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Tim Beedle @timbeedle.bsky.social · 7d

I've never even heard of this one. Your review tells me why that likely is.

Tim Beedle @timbeedle.bsky.social · 7d

Let's dust this one off for those who need a reminder. Past tense of "lead" is "led." It is NOT "lead," unless you're talking about the metal.

This is one of the most common editing corrections I have to make and it drives all of us who know the proper past tense batty to see it so often.

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Amelia Emberwing @thatwitchmia.bsky.social · Jul 8

I have a billion words to say (and have written a fraction of them already) but, in the meantime, James Gunn made the exact film that the world needs right now. That it happens to be a Superman movie is a bonus.

So happy to be excited to be in the DC universe again.

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Amelia Emberwing @thatwitchmia.bsky.social · Jul 8

You seem happier.

Thanks, I saw #Superman and I haven't stopped vibrating since. It's bright (brave) and bold. Every performance is spot on. It looks and feels magnificent. I have had plenty of time to sit with the film and—and I cannot stress this enough—I don't have a single complaint about it.

David Corenswet's Superman clipped from a promotional poster.

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Tim Beedle @timbeedle.bsky.social · Jun 7

Is it weird, tho, that now I want to see W1ll1am in the next M3gan movie? Can we have a crossover between a movie and a book?

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Tim Beedle @timbeedle.bsky.social · Jun 6

I'm always excited to hear about new games, but the reality is that I'm so far behind in gaming that I probably won't be getting around to any of them until they're available used for super cheap and everyone's debating which of the two sequels is better.

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Alex Jaffe “Alex Jaffe” Alex Jaffe @alexjaffe.bsky.social · Jun 6

My seventh year covering Pride Month for @dc.com is now officially underway. To start, here’s my way too much fun interview with @sammaggs.bsky.social on this year’s DC PRIDE 2025.

www.dc.com/blog/2025/06...

Finding Queer Community in “DC Pride” with Sam Maggs | DC

To celebrate the release of the 2025 DC Pride Special, we spoke to writer Sam Maggs about representing the queer journey, the importance of feeling seen and how to have the most fun in comics.

www.dc.com

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Tim Beedle @timbeedle.bsky.social · Jun 6

Well, this is pretty cool. @juleschingreene.bsky.social has a new literary column over at Popverse. You should definitely give it a look! 📖🩸📖 www.thepopverse.com/literary-w1l...

M3GAN, meet W1ll1am, horror lit’s creepy new AI villain [If it Bleeds, We Read]

In honor of our scary android bestie M3GAN returning for M3GAN 2.0 this month, let's take a look at W1ll1am by Mason Coile

www.thepopverse.com

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Fred Greenhalgh @finalrune.com · May 30

If you're wondering what we're up to with the DC High Volume Batman podcast, @joshualapinbertone.bsky.social 's piece NAILS exactly the goals of this immersive listening experience... make the familiar new again, and provide a point of entry for new Batman fans 🦇🎧

Tim Beedle @timbeedle.bsky.social · May 28

"Year One" and "The Long Halloween" have existed for decades. And yet, the audio adaptations of them make them feel fresher than ever and just may change your perspective on these classic comics. In his latest Gotham Gazette, @joshualapinbertone.bsky.social explains how: www.dc.com/blog/2025/05...

“DC High Volume: Batman” is Changing Your Perspective on Classic Bat-Comics | DC

DC High Volume: Batman has caused me to look at Batman: Year One with new eyes. DC’s new narrative podcast—available to listen to for free on all platforms—is retelling some of the greatest Batman sto...

www.dc.com

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Tim Beedle @timbeedle.bsky.social · May 29

Really sad I can't make it! That's a good lineup. Nicole's been doing some amazing work lately on the comics front!

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Tim Beedle @timbeedle.bsky.social · May 29

That's true, but I do think he's almost single-handedly responsible for an outsized number of them lately. And unlike the other guy, he was confirmed by a lot of people who should know better.

Tim Beedle @timbeedle.bsky.social · May 29

Everyone was focused on the muskrat. But the real problem has always been the dumbest member of the Kennedy family.

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Tim Beedle @timbeedle.bsky.social · May 28

"Year One" and "The Long Halloween" have existed for decades. And yet, the audio adaptations of them make them feel fresher than ever and just may change your perspective on these classic comics. In his latest Gotham Gazette, @joshualapinbertone.bsky.social explains how: www.dc.com/blog/2025/05...

“DC High Volume: Batman” is Changing Your Perspective on Classic Bat-Comics | DC

DC High Volume: Batman has caused me to look at Batman: Year One with new eyes. DC’s new narrative podcast—available to listen to for free on all platforms—is retelling some of the greatest Batman sto...

www.dc.com

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Tim Beedle @timbeedle.bsky.social · May 17

It played a role as well. But that story's set later in his life, where Returns was very much Superman in his prime years, which seems closer to what we're seeing with Jon today.

