The alternate, dark world of the Justice League returns with Dark Night: Metal #2 from DC Comics! Also: three covers for Ash Vs Army of Darkness #3, Wolfenstein #1, three Warhammer Blood Bowl #4 preview pages, Clue #4, Curse Words #8, Harrow County #25, Neil Gaiman's American Gods: Shadows #7, Rose #6, and Sacred Creatures #3.
Dark Nights: Metal #2: "As Superman and Wonder Woman hunt for a missing ally, Batman investigates a mystery spanning centuries. When the World’s Greatest Detective discovers a foe even greater than the Justice League could possibly imagine, will Earth’s heroes be ready?
Art by: Jonathan Glapion, Greg Capullo
Cover by: Jonathan Glapion, Greg Capullo
Variant cover by: John Romita, Jr., Jim Lee, Andy Kubert
Written by: Scott Snyder
Series: Dark Matter 2017
U.S. Price: 4.99
On Sale Date: Sep 13, 2017
Volume/Issue #: 2
Color/B&W: Color
Trim Size: Comic
Page Count: 32."
To get more looks at Dark Nights: Metal #2, visit:
http://www.
Dark Nights: Metal #2: "As Superman and Wonder Woman hunt for a missing ally, Batman investigates a mystery spanning centuries. When the World’s Greatest Detective discovers a foe even greater than the Justice League could possibly imagine, will Earth’s heroes be ready?
Art by: Jonathan Glapion, Greg Capullo
Cover by: Jonathan Glapion, Greg Capullo
Variant cover by: John Romita, Jr., Jim Lee, Andy Kubert
Written by: Scott Snyder
Series: Dark Matter 2017
U.S. Price: 4.99
On Sale Date: Sep 13, 2017
Volume/Issue #: 2
Color/B&W: Color
Trim Size: Comic
Page Count: 32."
To get more looks at Dark Nights: Metal #2, visit:
http://www.
- 9/13/2017
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Watch below as Woody Sez's Darcie Deaville,David Finch,David Lutken, andHelen Russellperform a selection of songs from the show...
- 8/14/2017
- by BroadwayWorld TV
- BroadwayWorld.com
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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
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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
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
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If you’ve been following comic book related news even if only in the slightest this week, then you’re likely aware of the bombshell that DC dropped in Batman #24. Had you not, then you’re about to be brought up to speed. Long story short, after decades of courtship, the Dark Knight actually got down on one knee and proposed to his sometimes lover and partner in vigilantism, Catwoman.
Now, some diehard fans have been quick to point out that this has happened before, but they’re both right and wrong. In the past, the two icons have gotten married, but those instances were on another Earth, often leading to the conception of Helena Wayne/Huntress. This has actually carried over into other media, influencing the ill-fated Birds of Prey television series as well as a...
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If you’ve been following comic book related news even if only in the slightest this week, then you’re likely aware of the bombshell that DC dropped in Batman #24. Had you not, then you’re about to be brought up to speed. Long story short, after decades of courtship, the Dark Knight actually got down on one knee and proposed to his sometimes lover and partner in vigilantism, Catwoman.
Now, some diehard fans have been quick to point out that this has happened before, but they’re both right and wrong. In the past, the two icons have gotten married, but those instances were on another Earth, often leading to the conception of Helena Wayne/Huntress. This has actually carried over into other media, influencing the ill-fated Birds of Prey television series as well as a...
- 6/8/2017
- 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
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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
This week, we brought word that Dark Knight III: The Master Race would be undergoing a slight name change upon its release as a collected edition, effectively being rechristened as Batman: The Dark Knight: The Master Race. Well, it appears that trend will continue with a companion book set to arrive this September.
If you’ve been keeping up with the threequel to Frank Miller’s immortal classic The Dark Knight Returns – or at least news pertaining to it – you’re likely aware that this limited series has seen an obscene amount of variant covers, particularly for the first couple issues. Normally, stuff like this appears as supplemental material in the back of its relevant trade, but if that were the case with this story, the book would’ve been as thick as the Yellow Pages.
Knowing that, DC has opted to release a 176-page tome (I told you...
If you’ve been keeping up with the threequel to Frank Miller’s immortal classic The Dark Knight Returns – or at least news pertaining to it – you’re likely aware that this limited series has seen an obscene amount of variant covers, particularly for the first couple issues. Normally, stuff like this appears as supplemental material in the back of its relevant trade, but if that were the case with this story, the book would’ve been as thick as the Yellow Pages.
Knowing that, DC has opted to release a 176-page tome (I told you...
- 5/25/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
By now, you’re well aware of how comic books can often see changes before release – be they in content or personnel – due to the fact they’re solicited three months in advance. Obviously, we don’t find it imperative to discuss every instance of this because it happens all the time, but when it has to do with a situation involving Batman that we’ve been following for some time now, you’d better believe we’re going to give it a closer look.
Not long ago, we reported on how the brief interlude dividing “The Button” and “The War of Jokes and Riddles” no longer consisted of a two-issue “Aftermath” arc tying up loose ends from “I am Bane.” Well, at least that’s the case for Batman #23, which has since been altered to include a team-up with Swamp Thing that’ll be illustrated by Mitch Gerads.
While...
Not long ago, we reported on how the brief interlude dividing “The Button” and “The War of Jokes and Riddles” no longer consisted of a two-issue “Aftermath” arc tying up loose ends from “I am Bane.” Well, at least that’s the case for Batman #23, which has since been altered to include a team-up with Swamp Thing that’ll be illustrated by Mitch Gerads.
While...
- 5/12/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
This review contains minor spoilers.
Chuck Dixon and Graham Nolan, two of Bane’s co-creators, are back for the villain’s solo outing titled Bane: Conquest. How can you not be happy about this? I know I’m particularly excited for this series because Dixon and Nolan’s recent team-up, Joe Frankenstein, was one of my favorite books of 2015. Now, they’ve got 12 issues to tell their next Bane epic, which has all the potential in the world to be a barnburner.
In part one of “The Sword,” Bane takes over a ship en route to Gotham City, which he now wants to claim as his own. He discovers contraband weapons on board and realizes someone is preparing for a war – and he doesn’t like it one bit. Along with his crew of bandits, he spends the rest of the issue tracking down who’s behind it. Naturally, his...
Chuck Dixon and Graham Nolan, two of Bane’s co-creators, are back for the villain’s solo outing titled Bane: Conquest. How can you not be happy about this? I know I’m particularly excited for this series because Dixon and Nolan’s recent team-up, Joe Frankenstein, was one of my favorite books of 2015. Now, they’ve got 12 issues to tell their next Bane epic, which has all the potential in the world to be a barnburner.
