WOMEN OF SUMMER COMICS

DC Comics Bombshells courtesy DC Entertainment
DC Comics Bombshells courtesy DC Entertainment

Where did summer go?

May kicked off with the end of the Marvel Universe and the start of the epic Secret Wars.

After a two month Convergence (end of the DC Multiverse) DC Comics relaunched with 24 new number one issues.

Comics were a perfect vacation from reality during peak vacation season. Instead of the Boys of Summer here’s a salute to Women of Summer…in comics.

These are the characters, teams and creators who are the M-V-P’s: Continue reading WOMEN OF SUMMER COMICS

NEW COMICS PICKS JULY 22, 2015

Batman '66 courtesy DC Comics
Batman ’66 courtesy DC Comics

Two deadly reunions, a Justice League icon goes solo, the fall of a hero in the future and a blast into the past – it’s all part of this week’s top 5 new comic book picks of the week:

Batman ’66 #25

Harley Quinn was born on Batman: The Animated Series but what if she was on the Adam West series? The “Joker Wave” hits Gotham City and transforms a doctor into a deadly Harlequin in the hit digital first comic inspired by the classic television show. Continue reading NEW COMICS PICKS JULY 22, 2015

SUICIDE SQUAD Comic-Con Trailer

Suicide Squad cast courtesy Warner Brothers and DC Comics
Suicide Squad cast courtesy Warner Brothers and DC Comics

Leave it to villains to steal the show!

Fans got a first look at Suicide Squad at Comic-Con this weekend and now Warner Brothers shared it online.

Your first look at Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Katana, Joker and more of DC’s most infamous villains in action – as good guys?

The movie is based on the DC Comics book starring some of Batman’s greatest rogues who work for the government on secret missions.

See why justice had a bad side! Watch and enjoy the madness: Continue reading SUICIDE SQUAD Comic-Con Trailer

HARLEY QUINN & POWER GIRL Go Cosmic

Harley Quinn & Power Girl #1 courtesy DC Comics
Harley Quinn & Power Girl #1 courtesy DC Comics

Can you feel the girl power building up?

Harley Quinn and Power Girl reunite in their own new series after the hilarious success of a team-up in last year’s Harley solo book.

It’s just one of several female driven series hitting comic book shops this week including Black Canary #1 and a new arc for Diana in Wonder Woman #41.

Harley Quinn writing team Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti with Justin Gray are joined by artist Stephanie Roux. It’s the second new seres from Conner & Palmiotti who launched Starfire last week.

But back to this unlikely duo: Continue reading HARLEY QUINN & POWER GIRL Go Cosmic

BATMAN, HARLEY QUINN & BAT-BOOK September Previews

Batman Annual #4 courtesy DC Comics
Batman Annual #4 courtesy DC Comics

It looks like the Batman (with the cape and cowl) is back this fall?

DC Comics shared a first look at new books coming this September with more on the new villains in Gotham City, Harley Quinn going Hollywood, Dick Grayson comes home to Gotham City, Damian vs. Deathstroke and more from the Batman family of books.

BATMAN #44
Written by SCOTT SNYDER, Art and cover by JOCK, SEPTEMBER 9
It’s the origin of new villain Mr. Bloom! In a tale from Bruce Wayne’s past, Batman must investigate a vicious crime in the shadowy area of Gotham City known as the Narrows. Don’t miss this special issue illustrated by superstar artist Jock (Wytches, GREEN ARROW YEAR ONE)! Continue reading BATMAN, HARLEY QUINN & BAT-BOOK September Previews

HARLEY QUINN ’66 STYLE

Batman '66 courtesy DC Comics
Batman ’66 courtesy DC Comics

Harley Quinn goes retro in Batman ’66 this week!

The DC Comics superstar villain was created by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm in 1992. The breakout star of the animated series went on to conquer the world and now stars in multiple series and will soon by played by Margot Robbie in Suicide Squad.

In the digital first Batman ’66 Chap. #62 we see the popular villain might have been like if she’d been around in 1966 with Adam West and Burt Ward on the Batman television series.

Who would have played her? Continue reading HARLEY QUINN ’66 STYLE

HARLEY QUINN END OF SUMMER TRIPLE SHOT

Harley Quin Road Trip Special courtesy DC Comics
Harley Quinn Road Trip Special courtesy DC Comics

Update: The Road Trip Special is coming out September 9th.

Move over boys of summer, the season belongs to Harley Quinn!

After her smash Valentine’s Day special, the DC darling scores a new mega issue along with her ongoing and new team-up books for 3 big books in the DC Comics August previews.

HARLEY QUINN ROAD TRIP SPECIAL #1
Written by AMANDA CONNER and JIMMY PALMIOTTI,Art by BRET BLEVINS and more TBA
“It’s the great American summer tradition, but you’ve never seen a road trip quite like this before! Harley, Ivy, and Catwoman are burning rubber across the U.S. of A! We recommend you all stay off the roads for the month of August, just to be safe.” Continue reading HARLEY QUINN END OF SUMMER TRIPLE SHOT