BATMAN FAMILY vs MONSTER MEN Begins

Batman #7 courtesy DC Comics
Batman #7 courtesy DC Comics

Monsters attack in the the first crossover of DC Rebirth.

The adventure kicks off this week in Batman #7 and Nightwing #5.

Night of the Monster Men is guided by “showrunner” Steve Orlando (Supergirl, Midnighter)  and hits Batman, Nightwing and Detective Comics in September and October.

“As a huge storm approaches, Batman, Batwoman and Nightwing try to prepare Gotham City for the worst, but nothing can prepare them for ht enourmous tall monsters rampaging through the streets. Batman will need all of his allies to unite in order to stop tehse mad science monsters from tearing their city apart.” Continue reading BATMAN FAMILY vs MONSTER MEN Begins

FATE of ROBIN in DETECTIVE COMICS Shocker

Detective Comics Rebirth courtesy DC Comics via Twitter
Detective Comics Rebirth courtesy DC Comics via Twitter

One of the biggest thrill rides of DC Rebirth delivers an action and emotion packed surprise first arc finale.

The Batman family is mourning the loss of one of their own after a heroic sacrifice.
One threat defeated? Another born?
Before we break down what this week’s Rise of the Batmen finale means for the newest team on the streets of Gotham City here’s a where we are:

Continue reading FATE of ROBIN in DETECTIVE COMICS Shocker

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

FIRST DC REBIRTH Crossover in BATMAN Books

Batman #7 courtesy DC Comics
Batman #7 courtesy DC Comics

Monsters are coming to Gotham City. The Batman family will unite to stop them.

Batman #1 arrived this week kicking off a new era with a new creative team for the Dark Knight. DC Comics announced the first crossover event of the DC Rebirth era coming this fall.

Bruce Wayne is back as the Dark Knight with Duke Thomas (new costume, no code name yet) as his partner in fighting crime. Dick Grayson returns to his Nightwing code name and costume. Batman and Batwoman are co-leading Detective Comics.

“Night of the Monster Men” will spans the BATMAN, NIGHTWING and DETECTIVE COMICS issues on sale late September and early October, pitting the heroes of Gotham against a mystery-shrouded foe from the Dark Knight’s past! Continue reading FIRST DC REBIRTH Crossover in BATMAN Books