INJUSTICE 2 Preview

Heroes corrupted. Villains revealed.

DC Comics and WB Games shared a first look at Injustice 2, the sequel to the hit video game that inspired the comic book.

“The Lines are Redrawn” but who is writing this dark new chapter pitting DC hero against hero?

Watch and enjoy: Continue reading INJUSTICE 2 Preview

THE COMING OF THE SUPERMEN in 2016

The Coming of the Supermen courtesy DC Comics
The Coming of the Supermen courtesy DC Comics

A legend takes on an icon.

What is the threat so massive it will take more than one Man of Steel to defeat it?

Darkseid is ready to claim victory until Superman gets unexpected “Super” backup.

One of the big highlights of DC Comics February 2016 titles is  SUPERMAN: THE COMING OF THE SUPERMEN  by writer/artist Neal Adams.

This new 6-issue miniseries by the living legend (Batman, X-Men) takes flight in February. Continue reading THE COMING OF THE SUPERMEN in 2016

BATMAN VS. DARKSEID

Batman and Robin #37 courtesy DC Comics
Batman and Robin #37 courtesy DC Comics

BATMAN VS. DARKSEID!

The penultimate chapter of Robin Rises.

Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason have taken Bruce Wayne on a daring, dangerous quest ever since Damian died.

The Dark Knight has battled friends and foes in his obsession with finding Damian’s body and resurrecting him.

After a battle with Ra’s Al Ghul – Darkseid’s forces stole Damian’s body. Bruce defied the Justice League Continue reading BATMAN VS. DARKSEID

DAMIAN RISES In BATMAN AND ROBIN Preview

Batman and Robin #35 courtesy DC Comics
Batman and Robin #35 courtesy DC Comics

Will Damian Wayne rise again?

Batman and Robin writer Peter J. Tomasi tweeted this cover to issue 38 by artist Patrick Gleason.

(The cover is a SPOILER so we have it later down in the post in case you don’t want to see.)

Robin Rises is the story of the Dark Knight trying to recover and resurrect his son’s body.

Tomasi’s earlier tweets promise a “big reveal” in issue 37.

Damian’s body was taken by Glorious Godfrey. Bruce (in his Hellbat uniform) and allies (Dick Grayson, Batgirl, Red Hood) pursued into Apokolips and it looks like the Dark Knight will use dark magic and science of Darkseid’s realm to bring his child back to life. Continue reading DAMIAN RISES In BATMAN AND ROBIN Preview

X-MEN UNUSUAL CROSSOVERS

All-New X-Men #32 courtesy Marvel
All-New X-Men #32 courtesy Marvel

Jean Grey finds herself face to face with Miles Morales, Spider-Man in the Ultimate Universe in All-New X-Men #32.

 

This week’s cover is an homage to the Chris Claremont/John Byrne era when Kitty Pryde was first welcomed to the X-Men.

 

A new mutant’s dimension blasting power sends Jean into the Ultimate Universe. Can she escape?

 

While we await the fate of Jean and Miles I flashed back myself.

 

This week’s crossover appearance crafted by Brian Michael Bendis takes me back to other times when the Children of the Atom traveled to unexpected places with unusual allies and enemies. Continue reading X-MEN UNUSUAL CROSSOVERS

BATMAN VS. DARKSEID As ROBIN RISES

Batman and Robin #37 courtesy DC Comics
Batman and Robin #37 courtesy DC Comics

Batman has defied the Justice League, Lex Luthor and even the most powerful villain in the DC Universe for his lost son.

 

Ever since The New 52 writer Peter J. Tomasi and artist Patrick Gleason have crafted an emotional, action packed epic of father and son, love and lost, redemption and possibly…resurrection.

 

The fight for Damian comes to a finale and starts a new beginning for the Dark Knight this December. Continue reading BATMAN VS. DARKSEID As ROBIN RISES