The inmates aren’t just running the asylum…they’re ruling the DC Universe!
DC Comics shared a first look at first issues of Villains Month – when the bad guys take over all the titles.
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BATMAN #23.1: JOKER
BATMAN AND ROBIN #23.1: TWO-FACE
BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #23.1: THE VENTRILOQUIST Continue reading Massive DC VILLAINS MONTH Previews!
The Joker has been a man without a face since DC Comics rebooted The New 52. Batman’s greatest enemy had his face carved off in Detective Comics #1. A year later Joker launches a horrific campaign against the Dark Knight and his allies in Batman: Death of the Family.
DC Comics Editor Bob Harris share this first look at an earlier Joker designed by Andy Clarke and teases a story of the rogue’s past:
“During Villains Month, witness an untold tale of The Joker that takes place before any of the #1 issues in DC COMICS-THE NEW 52. Written by Andy Kubert and illustrated by Andy Clarke, this unique one-shot will not only hint at a possible origin for The Joker, but will also feature the origin of a classic Batman villain who folks might not suspect as having ties to the Clown Prince of Crime.” Continue reading The Joker’s Origin in Villains Month?
The bad guys win…at least for one month!
All of DC Comics’ New 52 titles will be replaced by Villains books this September.
Villains Month will spotlight 52 of the DC Universe’s biggest rogues in their own unique one-shots. DC has announced a compilation of these evil issues just in time for Santa’s nice and naughty list!
The DC NEW 52 VILLAINS OMNIBUS will be a complete and comprehensive guide to the huge September event.
“September has always been a big month for us and we look for an opportunity every year in September to do something big that really redefines the line and invites anyone who hasn’t been following comics to step right in,” Continue reading VILLAINS MONTH: The Big Book of Evil!
Who will get the last laugh after this teaser?!
DC Comics revealed this image calling her – Joker’s daughter along with this line:
“Something evil lurks under Gotham City and it wears the Joker’s face.”
The Joker made a horrific comeback in Death of the Family crossing over into nearly every Batman family book.
The Clown Prince of Crime’s reappearance inspired Continue reading Joker’s Daughter?
The aftermath of Damian’s death in Batman Incorporated #8 will hit the Batman family in three big books this week. It will be hard to follow Batman and Robin #18. Peter Tomasi and Patrick Gleason created a masterpiece. This is the issue you show to non-comic book readers to explain the power of graphic storytelling.
Here are 3 Batman books to watch:
Catwoman #18 Bruce is on a dangerous rampage pushing himself beyond his limits in his war on crime. Batman and Selena Kyle have a showdown in a museum over stolen art! Is a catfight with Selena a way to work out his anger and guilt and could the love/hate relationship between Catwoman and Batman change forever?
Nightwing #18 Dick Grayson suffered Continue reading Aftermath of Death In The Batman Family!
Batman fans are recovering from the finale of Death of the Family and now DC Comics is offering a look inside Batman #18.
Bruce survived the Joker’s macabre mind games but will he lose his humanity in this issue by Scott Snyder and guest artist Andy Kubert. Can the return of fan-favorite Harper Row bring him back from the edge of losing it?
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Death of the Family! The final chapter is out today in Batman #17. Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo bring their macabre masterpiece to end!
Does the Joker kill a member of Bruce’s Bat-family?
Evidence from upcoming DC issues reveal some of Bruce’s allies will survive but with one glaring omission!
Who do you think it will be?
Alfred?
Dick Grayson?
Jason Todd?
Tim Drake?
Damian Wayne?
Barbara Gordon?
Selena Kyle?
Jim Gordon?
What shocker is the Joker Continue reading DEATH OF THE FAMILY Final Guesses?
Batman #17 Showdown in Arkham Asylum! Are Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo going to show what I think they’re going to show? Who will survive the Joker’s bizarre plot? The sadistic and shocking finale of Death of the Family! (This week watch for Batgirl #17 and Batman and Robin #17. These tie-ins to the storyline.)
Fatale #12 The addictive supernatural/crime noir series goes way back in time! Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips take us to the Dark Ages in a stand-alone chapter of Josephine and Fatale curse!
Manhattan Projects #9 Jonathan Hickman’s tale of weird science and twisted history launches a new arc! The scientists of the super secret government think tank made their bid to control the world.
Secret Avengers #1 Perfect for old school Marvel fans or you want more after The Avengers movie! Nick Fury leads Hulk, Hawkeye, Continue reading ComicsBlend’s Top Picks February 13, 2013