From TorontoCatwoman.Com take a look @ DC Comics' "Batman" #15, showcasing 'Selina Kyle' aka 'Catwoman', written by Tom King and illustrated by Mitch Geralds, with covers by Stephanie Hans and Tim Sale:
"...how do you solve a problem like 'Selina Kyle'? Is she a hero? Is she a villain?
"Can 'Batman' and 'Catwoman' ever really work things out?
In 'Rooftops', Batman must decide once and for all what to do about Catwoman..."
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"...how do you solve a problem like 'Selina Kyle'? Is she a hero? Is she a villain?
"Can 'Batman' and 'Catwoman' ever really work things out?
In 'Rooftops', Batman must decide once and for all what to do about Catwoman..."
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- 12/16/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
From TorontoCatwoman.Com, Sneak Peek DC Comics' "Batman Annual" #2, selling up to 4 times its cover price since November 29, 2017, written by Tom King and illustrated by Lee Weeks, Michael Lark, Elizabeth Breitweiser, June Chung, and Deron Bennett:
"...travel back in time with us to see the early days of the 'Bat' and the 'Cat'. What was the 'Bruce' and Selina' first date like ?
"How did this rivalry blossom into romance, and then go right back to being a rivalry again?
"A little young love with capes and cowls. And a little crimefighting, too..."
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"...travel back in time with us to see the early days of the 'Bat' and the 'Cat'. What was the 'Bruce' and Selina' first date like ?
"How did this rivalry blossom into romance, and then go right back to being a rivalry again?
"A little young love with capes and cowls. And a little crimefighting, too..."
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Buy "Batman Annual" 2 Here...
- 11/30/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
If you’ve been following the ongoing adventures of Batman throughout his eponymous title this year, then you’re well aware of how game-changing Tom King’s run has been. After hitting his stride, the series’ writer can seemingly do no wrong now, churning out one modern classic after another. Really, not only was The War of Jokes and Riddles one of the better arcs featuring the Caped Crusader to be published in this decade, but our hero has seen some significant changes be made to his personal life.
We are, of course, talking about how the Dark Knight is now engaged to Catwoman. And since she accepted his proposal, they’ve started embarking on adventures together, much to the surprise of the rest of the Bat Family. But what really came as unexpected delight was what was offered in this week’s Batman Annual #2.
Now, we don’t mean to naysay annuals,...
We are, of course, talking about how the Dark Knight is now engaged to Catwoman. And since she accepted his proposal, they’ve started embarking on adventures together, much to the surprise of the rest of the Bat Family. But what really came as unexpected delight was what was offered in this week’s Batman Annual #2.
Now, we don’t mean to naysay annuals,...
- 11/29/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Marvel Comics' "The Vision: Director's Cut" #5, available October 26, 2017, is written by Tom King and illustrated by Gabriel Hernandez Walta, with a cover by Mike Del Mundo:
"...the 'synthezoid' sensation, is now upgraded with new features. Every family has its share of secrets - skeletons in the closet, kept hidden from the world at large.
"For the 'Visions', those secrets are real, actual skeletons. And the thing about secrets is they always have a cost. One of the Visions is going to pay with their life - and the repercussions will be world-shattering..."
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"...the 'synthezoid' sensation, is now upgraded with new features. Every family has its share of secrets - skeletons in the closet, kept hidden from the world at large.
"For the 'Visions', those secrets are real, actual skeletons. And the thing about secrets is they always have a cost. One of the Visions is going to pay with their life - and the repercussions will be world-shattering..."
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- 10/13/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Writing and Art by Sean Murphy | Published by DC Comics
The world of comics has long been filled with different versions of Batman. He is basically the Madonna of comics reinventing himself for each new generation from Adam West’s campy portrayal to Frank Millers’ Dark Knight to Christopher Nolan’s Batman in the real world. Comics have also been filled with infamous Elseworld versions of the character like Gotham by Gaslight and more recently DC’s mega-event Dark Night’s Metal.
I am not sure what it says about our current culture but the recent trend is to take the Caped Crusader and turn him evil. Metal has been filled with some twisted versions of the character and now Batman: White Knight flips the iconic rivalry of Batman and Joker on its head. Showing that old dogs can infact learn new tricks.
Comic creator Sean Murphy has been...
The world of comics has long been filled with different versions of Batman. He is basically the Madonna of comics reinventing himself for each new generation from Adam West’s campy portrayal to Frank Millers’ Dark Knight to Christopher Nolan’s Batman in the real world. Comics have also been filled with infamous Elseworld versions of the character like Gotham by Gaslight and more recently DC’s mega-event Dark Night’s Metal.
I am not sure what it says about our current culture but the recent trend is to take the Caped Crusader and turn him evil. Metal has been filled with some twisted versions of the character and now Batman: White Knight flips the iconic rivalry of Batman and Joker on its head. Showing that old dogs can infact learn new tricks.
Comic creator Sean Murphy has been...
- 10/6/2017
- by Dan Clark
- Nerdly
Earlier this year, Batman proved that it’s not just Kardashians that can break the internet when he actually got down on one knee and proposed to his longtime lover and ally (and sometimes enemy), Catwoman. Needless to say, this led to copies of said issue flying off shelves, with DC having no choice but to send out multiple printings. Sure, such a thing has happened before in the realm of comics, but do keep in mind those prior weddings between the two occurred on alternate Earths, not in proper continuity.
But before Selina could give Bruce an answer, a few things had to be done: They went back to Wayne Manor, had sex and then he sat her down for a long story. Basically, he wanted to make sure that she accepted him, flaws and all, and wanted to confess his greatest sin to her. This, of course, was...
But before Selina could give Bruce an answer, a few things had to be done: They went back to Wayne Manor, had sex and then he sat her down for a long story. Basically, he wanted to make sure that she accepted him, flaws and all, and wanted to confess his greatest sin to her. This, of course, was...
- 10/4/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Would you like to know how to make a baby boomer fanboy’s head explode?
O.K. That was a trick question. There are plenty of ways to make a baby boomer fanboy’s head explode. It’s our fault, really. Many of us had children. But I digress.
One way to make a baby boomer fanboy’s head explode is to ask him (well, I said fanboy) which Neal Adams’ project is his favorite. My knee-jerk response would be Green Lantern / Green Arrow #80 for personal reasons, and The Spectre #3 (the one from 1968) to prove I’m still a fanboy at heart.
That is, until last week. Now I’ve got a clear favorite. And it’s not a comic book… although it is about a comic book. And a damn good one at that.
Last week, our pal and mystical production overlord Glenn Hauman, who occasionally writes something or...
O.K. That was a trick question. There are plenty of ways to make a baby boomer fanboy’s head explode. It’s our fault, really. Many of us had children. But I digress.
One way to make a baby boomer fanboy’s head explode is to ask him (well, I said fanboy) which Neal Adams’ project is his favorite. My knee-jerk response would be Green Lantern / Green Arrow #80 for personal reasons, and The Spectre #3 (the one from 1968) to prove I’m still a fanboy at heart.
That is, until last week. Now I’ve got a clear favorite. And it’s not a comic book… although it is about a comic book. And a damn good one at that.
Last week, our pal and mystical production overlord Glenn Hauman, who occasionally writes something or...
- 10/4/2017
- by Mike Gold
- Comicmix.com
Comic artist Neal Adams recently shared a video on YouTube of an audio play that he created for the DC Comics and Looney Tunes crossover comic Batman Vs. Elmer Fudd. In the video he performs excerpts from the comic in the voices of the characters and it's incredibly fun and entertaining to listen to!
It takes the story to a whole new weird level and I love it! His Elmer Fudd impression is actually really impressive! Adams voices all the characters except for the character St. Cloud. That character was voiced by his wife.
The comic comes from Tom King (The Vision, The Sheriff of Babylon) and Lee Weeks (Daredevil, Captain America) and this is the plot summary:
After a chance meeting with billionaire Bruce Wayne, multi-millionaire Elmer Fudd’s obsession quickly escalates into stalking Batman through the dark alleys and high-class social settings of Gotham City.
Elmer Fudd is...
It takes the story to a whole new weird level and I love it! His Elmer Fudd impression is actually really impressive! Adams voices all the characters except for the character St. Cloud. That character was voiced by his wife.
The comic comes from Tom King (The Vision, The Sheriff of Babylon) and Lee Weeks (Daredevil, Captain America) and this is the plot summary:
After a chance meeting with billionaire Bruce Wayne, multi-millionaire Elmer Fudd’s obsession quickly escalates into stalking Batman through the dark alleys and high-class social settings of Gotham City.
Elmer Fudd is...
- 9/29/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
While Tom King works on his own Batman opus, “The War of Jokes and Riddles,” Scott Snyder continues to defy all expectations by penning one of the grandest comic book events in a long time. In Dark Nights: Metal #2, Snyder and his partner in art, Greg Capullo, along with Jonathan Glapion and Fco Plascencia, crank it up a notch (to 11) and prove it’s good to be bad.
After all the surprises and dinosaur-riding in Dark Nights: Metal #1, things get even crazier in this issue, as Superman, Wonder Woman, and the rest of the Justice League track down Batman before he does something that he (and humanity) will regret. Naturally, the Caped Crusader doesn’t want their assistance and prefers to go at it alone, thinking only he can save the world. Typical of the Stubborn Knight, isn’t it?
