On the heels of DC Comics revealing their new logo, Warner Bros. has announced the “We Can Be Heroes” campaign.  This will include on-air promotions featuring DC’s comic book characters including Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman.

Time Warner also will kick in at least $2M over the next two years in cash donations, corporate matches of employee and consumer contributions, and earmarks from certain merchandise sales. ”With the support of the entire studio and our Time Warner sister companies, this campaign, like the DC Comics super heroes, will make a great impact on an important issue.” Warner Bros President Jeff Robinov says.  Kudos to DC Comics for their efforts to do some real good.

For more information on We Can Be Heroes, visit www.WeCanBeHeroes.org

HeroicWorld founder Scott Cranford recently spoke with fellow superfriend Mike Myer from a special trip to Cleveland. Myer, a disabled Superman fan who recently had his personal collection of Superman collectibles and memorabilia stolen from his Granite City, IL home, visited the hometown of the Man of Steel this week on a trip donated and organized by fellow Superman fans.

Myer toured historic Superman sites and had a personal tour of the house where Jerry Siegel lived and created the legendary character with Joe Shuster.

Cranford read about Myer's story in the media and donated several comics and a copy of his superhero documentary Heroic Ambition to Myer, who visited with Cranford via telephone and shared his gratitude and mutual love for the Man of Steel.

"It's nice to see that good can come out of bad situations," said Cranford in response to Myer's story. Justice has been served as the man responsible for the theft of Myer's collection has been sent to jail for the crime.

HeroicWorld wishes all the best to Mike Myer and thanks everyone for the generous outpouring of kindness to a fellow Superman fan!

Read about Mike Myer and his recent trip to Cleveland by clicking one of these news links from Cleveland.com and  Rheuters News.

Superheroes are assembling for what may be the biggest superhero film of the decade.  Captain America, Ironman, Thor, Hawkeye, Black Widow, Nick Fury and The Incredible Hulk will team up for the Avengers set for release next summer. 

Marvel has been building up to this movie event for years.  Captain America, Ironman and Thor have all ended with Nick Fury played by Samuel L. Jackson in recruit mode for Marvel's most famous superhero team.  Those involved are hoping that the success of the Avengers will spawn franchises for less prominent heroes like Black Widow and Hawkeye. 

Just as Thor's brother Loki was the adversary in the first Avengers comic book he will battle the team in the Avengers film although it is likely he won't be their only challenge.  You can see the latest Avengers trailer by clicking here. 

Living a heroic lifestyle means feeling good and being physically fit.  This not only means getting out and exercising, it also means putting the right foods and the right amount of foods into your body.  So what about burgers, fries and heroic size shakes?

It's okay to indulge every now and then, in fact it is good to satisfy cravings to get them out of the way.  But don't let it become a habit.   Processed foods will slow you down and too much processed foods will make you feel sluggish and could eventually lead to heart disease.

Many have had success having one meal a week where they can have anything they want.  Eliminating cravings all at once has less of a negative impact on your body than if you spread indulgences out over the week. 

Variety reports that The Punisher is coming to Fox Television.  The series is brought to you by Ed Bernero, an ex-Chicago cop and co-creator of Third Watch and Criminal Minds and Paul Lee who is responsible for the forthcoming TV adaptation The Incredible Hulk. 

The story will focus on NYPD detective Frank Castle, whose alter ego is that of a vigilante seeking justice for those failed by the court system.

The series will most likely take a much less violent approach to the vengeful hero than displayed in the recent movies.  While the Punisher has had mild success at the box office, none of the three attempts have ever merited a sequel.  Perhaps less severe punishment may be the key to this characters live action success. 

HeroicWorld Productions proudly announces the Los Angeles Premiere of the superhero entertainment documentary Heroic Ambition.  The film was written and directed by Scott Cranford, founder of HeroicWorld.com and former official "Superman" of Metropolis, Illinois.

Thousands visit the real city of Metropolis annually to celebrate the world's first Superhero -- Superman, The Man of Steel. Witness the ideals of several archetypes within Superman's Universe. Meet the residents of Metropolis and the visitors to one of the biggest superhero entertainment events in the country.

