Today, “Supergirl” #34 hits the stands. The issue is a great jumping on point for new readers as DC Comics takes the girl of steel in a new direction and ties her firmly into the Superman titles.  The issue was written by Sterling Gates, with pencils by Jamal Igle and inking by Keith Champagne.  Check out these three preview images that DC released for the new issue.

“Trinity #17”, from DC Comics, is written by Kurt Busiek with art from Mark Bagley. DC Comics’ official description for the issue: “Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman lead the heroes of the DCU against the machinations of their malevolent counterparts, resulting in a cataclysmic event that will change the world – but not like anyone involved expects. Plus, Hawkman and Gangbuster make their move to rescue Tarot, and Konvikt breaks loose.”

Check out these three preview pages released by DC Comics:

Also coming out today is “Captain America #42” from Marvel comics.

Good morning! Looking for a few great articles and news bits to waste away the lazy Saturday morning? Well, get your coffee and check out some of these great articles from around the web…

• A detailed look at the DC Comics’ upcoming film slate and what we’ll likely see over the next couple of years. (Newsarama)

• Wireless recharging? We are in the future! (CNN)

• Voltron has a director! (/Film)

• Michael Phelps will be making a cameo appearance in the upcoming season of “Entourage”. I guess some people might be interested in that. (E! Online)

• Live in LA? Want to see a classic film on the big screen? (Film Jerk)

• Want to buy your way into “Spider-Man 4”? (Ebay)

• An in depth look at the war zone that is the new “Punisher” movie. (Crave Online)

• We archived another one of Phasekitty’s wonderful book to film reviews, this one was for the Academy Award Best Picture Nominated “Atonement”. (My Hollywood Dream)

Collider did a great interview with Todd Slavkin and Darren Swimmer, the two new executive producers on “Smallville”. They talk about the fresh new direction of the show, the departures of Kristen Kreuk (Lana Lang) and Michael Rosenbaum (Lex Luthor), returning guests (Martian Manhunter, Impulse, Green Arrow, Aquaman, among others) and what new faces we’ll be seeing (Zatanna? Maybe). You can read the interview here.

• A book to film review of The Kite Runner has been added to our archives. (My Hollywood Dream)

Superman Doomsday
Plot Summary: IMDB Synopsis (warning: spoilers)
Starring: Adam Baldwin (Clark Kent/Superman), Anne Heche (Lois Lane), and James Marsters (Lex Luthor).
Directed by: Lauren Montgomery, Bruce Timm, and Brandon Vietti.

“Superman Doomsday” marks the beginning of a new era for DC Comics animation. Produced in the style Bruce Timm made famous with “Batman: The Animated Series” and “Superman”, this film is adapted straight from one of DC Comic’s most famous storylines (the Death and Return of Superman) and was made for adults. The violence in the film is brutal and unforgiving. Nothing is held back in Doomsday’s rampage, or that of the Eradicator’s (fans of the comic will recognize that name that is sadly never mentioned in the film). One character’s death leaves a nice sized pool of blood and the image of a sheet draped over a murdered 7 year old girl is unsettling. I highly recommend viewing the film before you let anyone under 13 years old watch it.

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DC Comics and the makers of Mortal Kombat are teaming up for one of the strangest video game crossovers ever, pitting characters from both universes against each other in a fighting game. At the San Diego Comic-Con, the makers of the game brought some footage and described various features and characters within the game. Well, they have been kind enough to share that footage online…