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After all the surprises and dinosaur-riding in Dark Nights: Metal #1, things get even crazier in this issue, as Superman, Wonder Woman, and the rest of the Justice League track down Batman before he does something that he (and humanity) will regret. Naturally, the Caped Crusader doesn’t want their assistance and prefers to go at it alone, thinking only he can save the world. Typical of the Stubborn Knight, isn’t it?
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- 9/13/2017
- by Sergio Pereira
- We Got This Covered
Hello again, and welcome to the recently resurrected Panel Discussion. I’m Kieran, and every week I’m going to go through some of the best comics of the week to give you an idea what you should pick up that you might have missed. This is another stacked week with some fantastic first issues and great jumping on points for books you might be behind on, so let’s take a look at what’s on offer.
You probably already know this because it’s one of the big buzz books of the year, but the best comic this week by a long stretch is Tom King and Mitch Gerads’ Mister Miracle #1 which is a thought-provoking and unsettlingly down-to-Earth take on one of Jack Kirby’s greatest creations. This issue will certainly leave you with more questions than answers, but it’s important to know that you don’t...
You probably already know this because it’s one of the big buzz books of the year, but the best comic this week by a long stretch is Tom King and Mitch Gerads’ Mister Miracle #1 which is a thought-provoking and unsettlingly down-to-Earth take on one of Jack Kirby’s greatest creations. This issue will certainly leave you with more questions than answers, but it’s important to know that you don’t...
- 8/10/2017
- by Kieran Shiach
- Nerdly
One of the most exciting aspects of DC's Rebirth was the addition of Tom King to their line up of amazing talent that were going to undertake trying to fix issues that haunted DC during the New 52. His task was not an easy one by any means as he was taking over Batman, which meant following up Scott Snyder's amazing run during the New 52. King himself had just finished the critically acclaimed title Vision over at Marvel Comics. With Batman now entering it's 29th issue since the relaunch, we can say without a doubt that the Caped Crusader is in good hands, but this week Tom King will launch a new 12-issue comic book featuring Mister Miracle.
Mister Miracle is, according to DC Comics, "One of Jack Kirby's most beloved New Gods". For a little bit of history on the character, he made his first appearance in DC's...
Mister Miracle is, according to DC Comics, "One of Jack Kirby's most beloved New Gods". For a little bit of history on the character, he made his first appearance in DC's...
- 8/8/2017
- by Emmanuel Gomez
- LRMonline.com
This article contains minor spoilers.
If you haven’t been reading “The War of Jokes and Riddles,” you’re missing out on a Batman story for the ages. Tom King has found his sweet storytelling spot and is writing some of the best Dark Knight issues in a long time. His war has divided all of the villains, sent Gotham to Hell, and turned our hero’s world upside down.
As the clash between the Joker and Riddler reaches tipping point and everyone in Gotham City is in peril, it’s up to the Caped Crusader to try and save whoever he can from the clutches of anarchy. But what happens when he can’t save everyone? That’s the question that Batman #28 answers.
Joining King here is the returning Mikel Janín, who made way for Clay Mann in the previous issue. We’ll discuss Janín’s contributions a little later on,...
If you haven’t been reading “The War of Jokes and Riddles,” you’re missing out on a Batman story for the ages. Tom King has found his sweet storytelling spot and is writing some of the best Dark Knight issues in a long time. His war has divided all of the villains, sent Gotham to Hell, and turned our hero’s world upside down.
As the clash between the Joker and Riddler reaches tipping point and everyone in Gotham City is in peril, it’s up to the Caped Crusader to try and save whoever he can from the clutches of anarchy. But what happens when he can’t save everyone? That’s the question that Batman #28 answers.
Joining King here is the returning Mikel Janín, who made way for Clay Mann in the previous issue. We’ll discuss Janín’s contributions a little later on,...
- 8/2/2017
- by Sergio Pereira
- We Got This Covered
Marvel Comics' "Vision: Director's Cut" #3, collecting "Vision" (2015) #5-6, is written by Tom King and illustrated by Gabriel Hernandez Walta, with a cover by Marco D'Alfonso, available August 2, 2017, in support of the android's appearance in Marvel Studios' "Avengers: Infinity War":
"...continuing the bonus-packed re-presentation of one of Marvel's most acclaimed titles, the secrets are turning into lies, and the lies are turning into blood.
"In the midst of this violence, the 'Vision' must find the truth! As the halfway point approaches, the 'Android Avenger' will never be the same..."
The 'Vision', created by writer Roy Thomas and illustrator John Buscema, debuted in Marvel Comics' "The Avengers" #57 (Oct. 1968).
"...the robot 'Ultron' is the real creator of the 'Vision'...
"...a type of android he calls a 'synthezoid'...
"...for use against Ultron's own creator, 'Tony Stark'.
"Temporarily controlled by Ultron...
"...the Vision rebuilds Ultron of indestructible 'adamantium'...
"...and battles the Avengers before regaining his self-control.
"...continuing the bonus-packed re-presentation of one of Marvel's most acclaimed titles, the secrets are turning into lies, and the lies are turning into blood.
"In the midst of this violence, the 'Vision' must find the truth! As the halfway point approaches, the 'Android Avenger' will never be the same..."
The 'Vision', created by writer Roy Thomas and illustrator John Buscema, debuted in Marvel Comics' "The Avengers" #57 (Oct. 1968).
"...the robot 'Ultron' is the real creator of the 'Vision'...
"...a type of android he calls a 'synthezoid'...
"...for use against Ultron's own creator, 'Tony Stark'.
"Temporarily controlled by Ultron...
"...the Vision rebuilds Ultron of indestructible 'adamantium'...
"...and battles the Avengers before regaining his self-control.
- 7/29/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
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For the past few years, DC has partnered with comic shops, major bookstores and other various retailers in order to bring us Batman Day. Serving as a celebration of all things Dark Knight, each have offered free reprints (and sometimes new stories altogether) of some of the Caped Crusader’s key adventures, not to mention other promo goodies. Basically, it feels like Free Comic Book Day all over again, only with the focus placed squarely on the timeless icon.
While the festivities continuing into this year seemed like a foregone conclusion, we all wondered which books participating stores would be offering. Well, as it turns out, Harley Quinn is taking over with the intention of celebrating her 25th anniversary.
Now, don’t fear because the Masked Manhunter himself won’t be left out of his own holiday,...
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For the past few years, DC has partnered with comic shops, major bookstores and other various retailers in order to bring us Batman Day. Serving as a celebration of all things Dark Knight, each have offered free reprints (and sometimes new stories altogether) of some of the Caped Crusader’s key adventures, not to mention other promo goodies. Basically, it feels like Free Comic Book Day all over again, only with the focus placed squarely on the timeless icon.
While the festivities continuing into this year seemed like a foregone conclusion, we all wondered which books participating stores would be offering. Well, as it turns out, Harley Quinn is taking over with the intention of celebrating her 25th anniversary.
Now, don’t fear because the Masked Manhunter himself won’t be left out of his own holiday,...
- 7/27/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
This review contains minor spoilers.
We’re reaching the business end of “The War of Jokes and Riddles.” However, when you think you know the direction in which Tom King is going, he pirouettes and does something completely different. Batman #27 isn’t only a continuation of the regular arc, but it also serves as an origin story for Kite Man. Yes, you read that right: Kite Man.
As the war gets out of hand, Batman intimidates Charles “Chuck” Brown, who worked on the Jokermobile, into getting a number for the Joker. Chuck goes to Floyd Lawton, Aka Deadshot, and gets the details for the Dark Knight. When the number proves to be untraceable, however, the Bat tells him to arrange a meeting with the Clown Prince of Crime instead, which he does. In the interim, the Riddler kidnaps and threatens Chuck into telling him when the meeting is taking place.
We’re reaching the business end of “The War of Jokes and Riddles.” However, when you think you know the direction in which Tom King is going, he pirouettes and does something completely different. Batman #27 isn’t only a continuation of the regular arc, but it also serves as an origin story for Kite Man. Yes, you read that right: Kite Man.
As the war gets out of hand, Batman intimidates Charles “Chuck” Brown, who worked on the Jokermobile, into getting a number for the Joker. Chuck goes to Floyd Lawton, Aka Deadshot, and gets the details for the Dark Knight. When the number proves to be untraceable, however, the Bat tells him to arrange a meeting with the Clown Prince of Crime instead, which he does. In the interim, the Riddler kidnaps and threatens Chuck into telling him when the meeting is taking place.
- 7/19/2017
- by Sergio Pereira
- We Got This Covered
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Even if you were to take the upcoming Justice League movie out of the equation, 2017 would still be a big year for Batman. After all, he recently proposed to Catwoman and has found himself smack dab in the middle of a multiversal crisis. Not surprisingly, both those topics are set to be further explored this fall, and are the focus of today’s conversation.
First, let’s talk about what’s to come in the Dark Knight’s flagship book, Batman. As it turns out, this October will mark the finale of Tom King and Mikel Janin’s currently unfolding story arc, “The War of Jokes and Riddles,” which has been knocking our socks off thus far.
From what we can tell, issue #32 will be a must read because not only will we learn if...
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Even if you were to take the upcoming Justice League movie out of the equation, 2017 would still be a big year for Batman. After all, he recently proposed to Catwoman and has found himself smack dab in the middle of a multiversal crisis. Not surprisingly, both those topics are set to be further explored this fall, and are the focus of today’s conversation.
First, let’s talk about what’s to come in the Dark Knight’s flagship book, Batman. As it turns out, this October will mark the finale of Tom King and Mikel Janin’s currently unfolding story arc, “The War of Jokes and Riddles,” which has been knocking our socks off thus far.
