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3 on Break from the Bat #14: Grass KingsWelcome back to Break from the Bat, your monthly dose of comics from anywhere but Gotham. I've got to level with you—I've been feeling a little burned out lately, and I told myself I would spend a few months focusing this column on books I was already reading, rather than looking for something completely fresh.…
The folks at Downtown Bookworks are at it again! They've been wowing us with the world's finest children's books for years, and now they're breaking into the world of setups and punchlines with The Official DC Super Hero Joke Book. Reluctant chuckles and hearty guffaws Let's get one thing straight before I go on: the jokes…
Injustice: Ground Zero ramps things up this week, even as it treads some already well-traversed ground. Christopher Sebela incrementally increases the stakes for Harley Quinn and her gang, while also making some big things go BOOM! Digital Firsts 17 & 18 (“Fall Down, Go Boom” parts 1 & 2) combine to give us more of…
Boy are you in store for a treat from the Harley Quinn HQ this week! Not only does this comic get us back on the ground and out of the giant insects and flying demi-gods business, but those of you who love Harley’s original incarnation from Paul Dini will have the thrill of seeing Bret…
Batman #20 is the climax to the "I am Bane" story arc, but it's also the climax to King's entire sprawling Batman trilogy. It started with "I am Gotham", transitioned into "I am Suicide", and finally brought us to "I am Bane". As such, this story has a lot of shoes to fill. Not only…
You have no idea how hard I had to fight myself to not open the review with "look, up in the sky..." But really, this is Superman. It feels like Superman, and all of the unabashed optimism and hope that he brings. It's impossible to look at that spread above and not think of this,…
After a rare three-week break between installments, Justice League is back. With most of the League spread out across time, Superman and Batman have no choice but to keep working with the Infinity Corporation. But with Clark weakened by red solar radiation in Tempus's lair, Bruce must find strength from an unexpected source if he hopes…
After a few read-throughs I'm still trying to wrap my head around this one. It's just so... weird. Of course, it does feature Professor Pyg as the primary antagonist, and that guy is nuts. From a narrative standpoint, though, this issue feels more like a collection of scenes and ideas than an actual narrative. Again,…
April is here! It greeted me with a few April Fools jokes – some of which I completely fell for. What’s more unbelievable though, is that it is already April! I can’t believe how fast this year is flying by! Every year feels like it goes by faster. I’m definitely feeling the effects of April…
Let me tell you guys, FAN EXPO Dallas was great. Tons of great comics information was revealed over this past weekend, including the upcoming re-teaming of Snyder and Capullo on Dark Nights: Metal. Tom King himself was present as well, and he revealed lots of details about what he has in store for Batman. The…
It's finally here: the long-heralded reunion of Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo. It's been teased for months, but now we know: Batman is going full. Blown. METAL. Yeah. Following the recently announced Dark Days event, Dark Nights: Metal will see the superstar creative team reunite on a story that frankly sounds bananas. Broadcasting live on…
Grayson was a tricky prospect. Taking Dick Grayson, one of the oldest established characters in comics, long known as the beloved Nightwing, and turning him into a spy? That's gutsy. Fortunately, the venture paid off, as Grayson was as one of DC's best books for its entire run, and that acclaim in turn catapulted Tom…
Justice League of America #3 is better than its previous issue, but don’t get too excited because it’s still far from great… or even good. Considering Orlando’s previous work with DC, I’m surprised at how disappointed I am with Justice League of America. Forgetting the fact that the roster of the team stretches…
As reported the other day, DC Comics will be hosting a live-stream of a panel featuring Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo this weekend. The panel, broadcast live from FAN EXPO Dallas this Sunday, April 2, will stream beginning at 1 p.m. CDT on both the DC Comics and Batman Facebook pages. Full details are still…
Before you venture into Titans Annual #1, my only advice is don’t judge it too quickly. Some plot and characterization that feels a little forced initially, pays off by the end of the issue. So, if you pick up this book, make sure you read it entirely. Let’s talk about this story. Four members…
First off, if you’re wondering who The Banana Splits are (because I couldn’t remember them to save my life), here’s a small introduction (or reminder). Here’s the deal, this is a black or white issue. You’re either going to like it, or you won’t. I don’t foresee there being much middle ground here.…
When I was a kid, my mother encouraged us to read, but comic books were verboten in my household. I’m not sure why my mother hated them, but on the rare occasion we acquired one (usually from an aunt or friend), we had to guard it carefully. Mickey Mouse was okay, but John Carter from…
Have I ever told you how much I love Lobo? No, I haven’t. And you know why? Because I don’t. I not only don’t love him, but feel personally affronted when I have to deal with him as a guest star a comic book I would otherwise be perfectly thrilled to read. But here we…
So what's today's secret word, readers? Today's secret word is... APATHY. Now, you all remember what to do whenever anyone says the secret word, right? You... Wish you were doing something else. And scream, I guess. Dark Knight III: The Master Race debuted in November 2015. That was sixteen months ago. Since then, it has…
This was originally going to be a really light week, but due to delays, we’re a little more rounded out with the number of titles we’ll be covering. It’s the fifth Wednesday of the month, so a couple of annuals will be released. Other than that, it’s mostly DC/ Hanna Barbera crossovers… I’ll let you…
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This is an archive of Batman-News.com from 2010 to 2025. For the latest news, check out BatmanNews.com