DARK DAYS: THE FORGE Shocking Returns, Big Questions

The long awaited Dark Days: The Forge #1 is here packed with the surprising returns of heroes, villains and huge clues about the big event: Dark Nights: Metal – the event series reuniting  New 52 Batman team Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo.

Dark Days: The Forge courtesy DC Comics

We see how this major DC Universe spanning epic will tie back to the first issue of Snyder and Capullo’s Batman run. What has the Dark Knight been keeping secret and why is he unleashing it now? Continue reading DARK DAYS: THE FORGE Shocking Returns, Big Questions

BATMAN V SUPERMAN Comic Book Battles

courtesy Warner Brothers Entertainment
courtesy Warner Brothers Entertainment

“The greatest gladiator match in the history of the world” proclaims Lex Luthor.

The Dark Knight vs. The Man of Steel.

The DC Movie Universe expands in a big way this Friday in Batman v Superman: Dawn on Justice from Warner Brothers.

In Zack Snyder’s new film, Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent meet for the first time on the big screen. In the comics, the two heroes have been strong allies and friends but they’ve had huge falling outs leading to some of the most powerhouse battles in comics history.

Here are three of our picks for biggest Batman vs. Superman fights from comic books: Continue reading BATMAN V SUPERMAN Comic Book Battles

BRUCE WAYNE BATMAN AGAIN IN 2016?

Batman #49 courtesy DC Comics
Batman #49 courtesy DC Comics

Bruce Wayne is in love and finding a new life with no memory of the pain that turned him into the Dark Knight. Bruce survived his Endgame encounter with the Joker but emerged a different man with a new purpose.

Jim Gordon stepped up as a new Batman working for Gotham City Police and Powers Corporation.

In the DC Comics preview for February 2016, is Bruce ready to become the costumed crime fighter again?

Here’s the telling preview for Batman #49: Continue reading BRUCE WAYNE BATMAN AGAIN IN 2016?

WHAT BATMAN KNOWS, WHEN IS DARKSEID WAR

Justice League: The Darkseid War - Batman courtesy DC Comics
Justice League: The Darkseid War – Batman courtesy DC Comics

Does Batman now know the identity of the Joker and every masked enemy?

After the first wave of Justice League: Darkseid War, DC’s biggest heroes were reborn as the New Gods. A series of one-shots will explore how each member of the League is dealing with their cosmic transformation.

Bruce Wayne is now the God of Knowledge sitting in the Mobius Chair.

If the Dark Knight is now all knowing, does he really know the real name of the Joker and every secret of the DC Universe?

The first Darkseid War spinoff is here and cue the burning questions! Continue reading WHAT BATMAN KNOWS, WHEN IS DARKSEID WAR

SCOTT SNYDER on BATMAN After ENDGAME

Batman #41 courtesy DC Comics
Batman #41 courtesy DC Comics

Endgame is over.

The final fates of Batman and Joker are in question depending on how you interpret the final pages of Batman #40 this week.

A new era begins with an all-new Batman. DC will reveal the identity of who is inside the tech Batsuit in the Free Comic Book Day issue tomorrow.

See the all-new Dark Knight in Batman #41 in June – a month that introduces 25 new books including several new ones expanding the Batman and Robin legends.

What does Batman writer Scott Snyder say about the future of DC based on aftermath of Endgame: Continue reading SCOTT SNYDER on BATMAN After ENDGAME

Who Is In WE ARE ROBIN?

Detective Comics: Endgame #1 courtesy DC Comics
Detective Comics: Endgame #1 courtesy DC Comics

Did we see the future of Batman family in Detective Comics #40 and this week’s Detective Comics: Endgame #1?

This one-shot may be more than an intense tie-in to the Joker’s current reign of terror in Batman: Endgame.

If you caught this tale of teens taking action in a Jokerized infected Gotham City you may have seen some of the cast of We Are Robin. – the upcoming new book by Lee Bermejo and Khary Randolph.

The brand new series will star a diverse group of teens who take on the mantle of Robin in the aftermath of Endgame. Batman is symbol. After Convergence and Endgame, Robin becomes the symbol for tough teens of Gotham City. Continue reading Who Is In WE ARE ROBIN?

Top Comics Picks March 11, 2015

Howard the Duck #1 courtesy Marvel
Howard the Duck #1 courtesy Marvel

Detective Comics: Endgame #1

Jokerized mobs are running wild but a small band of street savvy teens takes a stand. Will Batman accept their help and risk their lives? Brian Buccellato delivers this Batman: Endgame tie-in story. Our big question: are these kids the cast of We Are Robin coming in June.

 

Howard the Duck #1

The biggest cameo in superhero post-credits history leads to a brand new series for Howard the Duck! See what all everyone’s feathers are flying after the surprise appearance in Guardians of the Galaxy. How sets up shop at Marvel’s newest private eye in a series by Chip Zdardsky (Sex Criminals) and Joe Quinones. Continue reading Top Comics Picks March 11, 2015

ROBIN: Next Evolution BATMAN Sidekick

Robin Son of Batman courtesy DC Comics
Robin Son of Batman courtesy DC Comics

After months of speculating the future of Robin is definitely more exiting and maybe a little more clear after DC Comics big announcement.

After all DC books take a break in April and May for the Convergence event, 24 new books will launch including Robin, Son of Batman and We Are Robin in June. We also know which books are not coming back after hiatus including Batman and Robin. Writer Peter J. Tomasi will stay on Superman/Wonder Woman while artist Patrick Gleason will become writer and artist of Batman, Son of Batman. Continue reading ROBIN: Next Evolution BATMAN Sidekick