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2 on Batman: Universe #6 reviewBatman: Universe began as one of the best Batman comics of the year: a no-holds-barred, rip-roaring adventure serial that approached its conflicts with a wink and a smile. Rather than painting Batman as a gruff, dour creature of the night, Brian Michael Bendis and Nick Derington gave us a Batman who was more adventurer than…
The Riddler is one of the most easily identifiable members of Batman's rogues gallery. Ask anyone to name three or four Bat villains and dear old Edward Nygma (or Nashton) is bound to come up more often than not. He's also one of the most notoriously difficult characters to write, as many acclaimed creators have…
So here's how great of a writer Peter Tomasi is: the conclusion to the "Cold Dark World" arc is generally fine. It wraps things up fairly well, I suppose, though it definitely doesn't finish as strong as it started. Even still, despite a somewhat odd pace and some twists that could have been disastrous in…
Welcome back to The Harley Report, an ongoing conversation between me and Harley Quinn writer Sam Humphries. For our first official installment, we talk about Harley Quinn #67 and how there aren't that many Thanksgiving comics. Plus, I compare legendary artists Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund to a Thanksgiving feast, and we talk a lot…
Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen is art. I do not say that lightly, and I mean it with the utmost sincerity. This is one of the funniest, most tightly-scripted comic books on the stands. Other than Chip Zdarsky's Daredevil-- which is just as great for completely different reasons-- this might be my favorite title being published…
My favorite thing about the latest issue of Detective Comics, without question, is how it highlights Bruce Wayne’s selflessness in his war on crime. He, Alfred, and Lucius are hunkered down in the Batcave, tirelessly and relentlessly working to find some way to reverse the effect of Mr. Freeze’s ice rays. The trio believe they…
Over the past forty or so years, there are three big names that helped change the perception that comics are just silly stories for kids. Fans knew that all along, of course, but these writers definitely showed that even the zaniest of comic characters could have true literary merit. They are Alan Moore, Grant Morrison,…
Welcome to The Harley Report, a brand new, ongoing feature where we talk Harley Quinn with writer Sam "The Hammer" Humphries. Sam approached us here at Batman News about having an ongoing conversation about his work on the Harley Quinn title, and we jumped at the chance to discuss comics with him. And other stuff,…
You'd be forgiven for thinking that an issue of Batman: Universe that featured Nightwing would be my favorite installment of the series. I mean, I thought it would be too. It's Dick, back in costume! Fighting alongside Bruce! The Dynamic Duo, together again, trading pithy barbs while they punch ninjas! What could go wrong? Well,…
Few of Batman's villains bring with them so much potential for truly deep storytelling than Ra's Al Ghul. With a life that spans centuries, the Demon's Head is formidable not only in his cunning and physical prowess, but with the loyalties he's amassed over the years. Whether by blood or by oath, his followers have…
After you've been offered the opportunity to become the Angel of Retribution of the Lords of Chaos and Order, what else can you do? I mean, that's a pretty huge deal that comes with an insane amount of power, and to just... give it away? What's bigger than that? I suppose becoming a "Crisis Killer" …
When there’s trouble, you know who to call... The Teen Titans, of course. Close to a decade and a half after they went off the air-- and a year after being teased at the end of the delightfully silly Teen Titans Go! To the Movies--the stars of the Teen Titans television series are back and…
It’s hard, if not outright impossible, to make a definitive and comprehensive record of something that hasn't reached a stopping point. Even if you cover as much historical background as possible, you will never reach a true ending because... well, there will be more to tell. Sure, you can focus on a certain timeframe or…
Well, it was bound to happen eventually. Almost a year into this generally fantastic run on Detective Comics, there’s finally an issue that I didn’t love. Given the creative team, there’s still a level of craft that I can’t help but appreciate, and there are individual aspects that I enjoyed. Generally speaking, though, this issue…
Gotham may be the City of Bane, but Batman’s come to take it back. Tom King’s run on the book is quickly approaching its conclusion, with the final showdown between Batman and Bane at the center of it all. Can Bruce set aside his rage and focus on the situation at hand, or will this…
We're but a week away from the official release of Batman: The Definitive History of the Dark Knight, and I cannot wait for you guys to get your hands on a copy of it. Like I've said before, I'll have a review up in the next few days, but I can tell you now that…
When Superman: Year One was first announced, they were quite a few expected reactions. "Another origin?" Understandable. "Frank Miller on Superman? Oh boy." I feel you. "Superman on the Black Label?" Yeah, I get it. Unexpectedly, while I wasn't exactly 100% on-board from the get-go, I was still intrigued. I mean, yeah, Miller's take on…
Detective Comics #1012 was a study in pacing and tone. Each scene was deliberate, permeating a sense of dread that was intensified by the relatively slow pace. The action that punctuated the story was made all the more shocking and visceral by this, which in turn made Freeze's plan all the more sinister and despicable.…
Batman: Universe began as a crazy crime caper, which in turn led to forays into Gorilla City and Thanagar, and now finds Batman and Green Lantern in the old west, trading barbs with Jonah Hex. It's an exercise in escalating zaniness, and I absolutely adore it. I can also understand why it's not everyone's cup…
Chronicle Books and writer Shea Fontana have come together for DC: Women of Action, an exciting and engrossing spotlight on DC Comics' most prominent female characters and creators. Shining a light on characters both good and bad, this is a great book that shows that these strong women don't always need powers to be super.…
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This is an archive of Batman-News.com from 2010 to 2025. For the latest news, check out BatmanNews.com