From what we can tell, issue #32 will be a must read because not only will we learn if...
- 7/18/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Some people insist their superheroes stay heroic and their toons stay toons, and the two should never meet. For me, in this world where I can get a taco wrapped in a Dorito-powdered-cheese-encrusted shell, I'll take my good stuff in whatever combination I can get it. To that end, over the last month, DC has been putting out crossover comics with no less than the Looney Tunes. A cynical millennial might cry foul over the corporate synergy at work here (the owner of the Looney Tunes, Warner Brothers, also owns DC Comics), but I'm going to take the high road and carefully look for the diamonds in the rough.
Seems I'm not the only one. Batman/Elmer Fudd is a hit and if you missed it, here's your chance to score the kind of collectible you'll be telling your grandchildren about (but don't dare let them have it until they pry it from your cold,...
Seems I'm not the only one. Batman/Elmer Fudd is a hit and if you missed it, here's your chance to score the kind of collectible you'll be telling your grandchildren about (but don't dare let them have it until they pry it from your cold,...
- 7/6/2017
- by Brian Jasper
- LRMonline.com
DC Comics' "Batman" #26, available July 5, 2017, is written by Josh Williamson, Tom King and illustrated by Mikel Janin, with covers by Janin and Josh Middleton:
"...in 'The War of Jokes and Riddles', Part Two, 'The Riddler' and 'The Joker' escalate their bloody feud...
"...as the villains of 'Gotham City', including 'Poison Ivy' are forced to choose sides or be caught in the crossfire.
"It's up to 'Batman' to push himself to the limit and keep innocent citizens out of harm's way..."
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"...in 'The War of Jokes and Riddles', Part Two, 'The Riddler' and 'The Joker' escalate their bloody feud...
"...as the villains of 'Gotham City', including 'Poison Ivy' are forced to choose sides or be caught in the crossfire.
"It's up to 'Batman' to push himself to the limit and keep innocent citizens out of harm's way..."
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- 7/5/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
This review contains minor spoilers.
Riddle me this, riddle me that, what’s the deep, dark secret of the Bat? After last issue‘s cliffhanger, we’re getting closer to finding out what damaged the Dark Knight forever. However, Batman #26 is mostly about the Joker and the Riddler, as they plunge Gotham into a new chaos.
Now that the Clown Prince of Crime and Edward Nigma have beef, Gotham is stuck in the middle of their feud and suffering as a result. Anyone who gets in their way gets put down, while the rest of the villains must choose which side they’re on – think of it as the rogues’ own civil war. Seemingly, Batman and the Gcpd are powerless in the whole situation, as the bodies pile up and the war heats up. In fact, the list of victims on the last page is pretty frightening to see.
As expected,...
Riddle me this, riddle me that, what’s the deep, dark secret of the Bat? After last issue‘s cliffhanger, we’re getting closer to finding out what damaged the Dark Knight forever. However, Batman #26 is mostly about the Joker and the Riddler, as they plunge Gotham into a new chaos.
Now that the Clown Prince of Crime and Edward Nigma have beef, Gotham is stuck in the middle of their feud and suffering as a result. Anyone who gets in their way gets put down, while the rest of the villains must choose which side they’re on – think of it as the rogues’ own civil war. Seemingly, Batman and the Gcpd are powerless in the whole situation, as the bodies pile up and the war heats up. In fact, the list of victims on the last page is pretty frightening to see.
As expected,...
- 7/5/2017
- by Sergio Pereira
- We Got This Covered
Hello again, and welcome to the recently resurrected Panel Discussion. I’m Kieran, and every week I’m going to go through some of the best comics of the week to give you an idea what you should pick up that you might have missed. This is another stacked week with some fantastic first issues and great jumping on points for books you might be behind on, so let’s take a look at what’s on offer.
The big release of this week isn’t a Marvel or DC book, but is instead Secret Weapons from Valiant Entertainment (Secret Weapons #1 review). Valiant has been quietly and consistently the best publisher of superhero comics for a good couple of years now. It might seem like a bold statement, but if you’re going by ratio of quality to books published, Valiant takes it in a walk. The new incarnation of...
The big release of this week isn’t a Marvel or DC book, but is instead Secret Weapons from Valiant Entertainment (Secret Weapons #1 review). Valiant has been quietly and consistently the best publisher of superhero comics for a good couple of years now. It might seem like a bold statement, but if you’re going by ratio of quality to books published, Valiant takes it in a walk. The new incarnation of...
- 6/28/2017
- by Kieran Shiach
- Nerdly
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Despite thinking the Wonder Woman/Tasmanian Devil mashup was alright, the wealth of DC’s recently released Looney Tunes crossovers just haven’t managed to capture my interest. But, when you throw in the Dark Knight, I’ll give just about any absurd idea a read. Thus, I’ll be investing some time in Batman/Elmer Fudd Special #1 when it comes across my desk.
Some of the more stone-faced of you out there may ask how I could bring myself to do such a thing (the more light-hearted among you may very well be all in), but you, too, may give it a chance upon reading that “after a chance meeting with billionaire Bruce Wayne, Elmer Fudd’s obsession quickly escalates into stalking Batman through the dark alleys and high-class social settings of Gotham City. Welcome to Bat Season!” Yes, that all came from the official synopsis, showing us that we may end up seeing a darker side to Elmer.
Actually, if you’ve managed to browse through the gallery at the top, you’d see that writer Tom King and artist Lee Weeks somehow managed to make this look about as hard-boiled as something by Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso, and as noir-ish as the legendary works of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale. Sure, we may not end up putting this in the same class as either Broken City or The Long Halloween, but you have to admit that it’s showing promise.
Also included will be a backup story more visually in line with classic Looney Tunes, also written by King, but with art provided by Byron Vaughns. That one, however, may not end up enthralling me as much, but I’ll still give it a whirl.
Batman/Elmer Fudd Special #1 arrives in comic shops next Wednesday, June 28.
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Despite thinking the Wonder Woman/Tasmanian Devil mashup was alright, the wealth of DC’s recently released Looney Tunes crossovers just haven’t managed to capture my interest. But, when you throw in the Dark Knight, I’ll give just about any absurd idea a read. Thus, I’ll be investing some time in Batman/Elmer Fudd Special #1 when it comes across my desk.
Some of the more stone-faced of you out there may ask how I could bring myself to do such a thing (the more light-hearted among you may very well be all in), but you, too, may give it a chance upon reading that “after a chance meeting with billionaire Bruce Wayne, Elmer Fudd’s obsession quickly escalates into stalking Batman through the dark alleys and high-class social settings of Gotham City. Welcome to Bat Season!” Yes, that all came from the official synopsis, showing us that we may end up seeing a darker side to Elmer.
Actually, if you’ve managed to browse through the gallery at the top, you’d see that writer Tom King and artist Lee Weeks somehow managed to make this look about as hard-boiled as something by Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso, and as noir-ish as the legendary works of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale. Sure, we may not end up putting this in the same class as either Broken City or The Long Halloween, but you have to admit that it’s showing promise.
Also included will be a backup story more visually in line with classic Looney Tunes, also written by King, but with art provided by Byron Vaughns. That one, however, may not end up enthralling me as much, but I’ll still give it a whirl.
Batman/Elmer Fudd Special #1 arrives in comic shops next Wednesday, June 28.
- 6/23/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Batman needs no introduction. Created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger in 1939, the Caped Crusader is one of the three members of the Holy Trinity of Comic Book Characters (along with Spider-Man and Superman). His origin is as well-known as he is, having been portrayed many, many times in comic books, television and movies. He is even perhaps more relevant today than ever: he is the central character in Warner Brothers' Dceu movie universe, his comic book is regularly DC's best selling, and a younger version of him is a central character on a Fox television show. We live, so to speak, in a world of Batman, but is that coming to an end? Recent events in the Batman comics have caused many to wonder if Batman is finally looking to retire, hanging up the cape and cowl once and for all.
DC's Batman comic is perhaps its flagship title. During the recent, and abysmal, New 52 series relaunch, Batman -- written by Scott Snyder -- was the only DC comic to consistently wow its audience, adding to the canon along the way. Following the demise of the New 52, Batman was handed over to one of the hottest rising stars in comics, Tom King, and the book has still amazed. During both runs, Snyder and King haven't hesitated to change the status quo. In the last several years for instance, Batman has started a 'bat family' of affiliated superheroes, a new faction of villains known as the Court of Owls reconfigured the Gotham landscape, and Joker cut his own face off. Batman seemingly died, but quickly returned with amnesia, while Commissioner Gordon took over as a mech-driving version of the Dark Knight, albeit temporarily. If this all sounds incredibly silly, it is, but in a way that let readers see Batman in a whole new light and which has transformed the World's Greatest Detective in often subtle, but impactful ways.
Cue The Button and a Spoiler Alert:
This recent four-issue miniseries starred our favorite hero alongside the Flash as they investigated the appearance of a happy face button. If you don't know your comics, it is a reference to perhaps the greatest single book of all time, Watchmen. Without getting into the weeds here, it's the kind of big deal which led Batman and Flash through a multi-dimension-spanning adventure -- and that's where things get interesting.
In one of these dimensions, Batman meets his father. Only in this dimension (stay with me), Thomas Wayne became Batman after *Bruce Wayne* died. Like our own Batman, Thomas Wayne finds it difficult to be happy and, as our Batman leaves, he implores his son-from-another-dimension to give up being Batman. Only a scant few issues later, Bruce Wayne -- our Batman -- does indeed heavily contemplate these words.
