BATMAN Guns for Jim Gordon?

Batman #19 courtesy DC Comics
Batman #19 courtesy DC Comics

Why would Bruce Wayne break his vow and use a handgun? Why is Bruce taking aim at Jim Gordon?

Batman #19 by Scott Snyder and Jim Capullo is out this week but what does this cover mean?

Is the friendship between Bruce and Jim and/or Batman and Gordon over in the aftermath of Death of the Family? and Damian Wayne’s murder in Batman Incorporated?

The events in this issue could be pivotal to Snyder’s next major arc: Batman Year Zero.

Batman and Robin #18 was a masterpiece – an epic, emotional story in the aftermath of Damian’s death. How will Peter Tomasi and Patrick Gleason top that powerful issue? This series will continue as a team-up book with rotating guest stars: Batgirl and Red Robin are coming up. This week’s Batman and Robin #19 could be an important bridge to those team-ups. Who will Bruce meet in this issue that will change him forever?

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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

Batman’s Revenge Begins!

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

You may never see Batman the way he could be portrayed in this week’s Batman Incorporated #9. Damian Wayne is dead. Time for Bruce’s revenge. Will Bruce commit murder?

Robin became a casualty in the war between Bruce and Talia Al Ghul. It was part of Grant Morrison’s endgame that began with Damian’s introduction in Batman and Son. Morrison talked with Comic Book Resources about his final Batman Incorporated issues:

“Well, the next three issues are basically “Vengeance of Batman.” He’s been pushed too far. He underestimated Talia, and then Talia horribly underestimated him. That’s really what it’s all about. And part of this is that we didn’t want to do Jason Todd again. We didn’t want to leave Batman an emotional cripple. The Batman we’ve presented in this run has been through some pretty bizarre experiences including weird Continue reading Batman’s Revenge Begins!

Morrison Plots VENGEANCE OF BATMAN

Batman Incorporated #6 courtesy DC Comics
Batman Incorporated #6 courtesy DC Comics

Damian Wayne is dead. Time for Bruce Wayne’s revenge. Robin is a casuality in the war between Bruce and Talia Al Ghul. Grant Morrison talked with Comic Book Resources about his final Batman Incorporated issues:

“Well, the next three issues are basically “Vengeance of Batman.” He’s been pushed too far. He underestimated Talia, and then Talia horribly underestimated him. That’s really what it’s all about. And part of this is that we didn’t want to do Jason Todd again. We didn’t want to leave Batman an emotional cripple. The Batman we’ve presented in this run has been through some pretty bizarre experiences including weird Continue reading Morrison Plots VENGEANCE OF BATMAN

Aftermath of Death In The Batman Family!

Nightwing #18 courtesy DC Comics
Nightwing #18 courtesy DC Comics

The aftermath of Damian’s death in Batman Incorporated #8 will hit the Batman family in three big books this week. It will be hard to follow Batman and Robin #18. Peter Tomasi and Patrick Gleason created a masterpiece. This is the issue you show to non-comic book readers to explain the power of graphic storytelling.

Here are 3 Batman books to watch:

Catwoman #18 Bruce is on a dangerous rampage pushing himself beyond his limits in his war on crime. Batman and Selena Kyle have a showdown in a museum over stolen art! Is a catfight with Selena a way to work out his anger and guilt and could the love/hate relationship between Catwoman and Batman change forever?

Nightwing #18 Dick Grayson suffered Continue reading Aftermath of Death In The Batman Family!

Batman and Red Robin!

Batman and Red Robin #19 courtesy DC Comics
Batman and Red Robin #19 courtesy DC Comics

Batman and Robin by Peter Tomasi and Patrick Gleason will continue after the the death of Damian. If you didn’t pick up Batman and Robin #18 I urge you to run to your comic book shop now. I’ve loved this series but this Robin Requiem issue is a masterpiece. This is a comic book you show to non-comic readers to demonstrate the power of graphic storytelling.

The series will continue with a monthly title change to reflect that issue’s guest star. DC shared a preview of Batman and Red Robin #19 by Tomasi and Gleason. Tim Drake is back in the Batcave in the aftermath of Damian’s death but don’t expect this reunion to be all talk – look who else Continue reading Batman and Red Robin!

Batman Death and More Comic Book Picks for February 27, 2013

Batman Incoporated #8 courtesy DC Comics
Batman Incorporated #8 courtesy DC Comics

Batman Incorporated #8 Grant Morrison is going to rip out my heart, try to make me cry and maybe make me furious with him! Bruce and Talia Al Ghul’s war for control of Damian ends with a heartbreaker that will affect the entire Batman family!

Doctor Who: Prisoners of Time #2 The second Doctor stars in this chapter of the year-long adventure starring all eleven versions of the Time Lord. What classic enemy will this Doctor face?

FF#4 She-Hulk has a list of romantic conquests including Hercules but who is pining away for the Jade Giant and how will Jen handle the unwanted affection?

Injustice: Gods Among Us #2 What tragedy turns hero against hero in this series based on the upcoming video game starring DC’s Finest from makers of Mortal Kombat.

Uncanny X-Force #2 courtesy Marvel
Uncanny X-Force #2 courtesy Marvel

Uncanny X-Force #2 Psylocke and Storm’s undercover mission led them to Alpha Flight’s Puck and a showdown with Spiral but the big enemy is one of their own! Bishop is back! What’s on the rogue X-Man’s agenda? Plus, what was up with the Fantomex on Fantomex kiss?

Note: It’s a big Uncanny week – here are previews of Uncanny Avengers #4 and Uncanny X-Men #2.

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