COMICS BLEND

BATMAN BANE REBIRTH REMATCH

Batman is heading for a DC Rebirth rematch with Bane.

Writer Tom King confirmed (via Twitter) that the villain who once broke the Bat will strike in Batman #9 with art Mikel Janin and June Chung, the team from Batman Rebirth #1.

Bane is sitting on a “throne” of skrulls in the teaser image.

Bane is unmasked and grinning. Does he know the Batman is coming for him and his prisoner?

I Am Suicide is King’s second Batman arc and marks Bane’s debut in the DC Rebirth.

The Dark Knight’s upcoming showdown picks up the action on Bane’s island following the epilogue of I Am Gotham, the first arc.

In order of save Gotham Girl, the Dark Knight must go on a mission that might be tasked to the Suicide Squad. Continue reading BATMAN BANE REBIRTH REMATCH

DC REBIRTH Heroes Unite for Holiday Special

DC Comics Rebirth Holiday Special courtesy DC Entertainment

Fans celebrated DC REBIRTH. Now DC is celebrating the holiday spirit with the DC REBIRTH HOLIDAY SPECIAL #1!

The DC tradition of one-shots for the holidays (Harley Quinn’s Valentine’s Day, April Fool’s Day specials) expands with a ton of heroes for Christmas 2016.

DC Comics announced a massive 96-page Prestige Format comic features DC’s biggest heroes making the season bright. This special one-shot issue features some of the top writers and artists from DC’s team of creators including James Tynion IV , Steve Orlando, Vita Ayala , Cullen Bunn, Tim Seeley , James Asmus, Heath Corson, Gustavo Duarte, Dustin Nguyen and more.

Here’s the official description of some of the stories starring DC favorites:

Don’t miss a Chanukah crisis for Huntress, a Flash family Christmas, Wonder Woman crashing John Constantine’s hellblazing pagan party and more – and in a must read story, the simian sleuth Detective Chimp spreads his own unique brand of holiday cheer! Continue reading DC REBIRTH Heroes Unite for Holiday Special

THE SUPERGIRLS Return Bigger & Better

With the explosion of breakout new female heroes, huge changes for fan favorites, and major icons heading from page to screen, there’s never been a better time to soar with a new expanded version of The Supergirls: Fashion, Feminism, Fantasy and the History of Comic Book Heroines by Mike Madrid.

The rapidly changing intersection of comic book heroes, fashion and pop culture is captured with Madrid’s knowledge and passion for his subjects. Code-names and styles change, new characters rise but Madrid remains the coolest Professor of comics history with a pulse on the past, present and where these heroes are flying next. Continue reading THE SUPERGIRLS Return Bigger & Better

AGENTS OF SHIELD GHOST RIDER’S Fiery Look

Ghost Rider hits the streets on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. for season four.

You’ve seen Gabriel Luna in costume as Robbie Reyes.

Now here’s the actor in full on supernatural mode with flaming skull courtesy Marvel.

Reyes transforms into the Ghost Rider, the Spirit of Vengeance.

Gabriel Luna as Ghost Rider on Agents of SHIELD courtesy Marvel

It’s the start of a double comeback for the supernatural anti-hero on the television hit and an upcoming new Marvel Now comic book. Continue reading AGENTS OF SHIELD GHOST RIDER’S Fiery Look

New Comics Picks for September 14, 2016

The return of Doom Patrol and the Third Doctor and two big cliffhangers are among this week’s new comics picks of the week:

Doom Patrol #1

We were at Emerald City Comicon when Gerard Way emerged to announce his plans for DC Young Animal line and the return of Doom Patrol. The first issue is here. Way and artist Nick Derington reimagine the cult classic starring the strangest heroes in comics. Graveyard shift E-M-T’s encounter Cliff Steele (aka Robotman) with more of the cast (Crazy Jane, Niles Caulder, Flex Mentallo) on the weird journey ahead.

All-Star Batman #2

My Own Worst Enemy continues as the Dark Knight and Two-Face on the run with an army of assassins after them. Bruce tries to cure Harvey Dent but what happens when Two-Face turns a trusted Batman ally against him? Scott Snyder and John Romita, Jr pick up the twists and betrayals on the wild road trip for two arch enemies. Continue reading New Comics Picks for September 14, 2016

BATMAN’S SUICIDE SQUAD MISSION?

An army of villains against a hero gone mad is just the set up for a one-two punch from writer Tom King in Batman #6.

The I Am Gotham: Epilogue reveals the real rogue behind Hugo Strange and Psycho-Pirate’s unholy alliance and Bruce Wayne forms his own alliance to save Gotham Girl from herself.

King and guest artist Ivan Reis set the stage for the next arc I Am Suicide with a final page that makes you ask if it’s next month already!

Which big bad returns? What does Batman do and what could it mean for the Bat-family? Continue reading BATMAN’S SUICIDE SQUAD MISSION?

JOE MANGANIELLO is DEATHSTROKE In BATMAN Film

Batman vs Deathstroke on the big screen.

Joe Manganiello will play Deathstoke in Ben Affleck’s first solo Batman film.

DC Entertainment President and Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns confirmed Deathstroke will take on the Dark Knight in a Wall Street Journal interview.

Ben Affleck recently share test footage of the villain in costume.

Now we know the man under the mask.

Deathstroke (Slade Wilson) is the deadliest mercenary/assassin in the DC Universe with a long history and ties to the Dark Knight, Teen Titans, Green Arrow and was a member of Suicide Squad.

No word on if the villain will appear in the upcoming Justice League film currently in production or if Deathstroke is the primary or one of several rogues in Affleck’s Batman standalone film. Continue reading JOE MANGANIELLO is DEATHSTROKE In BATMAN Film

JESSICA JONES Reunion Return

Jessica Jones is back in a new ongoing when the Marvel Now arrives.

The wait is over as fan-favorite creator Brian Michael Bendis returns to one of the important characters created during his Marvel reign.

Jones first appeared in the Alias 15 years ago then became a mother, married Luke Cage and returned to her super hero roots in the New Avengers run – all by Bendis. Continue reading JESSICA JONES Reunion Return

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