In a desperate attempt that’s sure to surprise everyone in the comic book community, DC Comics is planning a RE-relaunch of their entire line of comic books to boost sales and appeal to new readers with The New New 52.

The breaking news came not at this weekend’s popular Northwest convention Emerald City Comic Con, which DC decided to skip altogether, but rather from flyers handed out by costumed superheroes today, April 1, 2012, at the Meadowlands Expo Center in Secaucus, NJ, to confused attendees of the Tony Robbins Unleash The Power Within seminar.

And I’ve got to say that I’m utterly shocked by this recent turn events. Yes, it seems that the sales that were being reported on DC’s recent relaunch on their entire line of comics was not as spectacular as we all thought, as they’re going back to the well one more time and introducing a new line up of comics, and you may be surprised by the results as the comic titles released are not what any of us would have expected to see. In fact, most of the superhero comics are long gone and replaced with several unknown titles that are made to appeal to separate groups of the non-comics reading public. Sure, the mainstays are here, but that’s about it. So, are you ready to check out the new list that will be debuting in July? I hope you’re sitting down.

The Social Blend podcast is back, and this week with a bit of a Geeks of Doom tang to it. Fellow Geeks of Doom contributor, and Associate Editor Hunter Camp aka MK2Fac3 joins us on the podcast this week – and we focus a lot on the latest details on Watchmen, Superman: The Man of Steel, Game of Thrones, and more.

Our first geek diversion in the show is looking at the new trailer for Iron Sky, which leads us into a whirlwind discussion of some of the work by Zack Snyder, including Sucker Punch and more. We debate the merits (or lack thereof) of the Before Watchmen prequel comic series from DC Comics.

Also we take a look at the latest news for Doctor Who Series 7, and the recent legal blues surrounding Ghost Rider.

Outside of our geek culture concentration, we also discuss some other news on the latest Social Blend, including Rick Santorum and the current Election news; and the recent passing of Whitney Houston.

For the fourth edition of The Geeks Of Doom Round Up, Greg takes a look at the red band trailer for God Bless America, written and directed by Bobcat Goldthwait, and starring Joel Murray. For our music selection this week, Andy looks at the unique video just released by OK Go, as they use a Chevrolet among other implements to play “Needing/Getting.”

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Episode Guide

Comics of Doom Intro [Section 1]
Recorded February 3, 2012. Hosted by Justin Vactor, Willie Gillis, Hunter Camp, and Chris McDavid. Special Guest: Chris Eaton

News of Doom [Section 2]
– DC Confirms “˜Watchmen’ Prequel Comic Book Event “˜Before Watchmen’
– Exclusive: Dark Horse Comics Brings “˜Skeleton Key’ Back To Life
– Oni Press Unveils New Logo
– Get An Early Look At “˜Avengers Vs X-Men #0″²
– Creative Team Shake Up On Three DC Comics
– Captain Marvel Officially Becomes “˜Shazam’ In DC Comics
– CW’s Green Arrow Pilot Gets An Oliver Queen
– Is “˜Chronicle’ Helmer Josh Trank Really Up For “˜Fantastic Four’ Reboot?

Earlier today, my overlord and master Empress Eve posted an article telling all of you about the “it’s really happening, isn’t it?” Watchmen prequel comics miniseries collection entitled Before Watchmen coming this Summer from DC Comics.

Well folks, I have been tasked to bring you my opinions on the creative teams and titles and to put it shortly, this whole thing is hilarious to me.