ANARKY Returns in DETECTIVE COMICS #37 Preview

Detective Comics #37 courtesy DC Comics
Detective Comics #37 courtesy DC Comics

A classic Batman villain makes his New 52 debut this week.

Gotham City is in chaos.

Anarky returns.

Detective Comics #37 marks the return of
creative team Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato.

The team’s next arc starts with a murder and the arch-villain offers Gotham City a choice.

As the arc progresses will the citizens of Gotham let Batman save them from Anarky? Continue reading ANARKY Returns in DETECTIVE COMICS #37 Preview

AZRAEL & BATMAN TOGETHER AGAIN In CONVERGENCE

Batman: Shadow of the Bat courtesy DC Comics
Batman: Shadow of the Bat courtesy DC Comics

Azrael returns in 2015.

DC Comics announced Convergence – a nine week event massive crossover with heroes from nearly every era and world in the Multiverse.

20 two-part series will take fans into the rival Earths and bring back long-lost characters.

DC recruits legendary writer Larry Hama (Wolverine, G.I. Joe) for BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT with artists: Philip Tan and Jason Paz.

“A year ago, Batman got trapped in Metropolis when hunting down Azrael. Now he must team with the man that replaced him, and see how differently they operate as Batmans.” Continue reading AZRAEL & BATMAN TOGETHER AGAIN In CONVERGENCE

BATMAN #39 PREVIEW: JOKER TRIUMPHANT?

Batman #39 courtesy DC Comics
Batman #39 courtesy DC Comics

The secret is out.

The Joker is back.

But Endgame still has its secrets.

DC Comics shared this look at Batman #39, “Endgame” part 5.

This is the penultimate issue of the Clown Prince of Crime’s horrifying comeback (after the potentially origin twisting chapter last month)

The Dark Knight’s greatest enemy seized control of the Justice League in part one then delivered a stunning revelation to Bruce in part two. Continue reading BATMAN #39 PREVIEW: JOKER TRIUMPHANT?

BATMAN Character to Watch

Batman Eternal #9 courtesy DC Comics
Batman Eternal #9 courtesy DC Comics

Nearly every Batman character is part of the Batman Eternal weekly series but one breakout character to watch is worth every moment of screen time.

While everyone is speculating about who will be the future Robin (Harper Row, Carrie Kelly, Duke Thomas or a resurrected Damian Wayne?) we’re wondering if Bruce has found a potential new romantic partner in crime fighting?

The Batman writers are introducing an incredible roster of teen allies for Bruce Wayne in the tradition of Dick Grayson, Barbara Gordon and Tim Drake but it’s a next generation Pennyworth that’s has breakout potential. Continue reading BATMAN Character to Watch

Top Comics for November 12, 2014

All-New Captain America #1 courtesy Marvel
All-New Captain America #1 courtesy Marvel

All-New Captain America #1

A bold new chapter for the Star-Spangled Avenger as Sam Wilson takes flight as the new Captain America. The new Nomad joins Wilson and he’ll need all the help he can get against a united rogues gallery and Hydra. Rick Remender is joined by All-New X-Men artist Stuart Immonen.

 

Captain America & the Mighty Avengers #1

It’s a double dose for my first pick to celebrate Wilson’s promotion to Captain America! Spinning out of AXIS, Wilson gives his team a new mission but can they hold it together in the Inverted new world? Will Luke Cage and Jessica seek revenge against the wrong Spider-Man? Al Ewing and Luke Ross relaunch the heroes of the people in the crazy new AXIS reality. Continue reading Top Comics for November 12, 2014

MARGOT ROBBIE As HARLEY QUINN In SUICIDE SQUAD

Harley Quinn #9 courtesy DC Comics
Harley Quinn #9 courtesy DC Comics

Margot Robbie (The Wolf of Wall Street) will play Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad according to Collider.

David Ayer will direct the film starring DC Comics villains and calls it “the dirty dozen with supervillains.”

Harley Quinn was created on Batman: The Animated Series as the Joker’s psychiatrist turned girlfriend/henchwoman. The fan-favorite character became part of Batman comics cannon and more of an anti-hero and now stars in her own solo series and New Suicide Squad. Continue reading MARGOT ROBBIE As HARLEY QUINN In SUICIDE SQUAD