In part one of “The Sword,” Bane takes over a ship en route to Gotham City, which he now wants to claim as his own. He discovers contraband weapons on board and realizes someone is preparing for a war – and he doesn’t like it one bit. Along with his crew of bandits, he spends the rest of the issue tracking down who’s behind it. Naturally, his...
- 5/3/2017
- 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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Sure, the market may be flooded with books from the superhero’s point of view and, while those are certainly great, it’s nice to switch it up every now and then by examining things from the villain’s perspective. As luck would have it, we’ll be able to see what life is like on the other side of the luchador mask when Bane: Conquest officially kicks off in a few short weeks.
While many are relishing the opportunity to take in something focusing primarily on someone who’s arguably Batman’s most dangerous foe, this twelve-issue limited series is made doubly special by the fact that Bane’s original creators – writer Chuck Dixon and artist Graham Nolan – are making their return in order to give us the most definitive tale possible.
A couple months back,...
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Sure, the market may be flooded with books from the superhero’s point of view and, while those are certainly great, it’s nice to switch it up every now and then by examining things from the villain’s perspective. As luck would have it, we’ll be able to see what life is like on the other side of the luchador mask when Bane: Conquest officially kicks off in a few short weeks.
While many are relishing the opportunity to take in something focusing primarily on someone who’s arguably Batman’s most dangerous foe, this twelve-issue limited series is made doubly special by the fact that Bane’s original creators – writer Chuck Dixon and artist Graham Nolan – are making their return in order to give us the most definitive tale possible.
A couple months back,...
- 4/14/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
This review contains minor spoilers.
Whether you’re a fan of Tom King’s Batman or not, you have to respect one thing: it tries to be unique. No issue is similar, nor is there any certainty; for every left turn is quickly followed by a sharp right. The finale of “I Am Bane” is no different, as King explores what Batsy experiences when he’s outside of death’s door. The words on the pages are extremely poignant in contrast to the graphic battle between Bane and the Dark Knight. It’s a tug-on-the-heartstrings-with-a-punch-in-the-mouth kinda book, and that’s more than okay with me.
Make no mistake: Batman #20 spills blood. Lots of it. The majority of the issue involves Bane beating the living hell out of the Caped Crusader, while Bruce hears his mother recall the moments that led him here. Throughout the beating, the Santa Prisca monster keeps...
Whether you’re a fan of Tom King’s Batman or not, you have to respect one thing: it tries to be unique. No issue is similar, nor is there any certainty; for every left turn is quickly followed by a sharp right. The finale of “I Am Bane” is no different, as King explores what Batsy experiences when he’s outside of death’s door. The words on the pages are extremely poignant in contrast to the graphic battle between Bane and the Dark Knight. It’s a tug-on-the-heartstrings-with-a-punch-in-the-mouth kinda book, and that’s more than okay with me.
Make no mistake: Batman #20 spills blood. Lots of it. The majority of the issue involves Bane beating the living hell out of the Caped Crusader, while Bruce hears his mother recall the moments that led him here. Throughout the beating, the Santa Prisca monster keeps...
- 4/5/2017
- by Sergio Pereira
- We Got This Covered
In the past week, there’s been much discussion surrounding Batman titles and understandably so. With major story arcs wrapping up in the near future and “The War of Jokes and Riddles” kicking off in June, there will no doubt be much riveting reading material for Dark Knight devotees to consume in the coming months.
With a lot of emphasis being placed on the upcoming showdown between Joker and Riddler in Batman #25, the contents of issue #24 somehow became overlooked by all. But now that DC’s June solicits have been released in full, we now know that it’ll continue the “Aftermath” story begun in the previous installment.
In addition to serving as, well, the aftermath of the “I am Bane” arc, it’ll explore the fallout of whatever is to happen in “The Button” (apparently Dark Days: The Forge #1 will be doing this as well). Full details can be found below.
With a lot of emphasis being placed on the upcoming showdown between Joker and Riddler in Batman #25, the contents of issue #24 somehow became overlooked by all. But now that DC’s June solicits have been released in full, we now know that it’ll continue the “Aftermath” story begun in the previous installment.
In addition to serving as, well, the aftermath of the “I am Bane” arc, it’ll explore the fallout of whatever is to happen in “The Button” (apparently Dark Days: The Forge #1 will be doing this as well). Full details can be found below.
- 3/21/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Knowing that the “I am Bane” story arc currently unfolding in the pages of Batman will conclude with issue #20 early next month, it’s probably time to start talking about what’s to come afterward.
We know that Batman and The Flash will be taking part in a four-issue crossover that will occupy issues #21 and 22 of both titles, respectively. Dubbed “The Button,” it’s set to explore what is perhaps Rebirth’s greatest mystery, the one involving the Watchmen characters who supposedly tampered with reality itself.
After that, Batman #23 is set to detail the aftermath of the “I am Bane” arc and will still be illustrated by David Finch, which is appropriate since he drew the story proper. I can only assume that it’ll be included in the very same trade paperback, so keeping that sense of visual continuity is all for the better.
As for what lies beyond that,...
We know that Batman and The Flash will be taking part in a four-issue crossover that will occupy issues #21 and 22 of both titles, respectively. Dubbed “The Button,” it’s set to explore what is perhaps Rebirth’s greatest mystery, the one involving the Watchmen characters who supposedly tampered with reality itself.
After that, Batman #23 is set to detail the aftermath of the “I am Bane” arc and will still be illustrated by David Finch, which is appropriate since he drew the story proper. I can only assume that it’ll be included in the very same trade paperback, so keeping that sense of visual continuity is all for the better.
As for what lies beyond that,...
- 3/16/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
This review contains minor spoilers.
I wouldn’t have wanted to be in Tom King’s shoes after the last issue. After delivering a gargantuan of a book, whatever followed it would always pale in comparison. In many ways, this is true of Batman #19, which isn’t quite as memorable as its predecessor; however, it does give us something else we crave: villains. Lots and lots of villains.
With Batman licking his wounds, the story revolves around Bane as he makes his way through Arkham Asylum, beating everyone in his path as he searches for his adversary and Psycho-Pirate. Now, get this: the Caped Crusader’s the one who let the inmates out and armed them to battle the Venom-addicted monster. How insane is that? As expected, the villains all fall as the Dark Knight prepares for one last rumble in the Arkham jungle with the beast.
While the previous...
