Wednesday, February 26, 2014

MARTIAN MANHUNTER NEW 52 BY DC COLLECTIBLES

 

The character of J’onn J’onzz or the Martian Man Hunter was first published on Detective Comics #255 back in 1955. He was created by Joseph Samachson and Joe Certa. His powers include intangibility, telekinesis, telepathy, flight, super strength and much more. The Martian Man Hunter is a member of the Justice League of America (JLA) and of the Justice League (JL). In DC’s New 52 reboot J’onn J’onzz is a main member of the JLA headed by Col. Trevor. Here is DC Collectible’s version of the New 52 version of The Martian Man Hunter.

 
J’onn J’onzz made his comic book debut on Detective Comics #255 (1955).

 
 
Martian Man Hunter figure has around 11 points of articulation.
As we all know DC Collectible figures have less articulation but has high amount of sculpted detail.
They are more of a statue than it is an action figure.



The Martian Man Hunter figure was sculpted by Phil Ramirez.



Side of the head has excellent detail.



The figure’s cape is made of soft rubber and it is a bit heavy making the figure a little imbalance. But with a little patience and he can stand on his own.

 
 
 


 

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

BLACK MANTA NEW 52 BY DC COLLECTIBLES


Aquaman’s arch enemy Black Manta first appeared in Aquaman No. 35 back in 1967. As the Aquaman comic book was re-launched by DC comics, so does the character of Black Manta. Just like in the old books Black Manta is still one of the biggest threats to Aquaman. Black Manta’s suit is specially made for deep sea exploring and fighting. His suit provides him with extra human strength, a telepathic scrambler to counter Aquaman and the ability to breath underwater.
 
Aquaman #35 (1967).
 
 
New 52 Black Manta.
 
 
Black Manta figure sculpted by Jean St. Jean.
Black Manta has around 13 points of articulation
and came with two swords and a triangular blade.
 
Black Manta keeps his weapons in his back.
 
 
Although the figure is all black,
if you look closer the figure has excellent sculpted details on it.
 
 
 
If you would like to check out Aquaman click here.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

AQUAMAN NEW 52 BY DC COLLECTIBLES

Aquaman was created by Mort Weisinger and Paul Norris and made his debut on More Fun Comics back in 1941. After 70 years Aquaman was re-launched by DC comics as part of its New 52 line. Aquaman is also a main member of the New 52 Justice League. Here is DC collectibles New 52 Aquaman action figure.

Aquaman came with his signature weapon a trident.
His trident is connected to his belt via a metal chain.
 
 
 
DC collectibles Aquaman came with around 11 points of articulation.
 
 
 
Aquaman figure sculpted by Jack Mathews.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
If your interested in the Classic look of Aquaman click here.