The screening will be held on September 8, 2011- 7:00 at Library Connection @ Adams Square
1100 E. Chevy Chase Dr., Glendale CA 91205.  Seating is limited.  Please RSVP.  

Warner Bros. has released the first picture of Henry Cavill from Zack Snyder's Superman: Man of Steel.  Warner has strayed away from choosing a posing shot instead going with an Action shot.  Seems like a smart move as fan reaction has been positive for the most part.  

It is still unclear from the photo whether Snyder's Superman: Man of Steel will follow DC Comics latest decision to lose the red trunks, however it is clear that they will not be using the high collar as depicted in the upcoming new issues of Action Comics and Superman.  

This photo was released on the heels of the announcement that Lawrence Fishburn (The Matrix ) will be playing gruff Daily Planet Chief, Perry White. 

To see the full shot click here.

Captain America is looking to be the biggest superhero movie of the summer.  This is the patriotic superheroes second time hitting the big screen, this time being portrayed by Chris Evans.  Chris Evans also portrayed The HumanTorch in the recent Fantastic Four films. 

The shield swinging avenger's american roots challenged the movie makers marketing team in the global film market.  In a time when Superman has given up his American citizenship, Captain America takes a different stance. 

The film will be titled The First Avenger in Russia, The Ukraine and South Korea, however the film will be titled Captain America: The First Avenger in all other countries.  Go America! 
Perhaps Captain America 2 will be filmed in America.

The Superman Celebration celebrated it's 33rd year, bringing in Superman himself, Brandon Routh from Warner Bros. Superman Returns as the headliner guest. 

This year it was also announced that bronze shields will be set into the sidewalks of Metropolis featuring real folks who have contributed to Superman's Legacy.  The first shield revealed on the Walk of Heroes was Superman creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. 

Guest Reporter Chris Brockow returns to Heroicworld.com to report on this years Celebration. 
He is the host and creator of one of the Celebration's onstage game-show's, Stump The Superman Expert.  In this report, Chris gives a detailed look at the fun filled events that pack one of the biggest superhero entertainment events in the country.   You can read his report by clicking here. 

Green Lantern hoped it would shine bright all summer long but appears to be dimming rapidly.   The emerald avenger dropped at the box office 65% in it's second week.  It didn't help that most respected film critics were turned off by the inconsistency of of the plot.   It is not a good sign when their best review came from VH1.  Some die hard Lantern fans were impressed that the film tried to deliver so much fan-geeky-ness but were disappointed that it couldn't reach out to the masses.
  
DC Comics and Warner Bros. were planning on the green hero to save their bacon as their competition Marvel continues to hammer out hit after hit.  The chances of a sequel and more films starring second stringer characters from DC's universe aren't looking great right now. 

Fortunately for Warner / DC, it looks like their superstars Batman and Superman will deliver.  

Action Comics number 1 hit newsstands in 1938.  The popular DC Comic starring The Man of Steel, Superman, recently hit issue number 900. 

Now Action Comics, along with fifty two of DC Comics other titles will roll back their numbers to issue number one.   Many of their heroes will get a revamp and changes will be made to their origins, story-lines and costumes. 

DC is trying to create sparks as rival Marvel continues to smoke in the Heroic Media.  

Fan reaction is mixed but both sides are eager to see what DC has in store for their most iconic heroes.   The changes begin in September 2011 but sneak peeks are already surfacing. 

The Lone Ranger returns to the big screen in a live action big budget Disney adventure.  Johnny Depp was a major force behind the film's greenlight as he was cast as Tonto before the Lone Ranger.  Pirates of the Carribian's Gore Verbinski will direct. 

Depp promises this will not be your traditional Tonto as he will put his own spin on the character.  Tonto will be less of a sidekick and more of a partner.  The Lone Ranger will be portrayed by The Social Networks Armie Hammer. 

The Lone Ranger is most famously remembered by Clayton Moore's portrayal.  The square jawed actor played the do-gooding hero on Television for almost a decade.  Moore took the role seriously and even followed the Lone Ranger Creed in his personal life.  You can read The Lone Ranger creed by clicking here. 

