This is an archive of Batman-News.com from 2010 to 2025. For the latest news, check out BatmanNews.com
15 Years of Coverage (2010-2025)
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Has the Convergence formula worn out its welcome? I am sensing a little Convergence fatigue among you readers. Or maybe it’s just me; I’m ready to get back to our regularly scheduled programming (whatever that might be in the brave new world of DC California). But until that time comes (still weeks away), at least…
Convergence Catwoman #2 Written by Justin Gray Art by Ron Randall Colors by Gabe El Tabe And the award for the most improved book goes to Convergence Catwoman! But don't get too excited because it's still just average at best. Last month I came down pretty hard on this title, and I stand behind my…
Year Four comes out of the gate swinging with the collected issue of Digital Firsts 1 & 2, “The Gods Themselves” and “What Fools these Mortals Are”. With Buccellato now driving the story entirely, we will get to see what he can truly bring to this series and he gives us an aperitif that’s definitely…
Convergence: Suicide Squad #2 "When Kingdoms Fall" Written by Frank Tieri Art by Tom Mandrake Colors by Sian Mandrake I was pleasantly surprised at how good last month's issue of Convergence Suicide Squad was. I think the quality of this title over the past few years has been so poor that it's inadvertently created a…
This week's installment of Convergence is mediocre at best. The biggest problem I found was, despite everything that happens in this issue, nothing really happens. We get to see the New52 characters become aware of a planet trying to enter the universe through some kind of portal, Deimos mentions that he can create a new…
Convergence: Batman: Shadow of the Bat #2: "Home is the Sailor" Written by Larry Hama Pencils by Rick Leonardi Inks by Dan Green Colored by Elmer Santos Overall, I've been enjoying Convergence. Time will tell if any of it truly matters, but above anything else it's been nice revisiting a lot of these characters and eras.…
Batman: Arkham Knight #4– “Need For Speed/Roadkill” Written by Peter J. Tomasi Illustrated by Robson Rocha and Viktor Bogdanovic Inks by Guillermo Ortego and Art Thibert Colored by Kelsey and John Rauch Letters by Travis Lanham For the life of me, I can't figure out why this is packaged as two separate stories. "Need for…
Last month saw the first part of Convergence: The Question become one of the surprise hits of this whole two-month event. Bringing in popular and enigmatic characters, a compelling story, and a complex dynamic between Two-Face and Renee Montoya that rivaled anything else that Convergence has given us. To recap, a depressed and increasingly unstable…
Convergence Superman #1 & 2 “Superman Again” Written by Dan Jurgens Art by Lee Weeks Colors by Brad Anderson It’s Batman-News.com, and we’re covering Supes! Before we get into DC’s resident boy scout, I want to apologize for getting this review to you so late. DC continues their tie-ins to Convergence with Superman. Clark, Lois,…
Convergence: Harley Quinn #2 “Rabbit Season” Written by Steve Pugh Pencils by Phil Winslade Inks by John Dell Colors by Chris Chuckry Convergence Harley Quinn was one of the titles that I didn’t have high expectations for initially, but it really surprised me. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a huge Harley fan, but a lot…
Teen Titans Go! #19: "May I Have This Trance?" Written by Sholly Fisch Illustrated by Jorge Corona Colored by Jeremy Lawson Lettered by Wes Abbott Cover by Dan Hipp Cyborg acts like a chicken. Robin disco dances in his underwear. Starfire becomes a 17th-century French philosopher. All because Beast Boy accomplished the one thing every…
Convergence: Batgirl #2 “The Love Song of Stephanie Brown” Part 2 Written by Alisa Kwitney Pencils by Rick Leonardi Inks by Mark Pennington Colors by Steve Buccellato Well this was a step down compared to the previous issue... I literally started reading this issue, stopped in the middle of it, and pulled up my last…
Convergence for the most part has actually been a fun, decent ride. A return of old and familiar faces either forgotten or retconned out of continuity. Beloved characters placed in the scenario of annihilation and survival, Convergence is really a celebration of DC's vast and expansive history. Convergence: Batman and Robin #2 is not a celebration. It is a catastrophe. I'm not…
Convergence: Nightwing/Oracle #2: "Birds of Rage" Written by Gail Simone Illustrated by Jan Duursema Inked by Dan Parsons Colored by Wes Dzioba Lettered by Carlos M. Manguel Batman doesn't kill. The Waynes stay dead. Dick and Babs belong together. Especially that last one. Chuck Dixon got it. Devin Grayson got it for, like, eight pages…
Secret pasts revealed, old heroes lost, a new hero rises, and somebody gets their heart torn out! These exploits and more, brought to you by the newest installment of Convergence. The majority of this issue focused on The Warlord characters, and that got me to thinking: the Warlord and Deimos are the primary protagonist and…
Geoff Johns and artist Gary Frank return to Earth One Gotham City to continue in their tale of Batman's reimagined origin. With a focus more on the man behind the mask, we get a glimpse into what drives Bruce Wayne to don the cape and the cowl and rid his city of the criminal element…
While I knew going into this that the highlight would be on Earth-2 Dick Grayson and Helena Wayne, I was pleasantly surprised to see that half of the issue was dedicated to Earth-30, better known as the Earth of the first Superman graphic novel I ever read (and therefore my favorite) – Superman: Red Son. …
The Multiversity #2 “Superjudge” Written by Grant Morrison Pencils by Ivan Reiss For just shy of a year now, Morrison has been taking us on a trip throughout the multiverse, and it’s been quite a ride. Overall, technically speaking, he’s had an amazingly solid run with this title, and the numerous artists that have contributed to…
I fear that the finale of Endgame has turned out to be rather derivative and uninspiring. I'm not here to tell you that my feelings on the issue are the definitive consensus on Endgame, nor that you are required to feel the way I do. I am merely sharing my opinion. And in order to…
It seems like forever since I've been able to discuss Justice League with you all. Oh yeah, because it has been forever since I've discussed Justice League with you guys. Judging by the sheer scope of this issue, I can definitely say that the extra time was needed. And this is just the prologue! Coming…
This is an archive of Batman-News.com from 2010 to 2025. For the latest news, check out BatmanNews.com