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3 on Catwoman #26 reviewWhile last month’s issue gave a glimpse at what Ram V and Fernando Blanco had in store for their run, Catwoman #26 delivers a more focused and intriguing set of obstacles for Selina to overcome. V’s Selina is far removed from the self loathing mess of previous arcs and while there are a few cracks…
The recent DC solicitations for December announced that Dan Jurgens’ Batman Beyond will end with issue #50. With that knowledge in hand, Batman Beyond #47 feels a little out of the series’ normal wheelhouse. Our heroes are far away from Neo-Gotham and find themselves in space trying to take out a dangerous space station run…
While the last two issues of Catwoman were a fun enough diversion, I’ve been eagerly awaiting the start to Ram V and Fernando Blanco’s run beginning with this week’s Catwoman #25. Is it unfortunate that the first issue of their ongoing run is a Joker War tie in? Sure, but V does a great job…
There’s going to be a lot of talk about Nightwing #74 regardless of whether or not it’s actually a quality book. It marks a new status quo for Dick and the Bat Family, while apparently severing ties with many things that came along with the Ric saga. While I think there’s a lot of promise…
It’s safe to say Dan Jurgens’ Batman Beyond is back on track. Any hint of Terry’s amnesia is long gone, Elainna is fully situated as Batwoman, and the book has regained an ensemble cast which Jurgens thrives with in the Beyond universe. Batman Beyond #46 keeps that momentum going with excellent character dynamics, fantastic art,…
Hot on the heels of Justice League Dark: Apokolips War’s epic conclusion to the former DC Animated Universe, Deathstroke: Knights & Dragons has more humble ambitions, seeking to carve out its own piece of relevance amid unclear goals for a rebooted animated universe. Despite having a clean slate, Knights and Dragons feels familiar despite its…
The Joker War is here and it’s come to further cement its stake in Dan Jurgens’ run with Nightwing #73. While there are some question marks with Barbara’s appearance here given that she just paralyzed herself to defy the Joker in her own series, Jurgens and Ryan Benjamin cut loose and embrace Dick Grayson’s new…
Catwoman #24 manages to land a solid ending to an otherwise overstretched storyline that never quite honed in on a coherent theme. Blake Northcott’s script has fun on the mind, but the more nuanced writing and characterization feels rushed within this two-issue arc. Nonethless, Cian Tormey’s art, combined with Northcott’s emphasis on the fun factor…
Following massive layoffs and company wide restructuring, DC Comics has confirmed the cancellation of several titles including Teen Titans, Young Justice, Suicide Squad, Hawkman, and John Constantine: Hellblazer. These books join the already confirmed cancellations of Batgirl, Batman and the Outsiders, and Justice League Odyssey alongside the planned conclusions of The Batman’s Grave and Metal…
After two months of basically non-stop action, Batman Beyond #45 smartly slows things down a bit and takes its time to properly set up the arc’s stakes and character motivations. While the last two issues were entertaining, Dan Jurgens’ script and character dynamics take a noticeable bump up in clarity and engagement. Also different is…
Nightwing #72 isn’t the book to read if you’re looking for a great Dick Grayson story. There’s a new status quo going on here, not just for Dick himself, but for the series’ own identity. The “Joker War” has fully taken over Dan Jurgens and Ronan Cliquet’s Nightwing. With the Joker’s appearance fully upgraded from…
Before Ram V and Fernando Blanco take over the series proper in two months, we have a two-issue arc courtesy of writers Blake Northcott and Sean Gordon Murphy with art by Cian Tormey. While last month’s fill-in issue went high in the camp factor, Catwoman #23 feels like a love letter to 80s action exploitation…
Batman Beyond #44 is the biggest burst of energy the series has had in a while. Dan Jurgens’ script sheds itself of any mystery and places all of the cards on the table. For too long the series struggled to maintain any sense of momentum due to characters infighting, having amnesia, or keeping their identity…
If there’s anything noteworthy about Nightwing Annual #3 is that readers finally get to see the titular character in all his glory. Now of course we only get that privilege since the majority of this issue is a flashback, but it’s nonetheless a very welcome sight. That’s where the positive aspects of this annual end. Writer…
Nightwing is back! Well…the series is, but not the character because we are still hanging out with Ric-Dick-Richard-Robin as he continues to struggle with remembering who he is. Dick now knows the extent of Dr. Haas’ mind control over him, but Jurgens’ script doesn’t allow the dam to fully break. The result is that there’s…
There’s a lot of Catwoman content this week on the stands and Catwoman 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular #1 is where you’ll find the lion’s share. These oversized specials tend to be very inconsistent, but the creative teams at hand here are overwhelmingly strong so it’s no surprise there are more hits than misses. However,…
We’re in a transition phase with the current Catwoman series now that Joelle Jones has completed her nearly two year run, which means it’s now time for some filler issues! The truth is, sometimes these one-shots are more exciting than a longer run ever ends up being, but Catwoman #22 doesn’t take full advantage of…
I know books have been shipping the last few weeks, but I finally feel like I’m back in the comics world with Batman Beyond #43. It’s nice to be in the weekly grind, much like how Terry is finally back in the Batman cowl and fighting crime in Neo Gotham. Jurgens knows what works in…
Wrapping up a 7-year-long movie universe in only 90 minutes is a gargantuan task. There are bound to be missteps in the form of neglected characters, plot lines and a lot of shocking deaths that range from arbitrary to heartbreaking. But with a fast-paced storyline and great action to smooth over any rough edges, Justice…
Welcome back to the Batman News Quarantine Book Club. Today we are covering Batman: Gates of Gotham by Kyle Higgins, Scott Snyder, and Trevor McCarthy. This is the newest, mainstream comic we’ve covered for the club, but there was interest to cover it… So, here we are. Gates of Gotham takes place during one of…
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This is an archive of Batman-News.com from 2010 to 2025. For the latest news, check out BatmanNews.com