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BATMAN Family Reunions & New Villains Strike

Detective Comics #943 courtesy DC Comics

New enemies strike, members of the Dark Knight’s family return and is the Batman Boot Camp breaking up?

In the aftermath of losing Tim Drake and “Strange” attacks in Night of the Monster Men, James Tynion IV launches his second arc of Detective Comics with thrills, mystery and feeling with the welcome return of a Gotham citizen who gave up the mask.

The Victim Syndicate begins with a fan-favorite couple reunited at the site of a horrible event with a haunting but familiar use of the Bat symbol and ends with evil party crashers.

Who could be Tim’s replacement?
Who makes a comeback and are they sticking around?
Who is the new force on the attack in Gotham City? Continue reading BATMAN Family Reunions & New Villains Strike

New Comic Book Picks for October 26, 2016

Wonder Woman turns 75, Spider-Man strikes down Captain America? The Serenity crew “aims to misbehave!” It’s all in this week’s new comic book picks of the week.

Wonder Woman 75th Anniversary Special

An all-star roster of creators celebrates the iconic Amazon with new stories and artistic homages to Diana! Jim Lee, Gail Simone, Cliff Chiang, Rafael Albuquerque, Adam Hughes and more superstars rally in a massive one-shot honoring 75 years of the DC icons. Also this week in Wonder Woman #9: The Lies, Diana gets closer to discovering the truth and Steve Trevor. Continue reading New Comic Book Picks for October 26, 2016

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

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

VILLAIN Returns, GOTHAM Twins Origin Revealed In BATMAN

The Monster Men are coming to the Batman family of books but a classic villain made a creepy surprise return in this week’s Batman #9.

Batfans will spot another familiar name in this week’s chapter of I Am Gotham.

This week’s comeback follows last issue’s revealed rogue and a new conspiracy in Gotham City.

Tom King and David Finch gave us the part of the secret origin of Bruce Wayne’s new super powered sidekicks.

King (former CIA analyst and Grayson co-writer) definitely brings themes of espionage, plots within counter-plots and is taking the book outside of Gotham City’s boundaries.

What does this villainous return mean for the Dark Knight? Continue reading VILLAIN Returns, GOTHAM Twins Origin Revealed In BATMAN

BATMAN REBIRTH Mystery Villains Revealed

Villains revealed as writer Tom King brings the Batman flagship book into the greater DC Universe and sets up the first crossover of the Rebirth era.

The Dark Knight realizes he can’t save Gotham City all on his own. Two new heroes join the Caped Crusader and bad guys strike in Batman #2.

Has an evil mastermind become a pawn and what is the endgame?

King and artist David Finch reveal a trio of foes for this Batman first arc and drops eerie hints of Night of the Monster Men which hits the Bat-books this Fall.

Batman at a crossroads. Alfred at his witty best. Two idealistic heroes. An unexpected alliance.

King and Finch pack a ton in this second chapter but where are they taking us? Continue reading BATMAN REBIRTH Mystery Villains Revealed

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

DC UNIVERSE REBIRTH Big Moments, Questions & Controversy

DC Comics Rebirth Previews courtesy DC Comics

Happy Rebirthday!

DC Universe Rebirth #1 is finally here.

After you read this huge one-shot, you may say, “are they really going THERE!”

Geoff Johns with artists Phil Jimenez, Gary Frank, Ethan Van Sciver and Ivan Reis set the stage for the new DC Universe with new mysteries, conspiracies and returning heroes.

Some beloved characters are still MIA in the relaunch while others are flying high on a big final splash page.

We wanted to wait until the issue hit comic book shops and now here are our biggest moments and burning questions with this huge Rebirth one-shot. Continue reading DC UNIVERSE REBIRTH Big Moments, Questions & Controversy

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