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8 on Detective Comics #1101 reviewThe brand new era of Detective Comics finally arrives with Tom Taylor's next story arc. When Batman discovers forty-one dead souls on an abandoned ship, the detective must uncover their mysterious cause of death. However, just because the boat's-a-rockin' doesn't mean Batman should come-a-knockin. In fact, we'll discuss how brave our hero really is below!…
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In an alternate universe far far away, Batman wields the power to save his universe. Previously, evil Bruce Wayne variants have begun using their shadow transformations to attack the universe. Now, the real Bruce Wayne must track down each of his shadows all by himself. Incidentally, this issue focuses on Batman's brand new attack strategy…
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Nightwing #130 marks the begining of a new age in Blüdhaven. After quelling an interdimensional crisis, Nightwing returns his attention to Spheric and the gang conflict. Now, Nightwing must confront a new mayor, a runaway superhero, an out of control police force, and a sinking feeling that something is watching him! Of course, it won't…
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It doesn't matter what hero you love in the vast world of comics, nothing beats Batman's rogues gallery. From iconic foes like Mr. Freeze or The Joker, Batman tends to take on his fair share of weirdos. Obviously, they all can't be incredible. Yet, there are quite a few unsung attempts at making the next…
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The superstitious and cowardly may fear the bat, but the ladies love billionaire playboy, Bruce Wayne. Admittedly, Bruce Wayne is a handsome, rich, and mysterious guy, but writers have made the hero notoriously hard to love. Typically, his parental trauma, the solitude of his mission, and his self-serious attitude are the go-to excuses keeping him…
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In another space and time, Batman patrols the universe as apart of a team of intergalactic monster hunters. At least, he used to be! In fact, the first issue of Kyle Higgins (Radiant Black) and Matt Groom's (Mighty Morphin) Immortal Legend Batman, begins with the hunt for Bruce Wayne. Deep in space, readers meet Wayne…
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Don't look now, but DC Comics is providing a first look at Kyle Higgins and Matt Groom's Immortal Legend Batman #1. Taking inspiration from Japanese Tokusatsu series like Ultraman and Power Rangers, Immortal Legend turns Batman into a new type of hero. According to the preview, perhaps, this is a hero without Bruce Wayne! In…
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Nite-Mite, Nightwing's biggest fan, transforms into a monster and interdimensional building against his will. Consequently, this traps Oracle and tween Bryce Moran inside of what used to be Titans Tower. Inside the entity, Nightwing faces several monstrous perversions of his life and inspirations. This includes a delusional version of Van-Zee, the original Kryptonian Nightwing. Now,…
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This amazing milestone issue of Detective Comics celebrates the heart behind the Dark Knight like never before. In four major stories, readers get a glimpse of the compassion and heroic intentions driving the character. One story after another, Tec' #1100 unites several creative teams to deliver a supersized snapshot of the famous hero. Let's discuss…
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Watters and Francavilla reteam in Nightwing 2025 Annual #1 to drop the 4-11 on Olivia Pearce and the Zanni. To do so, Watters picks and prods at their backstories with detective work by Commissioner Maggie Sawyer. As her footwork illuminates more dark truths, the nature of the Cirque Du Sin and their master plan becomes…
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The first Aztec Batman trailer has been released, giving us the first look at a unique new take on the Dark Knight and his Rogues Gallery. During a panel at #SDCC, DC Comics officially released the first visuals for the alternative mythology project, Aztec Batman: Clash Of Empires. According to the original HBOMAX press release,…
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Ready, set, go! Nightwing has twenty-four hours to save the Titans Tower after a fifth dimensional event. In the previous issue, the mysterious Zanni forcibly grafts Dick's imp friend, Nite-Wing to the Tower for unknown reasons, trapping Oracle inside. Not to mention, unbeknownst to our hero, the delinquent Bryce Moran is also inside. Now, Nightwing…
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Detective Comics #1099 begins with a hail of bullets as Batman attempts to escape a small army! After hiring detective Harvey Bullock to investigate the Elixir organization, Batman turns to rescue him and the Penguin from a Pokolistan facility. As is the case with such things, it devolves into a vicious shootout. Unfortunately, bullets may…
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Welcome to From the Batman News Desk, a new series of op-eds and articles covering various aspects of Batman history. Each week one of the Batman News writers will share their thoughts on Batman characters and concepts across comics, film, television, and more. In 1995, the so-called "MTV Generation" was already in full swing. Bands…
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Welcome to 'Tec #1098 and such delights Tom Taylor has for us! Last issue, Batman hires Harvey Bullock to look into the creepy Elixir organization. Unfortunately for Bullock, Elixir doesn't take too kindly to people digging into their affairs and kidnaps the detective. So, this issue follows Batman on the hunt for Bullock. Of course,…
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Hey, Nightwing's back! When we last left off, the gangs of Blüdhaven go into hiding as law enforcement fully embraces Spheric and Helios. Consequently, Nightwing begins this next phase at odds with the status quo. Unfortunately, when an interdimensional crisis hits the Titans Tower, the adversaries must team up. Of course, amid another devious plot…
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Watters and Francavilla's noir mystery continues in Nightwing #126. Allegedly, Captain Hollow, the ghost of the first cop killed in action; hunts Blüdhaven officers that violate the code. After a Helios cop kills a kid, the apparition lays down the lawman in response. Whether the ghostly shooter is merely a guy in a costume or…
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Detective Comics #1097 catapults into its next vicious arc, this time led by Harvey Bullock. In a wild twist of fate, Gordon and Bullock exchange roles, with Harvey flexing his prowess as a cynical P.I. Following the bloody Asema case, Batman and Harvey focus their efforts on investigating the mysterious Elixir organization. Yet, the deeper…
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Christian Ward's Two-Face is one of the more interesting takes on the supervillain in the last few years. In All-Star Batman, Scott Snyder depicts Harvey as a blackmailer exposing the double lives of the "so-called" good people of Gotham. Ram V imagines a tense partnership of personalities in Detective Comics. Not to mention, the iconic…
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Graciously accepting the title from Jackson, I'll be joining Detective Comics in a period of transition. Luckily, my first foray into the book is a smashing new annual set in England. Weirdly, writer Al Ewing leads this issue with a mystery supposedly so good, the victim begs Batman not to solve it. As hyperbolic as…
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This is an archive of Batman-News.com from 2010 to 2025. For the latest news, check out BatmanNews.com