New Comics Picks for February 1, 2017

Monsters Unleashed #3 courtesy Marvel

The secret past of a Star Wars icon exposed!

What could be the biggest Batman/Bane battle ever…yes, maybe even more brutal than the one you’re thinking of!

It’s all in this week’s new comic book picks for the first week of February but let’s kick it off with our monstrous first pick:

Monsters Unleashed #2

More gigantic creatures fall to Earth. What does a teenage boy have to do with the invasion? Why have a team of classic monsters confronted the boy? All Marvel’s heroes are racing across the planet to save lives and stop the rampages but this mystery boy and Elsa Bloodstone could be the only way to stop the monster outbreak. Continue reading New Comics Picks for February 1, 2017

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

BATMAN REBIRTH Mystery Villains Revealed

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

Villains revealed as writer Tom King brings the Batman flagship book into the greater DC Universe and sets up the first crossover of the Rebirth era.

The Dark Knight realizes he can’t save Gotham City all on his own. Two new heroes join the Caped Crusader and bad guys strike in Batman #2.

Has an evil mastermind become a pawn and what is the endgame?

King and artist David Finch reveal a trio of foes for this Batman first arc and drops eerie hints of Night of the Monster Men which hits the Bat-books this Fall.

Batman at a crossroads. Alfred at his witty best. Two idealistic heroes. An unexpected alliance.

King and Finch pack a ton in this second chapter but where are they taking us? Continue reading BATMAN REBIRTH Mystery Villains Revealed