DETECTIVE COMICS Batman Celebration

Detective Comics #27 courtesy DC Comics
Detective Comics #27 courtesy DC Comics

Batman creators past, present and future unite for an all-star issue celebrating the Dark Knight.

 

DETECTIVE COMICS #27 is an anniversary spectacular serving as an homage to the original DETECTIVE COMICS #27, which marked Batman’s comic debut in 1939.

 

The mega issue includes a modern-day retelling of the Dark Knight’s origin by the team of writer Brad Meltzer (Identity Crisis) and artist Bryan Hitch. Plus, all-new stories by current Batman writer Scott Snyder and Sean Murphy of The Wake, Continue reading DETECTIVE COMICS Batman Celebration

Batman’s Future Robin in DETECTIVE COMICS

Detective Comics #27 courtesy DC Comics
Detective Comics #27 courtesy DC Comics

One of the most anticipated comic book issues on the horizon is Detective Comics #27. The mega-size book celebrates the 75th Anniversary of Batman – just part of DC Comics plans for the Dark Knight.

 

Batman debuted in Detective Comics #27 and in The New 52 27th issue – an all-star roster of creators contribute stories about the Dark Knight.

 

Batman writer Scott Snyder and Sean Murphy, his artist on The Wake, weave a future story of Bruce Wayne and a new Robin.  Murphy recently shared his design for the African-American sidekick Continue reading Batman’s Future Robin in DETECTIVE COMICS

BATMAN Weekly Series, DETECTIVE COMICS All-Star Anniversary!

Batman Eternal courtesy DC Comics
Batman Eternal courtesy DC Comics

The Bat Signal shines brighter ahead of New York Comic Con with exciting announcements via USA Today for fans of the Dark Knight.

 

Coming next spring, BATMAN ETERNAL is a new weekly series from “showrunner” and BATMAN writer, Scott Snyder, along with writers James Tynion IV, John Layman, Ray Fawkes, and Tim Seeley, and artist Jason Fabok.

 

BATMAN ETERNAL will “set the stage for a new Gotham and new characters and a new set of stories that will take Batman into 2015,” Continue reading BATMAN Weekly Series, DETECTIVE COMICS All-Star Anniversary!

BATMAN Triple Play Week!

 

Batman Annual #2 courtesy DC Comics
Batman Annual #2 courtesy DC Comics

Bonus Week for Batman Fans!

 

The Dark Knight is starring in two Annuals from DC Comics this week:

 

BATMAN ANNUAL #2 by Scott Snyder and Aaron Lopresti with this cover by Jock.

Snyder is exploring how Bruce Wayne became the Batman in Zero Year. In Bruce’s first year as a crime fighter he’s clashing with the Red Hood Gang and an enemy within his own family and Wayne Enterprises!

 

See what Snyder reveals about Bruce’s Bat-origins in this tie-in annual to the smash current storyline. Continue reading BATMAN Triple Play Week!

Wrath the Anti-Batman!

Wrath in Detective Comics #22 courtesy DC Comics
Wrath in Detective Comics #22 courtesy DC Comics

A dangerous new enemy hits Gotham City this week in Detective Comics #22!

John Layman and Jason Fabok introduce Wrath, the anti-Batman behind a rising body count in Gotham!

“There’s no denying that Batman is one of the strongest superheroes in the DC Universe. And with access to state-of-the-art technology, the Dark Knight has incredibly resources at his disposal to aid in his efforts fighting crime,” said Editor Bob Harris.

“But what if Batman used his power for evil instead of good? Enter Wrath. An all-new villain who’ll be showing up soon in the pages of Detective Comics, Wrath is essentially the anti-Batman. He’s got all the same gadgets and vehicles as the Dark Knight – but his intentions for how they’re used couldn’t be more opposite. Mainly because they’re far more lethal …” Continue reading Wrath the Anti-Batman!

Top 5 Comic Books for June 5, 2013

Age of Ultron #9 courtesy Marvel
Age of Ultron #9 courtesy Marvel

Age of Ultron #9 Logan’s radical act to prevent Ultron’s victory created a bizarre new reality! How will the Marvel heroes make the world right again? Wolverine vs. Wolverine – to the death?

All-New X-Men #12 Summers vs. Summers! The young X-Men clash with the Uncanny Avengers! How will Young Scott react upon seeing the adult “little brother” he thought he would never see again?

Detective Comics #21 The girl who saved Batman returns! Harper Row wants to join the Dark Knight on a case that goes back to the beginning of The New 52 but will Continue reading Top 5 Comic Books for June 5, 2013