I wouldn’t have wanted to be in Tom King’s shoes after the last issue. After delivering a gargantuan of a book, whatever followed it would always pale in comparison. In many ways, this is true of Batman #19, which isn’t quite as memorable as its predecessor; however, it does give us something else we crave: villains. Lots and lots of villains.
With Batman licking his wounds, the story revolves around Bane as he makes his way through Arkham Asylum, beating everyone in his path as he searches for his adversary and Psycho-Pirate. Now, get this: the Caped Crusader’s the one who let the inmates out and armed them to battle the Venom-addicted monster. How insane is that? As expected, the villains all fall as the Dark Knight prepares for one last rumble in the Arkham jungle with the beast.
While the previous...
- 3/15/2017
- by Sergio Pereira
- We Got This Covered
Artwork by David Finch, DC Comics
Batman #18 is a great example of why Tom King is an amazing storyteller. Through 18 issues he has been able lay out this amazing path for fans to follow all leading up to this confrontation with Bane. There is a very clear understanding of why Batman is going to extreme measures to protect his family as well as the criminal Psycho Pirate, and also why Bane is after the Pirate as well. Not only has that King has continued to highlight the importance of Batman and Catwoman’s relationship and it becomes very important in this issue.
Just a brief overview, throughout the book King takes us into both Batman’s and Bane’s past from the moment their mother died until they learned about each other. Showing us the parallels and differences that made them the men they are today. Overall conveying that they...
Batman #18 is a great example of why Tom King is an amazing storyteller. Through 18 issues he has been able lay out this amazing path for fans to follow all leading up to this confrontation with Bane. There is a very clear understanding of why Batman is going to extreme measures to protect his family as well as the criminal Psycho Pirate, and also why Bane is after the Pirate as well. Not only has that King has continued to highlight the importance of Batman and Catwoman’s relationship and it becomes very important in this issue.
Just a brief overview, throughout the book King takes us into both Batman’s and Bane’s past from the moment their mother died until they learned about each other. Showing us the parallels and differences that made them the men they are today. Overall conveying that they...
- 3/2/2017
- by Emmanuel Gomez
- LRMonline.com
This review is based off a volume that collects Wonder Woman: Rebirth #1 and Wonder Woman #1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11.
Call me crazy, but no in continuity Wonder Woman story has really resonated with me since Brian Azzarello and Cliff Chiang concluded what I would call a definitive run. Believe it or not, I did think Meredith and David Finch’s material had some bright spots and, when it comes to Greg Rucka’s current take, I think it’s good but it doesn’t “wow” me.
Maybe that had to do in part with how this title was structured when it came to publishing. You see, all odd numbered issues – in this case, the ones that comprised The Lies – take place in the present, whereas even numbered ones are set in the past and make up the Year One arc. It was a clever way of balancing the respective workloads of artists Liam Sharp and Nicola Scott,...
Call me crazy, but no in continuity Wonder Woman story has really resonated with me since Brian Azzarello and Cliff Chiang concluded what I would call a definitive run. Believe it or not, I did think Meredith and David Finch’s material had some bright spots and, when it comes to Greg Rucka’s current take, I think it’s good but it doesn’t “wow” me.
Maybe that had to do in part with how this title was structured when it came to publishing. You see, all odd numbered issues – in this case, the ones that comprised The Lies – take place in the present, whereas even numbered ones are set in the past and make up the Year One arc. It was a clever way of balancing the respective workloads of artists Liam Sharp and Nicola Scott,...
- 2/28/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
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If anything can be said about Batman’s rogues gallery, it’s that it boasts the deepest and arguably most psychologically complex collection of villains in all of comics. One such baddie that’s enjoyed some time in the limelight following the success of 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises is that of everyone’s favorite militant to don a luchador mask, who will soon be granted a 12-issue limited series written and illustrated by his original creators in the form of Bane: Conquest.
That’s right, none other than Chuck Dixon and Graham Nolan will return to grant Bane “new cities to conquer and new enemies to crush.” And although we’re only two issues deep into the “I am Bane” story arc currently unfolding in the pages of Tom King and David Finch’s Batman,...
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If anything can be said about Batman’s rogues gallery, it’s that it boasts the deepest and arguably most psychologically complex collection of villains in all of comics. One such baddie that’s enjoyed some time in the limelight following the success of 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises is that of everyone’s favorite militant to don a luchador mask, who will soon be granted a 12-issue limited series written and illustrated by his original creators in the form of Bane: Conquest.
That’s right, none other than Chuck Dixon and Graham Nolan will return to grant Bane “new cities to conquer and new enemies to crush.” And although we’re only two issues deep into the “I am Bane” story arc currently unfolding in the pages of Tom King and David Finch’s Batman,...
- 2/15/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
This review contains minor spoilers.
As the world celebrates the fun, silly side of Batman in The Lego Batman Movie, it’s good to see DC hasn’t gotten carried away with it in the main series. While I love the Brick Knight as much as the next guy, I like Batman like my coffee: black and without Michael Cera. So, yes, I’d like the comics to reflect this preference as well. Tom King might’ve taken 16 issues to find this sweet spot, but “I Am Bane” looks like the real deal.
Like the previous issue, Batman #17 is a thrilling humdinger. Time is against the Dark Knight, as he tries to protect all those he holds dear while helping Gotham Girl. Despite his attempts to plan for every possibility and outcome, Bane is always one step ahead of him. It’s a refreshing change to the usual narrative where...
As the world celebrates the fun, silly side of Batman in The Lego Batman Movie, it’s good to see DC hasn’t gotten carried away with it in the main series. While I love the Brick Knight as much as the next guy, I like Batman like my coffee: black and without Michael Cera. So, yes, I’d like the comics to reflect this preference as well. Tom King might’ve taken 16 issues to find this sweet spot, but “I Am Bane” looks like the real deal.
Like the previous issue, Batman #17 is a thrilling humdinger. Time is against the Dark Knight, as he tries to protect all those he holds dear while helping Gotham Girl. Despite his attempts to plan for every possibility and outcome, Bane is always one step ahead of him. It’s a refreshing change to the usual narrative where...
- 2/15/2017
- by Sergio Pereira
- We Got This Covered
Comic Books 101: DC Rebirth Review 2017!
DC Comics had an overall week ending to their New 52 run. Many of the series just petered out, with only a few having any significant sendoff (Batman, Jla, Superman. Marvel was killing them in sales, and only the core titles ever broke the top 10. Then it all changed, DC made a bold announcement to once again “rework” their line up and in continuity world. They announced is DC Rebirth (You can see the lead up to DC Rebirth in my article here DC Comics Then And Now) an attempt to “get back to basics” for many of their characters. New creative teams, no visions for their books, and less crossovers! Phase 1 of the relaunch so far has been a huge success, the months of June-August were predominantly DC books in the top sales, and many fans have enjoyed the new stories regarding their favorite characters.