It doesn't end there. We catch back up with our hero in Batman #24, and things get even more interesting. In it, Batman admits to his latest protege, a heroine known as Gotham Girl, that he isn't happy being Batman, he just is Batman. He then follows this up with a twist. Batman locates Catwoman, soars across the city skyline for a bit, and then proposes to her.
Taken together, Batman's refusal to answer the bat signal, his unhappiness, and his proposal to Catwoman, it definitely seems like Bruce Wayne is looking for a change in his life. I understand that marriage and a moment of self-reflection don't automatically equate to retirement, but Snyder and King seem to be pushing the idea. Remember earlier when I said that Batman temporarily had amnesia? It took more than just his memory returning to spur him back into the costume. He had to be convinced that Gotham needed him, or face imminent destruction. When Batman meets Gotham Girl, we quickly learn that she has foreseen an end to our favorite hero. In an interview with Newsarama, writer Tom King stated:
"Yeah, this comes from Scott Snyder, who's probably going to kill me for sharing this. But he's one of my best friends, and he gave me this great advice. And he got the advice from Grant Morrison, who said, when you're writing Batman, you know, you're going to have a run on Batman and you have to give him a birth, and you have to give him a death...That's your responsibility as a writer."
Is this a literal death, or the end of the character as we know it? (Heck, with comics, it can be both.) Whatever it is, we know that Batman is not long for this world. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!
What do you think? Is Batman set for retirement? Death? Let us know in the comments down below!
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Source: Newsarama
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DC's Batman comic is perhaps its flagship title. During the recent, and abysmal, New 52 series relaunch, Batman -- written by Scott Snyder -- was the only DC comic to consistently wow its audience, adding to the canon along the way. Following the demise of the New 52, Batman was handed over to one of the hottest rising stars in comics, Tom King, and the book has still amazed. During both runs, Snyder and King haven't hesitated to change the status quo. In the last several years for instance, Batman has started a 'bat family' of affiliated superheroes, a new faction of villains known as the Court of Owls reconfigured the Gotham landscape, and Joker cut his own face off. Batman seemingly died, but quickly returned with amnesia, while Commissioner Gordon took over as a mech-driving version of the Dark Knight, albeit temporarily. If this all sounds incredibly silly, it is, but in a way that let readers see Batman in a whole new light and which has transformed the World's Greatest Detective in often subtle, but impactful ways.
Cue The Button and a Spoiler Alert:
This recent four-issue miniseries starred our favorite hero alongside the Flash as they investigated the appearance of a happy face button. If you don't know your comics, it is a reference to perhaps the greatest single book of all time, Watchmen. Without getting into the weeds here, it's the kind of big deal which led Batman and Flash through a multi-dimension-spanning adventure -- and that's where things get interesting.
In one of these dimensions, Batman meets his father. Only in this dimension (stay with me), Thomas Wayne became Batman after *Bruce Wayne* died. Like our own Batman, Thomas Wayne finds it difficult to be happy and, as our Batman leaves, he implores his son-from-another-dimension to give up being Batman. Only a scant few issues later, Bruce Wayne -- our Batman -- does indeed heavily contemplate these words.
It doesn't end there. We catch back up with our hero in Batman #24, and things get even more interesting. In it, Batman admits to his latest protege, a heroine known as Gotham Girl, that he isn't happy being Batman, he just is Batman. He then follows this up with a twist. Batman locates Catwoman, soars across the city skyline for a bit, and then proposes to her.
Taken together, Batman's refusal to answer the bat signal, his unhappiness, and his proposal to Catwoman, it definitely seems like Bruce Wayne is looking for a change in his life. I understand that marriage and a moment of self-reflection don't automatically equate to retirement, but Snyder and King seem to be pushing the idea. Remember earlier when I said that Batman temporarily had amnesia? It took more than just his memory returning to spur him back into the costume. He had to be convinced that Gotham needed him, or face imminent destruction. When Batman meets Gotham Girl, we quickly learn that she has foreseen an end to our favorite hero. In an interview with Newsarama, writer Tom King stated:
"Yeah, this comes from Scott Snyder, who's probably going to kill me for sharing this. But he's one of my best friends, and he gave me this great advice. And he got the advice from Grant Morrison, who said, when you're writing Batman, you know, you're going to have a run on Batman and you have to give him a birth, and you have to give him a death...That's your responsibility as a writer."
Is this a literal death, or the end of the character as we know it? (Heck, with comics, it can be both.) Whatever it is, we know that Batman is not long for this world. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!
What do you think? Is Batman set for retirement? Death? Let us know in the comments down below!
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Source: Newsarama
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- 6/21/2017
- by Brian Jasper
- LRMonline.com
This review contains minor spoilers.
To say I was worried about Batman #25, “The War of Jokes and Riddles” part one, would be putting it mildly. You see, Tom King and I haven’t always seen eye to eye on what constitutes a good story, and he had me tearing my hair out after Batman #24. He’s a talented writer – no question about that – but he often falls into the rookie trap of writing avant-garde narratives to show off. It’s like those first-year filmmaking students who constantly focus on clouds and trees, instead of something that actually moves the story forward.
Thankfully, King reins in his tendency for the theatrics and pens a super story here. In this retrospective arc, Bruce Wayne narrates a never-before-told tale to Selina Kyle about a past event titled “The War of Jokes and Riddles,” which took place after Zero Year. As its name alludes, it’s all about the Joker and the Riddler.
We dive into the story at a crucial moment: the Clown Prince of Crime has lost his sense of humor and ability to laugh. As a result, he embarks on a killing spree throughout Gotham, leaving numerous clues for Batman to follow. It’s not the Dark Knight who uncovers the answer first, though, as the puzzle master himself, Edward Nigma, solves it. Nigma approaches the clown, initially sympathizing with his condition, only to be met by a bullet for his troubles. Batman arrives and sees the damage done to Nigma, claiming that there’s no way he will survive, and chases after the Joker instead. The Riddler does pull through the ordeal, however, and escapes. Thereafter, the two villains plunge the city into chaos.
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King sets the stage for an epic in fine fashion here. This isn’t complex or vague at any point, introducing the conflict and stakes from the get-go. It just feels like a proper Batman story, with entertaining villains and motives, and not someone writing fan fiction.
Additionally, King leaves the mystery of where Bruce fits into all of this is left right until the end, reeling us in for the next issue. It sounds ominous, but that’s what makes it more exciting. We all know that Mr. Wayne owns suitcases of secrets, so it’ll be interesting to see just how bad this one is in the grand scheme of things.
Despite King’s solid writing, the true star is Mikel Janín, who has taken his reputation to the next level here. This is one of those issues that we’ll be talking about in years to come simply because of the artwork. Janín’s illustration of the Joker, in particular, should become the new standard for the character. I’d much rather prefer this reimagining of the Clown Prince than be forced to swallow more of Jared Leto’s Juggalo Joker crap.
When you think of Batman, this is the sort of story that you expect on a regular basis. There’s more to come – and it could still derail – but Janín and King have produced a marvelous issue and it deserves to be celebrated. In short, Batman #25 is remarkable, and worthy of your time and money.
To say I was worried about Batman #25, “The War of Jokes and Riddles” part one, would be putting it mildly. You see, Tom King and I haven’t always seen eye to eye on what constitutes a good story, and he had me tearing my hair out after Batman #24. He’s a talented writer – no question about that – but he often falls into the rookie trap of writing avant-garde narratives to show off. It’s like those first-year filmmaking students who constantly focus on clouds and trees, instead of something that actually moves the story forward.
Thankfully, King reins in his tendency for the theatrics and pens a super story here. In this retrospective arc, Bruce Wayne narrates a never-before-told tale to Selina Kyle about a past event titled “The War of Jokes and Riddles,” which took place after Zero Year. As its name alludes, it’s all about the Joker and the Riddler.
We dive into the story at a crucial moment: the Clown Prince of Crime has lost his sense of humor and ability to laugh. As a result, he embarks on a killing spree throughout Gotham, leaving numerous clues for Batman to follow. It’s not the Dark Knight who uncovers the answer first, though, as the puzzle master himself, Edward Nigma, solves it. Nigma approaches the clown, initially sympathizing with his condition, only to be met by a bullet for his troubles. Batman arrives and sees the damage done to Nigma, claiming that there’s no way he will survive, and chases after the Joker instead. The Riddler does pull through the ordeal, however, and escapes. Thereafter, the two villains plunge the city into chaos.
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King sets the stage for an epic in fine fashion here. This isn’t complex or vague at any point, introducing the conflict and stakes from the get-go. It just feels like a proper Batman story, with entertaining villains and motives, and not someone writing fan fiction.
Additionally, King leaves the mystery of where Bruce fits into all of this is left right until the end, reeling us in for the next issue. It sounds ominous, but that’s what makes it more exciting. We all know that Mr. Wayne owns suitcases of secrets, so it’ll be interesting to see just how bad this one is in the grand scheme of things.
Despite King’s solid writing, the true star is Mikel Janín, who has taken his reputation to the next level here. This is one of those issues that we’ll be talking about in years to come simply because of the artwork. Janín’s illustration of the Joker, in particular, should become the new standard for the character. I’d much rather prefer this reimagining of the Clown Prince than be forced to swallow more of Jared Leto’s Juggalo Joker crap.
