DC Comics reveals a new villain coming to Gotham City! Enter the Wrath
“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,” teases Editor Bob Harris.
“But what if Batman Continue reading DC Reveals The Wrath, The Anti-Batman
Brand new annuals starring some of your favorite DC icons will heat up your Summer. DC Comics revealed the covers for Animal Man, Batman, Detective Comics, The Flash and Superman Annuals arriving this July.
ANIMAL MAN ANNUAL #2 by Jeff Lemire and Travel Foreman JULY 31st
“Still reeling from the shocking death of his son, Buddy Baker is taking his grief out on the world around him. But in this special story, learn how the bonds of family can be stronger than the forces of evil—even when that evil is a horde of massive, slavering spiders!”
BATMAN ANNUAL #2 by Scott Snyder and Aaron Lopresti with a cover by Jock
“A special ZERO YEAR tie-in! Bruce Wayne’s Continue reading Summer Annuals for Superman, Batman, Flash and Animal Man!
A horrific new Bat-family is born in Detective Comics #19 this week. An all-star cast of creators celebrate the 900th issue of Detective Comics with four chilling stories of the Dark Knight and stunning pinup art.
John Layman and Jason Fabok are the mad scientists behind The 900. An outbreak of Man-Bats, a serial killer makes a monstrous evolution and Batman’s alliances are tested in the aftermath of Death of the Family. John Layman and Andy Clarke give us a tale of love, relationships and twisted science starring Kirk Langstrom and the debut of a new threat in the skies over Gotham City.
James Tynion IV and Mikel Janin assemble a War Council in a tale starring Bane that flashes Continue reading Batman and Man-Bats for Detective Comics Milestone!
The comic book that introduced Batman, Robin and Batgirl to the world celebrates a huge milestone this week! DC Comics shared this preview of this week’s Detective Comics #19.
The 900th issue of DETECTIVE COMICS is an 80-page giant issue featuring a magnificent collection of stories featuring the Dark Knight.
“The 900,” by John Layman and Jason Fabok, reveals a previously unmentioned corner of Gotham City now forced into the spotlight when the residents are infected by Continue reading DETECTIVE COMICS 900 PREVIEW!
In The Dark Knight Trilogy Ra’s Al Ghul told Bruce Wayne to become a symbol to fight injustice. In this week’s Detective Comics #16 the Joker has become an inspirational symbol to Gotham City’s unhinged and mentally unstable. The Joker never appear in this excellent issue (or does he?) but his sinister influence chokes this issue like Joker gas creeping into you.
In this Death of the Family tie-in Batman fights to stop bands of Joker fans and wannabes. John Layman and Jason Fabok craft a chilling tale of madness and manipulation among ordinary people pushed over the edge and ruthless new criminals seizing their claims in Gotham City. Layman shows us the ramifications of the Joker’s comeback.
Batman races across Gotham trying to stop the violence and track down the mysterious League of Smiles. The real madman behind the outbreak may not be the Joker but a new holy terror. Another new villain is taking advantage of the Joker’s rampage. While Oswald Cobblepot has been recruited by the Joker the Emperor Penguin makes his move on the crime lords of Gotham City. The back story showing the new villain’s rise to power is chilling and fun.
John Layman, Jason Fabok and Andy Clarke deliver a fun read that ties loosely into Death of the Family while setting the stage for new enemies and showdowns in Gotham City’s Underworld.
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Tony Daniel wraps up his year on Detective Comics with the rogues running the show! Detective Comics Annual #1 picks up after the Night of the Owls tie-in issue. Black Mask is back. Roman Sionis turns the table on Dr. Jeremiah Arkham and is reviving the False Face Society. Daniel uses Clayface, Tweetledum and Tweetledee but it’s how he uses a mystery villain against Sionis that’s the most wicked use of the rogues.
Romano Molenaar and Pere Perez split the art duties on this story. Both artists have styles that remind me of Tony Daniel and Gary Frank. Batman’s showdown with a new foe, the big reveal and final showdown are great moments in the carnival setting.
When villains are this fun it’s ok to have Batman in the background as he tracks down the Black Mask. This story is a perfect fit for the Annual style. Daniel will draw next month’s Detective Comics #0 then joins Geoff Johns on Justice League.
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The first New 52 Detective Comics Annual features a showdown between Batman and the Black Mask. Artist Roman Molenaar joins writer Tony Daniel on Detective Comics Annual #1. The artist talked with The Source about joining the Batman family.
“He knows exactly how to write for an artist which makes it a delight setting up the pages,” says Molenaar of Daniel, “Fans can expect fast-paced action and details all over the place as far as the art goes. Batman will need all of his physical and mental strength for this Annual and be ready for the return of one of his most diabolical villains!”
“The first DETECTIVE COMICS ANNUAL features the return of one of Batman’s most dangerous adversaries – the Black Mask!” adds editor Mike Marts. “Picking up from where readers last saw him in the ‘Night of the Owls’ storyline, gangster Roman Sionis has once again donned the maddening mask and formed his False Face Society. How will the Dark Knight combat this unique threat? And is there an even greater villain lurking in the shadows?”
Detective Comics Annual #1 arrives August 29th.
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The countdown is on to Tony Daniel’s final Detective Comics after a spectacular Batman run starting way back with Grant Morrison on R.I.P. The artist will be moving on to Justice League in which he’ll draw DC’s biggest icons and the New 52 debuts of classic villains like the Cheetah.
DC Comics The Source provided preview art from Detective Comics #12 written and drawn by Daniel and a promise of the final fate of Charlotte Rivers, a guest appearance by Robin. Plus Two-Face the hero you cheer for? Daniel’s backup story starring Harvey Dent continues.
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