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FIRST DC REBIRTH Crossover in BATMAN Books

Monsters are coming to Gotham City. The Batman family will unite to stop them.

Batman #1 arrived this week kicking off a new era with a new creative team for the Dark Knight. DC Comics announced the first crossover event of the DC Rebirth era coming this fall.

Bruce Wayne is back as the Dark Knight with Duke Thomas (new costume, no code name yet) as his partner in fighting crime. Dick Grayson returns to his Nightwing code name and costume. Batman and Batwoman are co-leading Detective Comics.

“Night of the Monster Men” will spans the BATMAN, NIGHTWING and DETECTIVE COMICS issues on sale late September and early October, pitting the heroes of Gotham against a mystery-shrouded foe from the Dark Knight’s past! Continue reading FIRST DC REBIRTH Crossover in BATMAN Books

CIVIL WAR II Big Hero’s Return and New Vision of Death

The Hulk will rampage (and kill?) in Civil War II.

Which Green Goliath is unleashed on Earth’s Mightiest Heroes?

Bruce Banner has been MIA since the All-New, All-Different Marvel Now era began following Secret Wars. Amadeus Cho is the new Totally Amazing Hulk.

Is Cho or Banner the monster unleashed in a horrific vision and on the issue three cover?

Brian Michael Bendis and David Marquez deliver an action packed second chapter with an ominous cliffhanger.

The Marvel Editor-In-Chief gives fans one answer following the big issue.

Before we continue here’s a SPOILER ALERT! Continue reading CIVIL WAR II Big Hero’s Return and New Vision of Death

WONDER WOMAN 75TH ANNIVERSARY

Wonder Woman is stronger than ever as she turns 75 and is only getting better.

The most famous female super hero is going back to her origins in a brand new comic book and is getting ready to hit the big screen in a solo action movie.

The beloved hero is getting classic and trendy tributes from her own Barbie doll to a Spotify playlist.

To mark Wonder Woman’s 75th anniversary, Warner Bros. Entertainment and DC Entertainment unveiled plans for a year-long celebration of the Amazon Princess. The character transcends the pages of comics and stands as a a global symbol of justice, equality and peace.

DC will debut a new commemorative logo honoring the Princess Diana’s legacy. The relaunch of the Wonder Woman comic book series is coming soon along with new graphic novel and a new line of Wondrous fashions, toys and other exclusive merchandise. The anniversary events will culminate in the release of the very first “Wonder Woman” movie on June 2, 2017. Continue reading WONDER WOMAN 75TH ANNIVERSARY

More New Comics Picks for June 15, 2016

It’s such a big week of number ones we have our top new comic picks of the week and a bonus post with our DC Rebirth picks. From Civil War to the return of Lazarus, here’s our top picks:

Civil War II #2

Furious and heartbroken over the events of the first chapter, Tony Stark takes the law into his own hands and strikes against the Inhumans. The superhero showdown erupts as Captain Marvel leads the war against Iron Man, Medusa seeks revenge, Avengers mourn one of their own and a favorite heroine clings to life. Brian Michael Bendis and David Marquez bring the biggest heroes together in the first big event of the All-New, All-Different Marvel Now era.

Civil War II: X-Men #1 Continue reading More New Comics Picks for June 15, 2016

DC COMICS REBIRTH Picks for June 15, 2016

DC Comics Rebirth continues with new number ones starring the publisher’s biggest icons.

Here’s part one of our new comics picks of the week:

Batman #1

A new era for the Dark Knight begins but two new heroes arrive declaring his time is over as Gotham City’s hero. Tom King and David Finch unleash new rivals who want want to save the city… from Batman.

Superman #1 Continue reading DC COMICS REBIRTH Picks for June 15, 2016

CLARK KENT Mystery In ACTION COMICS REBIRTH

Superman is dead.

Superman is back.

Lex Luthor sporting a red cape and S on his chest.

And a second Clark Kent?

Legendary writer Dan Jurgens returns to the Man of Steel with a new mystery in this week’s Action Comics #957. With DC Comics Rebirth, Action returns to its original numbering but with two Supermen and a mystery Clark Kent.

The New 52 Superman died. Following the events of Justice League: Darkseid War, Lex Luthor is playing the hero of Metropolis.

Thanks to Convergence, the post Crisis Superman is back as the primary Superman of the DC Universe. This is the Man of Steel married to Lois Lane and now father to super son Jon Kent.

When Superman sees his his arch-enemy turned (alleged) hero soaring over Metropolis, Kal-El comes out of seclusion with his family and heads to the City of Tomorrow to confront the rival from his past.

And there’s another dangerous enemy making a comeback.
Continue reading CLARK KENT Mystery In ACTION COMICS REBIRTH

New DC REBIRTH Comics for June 8, 2016

Detective Comics Rebirth courtesy DC Comics via Twitter

The iconic books the launched the Dark Knight and Man of Steel go in bold new directions while three iconic heroes get new beginnings as DC Comics Rebirth continues.

It’s a week so big we had to have a two sets of new comics picks of the week featuring an all DC edition of picks starting with Rise of the Batmen.

Detective Comics #934

The Dark Knight and Batwoman together. Bruce Wayne and Kate Kane lead the next generation of heroes (Cassandra Cain, Stephanie Brown, Tim Drake and Clayface?) as a mystery predator is outdoing Batman.

It’s “Batman boot camp” for Orphan, Spoiler, Red Robin and a redeemed villain. The classic book that launched the Dark Knight returns to its original numbering with new creative team James Tynion IV and Eddy Barrows. Continue reading New DC REBIRTH Comics for June 8, 2016

GREEN ARROW REBIRTH, REUNION & RETURN

Green Arrow: Rebirth #1 courtesy DC Comics

The socially conscious DC Comics superhero of Seattle arrived with a thrilling story inspired by real-life issues in the Emerald City.

In the new GREEN ARROW: REBIRTH #1 one-shot, Oliver Queen is living his double life as a playboy socialite and vigilante on the streets protecting those who can’t protect themselves. The CEO of Queen Industries and social justice warrior descended into a homeless camp called “The Jungle.”

In the real Seattle, “The Jungle” is an infamous stretch of woods that earned its nickname in the 1930’s. City leaders are working on plans to clear the encampments and find a new place for its homeless residents.

In this week’s action packed story Queen finds a homeless boy crying for his mom being led away by a stranger. When Queen jumps into action, the cloaked figure is matched blow for blow. The stranger is not a predator but it’s Black Canary aka Dinah Lance. Continue reading GREEN ARROW REBIRTH, REUNION & RETURN

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