When you think of Batman, this is the sort of story that you expect on a regular basis. There’s more to come – and it could still derail – but Janín and King have produced a marvelous issue and it deserves to be celebrated. In short, Batman #25 is remarkable, and worthy of your time and money.
- 6/21/2017
- by Sergio Pereira
- We Got This Covered
Hello again, and welcome to the recently resurrected Panel Discussion. I’m Kieran, and every week I’m going to go through some of the best comics of the week to give you an idea what you should pick up that you might have missed. This is another stacked week with some fantastic first issues and great jumping on points for books you might be behind on, so let’s take a look at what’s on offer.
The biggest release of the week again goes to DC Comics for Tom King, David Finch, Danny Miki and Jordie Bellaire’s Batman #25 which kicks off the massive new storyline, “The War of Jokes and Riddles”. It feels like absolutely ages since we got a great straightforward Joker story or a great straightforward Riddler story so getting both at the same time feels like an absolute treat. Not only that, but the story has already promised to bring in players from all over Gotham including Deathshot, Deathstroke and of course, Kite-Man. This is going to go down as an iconic Batman story that you’re not going to want to miss out on, so grab this issue today.
The second big release of the week is Chip Zdarksy and Adam Kubert’s Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #1 which is conveniently timed to come out just weeks before the brand new motion picture. Zdarsky proved that he had the skill to write Spider-Man in the pages of Howard The Duck and his love for the character is evident, even if he dunks on him constantly. While one of Marvel’s top-tier artists, Adam Kubert is underrated as a Spidey penciller even though his work on Astonishing Spider-Man and Wolverine was one of the best Spider-Man comics of the past decade. While he does great work here, his classic superhero style doesn’t quite gel with Zdarsky’s comedy chops but each creator has tweaked their traditional style to accommodate their collaborator in new ways, which is always the sign of a great book.
If you’ve been sleeping on Dan Abnett’s run on Aquaman this week’s Aquaman #25 is a brilliant jumping on point thanks to the arrival of Stjepan Šejić who breathes new life into the underwater world of Atlantis as a deposed Arthur Curry grows a sweet looking beard and tries to get his throne back. Šejić is an artist known for his love of DC Comics characters thanks to his prolific fan-art output and it’s a massive surprise they haven’t recruited him sooner. Abnett has been building a long-form story in the pages of Aquaman to rival his work on Guardians of the Galaxy and Legion of Super-Heroes so this is a jumping on point you absolutely don’t to miss.
Lastly, I have to shout-out Image Comics’s new release, Shirtless Bear Fighter (Shirtless Bear Fighter #1 review)by Jody Leheup, Sebastian Girner, Mike Spicer and Nil Vendrell, which is exactly what it says on the tin. It feels like a throwback to the Image Comics of ten years ago that didn’t quite have the identity it does now and was trying a bunch of new stuff that led to comics like Proof and Firebreather and if that’s the sort of thing you’re into or just if the name catches your eye, you’ll want to at least give this first issue a shot and see if it’s for you/
That’s it for me this week but there’s still a great number of awesome comics on the stands for you to check out. Happy reading everyone, and I’ll see you all next week!
The biggest release of the week again goes to DC Comics for Tom King, David Finch, Danny Miki and Jordie Bellaire’s Batman #25 which kicks off the massive new storyline, “The War of Jokes and Riddles”. It feels like absolutely ages since we got a great straightforward Joker story or a great straightforward Riddler story so getting both at the same time feels like an absolute treat. Not only that, but the story has already promised to bring in players from all over Gotham including Deathshot, Deathstroke and of course, Kite-Man. This is going to go down as an iconic Batman story that you’re not going to want to miss out on, so grab this issue today.
The second big release of the week is Chip Zdarksy and Adam Kubert’s Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #1 which is conveniently timed to come out just weeks before the brand new motion picture. Zdarsky proved that he had the skill to write Spider-Man in the pages of Howard The Duck and his love for the character is evident, even if he dunks on him constantly. While one of Marvel’s top-tier artists, Adam Kubert is underrated as a Spidey penciller even though his work on Astonishing Spider-Man and Wolverine was one of the best Spider-Man comics of the past decade. While he does great work here, his classic superhero style doesn’t quite gel with Zdarsky’s comedy chops but each creator has tweaked their traditional style to accommodate their collaborator in new ways, which is always the sign of a great book.
If you’ve been sleeping on Dan Abnett’s run on Aquaman this week’s Aquaman #25 is a brilliant jumping on point thanks to the arrival of Stjepan Šejić who breathes new life into the underwater world of Atlantis as a deposed Arthur Curry grows a sweet looking beard and tries to get his throne back. Šejić is an artist known for his love of DC Comics characters thanks to his prolific fan-art output and it’s a massive surprise they haven’t recruited him sooner. Abnett has been building a long-form story in the pages of Aquaman to rival his work on Guardians of the Galaxy and Legion of Super-Heroes so this is a jumping on point you absolutely don’t to miss.
Lastly, I have to shout-out Image Comics’s new release, Shirtless Bear Fighter (Shirtless Bear Fighter #1 review)by Jody Leheup, Sebastian Girner, Mike Spicer and Nil Vendrell, which is exactly what it says on the tin. It feels like a throwback to the Image Comics of ten years ago that didn’t quite have the identity it does now and was trying a bunch of new stuff that led to comics like Proof and Firebreather and if that’s the sort of thing you’re into or just if the name catches your eye, you’ll want to at least give this first issue a shot and see if it’s for you/
That’s it for me this week but there’s still a great number of awesome comics on the stands for you to check out. Happy reading everyone, and I’ll see you all next week!
- 6/21/2017
- by Kieran Shiach
- Nerdly
Written by Tom King | Art by Clay Mann | Published by DC Comics
Many have already heard of the big reveal that happens on the final page of this issue, and for those who have not been staying current with this Batman series, it may seem strange from afar. In reality, it is a major character moment that has been building since Tom King first took over this series. After ‘The Button’ crossover, a lot of hype has been built around Superman: Doomsday Clock and what that means for the DC comic book universe. I have a feeling though the biggest impact ‘The Button’ will have is with the character of Batman.
During that event Batman got the chance to do something he had not done since he was a child. He communicated with his father ever so briefly. Due to reality and time hopping shenanigans he came face to face with Thomas Wayne from the Flashpoint universe. Thomas pleaded with Bruce to stop being Batman and try to be happy. Considering the history of Batman a moment like that will do wonders to his psyche.
King decided not to focus on that right away we instead got what was perhaps his best Batman issue yet with The Brave and the Mold. Thematically it ties in wonderfully and again touches on the psyche of who Batman is as a person and a hero. Is he doing what he is doing to avenge his parents or is there something more?
Some may find issue with King’s lyrical dialog. By no means is it attempting to be realistic, instead focusing on stylistic banter that resembles a twenty-first-century version of iambic pentameter. With this issue, we see how that style of speaking contrasts when he is speaking to someone like Gotham Girl versus Catwoman. There is a level of familiarity and openness with Catwoman that does not exist with other characters.
Batman is one of the few series at DC right now that is not getting by simply by being familiar. King is attempting to take one of the longest running characters ever on a journey, unlike anything he has ever been on before. It is a journey that is not necessarily dictated by whatever villain he is facing off with, but rather one where Batman does some serious self-reflection. Batman was told to live a normal life by his own father, a father that clearly knew the same pain that he did. What we are seeing is if Batman or Bruce Wayne even remembers what normal life is like anymore. I see his actions at the end of this issue not a proclamation of love rather a desperate attempt to find the normalcy that has evaded him since that faithful day his lost his parent. The only question is if he will ever be able to find it.
****½ 4.5/5...
Many have already heard of the big reveal that happens on the final page of this issue, and for those who have not been staying current with this Batman series, it may seem strange from afar. In reality, it is a major character moment that has been building since Tom King first took over this series. After ‘The Button’ crossover, a lot of hype has been built around Superman: Doomsday Clock and what that means for the DC comic book universe. I have a feeling though the biggest impact ‘The Button’ will have is with the character of Batman.
During that event Batman got the chance to do something he had not done since he was a child. He communicated with his father ever so briefly. Due to reality and time hopping shenanigans he came face to face with Thomas Wayne from the Flashpoint universe. Thomas pleaded with Bruce to stop being Batman and try to be happy. Considering the history of Batman a moment like that will do wonders to his psyche.
King decided not to focus on that right away we instead got what was perhaps his best Batman issue yet with The Brave and the Mold. Thematically it ties in wonderfully and again touches on the psyche of who Batman is as a person and a hero. Is he doing what he is doing to avenge his parents or is there something more?
Some may find issue with King’s lyrical dialog. By no means is it attempting to be realistic, instead focusing on stylistic banter that resembles a twenty-first-century version of iambic pentameter. With this issue, we see how that style of speaking contrasts when he is speaking to someone like Gotham Girl versus Catwoman. There is a level of familiarity and openness with Catwoman that does not exist with other characters.
Batman is one of the few series at DC right now that is not getting by simply by being familiar. King is attempting to take one of the longest running characters ever on a journey, unlike anything he has ever been on before. It is a journey that is not necessarily dictated by whatever villain he is facing off with, but rather one where Batman does some serious self-reflection. Batman was told to live a normal life by his own father, a father that clearly knew the same pain that he did. What we are seeing is if Batman or Bruce Wayne even remembers what normal life is like anymore. I see his actions at the end of this issue not a proclamation of love rather a desperate attempt to find the normalcy that has evaded him since that faithful day his lost his parent. The only question is if he will ever be able to find it.
