DARK DAYS THE CASTING Reveals METAL Mystery Threat

Bats vs Birds. A Batman sidekick’s true destiny revealed. The Joker – the hero?

DARK DAYS THE CASTING is the second of the one, two punch before DARK NIGHTS: METAL – the six part epic unleashing an army of evil Batmen from the Dark Multiverse. That’s no spoiler. It’s been out there. But how these really Dark Knights got unleashed is the revealed in this week’s massive issue.

Dark Nights Metal courtesy DC Comics

The action picks up with Joker locked in the Batcave, Batman on a global hunt, the most journals of Carter Hall/Hawkman and the mysterious metal wrapped in the hidden history of the DC Universe. Continue reading DARK DAYS THE CASTING Reveals METAL Mystery Threat

BATMAN: REBIRTH NEW PARTNER REVEALED

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

Bruce Wayne is back as a stronger Dark Knight.

Is Duke Thomas Batman’s new sidekick?

Just don’t call him Robin…yet….maybe ever.

A new era for the Dark Knight begins with Batman: Rebirth #1 as Scott Snyder passes the torch (or is batarang a better choice?) to Tom King for an adventure that revamps a classic villain and gives fan-favorite Thomas a new role.

Thomas is one of several new characters from fans thought could become the next Robin.

Snyder, King and artist Mikel Janin team up for a one-shot that sets up Batman: Rebirth with an intense story and a less brooding Dark Knight who is thinking forward and changing things up.

Upbeat Batman and…..code-name to be revealed? Continue reading BATMAN: REBIRTH NEW PARTNER REVEALED

BATMAN Getting A New ROBIN?

Batman and Robin #38 courtesy DC Comics
Batman and Robin #38 courtesy DC Comics

When Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo end their epic Dark Knight run with Batman #51 next month they leave fans with amazing parting gifts in form of cool new characters in Gotham City.

Harper Row aka Bluebird, Julia Pennyworth, Duke Thomas are part of the new generation of allies in the Batman family introduced in The New 52.

As a boy, Duke helped Bruce Wayne in his Zero Year as a costumed crime fighter under Riddler’s reign. The breakout star led the We Are Robin title and movement. Will Duke have a new code-name and role in the DC Comics Rebirth?

We speculated more than a year ago, a member of new cast will become the next Robin. and debate who could become Bruce’s sidekick in our Robin Roundups.

As we wait for Snyder and Capullo’s final issue and Rebirth details, it looks like we may have a new Robin. Continue reading BATMAN Getting A New ROBIN?

Who Is In WE ARE ROBIN?

Detective Comics: Endgame #1 courtesy DC Comics
Detective Comics: Endgame #1 courtesy DC Comics

Did we see the future of Batman family in Detective Comics #40 and this week’s Detective Comics: Endgame #1?

This one-shot may be more than an intense tie-in to the Joker’s current reign of terror in Batman: Endgame.

If you caught this tale of teens taking action in a Jokerized infected Gotham City you may have seen some of the cast of We Are Robin. – the upcoming new book by Lee Bermejo and Khary Randolph.

The brand new series will star a diverse group of teens who take on the mantle of Robin in the aftermath of Endgame. Batman is symbol. After Convergence and Endgame, Robin becomes the symbol for tough teens of Gotham City. Continue reading Who Is In WE ARE ROBIN?

WHO IS THE NEW BATMAN?

Batman #41 courtesy DC Comics
Batman #41 courtesy DC Comics

An all-new Dark Knight emerges in the post-Convergence DC Universe this June. After the two-month event 24 new titles will join 25 continuing series.

Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo will continue their epic Batman run but with major changes a a huge mystery.

The Batman #41 preview teases an all-new Batman making his debut after Endgame and Convergence. As you can see this new Dark Knight is armored up in a new high-tech suit that may even more impressive than Bruce Wayne’s Hellbat. Continue reading WHO IS THE NEW BATMAN?

ROBIN: Next Evolution BATMAN Sidekick

Robin Son of Batman courtesy DC Comics
Robin Son of Batman courtesy DC Comics

After months of speculating the future of Robin is definitely more exiting and maybe a little more clear after DC Comics big announcement.

After all DC books take a break in April and May for the Convergence event, 24 new books will launch including Robin, Son of Batman and We Are Robin in June. We also know which books are not coming back after hiatus including Batman and Robin. Writer Peter J. Tomasi will stay on Superman/Wonder Woman while artist Patrick Gleason will become writer and artist of Batman, Son of Batman. Continue reading ROBIN: Next Evolution BATMAN Sidekick

New ROBIN Roundup

Batman #18 courtesy DC Comics
Batman #18 courtesy DC Comics

Batman and Robin.

 

No matter what the Joker declared in Death of the Family, the Dark Knight needs his extended family and a partner in his war on crime.

 

A new Robin is inevitable but who will be Batman’s new sidekick?

 

Just when you thought you knew where the Robin Rises story was taking us, a new contender enters the arena this week in Batman and Robin: Futures End.

 

Let’s rundown the possible contenders: Continue reading New ROBIN Roundup