Q: Can you tell us a little about yourself and what you do?

A: First off, thank you so much for this interview. My name is John Sazaklis and I am a graphic designer, writer, and illustrator. By day, I work at a publishing company, designing the covers and interiors of books and graphic novels for children and young adults. Then I transform into my alter ego - adventurer and story-teller extraordinaire!

Q: Did you get to read a script for the "Man of Steel" movie to write your books? If so, without giving away any spoilers, what did you think of it?

A: I certainly did get to read the script and it was a great experience. I think it's a fresh look at a wonderful story that has been a part of our pop culture for over 75 years. I found it epic, action packed, and emotional. The themes are universal and everyone involved treated the subject matter with the reverence it deserves. I mean, it's SUPERMAN!

• Steve Younis
• 22 May 2013
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Mild Mannered Reviews - Smallville: Season 11 - Chapter #47

"Argo" - Chapter 4

Writer: Bryan Q. Miller
Penciller: Daniel HDR
Inker: Daniel HDR

Reviewed by: Marc Pritchard

Anyone who has ever read a Grant Morrison comic knows that stories are sometimes hard to follow. Sometimes that's intentional (as with Morrison), and sometimes, whether intentional or not (i.e., whether it's a Morrison work or not), the extra effort pays off. Outside of comics, my favorite (sadly deceased) author is (was?) David Foster Wallace, who rose to prominence in the early 90s after the publication of his second novel, Infinite Jest, which, set mostly at a tennis academy and the halfway house down the hill sometime in the not-too-distant future, is as much about the value of work for its own sake as it is about anything. It's a crazy huge long book full of ridiculously long sentences and obscure or technical terms (luculus, for instance), and I have read it four or five times, each time discovering something new about the characters or finding previously overlooked expressions of the themes, or whatever.

This is, ideally, always the case with rereading, whether the initial read through was especially hard to follow or not. Sometimes, however, the payoff is accidental - what you find when you reread the story isn't some broader or deeper truth but just the story itself, not initially hard to follow because of all that "hidden" depth so much as because it, well, has problems.

So it is with this chapter of Smallville. First time through, I was confused - Why did Kara zap only one of those "gravity buoys"? What are those things again? Does that dude really sport mutton chops in the 31st Century? Why are Rokk and Imra working with EarthGov? Wait, on whom is Kara spying? But rereading allowed me to clarify most, if not all, of that.

• Steve Younis
• 22 May 2013
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• Steve Younis
• 22 May 2013
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No, this isn't a part of the HowDoesHeShave.com Gillette promotion. But I'm sure the five superhero enthusiasts involved in that campaign (director Kevin Smith; Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, hosts of the TV series "MythBusters"; the comedian Bill Nye ("the Science Guy"); and Mayim Bialik, real-life neuroscientist and "Big Bang Theory" actress), will all have some interesting answers for Conan once their own video theories are released online from May 28.

Thanks to David Huang for the lead on this video.

• Steve Younis
• 22 May 2013
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There are 23 days to go as we continue counting down to the release of Man of Steel and there's plenty of excitement to be had. Superman merchandise is hitting shelves and tickets are now on sale as fans patiently await their chance to finally see the film.

• Steve Younis
• 22 May 2013
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Welcome to Episode 75 of Superman in the Bronze Age. It's episode 75! And to celebrate, we take a look at Superman from 1980-1986, including creator changes, major events in the books, and a quick look at what happened outside of the books. Plus, listener feedback and a brief thank you for hanging around for 75 episodes of me talking about 30-40 year old comics.

• Steve Younis
• 22 May 2013
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• Steve Younis
• 22 May 2013
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Click "Read More" below to see over 30 screengrabs from the trailer.

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Opening June 14, "Man of Steel" stars Henry Cavill as Superman, Michael Shannon as General Zod, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Kevin Costner as Jonathan Kent, Diane Lane as Martha Kent, Russell Crowe as Jor-El, Ayelet Zurer as Lara Lor-Van, Laurence Fishburne as Perry White, Antje Traue as Faora, Harry Lennix as General Swanwick and Christopher Meloni as Col. Hardy.

• Steve Younis
• 21 May 2013
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For a limited time Fandango is offering a free download of music from Hans Zimmer's "Man of Steel" score. Once you've purchased your tickets you'll be given a code to download the music. Offer available through Sunday, June 23.

