Canary Merchandize from SDCC 2013

This weekend, at Comic-Con International in San Diego, DC Collectibles unveiled a bunch of brand new statues, action figures, and whatever the Scribblenauts count as.

They've also revealed the latest addition to their Bombshells line, which, conveniently enough for this blog, happens to be Black Canary!

Photo courtesy of tomopop.com

Previous characters featured in the Bombshells line include Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, and Batgirl.  I don't own any of them, but I adore the retro costume design and style of the entire line.

As for this Black Canary piece: making her a burlesque singer is perfect!  It touches upon her Golden Age roots, the modern Dinah's sonic abilities, and her well-deserved sex appeal without stripping her down to a thong bikini.  I can't imagine putting down a hundred dollars for this piece, but damn, it sure ought to make some collectors very happy!

Shameless MAN OF STEEL Tie-In

With Man of Steel soaring into movie theaters this week, it would be pretty desperate and obvious to force a Superman connection on this Black Canary fan blog.  So…

To commemorate--or simply acknowledge the existence of--the 2006 relaunch of Justice League of America, DC Collectibles released this four piece Build-a-Statue showcasing the iconic and Caucasian members of Brad Meltzer and Ed Benes' new lineup.

As white as 1960.

The reason I care even the least bit about this bit of merchandize, is that one of the pieces of the set happens to partner then-JLA chairperson Black Canary with always-de facto-JLA leader Superman.

I think she's letting him win.

Brave and bold; desperate and obvious--whatever.  Hope the movie's good!