Extra Sequential Podcast #47-Swamp Thing

50 mins. We go green and delve into the murky depths of DC’s classic monster/ hero Swamp Thing. Also leaping Superman, ostracizing Martians and non-human love.

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0:56 NEWS

Iron Man anime clip

DC’s Relaunch video

Comic-Con protest against DC Relaunch

New Justice League

12:16 THEME-SWAMP THING

Our look at Swamp Thing, including his great cartoon theme song, film appearances, superhero cross-overs, and much-loved reinvention from writer Alan Moore.

Batman: Arkham City Footage

Batman: Arkham Asylum was the videogame that Batman deserved, and come October 18, we’ll get the sequel, with Catwoman, and Robin as playable characters (the latter only as a Best Buy DLC though). Baddies such as Two-Face, Riddler, Hugo Strange and Harley Quinn show up and Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill reprise their roles from the ’90s cartoon series and the first game as Batman, and Joker. Below you can see 12 minutes of footage from Arkham City, comprised of cut scenes and great gameplay. Yes, there are 2 moments where dialogue is digitally altered so as not to reveal spoilers.

Beasts of Burden in DHP #4

The second issue of the Dark Horse Presents anthology is out this week, and it looks much better than the debut. In DHP #4 (out on September 21, and ready for ordering in this week’s new Previews catalogue) those four legged detectives return. Official details below.

RETURN OF THE PACK IN DHP #4!

Coming to you fresh from the upcoming eighty-page spectacular, Beasts of Burden returns in Dark Horse Presents #4!

Evan Dorkin and Jill Thompson’s lovable and crafty team of critters is back in action for a story that will tempt your taste buds and leave you wanting more!

Adventure, mystery, horror, and humor thrive on every page of Beasts of Burden—a comic-book series that will capture readers’ hearts and haunt their dreams.

Award-winning comics creators Evan Dorkin (Milk and Cheese) and Jill Thompson (Scary Godmother) first introduced these very special investigators in The Dark Horse Book of Hauntings and the other Dark Horse Book of . . . anthologies, for which they won coveted Eisner Awards for Best Short Story and Best Painter.

Evan and Jill will both be in attendance at San Diego Comic-Con 2011!

Looking for more Beasts of Burden? Check out the free comic on DarkHorse.comhttp://www.darkhorse.com/Features/eComics/1090/Beasts-of-Burden.