At one point, comics writer/artist Phil Jimenez created these mock-up designs to pitch a Transformers/JLA crossover series to DC Comics, but alas, it never came to fruition.

All we have is some amazing artwork, and dreams of what could've been. And Wonder Woman's invisible jet? Yeah. Transformer.

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Set those worries aside -- Ben Affleck will not direct the Justice League movie. Whew.

So who will? The rumored favorite at the moment are Wachowski siblings Andy and Lana -- but as usual, nothing is confirmed.

Do the geek-friendly Wachowskis have the chops to rival Whedon's Avengers?

[slashfilm]

Stop the presses: Superman and Wonder Woman are like, totally hooking up in Justice League #12. Thanks to the New 52, both heroes are single and commitment-free, but who knows how long it'll last.

The issue will hit the stands on August 29.

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Sick of all this Avengers nonsense and not enough Justice League? Wondering why Arrow is marketed to teenage girls?

Robot Chicken is bringing DC back with an entire special devoted to the superest friends around.

Not Safe For Work -- language, animated gore, and Aquaman jokes.

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Joe Kubert, legendary DC Comics artist and Sgt. Rock co-creator, died today. He was 85.

Beginning his work in the '40s, Kubert left an indelible mark on the industry and continued to do so, most recently with his son Andy on Before Watchmen: Nite Owl.

He was also the founder of the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art, and has another son, Adam, who is a prolific artist for Marvel.

Rest in peace, Joe.

[mtvgeek]

Warner Brothers, you sure know how to get DC fans excited, don't you?

Reportedly, they've offered the director's chair for the Justice League movie to Ben Affleck. Say what?

Marvel's done nicely overall picking unique filmmakers with solid genre experience, and Joss Whedon certainly knew what he was doing on The Avengers.

For some reason, WB still has "gritty reboot" on the brain if they want The Town director and former Daredevil Affleck to lead the League.

Regardless of how Affleck would do if he accepts, it's a risky move for Warners, and feels like a big middle-finger salute to DC fans hoping for a geek director who will do these heroes justice.

Who would you want to see in charge of the JLA movie?

[iwatchstuff]

The Internet is full of wonderful things, including this glorious gallery of superheroes redesigned as manatees. Don't miss Spider-Manatee and Martian Manateehunter.

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