COMICS BLEND

BATMAN DAY Returns

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Batman Day Returns.

Bruce Wayne is missing and presumed dead and Jim Gordon is the all-new Dark Knight patrolling Gotham City in high-tech armor.

Batman #41 ushered in major changes to the Batman books. Today DC Comics revealed the continuation of an annual celebration of the Dark Knight.

Here’s the official announcement from DC Comics:

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 Continue reading BATMAN DAY Returns

Top New Comics Picks for June 17, 2015

Black Canary #1

Dinah Lance, Rock & roll & Kung Fu! The Bird of Prey gets gritty in a conspiracy-filled road trip with her new band in a brand new series by Brenden Fletcher and Annie Wu.

Justice League of America #1

DC’s biggest heroes in a massive, widescreen epic by legendary creator Bryan Hitch. An alien armada on course for Earth with a connection that will hit home and heart for Superman. Check out his incredible character and gatefold covers here. Continue reading Top New Comics Picks for June 17, 2015

HARLEY QUINN & POWER GIRL Go Cosmic

Harley Quinn & Power Girl #1 courtesy DC Comics

Can you feel the girl power building up?

Harley Quinn and Power Girl reunite in their own new series after the hilarious success of a team-up in last year’s Harley solo book.

It’s just one of several female driven series hitting comic book shops this week including Black Canary #1 and a new arc for Diana in Wonder Woman #41.

Harley Quinn writing team Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti with Justin Gray are joined by artist Stephanie Roux. It’s the second new seres from Conner & Palmiotti who launched Starfire last week.

But back to this unlikely duo: Continue reading HARLEY QUINN & POWER GIRL Go Cosmic

JUSTICE LEAGUE & MORE DC HEROES SEPTEMBER PREVIEWS

JLA: Justice League of America #4 courtesy DC Comics

Earlier we shared a sneak peek at the Batman and Superman family of books coming this September.

Now here are more of the newly revamped DC Comics books including new hits Justice League of America, Black Canary, Starfire and more:

It’s a salute to Green Lantern’s 75th Anniversary. See the list of books with variant GL covers here.

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #4
Written by BRYAN HITCH
Art by BRYAN HITCH and DANIEL HENRIQUES
Cover by BRYAN HITCH
SEPTEMBER 2
As The Flash struggles to get back to the present, the rest of the team regroups for a rematch against the overwhelming forces of the Church of Rao. And, as foreshadowed in issue #1, they must also consider how to prevent the seemingly inevitable death of Superman! Continue reading JUSTICE LEAGUE & MORE DC HEROES SEPTEMBER PREVIEWS

SUPERMAN TRUTH FINALE MONTH PREVIEW

Superman is facing the Truth now in the DC Comics June books. The story is shattered the Man of Steel’s status quo. Clark Kent is no more after Superman’s secret identity was exposed.

The iconic superhero lost his powers and he’s on the run from everyone who wants revenge. The famous costume and cut is no more as a buzzed cut hero still wears the “S” symbol of hope on his shirt but the classic cape and costume are gone as he must dodge enemies.

The story reaches a conclusion in the Superman family of books coming this September. Here’s a first look from DC Comics at the Truth titles: Continue reading SUPERMAN TRUTH FINALE MONTH PREVIEW

BATMAN, HARLEY QUINN & BAT-BOOK September Previews

It looks like the Batman (with the cape and cowl) is back this fall?

DC Comics shared a first look at new books coming this September with more on the new villains in Gotham City, Harley Quinn going Hollywood, Dick Grayson comes home to Gotham City, Damian vs. Deathstroke and more from the Batman family of books.

BATMAN #44
Written by SCOTT SNYDER, Art and cover by JOCK, SEPTEMBER 9
It’s the origin of new villain Mr. Bloom! In a tale from Bruce Wayne’s past, Batman must investigate a vicious crime in the shadowy area of Gotham City known as the Narrows. Don’t miss this special issue illustrated by superstar artist Jock (Wytches, GREEN ARROW YEAR ONE)! Continue reading BATMAN, HARLEY QUINN & BAT-BOOK September Previews

Inside JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #1

JLA: Justice League of America #1 courtesy DC Comics

DC Comics shared a first look inside Justice League of America #1

The biggest heroes star in a new tale by legendary creator Bryan Hitch who writes and draws JLA: JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #1, with inks by Daniel Henriques, Wade Von Grawbadger, and Andrew Currie.

Issue #1 starts with “The League receiving mysterious invitations to meet at a local power plant. After some speculation they soon realize it’s a trap pinning them up against a classic foe. Then The League comes up against an armada of aliens heading for Earth that claims to be a peaceful religious tribe. But something sinister is lurking in their ranks…something with ties to ancient Krypton.”

This is a huge month for DC with major relaunches including new looks for Superman and Wonder Woman and someone else in a new Batsuit.

This is the classic big seven you know.

Continue reading Inside JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #1

BLACK CANARY Rock and Road Trip Begins

The DC Comics relaunch continues this week with DC power women in new books and new arcs.

Dinah Lance hits the road and rocks out in Black Canary #1. The brand new series by writer Brenden Fletcher (Batgirl, Gotham Academy) and artist Annie Wu (Hawkeye) sees the Bird of Prey become a rock and roll runaway with a band on the the run and conspiracy on her trail.

Earlier this year at Emerald City Comicon, Fletcher said he will re-establish Dinah as one of the most dangerous martial artists in DC Comics calling this new book a “kung fu rock and roll road trip” while she’s on tour with a band and “it all ties back to Dinah’s origins.” Continue reading BLACK CANARY Rock and Road Trip Begins

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