DC Comics had an overall week ending to their New 52 run. Many of the series just petered out, with only a few having any significant sendoff (Batman, Jla, Superman. Marvel was killing them in sales, and only the core titles ever broke the top 10. Then it all changed, DC made a bold announcement to once again “rework” their line up and in continuity world. They announced is DC Rebirth (You can see the lead up to DC Rebirth in my article here DC Comics Then And Now) an attempt to “get back to basics” for many of their characters. New creative teams, no visions for their books, and less crossovers! Phase 1 of the relaunch so far has been a huge success, the months of June-August were predominantly DC books in the top sales, and many fans have enjoyed the new stories regarding their favorite characters.
- 1/18/2017
- by Jeremy Scully
- LRMonline.com
Sneak Peek Zenescope Entertainment's "Grimm Fairy Tales" #1, written by Joe Brusha and illustrated by Ediano Silva, with covers by David Finch, Eric Basaldua, Greg Horn, Talent Caldwell and Josh Burns, available December 28, 2016:
"...the world of humans has forever changed and the 'Grimm Universe' has been shaken to its core. It started with the 'Age of Darkness' and now with the death of 'Sela Mathers', earth's long time guardian, the 'Realms of Power' have fallen into chaos.
"But Sela left behind one thing that may be able to save the world...
"Her daughter 'Skye'..."
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"...the world of humans has forever changed and the 'Grimm Universe' has been shaken to its core. It started with the 'Age of Darkness' and now with the death of 'Sela Mathers', earth's long time guardian, the 'Realms of Power' have fallen into chaos.
"But Sela left behind one thing that may be able to save the world...
"Her daughter 'Skye'..."
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- 12/22/2016
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Sneak Peek Zenescope Entertainment's "Grimm Fairy Tales" #1, available December 2016, written by Ralph Tedesco, Joe Brusha, and illustrated by Tbd, with covers by David Finch, Eric Basaldua, Greg Horn, Talent Caldwell and Josh Burns:
"...'Grimm Fairy Tales' is back, as the world of humans becomes forever changed and the 'Grimm Universe' is shaken to its very core.
"It started with the 'Age of Darkness' and now with the death of 'Sela Mathers', Earth's long time guardian, the 'Realms of Power' have fallen into chaos. But Sela left behind the one thing that may be able to save the world... her daughter, 'Skye'..."
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"...'Grimm Fairy Tales' is back, as the world of humans becomes forever changed and the 'Grimm Universe' is shaken to its very core.
"It started with the 'Age of Darkness' and now with the death of 'Sela Mathers', Earth's long time guardian, the 'Realms of Power' have fallen into chaos. But Sela left behind the one thing that may be able to save the world... her daughter, 'Skye'..."
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- 9/30/2016
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Comic Books 101: DC Comics-Reading Batman Pt 2
Previously I wrote an article helping new readers figure out the best places to pick up Batman from DC Comics . For those confused or still uncertain about major events in DC Comics (which connect to various “jumping on” points for Batman) I wrote an article detailing the big company altering stories in my history of the DC Universe article. This time around I am going to open up a bit more on the adventures of The Dark Knight, and take a look at some of the bigger, and in my opinion, best stories for potential Batman readers. This will include small and big story lines that exist in various continuities within the DC Comics publication history for the character. There won’t be any set “this is better than that” to the stories listed, simply moments in the characters publication where a...
Previously I wrote an article helping new readers figure out the best places to pick up Batman from DC Comics . For those confused or still uncertain about major events in DC Comics (which connect to various “jumping on” points for Batman) I wrote an article detailing the big company altering stories in my history of the DC Universe article. This time around I am going to open up a bit more on the adventures of The Dark Knight, and take a look at some of the bigger, and in my opinion, best stories for potential Batman readers. This will include small and big story lines that exist in various continuities within the DC Comics publication history for the character. There won’t be any set “this is better than that” to the stories listed, simply moments in the characters publication where a...
- 9/22/2016
- by Jeremy Scully
- LRMonline.com
Comic Book Reviews: DC Comics Round Up Week 09-07-2016
DC Comics continues having some soft retcons in their Rebirth line up. This time around Cyborg is the center of attention, getting a new creative team and focus. Does it work? Will this be the time for Cyborg to pick up steam with a potential film still looming in the distance? Read on to find out!
Aquaman #6
Story: Dan Abnett Art: Andrew Hennessey, Brad Walker Colors: Gabe Eltaeb
Review: Did someone not inform Dan Abnett this isn’t the same Clark that was introduced when The New 52 first started! This Superman seems very familiar with Arthur, so much so Arthur has no problem airing some of his more insecure issues with Big Blue. The exchange was awkward, and full of weird contradictions that just didn’t make sense for the characters. Superman says he’s not a puppet and he came to talk things out,...
DC Comics continues having some soft retcons in their Rebirth line up. This time around Cyborg is the center of attention, getting a new creative team and focus. Does it work? Will this be the time for Cyborg to pick up steam with a potential film still looming in the distance? Read on to find out!
Aquaman #6
Story: Dan Abnett Art: Andrew Hennessey, Brad Walker Colors: Gabe Eltaeb
Review: Did someone not inform Dan Abnett this isn’t the same Clark that was introduced when The New 52 first started! This Superman seems very familiar with Arthur, so much so Arthur has no problem airing some of his more insecure issues with Big Blue. The exchange was awkward, and full of weird contradictions that just didn’t make sense for the characters. Superman says he’s not a puppet and he came to talk things out,...
- 9/12/2016
- by Jeremy Scully
- LRMonline.com
Batman Day
Annual Celebration Of The World's Most Popular Super Hero To Take Place September 17, 2016
Honor the Legacy of the Dark Knight with Free Comic Giveaways, Signings with Top Comic Artists and Writers, Digital Comics Sales and More!
What: Every year, DC Entertainment invites fans to celebrate the most revered Super Hero of all time on Batman Day. This year on Saturday, September 17th, generations of fans will celebrate the Caped Crusader's remarkable legacy at festivities held at thousands of comic book retailers, bookstores, schools and libraries around the world, some of which will include free comic book giveaways and signings by some of the biggest names in comics
To commemorate Batman Day this year, fans will receive a copy of Batman #1 from this year's DC Rebirth written by Tom King and illustrated by David Finch, Matt Banning and Jordie Bellaire.