****½ 4.5/5...
- 6/21/2017
- by Dan Clark
- Nerdly
Knowing that his recently concluded “I am Bane” story arc was nothing short of awesome, expectations are high for Tom King’s next planned epic, “The War of Jokes and Riddles,” that’s set to span eight issues. Well, barring a two-issue interlude, of course.
With that, the current guiding hand of the Dark Knight’s flagship book, Batman, appeared on the most recent episode of the DC All Access web series in order to get the hype train moving for the opening salvo. If you’ve been keeping up with the title, then you’re well aware of how King shook it to the core two weeks ago by having the Caped Crusader proposing to Catwoman.
But before he can grapnel down the aisle, it appears that Batman must get something off his chest, something that “damaged him forever.” In fact, “so much that he’s never talked about it.
With that, the current guiding hand of the Dark Knight’s flagship book, Batman, appeared on the most recent episode of the DC All Access web series in order to get the hype train moving for the opening salvo. If you’ve been keeping up with the title, then you’re well aware of how King shook it to the core two weeks ago by having the Caped Crusader proposing to Catwoman.
But before he can grapnel down the aisle, it appears that Batman must get something off his chest, something that “damaged him forever.” In fact, “so much that he’s never talked about it.
- 6/20/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Without a doubt, it’s certainly an exciting time to be a Batman fan. Aside from what’s been going on in the movies, the comic books have had much to offer as of late. Having recently set the internet on fire by making the Dark Knight propose to Catwoman – an issue so popular that it’s already been slated for a third printing, mind you – series writer Tom King is ready to unleash his next major arc on the masses this week with “The War of Jokes and Riddles.”
Basically, King and artist Mikel Janin are taking us back to the past, exploring the time after the events of Zero Year that apparently saw the Caped Crusader engage in a three-sided war with the Joker and Riddler. Set to span eight issues, this may end up being something we’ll talk about for years to come. But, seeing as...
Basically, King and artist Mikel Janin are taking us back to the past, exploring the time after the events of Zero Year that apparently saw the Caped Crusader engage in a three-sided war with the Joker and Riddler. Set to span eight issues, this may end up being something we’ll talk about for years to come. But, seeing as...
- 6/20/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
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Although we’re all still reeling from having seen Batman proposing to Catwoman, we’re invariably going to have to move forward next week – or backward, if we’re going to get technical. You see, with issue #25 we’ll be going back in time, specifically to the period following the events of Zero Year, with “The War of Jokes and Riddles.”
From that title, you can no doubt deduce that Tom King’s next major story arc will include Joker and Riddler, who’ll be engaging in a three-sided battle with the Dark Knight himself. And despite Scott Snyder recently having said that the mystery of there being three Jokers is Geoff Johns’ story to tell, we can’t help but wonder if there’ll be an Easter egg to be spotted within this particular tale.
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Although we’re all still reeling from having seen Batman proposing to Catwoman, we’re invariably going to have to move forward next week – or backward, if we’re going to get technical. You see, with issue #25 we’ll be going back in time, specifically to the period following the events of Zero Year, with “The War of Jokes and Riddles.”
From that title, you can no doubt deduce that Tom King’s next major story arc will include Joker and Riddler, who’ll be engaging in a three-sided battle with the Dark Knight himself. And despite Scott Snyder recently having said that the mystery of there being three Jokers is Geoff Johns’ story to tell, we can’t help but wonder if there’ll be an Easter egg to be spotted within this particular tale.
- 6/15/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Thanks to TorontoCatwoman.Com, Sneak Peek DC Comics "Batman" #24, now available, written by Josh Williamson, Tom King and illustrated by Clay Mann, David Finch and Danny Miki, with covers by Finch, Miki and Tim Sale:
"...in 'Aftermath!', 'Gotham City' is at peace...but a war is coming.
"Armed with the terrifying knowledge gained from the mysterious button, 'Batman' prepares for the coming storm by making a proposition to one of his enemies-one that will change everything for the 'Dark Knight' and his allies..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek 'Catwoman'...
"...in 'Aftermath!', 'Gotham City' is at peace...but a war is coming.
"Armed with the terrifying knowledge gained from the mysterious button, 'Batman' prepares for the coming storm by making a proposition to one of his enemies-one that will change everything for the 'Dark Knight' and his allies..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek 'Catwoman'...
- 6/8/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
This review contains minor spoilers.
Sigh. Just when you think that Tom King has Batman all figured out, he brings it down a notch and spits out the mediocrity again. It’s obvious that he wants to leave his own distinct mark on this series (who wouldn’t?), but he’s guilty of trying too hard here. Due to this, Batman #24 is another forgettable mess that does no one any favors.
Now that Claire Clover (Gotham Girl) has recovered, she has a heart to heart with Batman about being a superhero and what she should do going forward. An out-of-character Bruce reveals a lot about his true feelings towards heroism and tells her to do what she feels is right. At the same time, Claire encourages Bruce to do what makes him happy and to not be afraid anymore. Bruce heeds her advice and meets up with Selina Kyle on a rooftop (where else?...
Sigh. Just when you think that Tom King has Batman all figured out, he brings it down a notch and spits out the mediocrity again. It’s obvious that he wants to leave his own distinct mark on this series (who wouldn’t?), but he’s guilty of trying too hard here. Due to this, Batman #24 is another forgettable mess that does no one any favors.
Now that Claire Clover (Gotham Girl) has recovered, she has a heart to heart with Batman about being a superhero and what she should do going forward. An out-of-character Bruce reveals a lot about his true feelings towards heroism and tells her to do what she feels is right. At the same time, Claire encourages Bruce to do what makes him happy and to not be afraid anymore. Bruce heeds her advice and meets up with Selina Kyle on a rooftop (where else?...
- 6/7/2017
- by Sergio Pereira
- We Got This Covered
Hello again, and welcome to the recently resurrected Panel Discussion. I’m Kieran, and every week I’m going to go through some of the best comics of the week to give you an idea what you should pick up that you might have missed. This is another stacked week with some fantastic first issues and great jumping on points for books you might be behind on, so let’s take a look at what’s on offer.
Marvel’s most-recent X-Men relaunch has been a big hit, at least for me, and its the ancillary titles that are really standing out ahead of the main two flagship books. This week’s Iceman #1 by Sina Grace and Alessandro Vitti is a great introduction to a character that people have known all their lives coming to terms with his new status quo. It gets a bit bogged down in X-Men continuity...
Marvel’s most-recent X-Men relaunch has been a big hit, at least for me, and its the ancillary titles that are really standing out ahead of the main two flagship books. This week’s Iceman #1 by Sina Grace and Alessandro Vitti is a great introduction to a character that people have known all their lives coming to terms with his new status quo. It gets a bit bogged down in X-Men continuity...
- 6/7/2017
- by Kieran Shiach
- Nerdly
Warning: This article contains bat-spoilers for Tom King's Batman #24 comic As a reader who's kept up-to-date with comic book creator Tom King's current Batman run, the following news isn't so much a surprise as it is a well-earned and sweetly-timed payoff to tender moments laid bare over the past several months of readership. Hitting the stands this Wednesday is... Read More...
- 6/6/2017
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Keeping the comic book industry’s No Spoiler Left Behind initiative alive, we’ve learned ahead of Batman #24‘s release that one of the most significant developments to be made in the life of Bruce Wayne will indeed go down: He’s proposing to Catwoman! And even though he admitted that he loved her – a big step for him in its own right – a few months back, this still comes as a shocker.
Before going any further, let’s take a look at what series writer Tom King had to say about this bold decision when speaking with USA Today:
“Everyone’s done vengeance, everyone’s done ‘The night is so dark.’ Giving Batman more pain doesn’t reveal anything about his character because he’s taken as much pain as he can. But giving him love and joy, that combines with the tragedy of his past into something new and never done before.
Before going any further, let’s take a look at what series writer Tom King had to say about this bold decision when speaking with USA Today:
“Everyone’s done vengeance, everyone’s done ‘The night is so dark.’ Giving Batman more pain doesn’t reveal anything about his character because he’s taken as much pain as he can. But giving him love and joy, that combines with the tragedy of his past into something new and never done before.
- 6/6/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
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When we think of some of the most definitive artists to lend their pencils to Batman over the past 78 years, such greats as Bob Kane, Dick Sprang, Neal Adams, Frank Miller, Bruce Timm and Jim Lee immediately come to mind. But, in recent years, the torch has been passed to incredible talents such as Tony S. Daniel, Greg Capullo and the subject of today’s interview, Jason Fabok.
Having arrived on the scene several years ago with a gig on Superman/Batman, it wasn’t long before Fabok filled in for David Finch on a couple issues of Batman: The Dark Knight before it was relaunched for the New 52. And before anyone knew what hit them, he was drawing what I believe to be the most badass rendition of Batman of this decade in Detective Comics, Batman Eternal,...
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When we think of some of the most definitive artists to lend their pencils to Batman over the past 78 years, such greats as Bob Kane, Dick Sprang, Neal Adams, Frank Miller, Bruce Timm and Jim Lee immediately come to mind. But, in recent years, the torch has been passed to incredible talents such as Tony S. Daniel, Greg Capullo and the subject of today’s interview, Jason Fabok.