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Tim Beedle @timbeedle.bsky.social · May 16

I enjoyed "Superman Returns" when I saw it in 2006...but rewatching it today, I don't think it's aged well. That's for a number of reasons, but mostly, it's just pretty dull. Still, it has one important lasting legacy, which I discuss in this month's Superman column: www.dc.com/blog/2025/05...

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Tim Beedle @timbeedle.bsky.social · May 16

D&D was my favorite of the experiences, but you make a good point about the interactiveness of the IP. (Also, when I saw it, they weren't hiding mics, so something must have happened!) To me, following the same two characters thru the experience helped a lot, which was something that Trek didn't do.

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Tim Beedle @timbeedle.bsky.social · May 15

That's the perfect summation. A good first draft. My main thought was that it needed 1-2 more walkthroughs.

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Tim Beedle @timbeedle.bsky.social · May 13

Alex isn't wrong in his interview. Supergirl #1 has what's easily my favorite first page that I've seen in a comic book in quite some time. Great work by @mooncalfe1.bsky.social!

Alex Jaffe “Alex Jaffe” Alex Jaffe @alexjaffe.bsky.social · May 13

My latest for DC.com -- an interview with the great @mooncalfe1.bsky.social about her SUPERGIRL debut!

www.dc.com/blog/2025/05...

Back to Midvale: Sophie Campbell Brightens Things Up with “Supergirl” | DC

Supergirl is writer/artist Sophie Campbell’s first ongoing series with DC, so we took this opportunity as the weather heats up to talk with her about first impressions, thought balloons, princess shar...

www.dc.com

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Sophie Campbell 🏳️‍⚧️ @mooncalfe1.bsky.social · May 13

Thanks so much, Alex!

Alex Jaffe “Alex Jaffe” Alex Jaffe @alexjaffe.bsky.social · May 13

My latest for DC.com -- an interview with the great @mooncalfe1.bsky.social about her SUPERGIRL debut!

www.dc.com/blog/2025/05...

Back to Midvale: Sophie Campbell Brightens Things Up with “Supergirl” | DC

Supergirl is writer/artist Sophie Campbell’s first ongoing series with DC, so we took this opportunity as the weather heats up to talk with her about first impressions, thought balloons, princess shar...

www.dc.com

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Tim Beedle @timbeedle.bsky.social · May 2

I definitely enjoyed what they had there, but I felt like they needed at least one more walkthrough. If it's successful, I have no doubt it'll expand, but the crowds were fairly minimal the night we went. I hope it's doing well enough for them to bring it back! (Also, hi Parker!)

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Kathryn Yu @kathrynyu.com · Apr 29

If John Wick in Vegas and Universal Fan Fest Nights do well, I think we’re going to see more non-scary "haunted house” immersive experiences: small groups guided through multiple rooms, linearly, interacting with actors or doing tasks.

Rumors are that immersive Phantom in NYC will also be linear.

Dirk Libbey @themeparkdirk.bsky.social · Apr 29

The first Fan Fest Nights at @unistudios.bsky.social was a remarkable new event. www.cinemablend.com/theme-parks/...

I Went To Universal Studios Hollywood's First Fan Fest Night And I’m Afraid It’s Ruined Halloween Horror Nights For Me

Universal Studios Hollywood's Fan Fest Nights are not to be missed.

www.cinemablend.com

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Tim Beedle @timbeedle.bsky.social · May 1

That's why I keep sharing it. Most people know nothing about this.

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Tim Beedle @timbeedle.bsky.social · May 1

Consider this my semi-regular reminder that Valnet is awful and owns some big sites in geek news that you absolutely should not be frequenting or sharing online. CBR, Game Rant, Screen Rant, Collider, MovieWeb, The Gamer. And now add Polygon to the list.

kotaku.com/polygon-sold...

Polygon Sold To Valnet And Hit With Mass Layoffs [Update]

One of the biggest gaming sites around was just blown up

kotaku.com

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Tim Beedle @timbeedle.bsky.social · Apr 24

Kings looked pretty dominant tonight, which is good. I’m not sure I could have handled another game like the last one. #GoKingsGo

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Tim Beedle @timbeedle.bsky.social · Apr 24

Edgar Allan Poe makes a cameo.

Really.

Whiskey with Witcher @whiskeywithwitcher.bsky.social · Apr 23

This week we’re discussing the back half of The Witcher: Classic Collection, and even though the stories are more familiar, it’s still a doozy! Luckily, we have a bottle of Flóki Icelandic Whisky to help ease our struggles as we tackle the weirdness. Cheers!

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