Major retailers including Pottery Barn Kids, Barnes & Noble and Books-a-Million,...
Annual Celebration Of The World's Most Popular Super Hero To Take Place September 17, 2016
Honor the Legacy of the Dark Knight with Free Comic Giveaways, Signings with Top Comic Artists and Writers, Digital Comics Sales and More!
What: Every year, DC Entertainment invites fans to celebrate the most revered Super Hero of all time on Batman Day. This year on Saturday, September 17th, generations of fans will celebrate the Caped Crusader's remarkable legacy at festivities held at thousands of comic book retailers, bookstores, schools and libraries around the world, some of which will include free comic book giveaways and signings by some of the biggest names in comics
To commemorate Batman Day this year, fans will receive a copy of Batman #1 from this year's DC Rebirth written by Tom King and illustrated by David Finch, Matt Banning and Jordie Bellaire.
Major retailers including Pottery Barn Kids, Barnes & Noble and Books-a-Million,...
- 9/1/2016
- by The Atari Nation
- Legions of Gotham
So, you want to start reading Batman but are completely lost due to the character being around for over seventy-five years, and hundreds of issues and iterations on the character.
Where do you start? What If you only like some of the movie versions? Or maybe the video games?
What’s the New 52? What’s Rebirth?
It can be daunting if you are completely new to the world of comic books or maybe a returning fan that’s been away for a long time. While hardcore fans have probably stuck around for all the various Bat books, most maybe only keep up via Wiki or maybe random postings on sites like Cbr or IGN. Well, fear not, as I will be doing my best to give some insight on iconic Batman storylines essential to the character, along with a brief update on the current state of the character!
So without further ado,...
Where do you start? What If you only like some of the movie versions? Or maybe the video games?
What’s the New 52? What’s Rebirth?
It can be daunting if you are completely new to the world of comic books or maybe a returning fan that’s been away for a long time. While hardcore fans have probably stuck around for all the various Bat books, most maybe only keep up via Wiki or maybe random postings on sites like Cbr or IGN. Well, fear not, as I will be doing my best to give some insight on iconic Batman storylines essential to the character, along with a brief update on the current state of the character!
So without further ado,...
- 8/25/2016
- by Jeremy Scully
- LRMonline.com
Comic Book Reviews: DC Round Up Week 08-17-2016
DC Comics has been killing it with sales lately, and for good reason! The Rebirth has been a success with almost every series delivering well-written and illustrated stories. Whatever editorial direction Geoff Johns put the company on, it’s worked! The characters feel fresh and new again, while still keeping true to the status quo set up in the New 52 Universe. Could the books do a slightly better job at feeling more “interconnected” (No that doesn’t mean crossover!)? Sure! But regardless, each individual series feels very well put together and on a focused plot. So without further delay, check out the hot books from this week’s DC Comics Rebirth line up!
Green Arrow #5
Story: Benjamin Percy Art: Juan Ferreyra
Review: If you were to tell me a year or so ago (or even further back) that future me would...
DC Comics has been killing it with sales lately, and for good reason! The Rebirth has been a success with almost every series delivering well-written and illustrated stories. Whatever editorial direction Geoff Johns put the company on, it’s worked! The characters feel fresh and new again, while still keeping true to the status quo set up in the New 52 Universe. Could the books do a slightly better job at feeling more “interconnected” (No that doesn’t mean crossover!)? Sure! But regardless, each individual series feels very well put together and on a focused plot. So without further delay, check out the hot books from this week’s DC Comics Rebirth line up!
Green Arrow #5
Story: Benjamin Percy Art: Juan Ferreyra
Review: If you were to tell me a year or so ago (or even further back) that future me would...
- 8/19/2016
- by Jeremy Scully
- LRMonline.com
Publisher: DC Comics
Writer: Scott Snyder
Artwork: John Romita Jr.
Inks: Danny Miki
Colors: Dean White
One of the best things to come out of the New 52 was Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo on Batman. At the end of the arc “End Game,” we knew that there was a change in the creative team coming. We soon found out it was none other than Tom King and David Finch who have been doing a great job so far. Now armed with John Romita Jr. and Jock on art, Scott Snyder is back on All-star Batman to give us those stories he wants to tell using specific characters in mind. Looks like we are starting with Batman and Harvey Dent, Two-Face.
This issue kicks off with a bang. Given the distance traveled (mentioned at the top of the page) I am going to guess that the Diner that this issue...
Writer: Scott Snyder
Artwork: John Romita Jr.
Inks: Danny Miki
Colors: Dean White
One of the best things to come out of the New 52 was Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo on Batman. At the end of the arc “End Game,” we knew that there was a change in the creative team coming. We soon found out it was none other than Tom King and David Finch who have been doing a great job so far. Now armed with John Romita Jr. and Jock on art, Scott Snyder is back on All-star Batman to give us those stories he wants to tell using specific characters in mind. Looks like we are starting with Batman and Harvey Dent, Two-Face.
This issue kicks off with a bang. Given the distance traveled (mentioned at the top of the page) I am going to guess that the Diner that this issue...
- 8/11/2016
- by Emmanuel Gomez
- LRMonline.com
Comic Book Reviews: DC Round Up Week 08-03-2016
When I first started writing reviews for Lrm I stated I would stick with all the DC Rebirth Issues until at least issue 6 before considering any to drop. So far, I’ve pleasantly been surprised by my complete interest in All the Rebirth Titles thus far! We are approaching issue 4 for most of the newly revamped series, with still many more trickling in that show promise. As the first “wave” of books get closer to issue 6, I’ll do a quick rundown on those series and try to help new readers choose which books might be best for them. Until then, be sure to sound off in the comments on how you’re liking (or disliking) the DC Rebirth!
Aquaman #4
Story: Dan Abnett Art: Philippe Briones Colors: Gabe Eltaeb
Review: Aquaman has become a sort of love hate series for me in this DC Rebirth.
When I first started writing reviews for Lrm I stated I would stick with all the DC Rebirth Issues until at least issue 6 before considering any to drop. So far, I’ve pleasantly been surprised by my complete interest in All the Rebirth Titles thus far! We are approaching issue 4 for most of the newly revamped series, with still many more trickling in that show promise. As the first “wave” of books get closer to issue 6, I’ll do a quick rundown on those series and try to help new readers choose which books might be best for them. Until then, be sure to sound off in the comments on how you’re liking (or disliking) the DC Rebirth!
Aquaman #4
Story: Dan Abnett Art: Philippe Briones Colors: Gabe Eltaeb
Review: Aquaman has become a sort of love hate series for me in this DC Rebirth.
