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These are now at a higher price but one that works out cheaper per page for the reader. Such as Damian Wayne getting a back-up strip crossing from Batman #106 to Detective Comics #1034, as a continuing Robin storyline from Josh Williamson and Gleb Melnikov "Demon or Detective" will see Damian Wayne, still on the run[...]
Full DC Comics March 2021 Solicitations With Infinite Promise
On the 5th of March, 2020, Bleeding Cool broke the news that the remaining issues of Neal Adams' Batman Vs Ra's Ah Ghul were to be postponed and retailer orders for the remaining two issues of the series had been cancelled Issue 5 has now been resolicited for March 2021.  The first issue of the[...]
The Fascism Of Gotham In DC's Future State
Captain Marks, The Mark, is Peacekeeper 06, head of the Special Group for The Magistrate. Batman is apparently killed in an alleyway by Peacekeeper 01, as Bruce Wayne Somehow they know that means Batman is dead – Lucious Fox perhaps? It was that moment, however, that allowed the Magistrate to turn the city into a police state. Peacekeeper[...]
DC Future State Gossip: Tim Fox, The Next Batman, What Of His Family?
Time to look at the Next Batman, Tim Fox and the rest of the Fox family, ahead of the DC Comics' Future State event, starting on Jan 6th 2021 Because DC Comics will be running a two-month event, Future State, looking at potential and possible futures for the DC Universe, their most prominent characters and[...]
Batman Gets A New Partner In March 2021 (Spoilers)
Including a topless Batman The Daily Lying In The Gutters remains a long-running run around the day before and the day ahead You can sign up to receive it as an e-mail here. Credit: DC Daily LITG: Topless Batman and the ten most-read stories yesterday… NECA Starts 12 Days of Downloads with Godzilla Visual Figure Guide Batman Gets A[...]
Batman Gets A New Partner In March 2021 (Spoilers)
While the full DC Comics solicitations for March 2021 have not yet released, today's Batman #105 reveals some of what we might be expecting in the ongoing Batman series from James Tynion IV and Jorge Jimenez. Presumably, Batman #106, though these days you never know Spoilers for #105 below, of course. Batman #105 Credit DC Comics. In which[...]
DC Joker/Punchline Series From DC
Bleeding Cool told the world the news back in October that James Tynion IV and the rather busy Guillem March were working on an ongoing Batman-related comic book series for DC Comics  as a companion to Tynion's work on Batman with Jorge Jimenez. Now we know that it's an ongoing Joker series. Credit: DC Comics After an unthinkable[...]
Harley Quinn Seeking Poison Ivy In Batman Urban Legends in March 2021
And DC will be launching that in March with Batman Urban Legends #1. Batman Urban Legends #1 is a 64-page monthly anthology for eight bucks intended to tell stories of "The Guardians and Enemies of Gotham City" and that "Spotlights New Creative Voices and Ties Into Some of the Biggest Events in Gotham." And that continues[...]
Archenemy: Director Adam Egypt Mortimer Talks Film’s Comic Influence
What's surprising is that he didn't just want to create any superhero film like your typical Batman or Superman origin story The writer and director drew from an unexpected inspiration, director Darren Aronofsky I had a chance to speak to Mortimer about how Archenemy came together, how star Joe Manganiello was perfect for his protagonist[...]
First Next Batman Tim Fox Appearance, Batman, #313 $500 Sale On eBay
DC Comics just confirmed earlier reports by Bleeding Cool that the upcoming Batman series by John Ridley will feature Tim Fox as the new Batman Or rather, the Next Batman, as part of the two-month Future State initiative in January and February Originally planned to replace Bruce Wayne permanently, as part of Dan DiDio's 5G, it[...]
DC Comics Confirms That Tim Fox Is The Next Batman
Back in September, Bleeding Cool was the first place to state that the upcoming Batman series by John Ridley could feature Tim Fox as the new Batman – though this was after a year of stating it would be Luke Fox Not great for Batwing #19 speculation, but excellent for Batman #313 speculation, as first[...]
Funko Unveils DC Comics Imperial Palace Pop Vinyls
Funko is keeping things simple in this wave with some iconic characters from the world of Batman Batman, Robin, Joker, and Harley Quinn are all back and will all be getting their own Imperial Palace designs One cool thing about these Funko Pop designs is their red box packaging, which changes the usual box structure[...]
Batman Beyond Incoming As McFarlane Toys Unveils New Figure
In the future, Batman can't protect Gotham anymore, so he needs to pass on the mantle to someone new Luckily for him that someone has just stumbled upon his manner as Terry McGinnis is here That's right, McFarlane Toys has announced at Batman Beyond will be getting his very own action figure in Spring 2021[...]
Two Batman DC Multiverse Figures Get Pre-Orders From McFarlane Toys
Two new Batman figures are here, this time giving fans figures from to hit DC Comics storylines At first, we have the final member of the Batman Who Laughs team with the Batman from Earth -11 with Batman: The Drowned This evil-Batman takes place in an alternate gender-swapped world where Bryce Wayne is on the[...]
