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Friday Flashback: The Secret Society of Super Villains

Secret Society of Super Villains Volume One courtesy DC Comics
Secret Society of Super Villains Volume One courtesy DC Comics

This inspiration for Flashback Friday is by this week’s DC Comics Villains Month kickoff and Forever Evil #1!

 

Now we know the Crime Syndicate is the real power behind The New 52 Secret Society of Super Villains. These dark alternate versions of Justice League icons have come from another world to conquer Earth.

 

As I perused the Villains Month issues I was taken back to childhood when I remembering gasping when I saw this shocking cover. Imagine a little kid seeing his Justice League heroes literally “trashed” by these ruthless foes! I begged Mom to buy it and I tore through a spectacular showcase for DC’s bad guys. Continue reading Friday Flashback: The Secret Society of Super Villains

VILLAINS MONTH Begins

Batman #23.1 The Joker courtesy DC Comics
Batman #23.1 The Joker courtesy DC Comics

The inmates aren’t just running the asylum…they’re ruling the DC Universe!

 

In the aftermath of Trinity War – the Justice League is dead and the rogues are taking advantage!

 

DC Comics celebrates the second anniversary of The New 52 with Villains Month.

 

Classic and new foes steal the spotlight and take over each of the “hero” books with stand-alone origin stories:

 

The first week of Villains Month kicks off with: Continue reading VILLAINS MONTH Begins