• Steve Younis
• 21 May 2013
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Sears Sponsors Free SUPERMAN Comic Book for Fans Awaiting Upcoming Blockbuster Release

In celebration of the summer's most eagerly anticipated film, DC Entertainment is partnering with comic book retailers and bookstores across America to declare Wednesday, June 12 MAN OF STEEL DAY, ahead of the film's wide release on Friday, June 14. Sponsored by Sears, those visiting their local comic book retailers on MAN OF STEEL DAY will receive a free copy of ALL STAR SUPERMAN #1 SPECIAL EDITION comic book by Grant Morrison and Frank Quietly.

In addition to the free comic, DC Entertainment has partnered with Warner Bros. to provide comic shops with various MAN OF STEEL promotional posters and bags to get fans geared up for the film's release.

Fans who visit comic stores on MAN OF STEEL DAY can also purchase the first issue of red-hot new comic series, SUPERMAN UNCHAINED, from bestselling creators Scott Snyder and Jim Lee. The series promises to elevate the already high-flying hero to new heights as he faces off against foes familiar and new. SUPERMAN UNCHAINED #1 includes a bonus two-sided, tipped-in poster measuring approximately 11" x 18" that can be easily removed for display.

"Comic fans and moviegoers have made it very clear that they are eagerly awaiting the arrival of MAN OF STEEL in theaters and we're excited to offer our retailer partners a chance to celebrate the occasion and tap into fan's enthusiasm," stated John Cunningham, vice president of marketing, DC Entertainment.

Also available at comic retail locations is DC Collectibles' all-new line of 12" MAN OF STEEL statues that capture the film's characters, Superman, Jor El, Zod and Faora, in stunning, highly-realistic likenesses. The line is already a top seller for DC Collectibles, further demonstrating retailer and fan excitement for MAN OF STEEL.

Continuing the celebration around the film's release, DC Entertainment has partnered with Random House to bring MAN OF STEEL to libraries across the U.S. on Saturday, June 15. More than 1,000 local libraries will offer visitors buttons, bookmarks and Superman comics.

On the digital front, ALL STAR SUPERMAN #1 will also be available for free download, courtesy of Sears, and the "Superman 201" digital comics sale kicks off on June 12 at www.readdcentertainment.com, the DC Comics app, and all digital platforms (comiXology, Kindle, iBookstore, Nook). The sale offers hundreds of acclaimed Superman titles like SUPERMAN: SECRET ORIGIN by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank, SUPERMAN: FOR TOMORROW by Brian Azzarello and Jim Lee, SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT by Mark Waid and Leinil Yu - all for $.99 each.

• Steve Younis
• 21 May 2013
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On May 21, 2013 (that'd be today), Warner Bros. Home Entertainment makes the full-length animated feature film, based on the popular TT Animation video game, available as a Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, OnDemand and via Digital Download.

The initial shipment of the film's Blu-ray Combo Pack & DVD release includes an exclusive Lego Clark Kent/Superman figurine on pack while supplies last.

To celebrate today's release, here's an all-new clip featuring Robin (hilariously voiced by Charlie Schlatter) giving chase to Catwoman.

LEGO Batman: The Movie - DC Super Heroes Unite provides the ultimate blend of action and humor guaranteed to entertain fanboys of all ages. The film finds Lex Luthor taking jealousy to new heights when fellow billionaire Bruce Wayne wins the Man of the Year Award. To top Wayne's accomplishment, Lex begins a campaign for President - and to create the atmosphere for his type of fear-based politics, he recruits the Joker to perfect a Black LEGO Destructor Ray. While wreaking havoc on Gotham, Lex successfully destroys Batman's technology - forcing the Caped Crusader to reluctantly turn to Superman for help.

Order your copy of "LEGO Batman: The Movie - DC Superheroes Unite" on Blu-ray and/or DVD from the Superman Homepage Online Store.

• Steve Younis
• 21 May 2013
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Opening June 14, "Man of Steel" stars Henry Cavill as Superman, Michael Shannon as General Zod, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Kevin Costner as Jonathan Kent, Diane Lane as Martha Kent, Russell Crowe as Jor-El, Ayelet Zurer as Lara Lor-Van, Laurence Fishburne as Perry White, Antje Traue as Faora, Harry Lennix as General Swanwick and Christopher Meloni as Col. Hardy.

• Steve Younis
• 21 May 2013
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