Zack Snyder's Justice League Adds Joe Manganiello’s Deathstroke
After the 2017 film Justice League underperformed and caused a complete overhaul on the future of the DC lineup for Warner Bros, Ben Affleck stepped away from the cinematic universe and left The Batman in need of — well, a new Batman Obviously, that situation has since been handled, and we'll be seeing Robert Pattinson[...]
The Moment Dick & Babs Fans Were Waiting For (Death Metal Spoilers)
The Bat-Family story by Cecil Catellucci, Mirka Andolfo and Andrew Dalhouse. As Barbara Gordon talks to a revived dead Bruce Wayne Batman, confessing that she is also on her last legs, in a manner of speaking. So while Donna Troy has a heart to heart with Wonder Woman across the realities, courtesy of Mariko Tamaki, Daniel Sampere[...]
Iron Studios Reveals Their New The Dark Knight Returns Statue
Batman is back, and he is coming out of retirement to bring justice to go to Gotham once again with this new 1/6th scale diorama statue Iron Studios shows off the Dark Knight taking down the leader of the Gang Mutants in this design Packed with some bloody detail, this 15-inch statue will please any[...]
Image Comics To Publish Karmen #1 by Guillem March - in March
Karmen, originally published by Dupuis in French, will have its English-language debut in March from Image Comics – alongside the launch of a new Batman comic by Guillem March and James Tynion IV This March should just be renamed Guillem March March and be done with it. Image Comics To Publish Karmen #1 by Guillem March[...]
Pennyworth Season 2 releases new key art, teaser, and casting news (Image: EPIX)
With less than a week to go until EPIX's pseudo-prequel/Batman spinoff series Pennyworth takes flight for its second season, viewers are getting a new teaser that puts a very dire spin on what lies ahead for Alfred (Jack Bannon), Thomas Wayne (Ben Aldridge), and Martha Kane (Emma Paetz) With England in the midst of civil war[...]
Batman/Catwoman - So Who's The Daddy?
Last week saw the publication of Batman/Catwoman #1 by Tom King, Clay Mann and Tomeu Morey from DC Comics Set in three distinct timelines, the early days before Batman and Catwoman were a thing, the current days and the future after Batman's death with Catwoman continuing their legacy, the events of each clearly affect the[...]
Gene Luen Yang and Ivan Reis on Batman/Superman #16 From March 2021
It's Batman/Superman time… Today, there have been more CCXP announcements from DC Comics regarding their March titles The DC Omniverse DC 2021 Whatever you wish to call it And you know the drill Gene Luen Yang and Ivan Reis will be the creators on Batman/Superman continuing with#16 in March, after Yang's two-issue stint writing Future State: Batman/Superman[...]
Mariko Tamaki and Dan Mora on Detective Comics #1034 From March 2021
They both also created a story for Detective Comics #2017 featuring Detective Nakano, who looks to be a foil for Batman both in Future State as mayor of Gotham, and in the ongoing series, campaigning for that position with an anti-masker policy against the Batman characters. Mariko Tamaki, of Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me,[...]
Obscure Comics: From The World Of Batman V Superman #1-#5
What makes obscure comics so interesting and vital is discovering those books that most don't know were ever printed, or that top tier creators worked on "that book" or on "that character." Obscure Comics are fun to find and interesting to know about, but that border between great reads and terrible comics. Who Wants Comics With Their[...]
Daredevil #25 - It Is The Status Quo Going Forward
Though thanks to DC, Tuesday Titans too.  If any other retailers would like to report their top sellers, please contact richjohnston@bleedingcool.com. Top Ten Bleeding Cool Bestseller List of the week King In Black #1 Beats Batman, Just – Bleeding Cool Bestseller List Just one point divided The King In Black launch issue from the ongoing Batman[...]
The Dark Knight Rises Bat-Pod Returns with Hot Toys Re-Release
Hot Toys has announced the re-release of one of their iconic Batman accessories Joining their The Dark Knight Rises re-release 1/6th scale Batman is the re-release of the Bat-Pod Fans might remember this vehicle made its debut in The Dark Knight and then returned in The Dark Knight Rises when Bruce finally comes out of[...]
The Dark Knight Rises Batman Re-Release Coming from Hot Toys
Batman is back once again as Hot Toys announces the re-release of their 1/6th scale figure from The Dark Knight Rises Originally released in 2012, this 12" tall figure is back and ready to come out of retirement once again The Batman figure will feature some minor upgrades and modifications compared to his first release[...]
Dark Knight Returns, Out Of Print For Christmas?
That the DC Comics perennial Batman: The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson, ahead of big Christmas sales, is out of stock and can't be ordered in time DC Comics sold out some time ago and seem to have no intention, right now, of bringing it back into print This is usually[...]
Harley Quinn Returns to Arkham City With New Prime 1 Studio Statue
Coming out of the hit video game Batman: Arkham City, Joker's girlfriend returns in all of her glory Standing 23 inches tall, this devious criminal is displayed on a chair with a specialized base She is wearing the more realistic take of her costume straight from the game and is packed with high amounts of[...]