After reading Batman #103 (opens in new tab), it’s hard not to like James Tynion IV’s ‘back to basics’ approach to Batman. Alfred is gone. So is Wayne Manor, Bruce’s wealth, the Batcave, and even the Joker. In the aftermath of ‘The Joker War,’ Tynion has been very intentional in …
Read More »Best Shots review: Batman #102 injects new characters, new perspectives into Gotham
New Gotham City antagonist the Ghost-Maker gets a compelling, bisected introduction in Batman #102 (opens in new tab). Still reeling from the aftermath of ‘The Joker War,’ Tynion’s new main title ensemble – Batman, Oracle, and Harley Quinn – start about the task of rebuilding their networks and lives in …
Read More »Punchline goes solo in November DC special
DC will continue to shine a bright spotlight on its new Bat-villain Punchline in a just-announced 48-page one-shot special in November. The special is written by Batman scribe James Tynion IV and Sam Johns (DC’s Crimes of Passion) with art by Mirka Andolfo (DC Comics Bombshells), and will feature covers by Yasmine …
Read More »Best Shots Review – Dark Nights: Death Metal – Legends of the Dark Knights #1
Death Metal revives a legendary DC title for a less-than-legendary anthology in Dark Nights: Death Metal – Legends of the Dark Knights #1 (opens in new tab). Largely centered around the lore at the core of the new antagonists of Death Metal, this one-shot brings readers on a walking tour …
Read More »Batman writer explains Dark Knights new costume
Amidst DC’s October 2020 solicitations was the reveal of a variant cover for Batman #100 showing off a very different, and frankly Clooney-esque Batman costume for the Dark Knight. Batman’s primary writer James Tynion IV has now come out explaining the costume – and seemingly backtracking on assumptions this is …
Read More »Joker War ends and Grifter returns with DC’s October Batman solicitations
DC has released an early look at the solicitations for its October Batman titles, including the wrap-up and aftermath of the current ‘Joker War’ storyline, which pits the Caped Crusader against his arch-nemesis the Clown Prince of Crime in a conflict that writer James Tynion IV will change Batman’s relationship …
Read More »Two-Face looking for a better life in Batman: Gotham Nights #9
Gotham Underground writer Frank Tieri returns to the town for a new story focused on Two-Face. In this Tuesday’s Batman: Gotham Nights #9, Tieri re-teams with his Detective Comics #23.4 partner Scot Eaton to tell a hopeful story of how the disgraced prosecutor Harvey Dent might be able to find …
Read More »Batman voice actor Kevin Conroy had an issue with Batman v Superman
Much like DC fans rightfully hail Mark Hamill as the definitive voice of the Joker, legendary voice actor Kevin Conroy has been THE voice of The Dark Knight since 1992 in everything from animated shows to video games. Indeed, it’s Conroy’s voice I hear in my head whenever I read …
Read More »Marvel vs. DC – Which has the best games?
Nerd fight! Video games and comic books are both embraced by the lovable geeks of the world, so it makes sense that the two mediums can’t seem to stay apart. This year continues the tradition with games like Injustice: Gods Among Us, Deadpool, and the newly-announced Batman: Arkham Origins. While …
Read More »Robin DLC now available for Arkham City on PSN/XBLA
If you preordered Batman: Arkham City from the right place, you’ve been enjoying the companionship of Bat’s constant chum for weeks, but everyone else has been missing out on the Robin action. Today ends the Boy Wonder embargo, as players can now get their hands on a playable Robin, plus …
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