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Morrison on BATMAN, INC Finale

Batman, Incorporated #13 courtesy DC Comics
Batman, Incorporated #13 courtesy DC Comics

Grant Morrison’s Batman finale is coming and he thinks you might hate it?

 

Batman, Incorporated #13 is the final showdown between Bruce Wayne and Talia. Damian was a casualty of the war between these lovers and deadly enemies. If you think killing Robin is bleak then just wait for next week’s showdown.

 

Morrison was asked about next week’s final chapter by Comics Newsarama at San Diego Comic Con.

 

“I really think a lot of people will hate it, because it’s super bleak. Continue reading Morrison on BATMAN, INC Finale

Top 5 Comic Book Picks for July 24, 2013

Batman/Superman #2 courtesy DC Comics
Batman/Superman #2 courtesy DC Comics

Batman/Superman #2 The first issue of when Bruce met Clark blew me away. Greg Pak and Jae Lee create a thrilling, creepy mystery that brings the two iconic characters together and in this issue launches them out of this world.

 

Lazarus #2 Greg Rucka and Michael Lark’s stunning new sci-fi epic is a sinister new spin on violent heroines in a dystopian future. I fell obsessively in love with the killer girl named Forever in just one issue! Run out and grab issue one, get this one and enjoy.

 

The Massive #14 The crew a rescue shop navigate a harsh new world after an environmental apocalypse. In this issue the survivors finally reach what’s left of Manhattan but are they closer to finding their missing friends on the sister ship. Continue reading Top 5 Comic Book Picks for July 24, 2013

Superman/Batman Movie Announced!

Batman/Superman #1 courtesy DC Comics
Batman/Superman #1 courtesy DC Comics

Superman will meet the Dark Knight for the first time on the big screen! Warner Brothers announced the Man of Steel sequel will be a Superman/Batman team-up at San Diego Comic Con.

 

Henry Cavill will return as Kal-El with a new actor to be cast as Batman. As for the story well this might give you a BIG hint:

 

Actor Harry Lennox (Man of Steel) read the following from The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller:

“I want you to remember, Clark, in all the years to come, in all your most private moments, I want you to remember my hand at your throat. I want you to remember the one man who beat you.” Continue reading Superman/Batman Movie Announced!

DC Comics Reveals New Richard Dragon!

courtesy DC Comics
courtesy DC Comics

Enter the Dragon…Richard Dragon!

 

The martial arts master is set to make his New 52 debut! Take a look at this design by Andrea Sorrentino.

 

Here’s what DC Comics Editor Bob Harras says about the new version of the classic character from the Batman mythos who will debut in Green Arrow:

 

“Someone is trying to take down the current mob structure in Seattle. Today, I can tell you that that someone is Richard Dragon, who’ll declare himself as the city’s kingpin Continue reading DC Comics Reveals New Richard Dragon!

Top 5 Comic Book Picks for July 17, 2013

All-New X-Men #14 courtesy Marvel
All-New X-Men #14 courtesy Marvel

All-New X-Men #14 Is one of the X-Men’s greatest tragedies happening all over again? Jean Grey vs. Mastermind – the rematch! It gives me a chill to see this cover! The original Mastermind’s “seduction” of Jean Grey unleashed Dark Phoenix! Will the villain risk triggering the nightmare again in the name of revenge?

 

Batman ’66 #1 POW! All-new stories inspired by the Adam West Batman television series! Holy Flashback Batman! The Riddler strikes but will a femme fatale help the Caped Crusader and Boy Wonder foil a PURR-fect heist? Continue reading Top 5 Comic Book Picks for July 17, 2013

BATMAN ’66 Swings Into Comic Shops!

courtesy DC Entertainment
courtesy DC Entertainment

Holy Flashback! There’s a new Batman comic book based on the pop classic series starring Adam West and Burt Ward! Get ready to feel the swinging camp spirit with Batman ’66 out Wednesday!

 

Jeff Parker, Jonathan Case and Mike Allred answered the Bat-Signal and will bring the POW! SMASH! BAM! of the 60’s series onto digital screens! The online version is available now and the old-school comic book hits shops this week!

 

“This TV series introduced Continue reading BATMAN ’66 Swings Into Comic Shops!

League of Assassins Strike in Villains Month

League of Assassins city courtesy DC Comics
League of Assassins city courtesy DC Comics

DC Comics is letting the inmates run the asylum in Villains Month this September. It’s not just the rogues taking over each book but it’s the return of the deadliest secret society in Batman mythology!

James Tynion IV (Talon, Red Hood and the Outlaws) will resurrect the League of Assassins in their own one-shot. The League was founded by Ra’s Al Ghul (non comic book movie fans will remember them as the League of Shadows in The Dark Knight Trilogy.) DC Comics already teased The New 52 debut of killers like Bronze Tiger in Red Hood and the Outlaws. The writer explains how the League’s return happened: Continue reading League of Assassins Strike in Villains Month