- 8/9/2016
- by Jeremy Scully
- LRMonline.com
From the very first and second issue of Tom King’s Batman I have not for once believed that Gotham and Gotham Girl were going to stay on as the heroes they claimed to be, for me I felt that there had to be a twist in there somewhere. Maybe their power source was going to manipulate them somehow, or maybe they were even just playing Batman the whole time in a bigger scheme. Leave it to Tom King to use a not very well known villain to bring out the worst in Gotham and Gotham Girl.
We begin this issue at the same place we left off just some time after. At this time Batman is walking through a mess of dead soldiers and a very scared Gotham Girl who is crying in a corner. Then we find Gotham somewhere else in the city re-creating a scene from an issue of All-Star Superman.
We begin this issue at the same place we left off just some time after. At this time Batman is walking through a mess of dead soldiers and a very scared Gotham Girl who is crying in a corner. Then we find Gotham somewhere else in the city re-creating a scene from an issue of All-Star Superman.
- 8/5/2016
- by Emmanuel Gomez
- LRMonline.com
Comic Book Reviews: DC Round Up Week 07-20-2016
After a two week absence I return to see what the current state of DC’s Rebirth is in! How are the Gotham Siblings doing? Are they evil yet? What’s going on with Aquaman and the anti-Atlantism? Are those two silly Lanterns still squabbling over inane stuff? Well read on to find out all about the wonderful world of DC Comics!
Aquaman#3
Story: Dan Abnett Art: Philippe Briones Colors: Gabe Eltaeb
Review: So for some reason, even though Arthur painfully has put together this Atlantean Embassy, even though he’s saved the world (including America) countless times and has proven himself a hero, even though he is a Us Citizen, And even though Black Manta is also an American and blatantly guilty over the explosion at the Atlantean Embassy, we are to believe that everyone is like “well F*! You Arthur,...
After a two week absence I return to see what the current state of DC’s Rebirth is in! How are the Gotham Siblings doing? Are they evil yet? What’s going on with Aquaman and the anti-Atlantism? Are those two silly Lanterns still squabbling over inane stuff? Well read on to find out all about the wonderful world of DC Comics!
Aquaman#3
Story: Dan Abnett Art: Philippe Briones Colors: Gabe Eltaeb
Review: So for some reason, even though Arthur painfully has put together this Atlantean Embassy, even though he’s saved the world (including America) countless times and has proven himself a hero, even though he is a Us Citizen, And even though Black Manta is also an American and blatantly guilty over the explosion at the Atlantean Embassy, we are to believe that everyone is like “well F*! You Arthur,...
- 7/27/2016
- by Jeremy Scully
- LRMonline.com
This week a few titles experience a Rebirth! And a few more begin their new lives! What are Jon Kent’s (errr Smith’s) Powers? And is Batman stronger than a Boeing 757? What’s up with Wally? And get ready to feel the Rage!!! All this and more on my reviews for DC Comics Week 06-15-2015.
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Batman #1
Story: Tom King Art: David Finch, Matt Banning Colors: Jordie Bellaire
Review: Tom King wastes little time picking the action from where Batman: Rebirth left off. A terrorist with a rocket launcher is loose in Gotham and Batman needs to track him down before something really bad happens! Unfortunately, that's exactly what unfolds leading to the Dark Knight having to go head to head with a dive bombing B757 to save Gotham! To complicate matters further, two new heroes show up going by the names 'Gotham' and 'Lady Gotham,...
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Batman #1
Story: Tom King Art: David Finch, Matt Banning Colors: Jordie Bellaire
Review: Tom King wastes little time picking the action from where Batman: Rebirth left off. A terrorist with a rocket launcher is loose in Gotham and Batman needs to track him down before something really bad happens! Unfortunately, that's exactly what unfolds leading to the Dark Knight having to go head to head with a dive bombing B757 to save Gotham! To complicate matters further, two new heroes show up going by the names 'Gotham' and 'Lady Gotham,...
- 6/17/2016
- by Jeremy Scully
- LRMonline.com
Justice League #47
Writer: Geoff Johns
Artist: Jason Fabok
Colorist: Brad Anderson
Letterer: Rob Leigh
Publisher: DC Comics
Act Three of the biggest DC Event yet begins here and like the issues preceding it…you begin to see the connections and plot threads begin making steps forward to what’s no doubt going to be a phenomenal endgame in the next few issues.
Wonder Woman remains the anchor for the events that go down, and it’s nice of Geoff Johns to call on relationships of characters and events that reference past Justice League arcs (Some greater than others.). After going through versions of their personal Godhood, members of the Justice League finally begin to realign and focus their efforts on the one common enemy that’s been plaguing them since the beginning. There are certain bits that start to feel like they’re replaying scenes from different views and more...
Writer: Geoff Johns
Artist: Jason Fabok
Colorist: Brad Anderson
Letterer: Rob Leigh
Publisher: DC Comics
Act Three of the biggest DC Event yet begins here and like the issues preceding it…you begin to see the connections and plot threads begin making steps forward to what’s no doubt going to be a phenomenal endgame in the next few issues.
Wonder Woman remains the anchor for the events that go down, and it’s nice of Geoff Johns to call on relationships of characters and events that reference past Justice League arcs (Some greater than others.). After going through versions of their personal Godhood, members of the Justice League finally begin to realign and focus their efforts on the one common enemy that’s been plaguing them since the beginning. There are certain bits that start to feel like they’re replaying scenes from different views and more...
- 12/31/2015
- by Terrence Sage
- SoundOnSight
Please welcome the new superstar creative team of writer Meredith Finch and artist David Finch! As this new epic begins, the fate of the Amazons is about to be revealed, major new characters will be introduced and a new villain will arrive with enough power to defeat the combined might of Wonder Woman and her Justice League teammates! Don't miss the start of this story that guest stars Swamp Thing! It will define what it takes for Diana to fulfill her destiny as Wonder Woman! Collects Wonder Woman #36-42. How To Enter 1. Like "ComicBookMovie.com" on Facebook by clicking Here. 2. To Double your chances of winning, click Here to follow me on Instagram. 3. To Triple your chances of winning, Follow Me and then Retweet the Tweet below. Retweet & Follow @Josh_Wilding For Your Chance To Win A Copy Of The Wonder Woman: War Torn Hardcover. pic.twitter.com/fisSCCm62K...
