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Origin of Batman Villain Ra’s Al Ghul

Batman and Robin #23.3 courtesy DC Comics
Batman and Robin #23.3 courtesy DC Comics

Batman’s immortal nemesis rises again as DC Comics Villains Month continues.

 

James Tynion IV and Jorge Lucas explore the past of Ra’s Al Ghul in Batman and Robin #23.3 Ra’s Al Ghul and League of Assassins.

 

Grant Morrison gave a hint of what Ra’s Al Ghul’s possible plans may be in his Batman, Incorporated finale. But the Villains Month stand-alone is being hailed as “the origin of Ra’s al Ghul in The New 52.”

 

The story comes at a time when all of the great villains are confronted by the Crime Syndicate who has supposedly killed the Justice League and declared our Earth as their own. Continue reading Origin of Batman Villain Ra’s Al Ghul

Batman and Robin #23.2 Court of Owls Review

Batman and Robin #23.2 Court of Owls courtesy DC Comics
Batman and Robin #23.2 Court of Owls courtesy DC Comics

Villains Month is a feast for fans of evil icons like Joker, Zod and Darkseid. This week Batman and Robin #23.2 Court of Owls stars the malevolent secret society that could inspire fear in the rest of DC’s solo super villains.

 

James Tynion IV and Jorge Lucas craft a visually and tonally dark  stand-alone issue that could be the most terrifying tale of this month of all-star evil.

 

Exquisite Dread is a chilling tale set in the past and present of Gotham City.  3 stories of poor souls who dare to defy the Court of Owls woven through the current day storyline as the Court reacts to a world in chaos after the death of the Justice League. Continue reading Batman and Robin #23.2 Court of Owls Review

Top 5 Comic Books for September 11, 2013

xmen 5 art adamsAvengers #19 After the last shocking chapter of Infinity – we know who Thanos wants to find and kill on Earth! Now – The Avengers are prisoners of war in space. A traitor threatens the destroy the galactic alliance.

 

Batman #23.2 Riddler One of my most anticipated Villains Month issues! With the Dark Knight away, his rogues will play! Edward Nygma plays a critical role in Batman Zero Year. See how the young Nygma evolved into the Riddler.

 

Eternal Warrior #1 When an enemy from the past emerges in the present, will the Eternal Warrior break his vow and go back to war in an age-old blood vendetta? Greg Pak and Trevor Hairsine team up on Valiant’s new series.

 

Fearless Defenders #9 The all-female superhero book is invaded by…guys? Venom recruits Dr. Strange, Iron Fist, Hercules and a ton of dark heroes to confront Valkyrie.

 

X-Men #5 Battle of the Atom rages after last week’s shocking revelation! Now we know who one of the “Future X-Men” are but what does it mean to the timeline? Young Jean and Scott are the run and refuse to go back. X-Men from past, present and future are on a collision course for war in the latest chapter from Brian Wood and David Lopez

 

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BATMAN, BATWOMAN, BATGIRL and NIGHTWING Changes

Batman and Two-Face #26 courtesy DC Comics
Batman and Two-Face #26 courtesy DC Comics

New creative teams, big finales, huge fights and a big secret of the Dark Knight’s past pack the Batman family of books coming in December courtesy DC Comics. Here are the highlights starting with the “what might have been” adventures of Damian Wayne:

 

Son of Batman #3 Damian Wayne vs. Professor Pyg, Jakanapes and the Joker? Andy Kubert writes a new tale of Damian from the future he co-created with Grant Morrison in Batman #666.

 

Batman #26 Zero Year pivotal moment! Continue reading BATMAN, BATWOMAN, BATGIRL and NIGHTWING Changes

Lex Luthor vs. Batman, More Forever Evil Previews

Forever Evil #4 courtesy DC Comics
Forever Evil #4 courtesy DC Comics

A sign of things to come in 2015’s Man of Steel sequel?

 

Lex Luthor vs. Batman on the cover of Forever Evil #4 is the big highlight of DC’s December comics preview. The Crime Syndicate wiped out the Justice League, invaded Earth, rallied the criminals but in Chapter Four watch for shifting alliances, murder and a showdown between the Superman villain and the Dark Knight.

 

Justice League #26 features the Crime Syndicate in a twisted mirror, mirror homage to Justice League The New 52 #1. Geoff Johns (Forever Evil writer) explores why the Crime Syndicate really Continue reading Lex Luthor vs. Batman, More Forever Evil Previews

Top 5 Comic Books for September 4, 2013

Forever Evil #1 courtesy DC Comics
Forever Evil #1 courtesy DC Comics

September is Superhero Showdown Month!

In this corner…DC Comics brings on the bad guys with Villains Month and Forever Evil!

And in this corner…Marvel Comics unleashes X-Men from past, present and future in X-Men Battle of the Atom!

The main event is event vs. event! Who will win? Time will tell but here are the top 5 picks of the week:

 

Forever Evil #1 The Justice League is dead. Evil takes over with DC Comics Villains Month! Continue reading Top 5 Comic Books for September 4, 2013

Comic Book Picks for August 28, 2013

Justice League #23 courtesy DC Comics
Justice League #23 courtesy DC Comics

It’s such a HUGE week I couldn’t pick just 5!

 

Batman/Superman #3 Bruce and Clark battle the Batman and Superman of Earth 2 in the latest chapter of Greg Pak and Jae Lee’s smashing story of the early days of The New 52.

 

Justice League #23 The big conclusion to The Trinity War! The secret of Pandora’s Box could mean the end of the Justice Leagues and paves the way for Forever Evil. Continue reading Comic Book Picks for August 28, 2013

Batman, Incorporated Special

Batman Incorporated #1 courtesy DC Comics
Batman Incorporated #1 courtesy DC Comics

Batman, Incorporated is dead.

Long live Batman, Inc!

 

Fans are still reeling or fuming after Grant Morrison’s Bat finale in Batman, Incorporated #13.

 

Bruce Wayne’s worldwide crime-fighting franchises are over.  The men and women who bravely served in Batman’s army against Leviathan will be celebrated in Batman, Incorporated Special #1 this week. Continue reading Batman, Incorporated Special