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ROBIN: Next Evolution BATMAN Sidekick

After months of speculating the future of Robin is definitely more exiting and maybe a little more clear after DC Comics big announcement.

After all DC books take a break in April and May for the Convergence event, 24 new books will launch including Robin, Son of Batman and We Are Robin in June. We also know which books are not coming back after hiatus including Batman and Robin. Writer Peter J. Tomasi will stay on Superman/Wonder Woman while artist Patrick Gleason will become writer and artist of Batman, Son of Batman. Continue reading ROBIN: Next Evolution BATMAN Sidekick

DC COMICS New Books, New Creative Teams

Justice League of America courtesy DC Comics

New books, new creative teams, and a first look at the DC Universe after Convergence coming June 3rd.

More Harley Quinn, more comedy books and the fate of fan-favorite creative teams and titles revealed.

Plus your first look at Darkseid War.

Here’s the official DC Comics statement:

“Iconic Super Heroes & Super-Villains Universe is Diversifying.
To Make Room for More Types of Storytelling, More Fans.
June Slate of Titles Includes Long-Awaited Return to DCU of Bryan Hitch, Garth Ennis; Gene Luen Yang & Ming Doyle Join Team of Top Talent. Continue reading DC COMICS New Books, New Creative Teams

Top 5 Comic Book Picks for November 27, 2013

Black Science #1 A brand new sci-fi epic by Rick Remender (Uncanny Avengers) and Matteo Scalera. A scientist achieves his greatest dream and it’s a reality warping nightmare. Can his team of living ghosts find their way home.

Damian: Son of Batman #2 What if Bruce Wayne’s son lived? Back to the future world of Batman #666 – where Damian’s greatest enemies may be his mother and grandfather.

Infinity #6 The Avengers saved the Universe but can they free Earth from the grip of Thanos? Earth’s Mightiest Heroes vs. The Mad God of Titan and his Black Order! Artist Jim Cheung joins Jonathan Hickman for the mega-sized finale to one of the greatest Marvel epics ever. Continue reading Top 5 Comic Book Picks for November 27, 2013

Top 5 Comic Book Picks October 30, 2013

Damian, Son of Batman #1 courtesy DC Comics

Damian: Son of Batman #1 What if Damian Wayne lived to become the Dark Knight of Gotham City? Andy Kubert takes us back to the future world he created with Grant Morrison in Batman #666 for a four-part epic in which Damian lives again.

Infinity #5 The triumphant Avengers return from space to find Earth invaded by Thanos and Inhumanity spread across the planet. Can the heroes defeat the Mad God and his Black Order and how will they handle the new epidemic of strange new beings? Plus, how will all the aliens races of Marvel Universe react to living in an Avengers Universe now?

Nightwing Annual #2 The most anticipated of all this week’s DC Comics Annuals. Robin and Batgirl grew up fast as costumed crimefighters but Richard is on new quest, Barbara is no longer in the Bat family – what’s left for one of the greatest couples in comics? Continue reading Top 5 Comic Book Picks October 30, 2013

DAMIAN: SON OF BATMAN Back to the Future

Damian Wayne LIVES again…in a possible future.

Artist Andy Kubert returns to the world he co-created with Grant Morrison in Batman #666 in which an adult Damian is the Dark Knight of an apocalyptic Gotham City.

Bruce’s son was killed as a casualty of war between the Dark Knight and Damian’s mother, Talia Al Ghul. It was part of Morrison’s endgame since taking over Batman.

Kubert writes the new 4-part series Damian: Son of Batman kicking off Wednesday. Here are images from issue one courtesy DC Comics and Kubert discusses the one critical difference between father and son. Continue reading DAMIAN: SON OF BATMAN Back to the Future

Damian Wayne Returns

Love him or hate him…Damian Wayne is coming back to the DC Universe (sort of.)

The most recent Robin was born in the Batman arc, Batman and Son by Grant Morrison and killed this year in Batman, Incorporated. Damian was the son of Bruce Wayne and Talia Al Ghul.

Damian: Son of Batman was announced by the New York Post. The story returns to the possible future created by Grant Morrison and Andy Kubert in Batman #666. Superstar artist Kubert will write the new story with art by Andy Clarke. Continue reading Damian Wayne Returns

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