Dark Matter

July 20, 2017

SDCC 2017: Poster Shows Off DC Metal Characters

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The big event that DC Comics is building to is the Metal line. A story that’ll feature a “Dark Multiverse” coming out to challenge the heroes of Earth and beyond. What’s more, via this crossover, a heap of new books are said to release, and with them comes the rise and return of many classic DC Comics characters. The picture was taken by Tom King, who is the current writer of the Batman comics line, and will have a hand in the “Dark Matter” universe as it were. There’s several interesting things to take note here. First off, there are classic characters like Mr. Terrific, Metamorpho, and Plastic Man appearing here. The latter of whom was teased in one of the buildup issues for the event. Something you may not recognize though is the four people in the purple jumpsuits. Those are the Challengers of the Unknown, who are classic characters who haven’t had a comic in a while. The others are a bit more of a mystery, but Scott

April 22, 2017

DC Comics To Launch Special “Dark Matter” Line

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DC Comics recently unveiled that a new Batman comic was coming called Dark Knights Metal. Which would be a very dark Batman story. But now, DC Comics has revealed that the book will be the beginning of a new DC Comics line called “Dark Matter”. What makes this line so special is that it will feature ” epic graphic storytelling” that will show off artists like Jim Lee, Greg Capullo, and more: “What excites me most is that this series of books takes full advantage of the talent and vision of the creative team,” said DC Publisher Dan DiDio in the company’s press release. “Comics are a visual medium and with these titles, the artists are working hand in hand with the writers in shaping the look and direction of their characters. In reaffirming the craft of making comics, we’ve brought together a master class of talent, led by Greg Capullo, Andy Kubert, Jim Lee and John Romita Jr., to help set the style, tone and visual direction for these

October 30, 2012

Peter Straub’s Dark Matter, should be left in the dark

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Straub’s story revolves around a group of college friends, whom during the turbulence of the sixties engaged in an occult ritual. The Ritual led by a nomadic charlatan-guru named Mallon, who insinuates himself into the group of teenagers. This ritual results in the death of one student and effects the rest of the group in subtle ways, such as blinding one member over a period of years. The story is initially told from the perspective of Lee, a successful author who abstained from taking part in the ritual that his now wife and friends participated in. His wife who has refused to speak of the event to him leaves town to attend a meeting and Lee decides to investigate. He reaches out to first one friend and then others, slowly piecing together the events of that day. Through the friends we are given a different perspective with each narrative and each story of course revealing something of the witness. The writing is good and parts of the story are terrifying