- 9/12/2015
- ComicBookMovie.com
Ultimatum #1-5 (2008-2009)
Written by Jeph Loeb
Pencils by David Finch
Inks by Danny Miki
Colors by Steve Firchow (1-3), Peter Steigerwald (3-5)
Published by Marvel Comics
This week, I am deciding to eat my vegetables before dessert and am reviewing the Ultimatum crossover series many weeks before I get to it in my History of the Ultimate Universe series. I am also combining my column with our mini event “Worst Comics Month”. This is because after I finished binge reading Ultimate Spider-Man Volume One and decided to read this “Ultimatum” series, which filled the gaps in some of the final issues, I (the neophyte comics fan) felt like I had truly experienced a bad comic with its ugly art, “shocking” plot reveals with little or no build-up, and jarring switches in tone from Hulk switching from dumb to smart to in between in the space of a panel to...
Written by Jeph Loeb
Pencils by David Finch
Inks by Danny Miki
Colors by Steve Firchow (1-3), Peter Steigerwald (3-5)
Published by Marvel Comics
This week, I am deciding to eat my vegetables before dessert and am reviewing the Ultimatum crossover series many weeks before I get to it in my History of the Ultimate Universe series. I am also combining my column with our mini event “Worst Comics Month”. This is because after I finished binge reading Ultimate Spider-Man Volume One and decided to read this “Ultimatum” series, which filled the gaps in some of the final issues, I (the neophyte comics fan) felt like I had truly experienced a bad comic with its ugly art, “shocking” plot reveals with little or no build-up, and jarring switches in tone from Hulk switching from dumb to smart to in between in the space of a panel to...
- 8/27/2015
- by Logan Dalton
- SoundOnSight
DC Entertainment Announces That On September 26:
“Batman Day” Returns
Back By Popular Demand, Batman Day 2015 Makes the Celebration of The World’s Most Popular Super Hero and Global Pop Culture Icon an Annual Event
Burbank, CA (June 16, 2015) -- DC Entertainment is bringing back the fan-favorite event celebrating The Dark Knight. “Batman Day” is back by popular demand and will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2015, kicking off what has become an annual event honoring one of the most popular and iconic Super Heroes and celebrating all things Batman from comics to video games and more. Fans everywhere are invited to partake in festivities with thousands of comic book shops, bookstores, schools, libraries and other retail partners participating in the bat-centric event.
Those who visit select comic stores, libraries and bookstores on “Batman Day” will also have the opportunity for meet-and-greets with premier DC Entertainment talent including legendary artist and Dce Co-Publisher Jim Lee,...
“Batman Day” Returns
Back By Popular Demand, Batman Day 2015 Makes the Celebration of The World’s Most Popular Super Hero and Global Pop Culture Icon an Annual Event
Burbank, CA (June 16, 2015) -- DC Entertainment is bringing back the fan-favorite event celebrating The Dark Knight. “Batman Day” is back by popular demand and will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2015, kicking off what has become an annual event honoring one of the most popular and iconic Super Heroes and celebrating all things Batman from comics to video games and more. Fans everywhere are invited to partake in festivities with thousands of comic book shops, bookstores, schools, libraries and other retail partners participating in the bat-centric event.
Those who visit select comic stores, libraries and bookstores on “Batman Day” will also have the opportunity for meet-and-greets with premier DC Entertainment talent including legendary artist and Dce Co-Publisher Jim Lee,...
- 6/16/2015
- by The Atari Nation
- Legions of Gotham
With Avengers: Age of Ultron already in theaters, comic-book aficionados’ eyes are turning even more completely to next year’s Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, the second installment in Warner Bros. and DC Comics’ cinematic universe. And though the film is still so far off that any actual footage has been sparse, promo art is in steady supply. Last night, superhero scoopster Umberto Gonzalez, settling into his solo site Heroic Hollywood, unveiled two new pieces of concept art, depicting the Caped Crusader and the Man of Steel actually duking it out.
The pieces are enjoyable on artistic grounds alone, but more savvy comic-book fans may also notice that both shots evoke iconic pieces by David Finch and Jim Lee. Of course, they’ve been slightly tweaked to show Batman’s armor and the cinematic Superman logo, but the inspiration is still clear.
One slightly troubling thing about Batman V...
The pieces are enjoyable on artistic grounds alone, but more savvy comic-book fans may also notice that both shots evoke iconic pieces by David Finch and Jim Lee. Of course, they’ve been slightly tweaked to show Batman’s armor and the cinematic Superman logo, but the inspiration is still clear.
One slightly troubling thing about Batman V...
- 5/19/2015
- by Isaac Feldberg
- We Got This Covered
Some amazing new promo art for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice has surfaced tonight, and it finally shows the two iconic heroes coming to blows. Some live-action stills would obviously be nice, but we're probably still quite some time away from that, so this will do very nicely in the meantime. As you may have realised, both of these pay homage to some classic comic book images by David Finch and Jim Lee. Who do you think will win when these two titans come to blows next year? Starring Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg, Laurence Fishburne, Gal Gadot, Jeremy Irons, Scoot McNairy, Ezra Miller, Jason Momoa, and many more, Batman v Superman hits on March 25th, 2016. Heroic Hollywood Exclusive! Hot #BatmanvSuperman promo art 1/2 A photo posted by Heroic Hollywood (@heroichollywood) on May 18, 2015 at 3:19pm Pdt Heroic Hollywood Exclusive! Hot #BatmanvSuperman promo art 2/2 A photo posted...
- 5/18/2015
- ComicBookMovie.com
Wonder Woman #40
Written by Meredith Finch
Pencils by David Finch; Inks by Jonathon Glapion
Colors by Aspen Mlt’s Peter Steigerwald
Published by DC Comics
In the midst of Convergence, one of the most troubling facts to acknowledge is that despite the company’s claims to have a new marketing strategy with a wider target audience in mind, that some of their most troubling decisions dating all the way back to 2011 are going nowhere. Case in point, just about everything involving DC’s handling of Wonder Woman, not just in comics but also video games, animated movies, and very likely the upcoming live action films, seems to be stripping the character of the revolutionary feminist philosophies that she was born from and replacing it with the same toxic masculinity straight out of 300. DC has taken William Moulton Marston and swapped him for Frank Miller and it still remains one of...
Written by Meredith Finch
Pencils by David Finch; Inks by Jonathon Glapion
Colors by Aspen Mlt’s Peter Steigerwald
Published by DC Comics
In the midst of Convergence, one of the most troubling facts to acknowledge is that despite the company’s claims to have a new marketing strategy with a wider target audience in mind, that some of their most troubling decisions dating all the way back to 2011 are going nowhere. Case in point, just about everything involving DC’s handling of Wonder Woman, not just in comics but also video games, animated movies, and very likely the upcoming live action films, seems to be stripping the character of the revolutionary feminist philosophies that she was born from and replacing it with the same toxic masculinity straight out of 300. DC has taken William Moulton Marston and swapped him for Frank Miller and it still remains one of...
