Summer Annuals for Superman, Batman, Flash and Animal Man!

Brand new annuals starring some of your favorite DC icons will heat up your Summer. DC Comics revealed the covers for Animal Man, Batman, Detective Comics, The Flash and Superman Annuals arriving this July.

Animal Man Annual #2 courtesy DC Comics
Animal Man Annual #2 courtesy DC Comics

ANIMAL MAN ANNUAL #2 by Jeff Lemire and Travel Foreman JULY 31st

“Still reeling from the shocking death of his son, Buddy Baker is taking his grief out on the world around him. But in this special story, learn how the bonds of family can be stronger than the forces of evil—even when that evil is a horde of massive, slavering spiders!”

Batman Annual #2 courtesy DC Comics
Batman Annual #2 courtesy DC Comics

BATMAN ANNUAL #2 by Scott Snyder and Aaron Lopresti with a cover by Jock

“A special ZERO YEAR tie-in! Bruce Wayne’s Continue reading Summer Annuals for Superman, Batman, Flash and Animal Man!

Batman and Man-Bats for Detective Comics Milestone!

 

Detective Comics #19 courtesy DC Comics
Detective Comics #19 courtesy DC Comics

A horrific new Bat-family is born in Detective Comics #19 this week. An all-star cast of creators celebrate the 900th issue of Detective Comics with four chilling stories of the Dark Knight and stunning pinup art.

John Layman and Jason Fabok are the mad scientists behind The 900. An outbreak of Man-Bats, a serial killer makes a monstrous evolution and Batman’s alliances are tested in the aftermath of Death of the Family. John Layman and Andy Clarke give us a tale of love, relationships and twisted science starring Kirk Langstrom and the debut of a new threat in the skies over Gotham City.

James Tynion IV and Mikel Janin assemble a War Council in a tale starring Bane that flashes Continue reading Batman and Man-Bats for Detective Comics Milestone!

We Can Be Heroes! Fan Power for Hunger Crisis

 

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courtesy DC Entertainment

DC Comics kicks off year two of a campaign that empowers comic book fans to help the hunger crisis in the horn of Africa.

“Get something good.  Do something great.”

This is the theme of DC Entertainment’s We Can Be Heroes giving campaign raising funds and awareness. President Diane Nelson announced a collection of exciting new initiatives that will support the continued success of the We Can Be Heroes (http://www.WeCanBeHeroes.org) giving campaign.

The first initiatives start today with the launch of a Super Hero-themed crowdfunding Continue reading We Can Be Heroes! Fan Power for Hunger Crisis

DETECTIVE COMICS 900 PREVIEW!

Detective Comics #19 courtesy DC Comics
Detective Comics #19 courtesy DC Comics

The comic book that introduced Batman, Robin and Batgirl to the world celebrates a huge milestone this week! DC Comics shared this preview of this week’s Detective Comics #19.

The 900th issue of DETECTIVE COMICS is an 80-page giant issue featuring a magnificent collection of stories featuring the Dark Knight.

Detective Comics #19 courtesy DC Comics
Detective Comics #19 courtesy DC Comics

“The 900,” by John Layman and Jason Fabok, reveals a previously unmentioned corner of Gotham City now forced into the spotlight when the residents are infected by Continue reading DETECTIVE COMICS 900 PREVIEW!

Top 5 Comic Book Picks for March 27, 2013

Batman Incorporated #9 courtesy DC Comics
Batman Incorporated #9 courtesy DC Comics

Age of Ultron #3 Ultron won. America lies in ruins. Marvel’s defeated heroes hide. How will Captain America rally the remaining Avengers, X-Men and Fantastic Four member to rise up against the all-powerful android and his army?

Batman Incorporated #9 Vengeance of Batman by Grant Morrison and Chris Burnham! What else is there to say?

East of West #1 Because it’s Jonathan Hickman (Nightly News, Fantastic Four, Avengers, New Avengers, Manhattan Projects, SHIELD) you can say this is book about the phone book and I’d buy it! If you want to know what it is…Image calls it a Sci-Fi Continue reading Top 5 Comic Book Picks for March 27, 2013

Bane Breaks Talon?

Talon #7 courtesy DC Comics
Talon #7 courtesy DC Comics

Bane – the ruthless terrorist who broke Batman’s back.

The Court of Owls – the mysterious cabal that’s been manipulating Gotham City for decades and nearly broke Bruce’s body and mind.

Imagine these two forces of evil working together?

DC Comics revealed the other Continue reading Bane Breaks Talon?

BATMAN ’66

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courtesy DC Entertainment

A new Batman digital comic book based on the pop classic series starring Adam West and Burt Ward! 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!

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courtesy DC Entertainment

It’s all part of a massive merchandise movement from Warner Bros. Consumer Products. DC Comics revealed the (WBCP) officially launched the Batman Classic Television Series licensing program, inspired by the 1960’s Batman television show. Junk Food Clothing unveiled its capsule collection which includes a range of men’s and women’s t-shirts featuring live-action imagery and inspired graphics from the show. The exclusive apparel collection is available at Meltdown Comics or www.junkfoodclothing.com.

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courtesy DC Entertainment

“This TV series introduced Continue reading BATMAN ’66