Tomorrow is new comics day, so here’s a sneak peek at what hits comic shop shelves this week!
"ABSOLUTE ALL-STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDERThe smash-hit Batman epic by modern master Frank Miller (BATMAN: YEAR ONE, THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS) and artists extraordinaire Jim Lee and Scott Williams (BATMAN, SUPERMAN) is now collected in DC’s Absolute format, including issues #1-9! Lee and Miller join forces to tell a new version of Dick Grayson’s origin in a high-octane tale that unfolds with guest appearances by Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Black Canary and more!Art by:Scott Williams, Jim LeeCover by:Scott Williams, Jim LeeWritten by:Frank MillerHardcoverEditor’s Note: I personally dislike this book, but you should judge for yourself. I think this series is where Frank Miller’s controversial views began to surface in a way that we overlooked before."
BATMAN ETERNAL #13
A demon from Jim Gordon’s past comes to haunt him in Blackgate while the Gang War threatens to rip Gotham City apart! Can Jason Bard keep the order without coming head to head with Batman himself?
Art by:Mikel Janin
Cover by:Dustin Nguyen
Written by:Tim Seeley, John Layman, Ray Fawkes,James T Tynion IV, Scott Snyder
$2.99
Editor’s Note: This book is a great read. It’s accessible, exciting, and best of all, weekly.
BATMAN ‘66 MEETS THE GREEN HORNET #2
The reunion of the greatest TV team-up of the 1960s continues! The Fearless Foursome struggle to escape General Gumm’s sticky death trap, while the gloating Gumm assumes the worst and plots to take his criminal activities to the next level. His plans for expansion require some expert help from an unexpected source! Assuming our heroes escape, will they be able to overcome this new, deadly duo?
Co-published with Dynamite Entertainment.
DIGITAL FIRST!
Art by:Ty Templeton
Cover by:Alex Ross
Written by:Ralph Garman, Kevin Smith
$2.99
Editor’s Note: Kevin Smith is knocking this retro adventure out of the park.
BATMAN/SUPERMAN #12
A new arc begins following the events of “FIRST CONTACT.” The worlds of Batman and Superman come to an explosive clash as something terrible happens to the World’s Finest team, and a Dark Knight who is not quite himself must team up with Lois Lane to find a missing Man of Steel. Meanwhile, Selina Kyle encounters a person of amazing strength who has no idea who he is.
Combo pack edition: $4.99 US
Art by:Jae Lee
Cover by:Jae Lee
Variant cover by:Shane Davis, Ant Lucia
Written by:Greg Pak
$3.99
BATWING #33
Batwing tries to stem the tide of the Snakebite drug trade, but he may be overwhelmed by his own inner demons – and by the mysterious Gruesome George!
Art by:Julio Ferreira, Eduardo Pansica
Cover by:Dan Panosian
Written by:Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray
$2.99
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Source: DC Comics
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