VILLAIN Returns, GOTHAM Twins Origin Revealed In BATMAN

Batman #3 courtesy DC Comics
Batman #3 courtesy DC Comics

The Monster Men are coming to the Batman family of books but a classic villain made a creepy surprise return in this week’s Batman #9.

Batfans will spot another familiar name in this week’s chapter of I Am Gotham.

This week’s comeback follows last issue’s revealed rogue and a new conspiracy in Gotham City.

Tom King and David Finch gave us the part of the secret origin of Bruce Wayne’s new super powered sidekicks.

King (former CIA analyst and Grayson co-writer) definitely brings themes of espionage, plots within counter-plots and is taking the book outside of Gotham City’s boundaries.

What does this villainous return mean for the Dark Knight? Continue reading VILLAIN Returns, GOTHAM Twins Origin Revealed In BATMAN

JUSTICE LEAGUE, BIRDS OF PREY, HELLBLAZER REBIRTH Begin

Justice League #1 courtesy DC Comics
Justice League #1 courtesy DC Comics

It’s a huge New Comic Book Wednesday with big DC Rebirth issues arriving so we’re going to double down on our new comics picks of the week.

Here’s part one with a dream team behind DC’s biggest team:

Justice League #1

The Extinction Machine begins. Earth shakes as an ancient evil is revived to reclaim the world and beyond. Will Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and Flash accept a Superman they aren’t sure they can trust? Are two new rookie Green Lanterns ready for the big League? Comic book giants Bryan Hitch and Tony Daniel launch a new era for DC’s biggest team.

Batgirl & The Birds of Prey: Rebirth #1

Who is Oracle? Batgirl and Black Canary together again to uncover the mystery villain who’s claimed Barbara Gordon’s former code-name and discovered Barbara’s secret life as Oracle. Are Babs and Dinah on a collision course with the Huntress. Helena Bertinelli is out of Spyral and under the hood gunning for the mob.  Shawna Benson and Claire Roe return the fan favorite team back to DC. Continue reading JUSTICE LEAGUE, BIRDS OF PREY, HELLBLAZER REBIRTH Begin

More Characters We Want To Return for DC REBIRTH

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DC Universe Rebirth courtesy DC Comics via Twitter

Three heroic characters will return to the DC Universe with Rebirth.

DC made good on that tease in the DC Universe: Rebirth and then some…

Several classic characters are back but we want more.

Before we reveal the heroes we want to see return as Rebirth continues we want to give you a SPOILER ALERT in case you didn’t read DC Universe: Rebirth. Continue reading More Characters We Want To Return for DC REBIRTH

DC COMICS REBIRTH Picks for June 22, 2016

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courtesy DC Entertainment

DC Comics Rebirth rolls on with more new number one issues starring your favorite DC icons.

Let’s begin with one of the most buzzed about announcements: Greg Rucka back on Wonder Woman guiding her into her 75th Anniversary.

Wonder Woman #1

Why has the lasso of truth stopped working for Diana? The Amazon Princess starts a dark journey into her past in The Lies by Greg Rucka and Liam Sharp.

Flash #1

Lightning strikes twice with a new speedster in Central City. Is this Flash Barry’s ally or new rival? Joshua Williamson launches a new era for the Scarlet Speedster. Continue reading DC COMICS REBIRTH Picks for June 22, 2016

New Comics Picks for June 1, 2016

Batman: Rebirth #1 courtesy DC Comics
Batman: Rebirth #1 courtesy DC Comics

Have you recovered from the shocks and awes from last week’s massive issues? This week’s new comics follow up on a blockbuster moments from the big two publishers.

After the universe status shattering events of DC Universe: Rebirth #1, here comes a new beginning for the Dark Knight and Man of Steel.

Marvel packed a gut punches in Free Comic Book Day: Civil War II and Captain America: Steve Rogers #1 and here comes Civil War II #1 after a Marvel icon falls and everything you knew about hero is obliterated.

Here are our top five new comics picks of the week:

Batman: Rebirth #1 Continue reading New Comics Picks for June 1, 2016

New Comics Picks for May 25, 2016

DC Universe Rebirth courtesy DC Comics via Twitter
DC Universe Rebirth courtesy DC Comics via Twitter

DC Universe: Rebirth #1

A shattering secret revealed, death of a major character, three characters reintroduced and a powerful threat. It all begins again with this massive issue by Geoff Johns and an all-star teams of artists that set the course for DC Comics. What did Batman learn about his greatest enemy? Who is joining the Superman family? Who will die? Which beloved heroes return with the secret at the core of the DC Multiverse? Continue reading New Comics Picks for May 25, 2016

JSA Returns in DC COMICS REBIRTH?

DC Comics Rebirth Previews courtesy DC Comics
DC Comics Rebirth Previews courtesy DC Comics

Is the JSA returning with DC Rebirth?

Fans left the comic book shops with more questions on this new comic book day. The free DC Comics June Previews was available at stores with big updates on the DC Comics Rebirth titles launching in June and beyond.

The magazine includes bonus, behind-the-scenes details, including a foreword/introduction from DC Entertainment Chief Creative Officer and Rebirth “architect” Geoff Johns, details on his DC Universe: Rebirth Special.

We learned the identity of the new Superwoman and Suicide Squad writer Rob Williams teased one of three new villains joining the roster.

But this cover…teases the Multiverse and Justice Society in the Rebirth?
Continue reading JSA Returns in DC COMICS REBIRTH?

SON OF SUPERMAN Begins in June

SUPERMAN REBIRTH courtesy DC Comics
SUPERMAN REBIRTH courtesy DC Comics

Superman is a Super Dad when the DC Comics Rebirth begins this June.

The Man of Steel is the new Pa Kent and raising a Super-Son. There’s a mystery man who claims to be Clark Kent. Lex Luthor has become a Superman.

Is the Superman/Wonder Woman romance over as a different relationship dynamic hits home for Kal-El?

DC revealed the official descriptions of the first new issues of the Superman family of books:

Superman Rebirth #1 Peter J. Tomasi and Doug Mahnke and Jaime Mendoza. In this one-shot, Can Superman protect the world while raising a super-son with his wife, Lois Lane?
Now it’s Clark’s turn to be Pa Kent and teach his son what it means to be super, but who is hunting Superman’s son – and why? Continue reading SON OF SUPERMAN Begins in June