Having arrived on the scene several years ago with a gig on Superman/Batman, it wasn’t long before Fabok filled in for David Finch on a couple issues of Batman: The Dark Knight before it was relaunched for the New 52. And before anyone knew what hit them, he was drawing what I believe to be the most badass rendition of Batman of this decade in Detective Comics, Batman Eternal,...
- 5/26/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
For better or worse, the big crossover involving Batman and The Flash is now behind us. Sure, some of us had mixed feelings regarding it, but we can all likely agree that it’s for the best the collected edition compile all four issues into one seamless tome as opposed to dividing them up in forthcoming volumes of each respective series.
Serving as a lead-in to Doomsday Clock, this story may most fondly be remembered for delivering something we thought we’d never see in the form of a team-up involving Batmen Bruce and Thomas Wayne. Yes, father and son joined forces to bust a few heads, albeit temporarily. And although the ending didn’t quite deliver, you just might want to give the hardcover a closer look.
My reason for saying so is that the first printing will bear a lenticular cover (see the solicitation for exceptions) much like...
Serving as a lead-in to Doomsday Clock, this story may most fondly be remembered for delivering something we thought we’d never see in the form of a team-up involving Batmen Bruce and Thomas Wayne. Yes, father and son joined forces to bust a few heads, albeit temporarily. And although the ending didn’t quite deliver, you just might want to give the hardcover a closer look.
My reason for saying so is that the first printing will bear a lenticular cover (see the solicitation for exceptions) much like...
- 5/24/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
We've already seen the regular comic covers for DC Comics' upcoming Looney Tunes and DC superhero crossover event. In the series, several classic Looney Tunes characters will cross paths with DC superheroes that include Batman, Wonder Woman, Martian Manhunter, Lobo, Jonah Hex, and the Legion of Super-Heroes.
This looks like it will be a fun comic series. They all look like they will be so much fun to read. Each of the characters that cross paths in the series are perfect for each other. I included information on each of the comics below.
Written by Tom King, Variant by Bob FingermanAfter a chance meeting with billionaire Bruce Wayne, multi-millionaire Elmer Fudd’s obsession quickly escalates into stalking Batman through the dark alleys and high-class social settings of Gotham City.On sale June 28 • 48 pg Written by Jimmy Palmiotti, Variant by Dave AlvarezWhen miner Yosemite Sam strikes it rich, word gets...
This looks like it will be a fun comic series. They all look like they will be so much fun to read. Each of the characters that cross paths in the series are perfect for each other. I included information on each of the comics below.
Written by Tom King, Variant by Bob FingermanAfter a chance meeting with billionaire Bruce Wayne, multi-millionaire Elmer Fudd’s obsession quickly escalates into stalking Batman through the dark alleys and high-class social settings of Gotham City.On sale June 28 • 48 pg Written by Jimmy Palmiotti, Variant by Dave AlvarezWhen miner Yosemite Sam strikes it rich, word gets...
- 5/21/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
This review contains some spoilers.
Although “The Button” got off to a bit of a slow start, it certainly picked up in subsequent installments by affording us a team-up we thought we’d never see in the form of two Batmen – Bruce and Thomas Wayne – fighting side by side. Unfortunately, that may be the only thing this crossover is remembered for as The Flash #22 does a Ric Flair-style face-plant right before the finish line.
Now, I don’t want anyone out there to misinterpret what I’m about to say, thinking that I’m frowning upon the efforts put into this arc by writers Joshua Williamson and Tom King. No. I actually thought they did a fine job with what they were allowed, but may have been somewhat handcuffed because they’re basically assisting in what’s Geoff Johns’ story to tell. So, if you wanted the answers that “Superman Reborn” failed to give,...
Although “The Button” got off to a bit of a slow start, it certainly picked up in subsequent installments by affording us a team-up we thought we’d never see in the form of two Batmen – Bruce and Thomas Wayne – fighting side by side. Unfortunately, that may be the only thing this crossover is remembered for as The Flash #22 does a Ric Flair-style face-plant right before the finish line.
Now, I don’t want anyone out there to misinterpret what I’m about to say, thinking that I’m frowning upon the efforts put into this arc by writers Joshua Williamson and Tom King. No. I actually thought they did a fine job with what they were allowed, but may have been somewhat handcuffed because they’re basically assisting in what’s Geoff Johns’ story to tell. So, if you wanted the answers that “Superman Reborn” failed to give,...
- 5/17/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
This review contains minor spoilers.
Even though the Dark Knight already has more partners than common sense, it’s still fun to see him team up with other DC heroes. In Batman #23‘s pun-tastically titled “The Brave and the Mold,” Gotham’s silent protector joins forces with Swamp Thing to solve a deadly mystery. But is it any good? Well, c’mon, when the Caped Crusader and Alec Holland get together, you know that it’s only going to rule.
First off, the premise of this adventure is perfect for a one-shot. Split into eight mini chapters, the two heroes pair up to find out who murdered Lloyd McGinn, who’s revealed to be Swamp Thing’s father. Sounds like a simple enough whodunit, right? Well, this is a Tom King story, so you know that he’ll never do anything straightforward and easy. He sends us on a merry-go-round...
Even though the Dark Knight already has more partners than common sense, it’s still fun to see him team up with other DC heroes. In Batman #23‘s pun-tastically titled “The Brave and the Mold,” Gotham’s silent protector joins forces with Swamp Thing to solve a deadly mystery. But is it any good? Well, c’mon, when the Caped Crusader and Alec Holland get together, you know that it’s only going to rule.
First off, the premise of this adventure is perfect for a one-shot. Split into eight mini chapters, the two heroes pair up to find out who murdered Lloyd McGinn, who’s revealed to be Swamp Thing’s father. Sounds like a simple enough whodunit, right? Well, this is a Tom King story, so you know that he’ll never do anything straightforward and easy. He sends us on a merry-go-round...
- 5/17/2017
- by Sergio Pereira
- We Got This Covered
Hello again, and welcome to the recently resurrected Panel Discussion. I’m Kieran, and every week I’m going to go through some of the best comics of the week to give you an idea what you should pick up that you might have missed. This is another stacked week with some fantastic first issues and great jumping on points for books you might be behind on, so let’s take a look at what’s on offer.
The must-have book this week is The Flash #22 which is the final part of the blockbuster crossover “The Button” and contains a bunch of exciting developments for fans of the DC Universe. The pace of The Flash #22 runs a mile a minute like the Scarlet Speedster himself and there’s not much time to digest the developments before there’s a new shocking twist, so it’s an issue that’s worth...
The must-have book this week is The Flash #22 which is the final part of the blockbuster crossover “The Button” and contains a bunch of exciting developments for fans of the DC Universe. The pace of The Flash #22 runs a mile a minute like the Scarlet Speedster himself and there’s not much time to digest the developments before there’s a new shocking twist, so it’s an issue that’s worth...
- 5/17/2017
- by Kieran Shiach
- Nerdly
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Let’s be honest in saying that it’s not often you see someone like Mister Miracle being afforded his own headlining gig. But, when you consider that Forager is now the star of his own title thanks to DC’s Young Animal imprint, then it does make a bit of sense that one of Jack Kirby’s most beloved New Gods get a little time in the spotlight.
Well, let’s amend that to “ample time in the spotlight,” because Scott Free will be sticking around for a twelve-issue run brought to us by the very creative team responsible for The Sheriff of Babylon: writer Tom King and artist Mitch Gerads. Promising they’ll “take readers on an episodic roller coaster of death, resurrection, mystery and intrigue,” this sounds like something frequent visitors to New...
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Let’s be honest in saying that it’s not often you see someone like Mister Miracle being afforded his own headlining gig. But, when you consider that Forager is now the star of his own title thanks to DC’s Young Animal imprint, then it does make a bit of sense that one of Jack Kirby’s most beloved New Gods get a little time in the spotlight.
Well, let’s amend that to “ample time in the spotlight,” because Scott Free will be sticking around for a twelve-issue run brought to us by the very creative team responsible for The Sheriff of Babylon: writer Tom King and artist Mitch Gerads. Promising they’ll “take readers on an episodic roller coaster of death, resurrection, mystery and intrigue,” this sounds like something frequent visitors to New...
- 5/12/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
This review contains minor spoilers.
Time sure does fly when you’ve got Barry Allen in a story. We’ve reached part three of “The Button” and it might just be the most important issue in this arc yet. Batman #22 pulls no punches as it unravels the mysteries of Rebirth and Flashpoint.
It’s difficult to detail what happens in this issue without giving away too much, so I’m going to keep it simple. We find out more about Flashpoint Batman, as Bruce tries to catch up on lost time with his pops and Barry rebuilds the broken cosmic treadmill. However, as Barry explains, something doesn’t make sense here since Flashpoint was meant to be an alternate history, not an alternate world. So, why does it still exist? In the meantime, Thomas’s cave comes under attack, and father and son team up to lay the ultimate Bat-beatdown on the intruders.
Time sure does fly when you’ve got Barry Allen in a story. We’ve reached part three of “The Button” and it might just be the most important issue in this arc yet. Batman #22 pulls no punches as it unravels the mysteries of Rebirth and Flashpoint.
It’s difficult to detail what happens in this issue without giving away too much, so I’m going to keep it simple. We find out more about Flashpoint Batman, as Bruce tries to catch up on lost time with his pops and Barry rebuilds the broken cosmic treadmill. However, as Barry explains, something doesn’t make sense here since Flashpoint was meant to be an alternate history, not an alternate world. So, why does it still exist? In the meantime, Thomas’s cave comes under attack, and father and son team up to lay the ultimate Bat-beatdown on the intruders.