Celebrate Superman in Metropolis Illinois and in Los Angeles.   The Metropolis annual Superman Celebration will take place June 9th through the 12th 2011 in Metropolis Illinois.   Celebrity guests include, Superman Returns stars Brandon Routh and Sam Huntington.   Events include a Super Auction, Superman Trivia events and more. For more information click here. 

The Los Angeles Times, Hero Complex Film Festival will take place June 9th through the 12th 2011 at the Mann Chinese theater in Hollywood.  The festival will feature Superman the Movie and Superman 2 : The Donner Cut.  Guests will include Richard Donner, with Jim Lee and Geoff Johns.  A life-size statue of Christopher Reeves by British sculptor Mike Hill will be on display.  
The Hero Complex Festival will also feature Iron Man and Ironman 2's director Jon Favreau.  The event will be hosted by LA Times writer Geoff Boucher.  For more information click here.

Two high profile Superhero projects will not be moving forward.  

The Governator cartoon which was to feature Arnold Schwarzenegger as a Governor leading a double life has been terminated.   Arnold Schwarzenegger's less than heroic real life antics stopped the former Bodybuilder/ Actor/ Governor in his hummer tracks. 

WonderWoman also met her demise as the much anticipated David E. Kelley series starring Adrianne Palicki of  Friday Night Lights as the lasso swinging heroine got cut short when angry fans through protesting tweets intimidated the producers and put an end to it.     

After a decade of small screen heroics, Smallville has come to a close.  The CW TV show with huge ambition followed the life of Clark Kent before he became Superman.  From the onset the series promised no flights no tights.  

Many speculated that Smallville star Tom Welling would dawn the suit during the finale and introduce the character to the world after an earth saving feat or that he would be shown as Superman in all his glory.  Many were disappointed when Welling ripped open his shirt only revealing the famous S. 

One irate fan stated "I spent ten years watching that show and Welling can't put on the suit for ten minutes... $%#&!".  Heroicworld guest reviewer Chris Brockow wasn't so harsh.  You can read his Smallville Finale Review here.

The first incarnation of The Avengers most powerful and recognizable superhero is opening
May 6th everywhere.   Thor promises to deliver the way Marvel Studios other heroes have been Juggernauting the box office. 

"Thor" starring Chris Helmsworth is the next step for Marvel Studios to build the cast of The Avenger's Movie.  Which is set up to be the Granddaddy of all superhero movies.  It will bring together the super stars of all the Marvel Superhero movies (minus Spidey).  The Avengers movie will feature, Iron Man, The Hulk, Captain America, Nick Fury, Black Widow and more. 

Thor has often been considered the backbone of the Avengers.  The God of Thunder becoming a box office God is crucial for the potential success of the upcoming Avengers. 

Free Comic Book Day is a single day - the first Saturday in May each year - when participating comic book shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely FREE to anyone who comes into their stores. *Check with your local shop for their participation and rules. 

There will be many comic books given away.  The superhero related comics are The Green Lantern, Spiderman, The Tick Young Justice, Captain America / Thor and a special Adam West comic book, the actor who portrayed Batman / Bruce Wayne in the 1966 television series Batman. 

Arrive early, supplies are limited!   Free Comic Book Day is May 7th.

When the first picture from the new WonderWoman television series hit the internet, some fans went berserk.  

Many cried over the color of the boots, others whined that she wasn't wearing her famous star spangled shorts.   The suits (executives) followed suit and changed it... a little.  Is it better?  Most say no. 

One fan was reported as saying.  "They should make the superheroes look like they do in the comics".

Cary Elwes and Elizabeth Hurly have been added to the WonderWoman TV series pilot.

A live action Justice League movie is on it's way.  Warner Bros recently announced that a feature film based on the popular comic book Justice League will be released in 2013.   

The Justice League will not follow the same continuity as the Christopher Nolan produced Batman and Superman films which are currently in production and will feature different actors in the roles of Superman and Batman.  It is unclear about the Green Lantern. 

DC has had a much looser consistency in their comic book story lines compared to their rival Marvel.  It looks like they will be following suit with their movies as well. 

Warner Bros./DC's plan is to spin off Wonder Woman and Flash into their own film franchises.