Tag: Batwoman

BATMAN REBIRTH Begins

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

Batman Begins Again.

The Dark Knight challenged by a new hero in Gotham City as Scott Snyder passes the torch (or should we say turn the Bat signal?) to Tom King.

Get ready for “Batman Boot Camp” as Bruce teams up with Batwoman to teach the next generation of Gotham’s heroes.

Following the DC Comics Rebirth creative team announcements here are more details of the Batman family of books coming this June:

Batman: Rebirth #1

Tom King and Scott Snyder with artist Mikel Janin.

Evil 365: Gotham City faces the threat of the Calendar Man. This one-shot arrives June 1st.

Batman #1 I Am Gotham

Tom King with artists David Finch and Matt Banning.

“How does Batman confront a new hero who wants to save the city from the Dark Knight? Continue reading BATMAN REBIRTH Begins

BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE Animated Movie

courtesy DC Entertainment
courtesy DC Entertainment

What many fans calling the ultimate Joker story will become an animated movie.

DC Entertainment/Warner Bros. revealed the three DC Universe Original Movies coming in 2016, including an adaptation of the classic, Batman: The Killing Joke.

The big news followed a world premiere at San Diego Comic-Con with Bruce Timm’s latest animated movie, Justice League: Gods and Monsters, featuring Timm’s radical new take on Justice League icons.

Batman: The Killing Joke is the classic graphic novel written by Alan Moore and drawn by Brian Bolland with a potential (but not exactly trustworthy) origin for the Joker. This is the story that led to a paralyzed Barbara Gordon to retire as Batgirl…temporarily. Continue reading BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE Animated Movie

GAY SUPERHERO on TV? 4 For Your Consideration

Midnighter courtesy DC Comics
Midnighter courtesy DC Comics

The casts and crews of Arrow and The Flash including Grant Gustin are saying it’s time for a gay superhero on television in a new story on The Advocate.

The Flash recently introduced openly gay villain Pied Piper and Sara Lance/Black Canary was bisexual (in love with Nyssa Al Ghul) on Arrow. Sara died this season but the actress who played her will appear in an Arrow/Flash spinoff featuring a team of heroes. Detective Renee Montoya (who became the Question in comics) is part of Gotham.

Which GLBT hero could join the small screen lineup or headline their own show? Let’s keep it to DC heroes who could join the expanding DC Universe on television: Continue reading GAY SUPERHERO on TV? 4 For Your Consideration

WOMEN OF GOTHAM CITY August Preview

Harley Quinn #10 courtesy DC Comics
Harley Quinn #10 courtesy DC Comics

Get ready for a hotter summer as the heroines and femme fatales of DC take over!

 

It’s a double dose of Harley Quinn, the final issue for Birds of Prey and finale of a major Batgirl story and a game-changer for Kate Kane in the DC Comics August books.

 

Here are the covers and official descriptions of the iconic women of the Dark Knight’s universe. Continue reading WOMEN OF GOTHAM CITY August Preview

GLAAD Media Awards Outstanding Comic Books

Young Avengers #1 courtesy Marvel
Young Avengers #1 courtesy Marvel

Congratulations to the creators and publishers nominated Outstanding Comic Book in the GLAAD Media Awards:

 

Batwoman H. Haden Blackman, Marc Andreyko  (DC)

Fearless Defenders Cullen Bunn (Marvel)

Husbands Jane Espenson, Brad Bell (Dark Horse)

Life with Archie Paul Kupperberg (Archie)

Young Avengers Kieron Gillen (Marvel)

 

“The GLAAD Media Awards recognize Continue reading GLAAD Media Awards Outstanding Comic Books

Haden Blackman Joins All-New Marvel Now ELEKTRA

Elektra #25 courtesy Marvel
Elektra #25 courtesy Marvel

Haden Blackman is the new writer on the upcoming All-New Marvel Now Elektra. Blackman left Batwoman earlier this year over editorial issues and now joins artist Mike Del Mundo on the new solo series starring the deadly assassin born in the Frank Miller Daredevil era.

 

Marvel Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso made the announcement on Comic Book Resources. While discussing artistic legacy with Elektra, Alonso introduced writer Zeb Wells who explained why he’s bowing out of the book. Continue reading Haden Blackman Joins All-New Marvel Now ELEKTRA

BATWOMAN’s Past and Future

Batwoman #25 courtesy DC Comics
Batwoman #25 courtesy DC Comics

New writer Marc Andreyko (Manhunter) takes over Batwoman with issue 25 out tomorrow. The Zero Year tie-in looks at Kate Kane’s past and continues the writer’s resume of strong female characters.

 

“I’ve always been fascinated by women who are just as complex, damaged or flawed as the male characters. Continue reading BATWOMAN’s Past and Future

The WOMEN Of BATMAN Previews

Harley Quinn #2 courtesy DC Comics
Harley Quinn #2 courtesy DC Comics

An exciting new year for fans of women of the Batman family. Here are some highlights of DC’s books coming in January starring the bad and beautiful women of Gotham City.

 

My favorite cover is for Harley Quinn #2 by Amanda Conner. In the second chapter Harley and Poison Ivy team up to save…puppies and kittens? Conner and co-writer Jimmy Palmiotti bring the mad fun to caper that’s sure to wrong.

 

Batgirl #27 and Catwoman #27 are tie-ins to Gothtopia, John Layman’s final arc of Detective Comics. Knightfall, one of my favorite new villains from Gail Simone’s first arc is back to finish what she started – killing Jim Gordon. Continue reading The WOMEN Of BATMAN Previews