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.
DC Comics revealed new creative teams for their super teen books:
Legendary Marv Wolfman (Teen Titans) becomes the Superboy writer starting with issue artist Andres Guinaldo. Wolfman’s first issue co-written by Frank Hannah finds Superboy “lost in time with the Teen Titans as he comes to some startling revelations about both his origins and his future. Can he and the team rescue Kid Flash and find the way back to their own era?” Continue reading BATWOMAN, SUPERBOY, SUPERGIRL New Creative Teams
J.H. Williams III and W. Haden Blackman are leaving Batwoman after issue 26 scheduled for December.
The duo cite “eleventh-hour” editorial changes including the origin of Killer Croc and apparent prohibition against the marriage of Kate Kane and Maggie Sawyer.
Batwoman #18 Kate Kane has a new partner and new role in the war on crime. Batman guest stars as a new arc kicks off. Did Maggie saw yes to Kate’s marriage proposal? What’s her reaction to the big reveal?
Captain Marvel #11 Carol faces a new version of one her deadliest foes! Ms. Marvel took on the alien operative known as Deathbird. The Shi’ar warrior was the twisted sister of Empress Lilandra and the mad D’Ken and became a foe of the X-Men. (Imagine Game of Thrones but with birdlike aliens and you get the Shi’ar! ) Who is the new high-flying villain stalking Carol?
Constantine #1 The star of Justice League Dark hellblazes into his own solo series by Jeff Lemire, Ray Fawkes and Renato Guedes. John Constantine is the amoral hero lurking in the darkest shadows of the DC Universe. What he learns in the premiere issue threatens The New 52 universe!
Doctor Who: Prisoners of Time #3 All eleven Time Lords are featured in this epic story celebrating the Doctor’s anniversary! Break out your magician’s cape and make way for Jon Pertwee! Could the Master be the mastermind of this episode’s cross-time caper?
Indestructible Hulk #5 Green Goliath versus Big Bad Blue! Hulk versus Attuma! Can Bruce Banner’s S.H.I.E.L.D. team stop Attuma’s frightening plot against the surface world? I love how Mark Waid writes Banner.
Batwoman #17 The mythic conclusion of Kate Kane and Wonder Woman’s fight against Medusa and her army of monsters.
Captain Marvel #10 The unthinkable has happened to Carol Danvers. What happens to a hero who loves flight but can no longer fly? Is she less a hero? Who wants to make sure Carol remains grounded?
Indestructible Hulk #4Bruce Banner leads a SHIELD team on a classified mission under the ocean where Attuma is ready to strike. Can an out-of-his element Hulk defeat the Atlantean powerhouse? Is there a traitor on Bruce’s think tank team?
Justice League of America #1With a roster like Catwoman, Vibe, Green Arrow, Green Lantern and Hawkman you know this team is going to be dynamic. “America’s Most Dangerous” are recruited Continue reading Comic Book Picks for February 20th
2012 was a big year for GLBT comic book characters. X-Man Northstar got married. New Mutant Karma became the star of a major storyline. The Buffyverse welcomed Billy the Vampire Slayer. Batwoman kept kicking butt and teamed up with Wonder Woman. Green Lantern Alan Scott is gay on a reborn Earth 2. Archie Comics star Kevin Keller met George Takei.
The GLAAD Media Awards recognize and honor media for their portrayal of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.
Captain America #1The Star-Spangled Avenger’s new adventure take a sci-fi spin. No country. No allies. Steve Rogers is alone in a bizarre dimension packed with new enemies and an amped up old villain
Indestructible Hulk #1 Bruce Banner and his monstrous alter ego working together? Meet SHIELD’s biggest, brainiest new agent!
Batwoman #14The thrilling showdown between Kate and Wonder Woman against the madness of Medusa!
Star Trek #15You’ve got to love Spock in a stache! Yes, it’s time for a brand new adventure in the Mirror, Mirror universe!
Wolverine and the X-Men #21 This may be Thanksgiving week but a terrifying new villain stalks the staff and kids of the Jean Grey School! Frankenstein’s Murder Circus turns Storm, Logan and Bobby into their strangest new showstopppers.
