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16 on The Bat-Man: First Knight #1 reviewFor my first piece for Batman News, we go back in time to Batman's first case. Yes, we're going to be looking at Dan Jurgens' The Bat-Man: First Knight. This is the first book of a 3 issue Black Label series going back to the Caped Crusader's roots, but does it justify its place among…
Bats and Scoob are back, and this time in an ongoing series! Join me as we delve into the next collaboration between Mystery Inc. and the Caped Crusader. What puzzles will await? Zoinks! I hadn't read any of the previous Scooby-Doo/Batman comics before reading this. What I had seen, however, was a DVD copy of…
Last month's issue wrapped up all of its ongoing stories, which means that this should theoretically act as a perfect jumping on point for anyone looking to start something new. That hasn't been the case across the board since the series began. The question is, will these new stories be worth picking up DC's latest…
Last issue began an interesting narrative structure where the B-plot was framed as a totally different story that alternated back and forth with the A-plot. That Gotham side story primarily added context and perspective to the main events happening in Bruce's mind. It was in line with how this run has been using its backups,…
It’s the end to “Heir to the Kingdom,” and while it’s been an entertaining story, I’ve had my doubts about how the conclusion would turn out. One of the things I was wondering was whether or not Darkseid would get knocked out with (relative) ease, much like Gog in the previous issue, resulting in a…
It seems like Amanda Waller is everywhere at DC right now but you know where she hasn’t been yet? Catwoman. This month DC fixes that as Selina joins the Suicide Squad to steal from Black Adam. It should be interesting to see how this turns out, so let’s get right into it! Last month, we…
Honestly, in between earth shattering events and family squabbles, Batman and Nightwing never get much face time. Luckily, when Heartless kills a man in Gotham, Dick and Bruce unite to solve the sensitive mystery together. Coincidentally, the murderer leaves the victims son Iko alive. Let's dive deeper. Left Behind While out on patrol, Batman encounters…
Here it is, the finale. The climax that Joker's revamped origin-that's-not-an-origin has been building towards. A story's ending can often determine the success of its overall narrative themes and goals. For Joker Year One, that means showing the reader that the Joker's rise to power and journey into insanity successfully creates a more compelling character…
After the “big” reveal last month regarding the goalie, Zach’s, parentage, Batman and Robin are keeping a close eye on him. What nefarious schemes is this soccer-playing villain hatching? Let’s see! Well, that was anticlimactic. What I had assumed was the start of an ongoing subplot wraps up in rather dull fashion (Spoilers Ahead). I…
There's a word that I feel perfectly encapsulates this issue's attitude towards the Joker. Unfortunately, I don't think I should use that word in this review, so I'll just say it's excessively self-indulgent and obsessed with the idea of how amazing he is. Everything from the way other characters talk about him to the framing…
Way back in the year 2000, Christopher Priest alongside artist Shawn Martinbrough created Batman: The Hill. It was a one-shot comic that debuted the titular Gotham neighborhood. A crime-ridden, poverty-stricken, predominately black neighborhood that the powers in Gotham City government pretend doesn't exist, The Hill was above all else a way for Priest to tackle…
After three harrowing issues, Batman: City Of Madness comes to a sudden end! Before the Batman Below can corrupt Jevonney, Batman must battle new versions of his rogues in a dark mirror world. Only, the denizens of the twisted parallel world may not be what he expected at all. Swallowed By The Mouth Of Madness…
The Outsiders continue exploring the weird and wild underbelly of the DC Universe the best they can. This time, Drummer takes the lead in the investigation of worldwide phenomenon surrounding a new metahuman. Rather than focus on the team's perspective, Kelly and Lanzing take readers through the life of a troubled twenty-something. Let's take a…
Sin got possessed just as the Birds thought they were close to saving her. Now they have to figure out who it is they're actually saving: the monster, the girl or both? In the conclusion to the first arc of Kelly Thompson's Birds of Prey, the new team has to make some difficult decisions as…
Everybody loves an origin story, right? I just wrote a whole piece about how, after the success of Batman: Year One, DC spent the next twenty or so years trying to recapture that magic. It was only a matter of time before Joker had his turn. Of course, Chip Zdarsky has emphatically stated that "this…
Keeping the synergy between DC television, film, and games, Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League releases a prequel tie-in comic. Set after the Arkham Asylum trilogy, and before the events of the game, Suicide Squad: Kill Arkham Asylum softly introduces the new status quo. Let's take a look! Is This What We've Been Waiting For?…
World’s Finest has been my favorite DC title, and that is mostly because of the core creative team’s quality work. This annual isn’t created by that same team, although Mora did draw the cover and Waid did collaborate with Cullen Bunn on the first story in this issue. Is World’s Finest still a book worth…
Once more, the DC Power anthology returns in honor of Black History Month! Following a deeply personal foreword by Morgan Hampton about the importance of representation to black nerds, the book covers ten different stories set in the DC Universe. Of course, each one highlights unique or unrepresented elements of black culture rarely seen in…
It seems impossible to predict which DC books will get an annual each year but I suppose I should have seen it coming. After all, a new ongoing bat-book is the perfect place to squeeze a little more cash from. Anyway, with that bit of cynicism out of the way, Bruce and Damian are going…
We've made it to the end! Like any uncomfortably long and rough road trip, all I want to do is get out and kiss the ground. Before Tom Taylor's Beast World ends, the heroes must figure out how to stop Dr. Hate and Amanda Waller's plans. Show Your Work I don't know when or how,…
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