New Comic Book Picks for March 15, 2017

Batwoman Rebirth courtesy DC Comics

Batwoman goes solo, Vampirella resurrected, Spidey’s milestone and a twisted Star Trek tale are in this week’s new comic book picks of the week:

All-Star Batman #8

Hats and Bats! The Dark Knight in a new twisted tale against the Mad Hatter as artist Giuseppe Camuncoli joins Scott Snyder for the latest chapter in Ends of the Earth.

Batwoman #1

The Many Arms of Death begins. Kate Kane exits Gotham for a global hunt for crime lords responsible for the monster venom outbreak. Marguerite Bennett and Steve Epting give Batwoman her own new going series. Continue reading New Comic Book Picks for March 15, 2017

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA Revealed and More DC COMICS February Picks

Justice League of America courtesy DC Comics
Justice League of America courtesy DC Comics

The Justice League of America full roster revealed, new details on the Wild Storm revamped by Warren Ellis and more new issues are coming from DC Comics in February 2017.

Here are our books to watch coming in February:

Justice League of America: Rebirth #1

Killer Frost, The Ray, The Atom and Vixen were the first four members of the team. Now DC reveals Batman, Black Canary and….Lobo (?!) will join the cast of the new team title by Steve Orlando, Ivan Reis and Joe Prado. Continue reading JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA Revealed and More DC COMICS February Picks

BATMAN Family Reunions & New Villains Strike

Detective Comics #943 courtesy DC Comics
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

BATWOMAN REBIRTH in 2017

Batwoman Rebirth courtesy DC Comics
Batwoman Rebirth courtesy DC Comics

Batwoman will be starring in her own series again in 2017.

DC Comics announced writer Marguerite Bennett (DC Comics Bombshells) and artist Steve Epting will launch a new ongoing book starring Kate Kane.

BATWOMAN: REBIRTH arrives in February, with BATWOMAN #1 in March.

Fans can currently see Batwoman co-star with the Dark Knight in Detective Comics by James Tynion IV as co-leaders of a “Batman Boot Camp” training a team of Gotham’s young vigilante heroes including Spoiler, Cassandra Cain, Tim Drake and Nightwing.

Bennett and Tynion will co-write the first arc and prelude story in Detective Comics this January.

The new book will mark Steve Epting’s first work for DC in more than fifteen years.

“Batwoman is yet another example of the character depth, richness and diversity present in Gotham City,” said Batman Group Editor Mark Doyle. “Fans have really responded to her role in DETECTIVE COMICS, and we all love Kate here in the Bat-office, so that made it an easy choice to return her to a solo series.” Continue reading BATWOMAN REBIRTH in 2017

FATE of ROBIN in DETECTIVE COMICS Shocker

Detective Comics Rebirth courtesy DC Comics via Twitter
Detective Comics Rebirth courtesy DC Comics via Twitter

One of the biggest thrill rides of DC Rebirth delivers an action and emotion packed surprise first arc finale.

The Batman family is mourning the loss of one of their own after a heroic sacrifice.
One threat defeated? Another born?
Before we break down what this week’s Rise of the Batmen finale means for the newest team on the streets of Gotham City here’s a where we are:

Continue reading FATE of ROBIN in DETECTIVE COMICS Shocker

FIRST DC REBIRTH Crossover in BATMAN Books

Batman #7 courtesy DC Comics
Batman #7 courtesy DC Comics

Monsters are coming to Gotham City. The Batman family will unite to stop them.

Batman #1 arrived this week kicking off a new era with a new creative team for the Dark Knight. DC Comics announced the first crossover event of the DC Rebirth era coming this fall.

Bruce Wayne is back as the Dark Knight with Duke Thomas (new costume, no code name yet) as his partner in fighting crime. Dick Grayson returns to his Nightwing code name and costume. Batman and Batwoman are co-leading Detective Comics.

“Night of the Monster Men” will spans the BATMAN, NIGHTWING and DETECTIVE COMICS issues on sale late September and early October, pitting the heroes of Gotham against a mystery-shrouded foe from the Dark Knight’s past! Continue reading FIRST DC REBIRTH Crossover in BATMAN Books

New DC REBIRTH Comics for June 8, 2016

Detective Comics Rebirth courtesy DC Comics via Twitter
Detective Comics Rebirth courtesy DC Comics via Twitter

The iconic books the launched the Dark Knight and Man of Steel go in bold new directions while three iconic heroes get new beginnings as DC Comics Rebirth continues.

It’s a week so big we had to have a two sets of new comics picks of the week featuring an all DC edition of picks starting with Rise of the Batmen.

Detective Comics #934

The Dark Knight and Batwoman together. Bruce Wayne and Kate Kane lead the next generation of heroes (Cassandra Cain, Stephanie Brown, Tim Drake and Clayface?) as a mystery predator is outdoing Batman.

It’s “Batman boot camp” for Orphan, Spoiler, Red Robin and a redeemed villain. The classic book that launched the Dark Knight returns to its original numbering with new creative team James Tynion IV and Eddy Barrows. Continue reading New DC REBIRTH Comics for June 8, 2016