- 5/3/2017
- by Sergio Pereira
- We Got This Covered
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During Flashpoint, we were introduced to a brand new version of the Caped Crusader. In this altered reality where Aquaman and Wonder Woman had torn the world apart with a years-long war, it was Thomas Wayne who became the Dark Knight after his son Bruce was gunned down in from of him.
Now, in Batman #22, the character will be making a return as “The Button” crossover with The Flash continues. Attempting to explain who’s been toying with the DC Universe and its timeline, the story will set the stage for characters from the Watchmen universe to appear here and the reunion between Bruce Wayne and his father (from a different timeline) promises to be very interesting indeed.
For more on what to expect from writers Joshua Williamson and Tom King, and artist Jason Fabok’s Batman...
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During Flashpoint, we were introduced to a brand new version of the Caped Crusader. In this altered reality where Aquaman and Wonder Woman had torn the world apart with a years-long war, it was Thomas Wayne who became the Dark Knight after his son Bruce was gunned down in from of him.
Now, in Batman #22, the character will be making a return as “The Button” crossover with The Flash continues. Attempting to explain who’s been toying with the DC Universe and its timeline, the story will set the stage for characters from the Watchmen universe to appear here and the reunion between Bruce Wayne and his father (from a different timeline) promises to be very interesting indeed.
For more on what to expect from writers Joshua Williamson and Tom King, and artist Jason Fabok’s Batman...
- 5/2/2017
- by Josh Wilding
- We Got This Covered
Weekend Superhero: Batman Comics are the Best They’ve Been in Years Let’s shift gears this week to the comic book world of, well, comic books. We get so worked up over the latest Marvel and DC movies that we sometimes forget that comics are the reason we have them at all. In May of 2016, DC overhauled [...]
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- 4/29/2017
- by Nick DeNitto
- Film-Book
By now, you’ve probably become well acquainted with “The Button,” a crossover incorporating both Batman and The Flash, which is set to unlock one of Rebirth’s greatest mysteries. And considering that it encompasses only four issues, it’ll be over before you know – but do expect the finale to arrive slightly later than originally planned.
Fortunately for us all, the delay is only that of seven days, so there’s no need to overly fret. You see, The Flash #22 had been first slated for release on Wednesday, May 10, but will now arrive on May 17. See? That’s not too bad, now is it? Likewise, The Flash #23 has been pushed a week, now scheduled to hit shelves on May 31.
While the reasoning behind this hasn’t been disclosed, it’s most likely due to writer Joshua Williamson having to pull double duty, as we recently learned that he’s...
Fortunately for us all, the delay is only that of seven days, so there’s no need to overly fret. You see, The Flash #22 had been first slated for release on Wednesday, May 10, but will now arrive on May 17. See? That’s not too bad, now is it? Likewise, The Flash #23 has been pushed a week, now scheduled to hit shelves on May 31.
While the reasoning behind this hasn’t been disclosed, it’s most likely due to writer Joshua Williamson having to pull double duty, as we recently learned that he’s...
- 4/27/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
While this development doesn’t seem like too much of a shocker, that doesn’t make it any less noteworthy. By now, you’re probably aware that DC is waist-deep in “The Button,” an important crossover incorporating both Batman and The Flash, brought to us by current series writers Tom King and Joshua Williamson, respectively. And while these two gentlemen have no doubt exchanged countless phone calls and emails with each other and DC editorial in order to hash out the specifics of the story, they were originally slated as keeping to their own books.
Well, it looks like the collaboration has grown closer than expected, as Williamson is now being given scripting credit for Batman #22, with both him and King being credited as co-plotting the story. Personally, I don’t mind this news at all since Williamson has been knocking it out of the park with The Flash, the...
Well, it looks like the collaboration has grown closer than expected, as Williamson is now being given scripting credit for Batman #22, with both him and King being credited as co-plotting the story. Personally, I don’t mind this news at all since Williamson has been knocking it out of the park with The Flash, the...
- 4/27/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
This review contains minor spoilers.
“League of Shadows” has been one long arc. There’ve been a lot of twists and turns, but it’s starting to feel like a never-ending story. Now, in part five of six, James Tynion IV sets the wheel in motion for the forthcoming finale. He’s done a remarkable job here, because Detective Comics #955 is an action-packed spectacle that will satisfy fans of the Dark Knight’s ninja past.
With all the other members of the Bat Family incapacitated, it’s up to the youngest member, Cassandra Cain, to rescue them. Her biggest obstacle, though, is still her feelings towards her mother, Lady Shiva, and her own identity. As Cassandra tackles the League of Shadows on her own, Ulysses shows his latest weapon to combat the League to Colonel Kane. Needless to say, its sheer power could also kill the colonel’s daughter, Kate,...
“League of Shadows” has been one long arc. There’ve been a lot of twists and turns, but it’s starting to feel like a never-ending story. Now, in part five of six, James Tynion IV sets the wheel in motion for the forthcoming finale. He’s done a remarkable job here, because Detective Comics #955 is an action-packed spectacle that will satisfy fans of the Dark Knight’s ninja past.
With all the other members of the Bat Family incapacitated, it’s up to the youngest member, Cassandra Cain, to rescue them. Her biggest obstacle, though, is still her feelings towards her mother, Lady Shiva, and her own identity. As Cassandra tackles the League of Shadows on her own, Ulysses shows his latest weapon to combat the League to Colonel Kane. Needless to say, its sheer power could also kill the colonel’s daughter, Kate,...
- 4/26/2017
- by Sergio Pereira
- We Got This Covered
While changing a comic book’s contents from what was originally solicited is certainly nothing new, it can be a bit frustrating if something that you were looking forward to is seemingly being scrapped. Such is the case with an upcoming issue of Batman, a series that has already experienced such a thing within the first year of Rebirth.
You may remember that Tom King and Mitch Gerads were supposed to tell a tale that was to see the Dark Knight join forces with none other than Swamp Thing, originally slated for publication in Batman #15. But, as luck would have it, that was replaced by the two-part “Rooftops” story, which has recently been collected into Batman Vol. 2: I am Suicide.
So, that brings us to some good news and some bad news. The good news is that the Swamp Thing story will see the light of day, specifically in...
You may remember that Tom King and Mitch Gerads were supposed to tell a tale that was to see the Dark Knight join forces with none other than Swamp Thing, originally slated for publication in Batman #15. But, as luck would have it, that was replaced by the two-part “Rooftops” story, which has recently been collected into Batman Vol. 2: I am Suicide.
So, that brings us to some good news and some bad news. The good news is that the Swamp Thing story will see the light of day, specifically in...
- 4/19/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
This review contains minor spoilers.
Batman #21 is one book that DC has tried to keep under wraps for as long as possible. After the “Superman Reborn” fiasco fell victim to the Internet’s inherent spoiler culture, the publisher took no chances with this issue. It’s so hush-hush that we only received our review copy at the eleventh hour before release day. Now, the time of reckoning has arrived. One of the most-anticipated storylines of the year is finally here, but does it live up to the hype?
Part one of “The Button” begins in the Batcave with Batman examining the infamous buttons and accidently dropping one on Psycho-Pirate’s mask. There’s a strange reaction and Flashpoint Batman (Thomas Wayne) appears to his son for a moment. Bruce calls Barry to tell him about what’s happened, with the Flash saying he’ll be there in a minute, literally.
Batman #21 is one book that DC has tried to keep under wraps for as long as possible. After the “Superman Reborn” fiasco fell victim to the Internet’s inherent spoiler culture, the publisher took no chances with this issue. It’s so hush-hush that we only received our review copy at the eleventh hour before release day. Now, the time of reckoning has arrived. One of the most-anticipated storylines of the year is finally here, but does it live up to the hype?
Part one of “The Button” begins in the Batcave with Batman examining the infamous buttons and accidently dropping one on Psycho-Pirate’s mask. There’s a strange reaction and Flashpoint Batman (Thomas Wayne) appears to his son for a moment. Bruce calls Barry to tell him about what’s happened, with the Flash saying he’ll be there in a minute, literally.
- 4/19/2017
- by Sergio Pereira
- We Got This Covered
This review is based off a volume that collects Batman #9-15.
Although Tom King’s current run on Batman hasn’t been entirely bulletproof, one reason that it’s probably been scrutinized more than other titles is that he was faced with the unenviable task of following Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo, who delivered what was arguably one of the greatest and most definitive eras to make up the Dark Knight’s 78-year history.
In addition to that, Rebirth has given way to some of the best stories involving the likes of Superman, the Flash and Green Arrow this decade has seen, so a benchmark has been set for DC’s entire publishing line. In other words, despite Batman being one of the most recognizable characters in all of pop culture, his laurels really can’t be rested upon.
With that, I’ll fully admit that I was unsatisfied with King’s opening arc,...
Although Tom King’s current run on Batman hasn’t been entirely bulletproof, one reason that it’s probably been scrutinized more than other titles is that he was faced with the unenviable task of following Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo, who delivered what was arguably one of the greatest and most definitive eras to make up the Dark Knight’s 78-year history.
In addition to that, Rebirth has given way to some of the best stories involving the likes of Superman, the Flash and Green Arrow this decade has seen, so a benchmark has been set for DC’s entire publishing line. In other words, despite Batman being one of the most recognizable characters in all of pop culture, his laurels really can’t be rested upon.
With that, I’ll fully admit that I was unsatisfied with King’s opening arc,...
- 4/18/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
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