- 4/4/2015
- by Grant Raycroft
- SoundOnSight
Cbr debuted our first look at the cover, along with Joker variants for The Flash #41 by Eddy Barrows and Marcelo Maiolo; Gotham Academy #7 by Craig Rousseau; Justice League #41 by David Finch, Jonathan Glapion and Brad Anderson; and Superman. #41 by Karl Kerschl. There's also a full list of the June titles that'll be taken over by the Clown Prince of Crime. "Action Comics" #41 by Darwin Cooke Aquaman" #41 by Walter Simonson and Laura Martin "Batgirl" #41 by Rafael Albuquerque "Batman" #41 by Sean Murphy and Matt Hollingsworth "Batman/Superman" #21 by Jock "Catwoman" #41 by Javier Pulido "Deathstroke" #7 by Lee Weeks and R&T Horie "Detective Comics" #41 by Patrick Gleason and John Kalisz "Gotham Academy" #7 by Craig Rousseau "Gotham By Midnight" by John Van Fleet " Grayson" #9 by Dave Johnson "Green Arrow" #41 by Bill Sienkiewicz "Green Lantern" #41 by Ben Oliver "Harley Quinn" #17 by Eduardo Risso "Justice League" #41 by David Finch & Jonathan Glapion...
- 3/14/2015
- ComicBookMovie.com
"A daring new direction begins with the arrival of a brand-new villain! But while he may be new to us, he’s not new to the world he seeks to tame. And speaking of villains, Donna Troy’s quest to destroy Wonder Woman ratchets up another gear (if that’s even possible!), while the games of the Gods bring dark portents to the ultimate Amazon!" Wonder Woman #41 Written by Meredith Finch Art and cover by David Finch and Jonathan Glapion The Joker Variant cover by Brian Bolland On sale June 17 • 32 pg, Fc, $3.99 Us Rated T What do you think of the new costume? Check out more covers and solicitations for some of DC's June titles at the link below.
- 3/12/2015
- ComicBookMovie.com
Wonder Woman #39
Written by Meredith Finch
Art by David Finch
Colors by Sonia Oback
Published by DC Comics
One would go on to think that after being the problematic brain child of a single writer for three years, seeing someone else take up the reigns would be exciting. It would be a chance to explore brand new territory, perhaps utilize the seventy-plus years of history and say something regarding Wonder Woman’s place as the best known female superhero on the planet. So why is it that David and Meredith Finch’s Wonder Woman so boring?
Honestly, this run is four issues into its initial arc and has only the barest associate with a compelling story, interesting characters, or even a real villain. While last issue has the rather sketchy subtext of both Wonder Woman and the Amazons either being unwilling to take up power or crushed by the weight of it,...
Written by Meredith Finch
Art by David Finch
Colors by Sonia Oback
Published by DC Comics
One would go on to think that after being the problematic brain child of a single writer for three years, seeing someone else take up the reigns would be exciting. It would be a chance to explore brand new territory, perhaps utilize the seventy-plus years of history and say something regarding Wonder Woman’s place as the best known female superhero on the planet. So why is it that David and Meredith Finch’s Wonder Woman so boring?
Honestly, this run is four issues into its initial arc and has only the barest associate with a compelling story, interesting characters, or even a real villain. While last issue has the rather sketchy subtext of both Wonder Woman and the Amazons either being unwilling to take up power or crushed by the weight of it,...
- 2/19/2015
- by Grant Raycroft
- SoundOnSight
Hera help me, but I think I have to write about Wonder Woman again.
I know, I know. I already wrote about the new team of Marilyn and David Finch in which I said “She is supposed to be strong and independent and a peaceful warrior, not armored eye candy.”
The second issue wasn’t much better. It involved a rather convoluted effort to (re)create the original, Donna Troy Wonder Girl, but in a way that made her grim and gritty and probably the pawn of an evil, power-hungry crone. As a power-hungry crone who doesn’t like to think of herself as evil, I found this to be a personally distasteful plot development.
Still, I recognize that I don’t represent a significant part of the audience, so I thought I’d give it one more try. Open-minded… that’s what I am.
By the first page of...
I know, I know. I already wrote about the new team of Marilyn and David Finch in which I said “She is supposed to be strong and independent and a peaceful warrior, not armored eye candy.”
The second issue wasn’t much better. It involved a rather convoluted effort to (re)create the original, Donna Troy Wonder Girl, but in a way that made her grim and gritty and probably the pawn of an evil, power-hungry crone. As a power-hungry crone who doesn’t like to think of herself as evil, I found this to be a personally distasteful plot development.
Still, I recognize that I don’t represent a significant part of the audience, so I thought I’d give it one more try. Open-minded… that’s what I am.
By the first page of...
- 1/30/2015
- by Martha Thomases
- Comicmix.com
Wonder Woman #38
Written by Meredith Finch
Art by David Finch
Published by DC Comics
When it was announced, the main draw of Meredith Finch’s run on Wonder Woman was that it would be something new. Barring Scott Snyder’s Batman, Wonder Woman was one of the few New 52 books which retained a long term writer and artist team. While Brian Azzarello’s work with Diana Prince was controversial at best, it was imbued with a unique gritty American Gods sensibility. That’s not to say returning Azzarello would in any way be an improvement, but it would be more interesting, for better or worse.
The main problem with Finch’s current Wonder Woman arc is just how soulless the proceedings are. The three plot lines of Diana coming to terms with being the God of War, helping the Justice League track down the cause of a uncanny natural disasters,...
Written by Meredith Finch
Art by David Finch
Published by DC Comics
When it was announced, the main draw of Meredith Finch’s run on Wonder Woman was that it would be something new. Barring Scott Snyder’s Batman, Wonder Woman was one of the few New 52 books which retained a long term writer and artist team. While Brian Azzarello’s work with Diana Prince was controversial at best, it was imbued with a unique gritty American Gods sensibility. That’s not to say returning Azzarello would in any way be an improvement, but it would be more interesting, for better or worse.
The main problem with Finch’s current Wonder Woman arc is just how soulless the proceedings are. The three plot lines of Diana coming to terms with being the God of War, helping the Justice League track down the cause of a uncanny natural disasters,...
- 1/24/2015
- by Grant Raycroft
- SoundOnSight
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