 Green Arrow action figure, and the first Lee Bermejo statue from new Superman: The Man of Steel product line.
DC Entertainment titles continue to garner accolades and award nominations, with the latest praise coming for Vertigo’s SAUCER COUNTRY, written by Paul Cornell with art by Ryan Kelly. The first collection of the series was nominated for science fiction’s most prestigious award, the Hugo. Also, BEFORE WATCHMEN: SILK SPECTRE artist Amanda Conner was nominated for the prestigious National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award.
On April 1st MAD celebrated Alfred E. Neuman’s 12th birthday (again). In celebration of the momentous occasion, various DC Comics titles will have MAD themed variant covers throughout the month of April, injecting the magazine’s unique blend of humor and satire into “The New 52.”
Earlier this week, DC Entertainment kicked-off year two of their We Can Be Heroes giving campaign. The second year of the biggest philanthropic initiative in DC Entertainment and its parent company, Warner Bros.’ corporate history, is designed to raise funds to benefit the more than 8 million men, women and children in the Horn of Africa. The first initiative started this week with the launch of a Super Hero-themed crowdfunding campaign hosted by Indiegogo, the world’s largest crowdfunding platform. Made up of several mini-campaigns throughout 2013, the initiative kicked off with exclusive, one-of-a-kind Batman-themed experiences. For more information on We Can Be Heroes, visit www.WeCanBeHeroes.org.
About DC Entertainment
DC Entertainment, home to iconic brands DC Comics (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash), Vertigo (Sandman, Fables) and MAD, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating its content across Warner Bros. Entertainment and Time Warner. DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment and interactive games. Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Entertainment is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world. In January 2012, DC Entertainment, in collaboration with Warner Bros. and Time Warner divisions, launched www.WeCanBeHeroes.org — a giving campaign featuring the iconic Justice League Super Heroes—to raise awareness and funds to fight the hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa.
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