Welcome back to Upcoming Comics! Normally this would be a week where we would lead off with the latest issue of Batman, but thanks to numerous delays, there is no Batman this month. This means the two runs will overlap and there will be two Batman issues coming out in both September and October. It’s all very normal. Instead, let’s take a look at the other bat books coming out.
Upcoming Comics
Cheetah & Cheshire Rob the Justice League #1
A daring heist aboard the most secure facility in the DCU! Cheetah and Cheshire assemble a team of misfits and oddballs to pull off the impossible—robbing the Justice League Watchtower…and getting away with it. All that stands between them and pulling off the most daring heist in history are a few tiny complications, such as the most sophisticated orbital platform ever constructed, its AI-driven security system, and one other thing…the smartest and most powerful heroes in the DCU. Eisner Award winners Greg Rucka and Nicola Scott bring you a slick, stylish heist that guarantees fun, laughs, and more than a few twists and turns.
- Written By: Greg Rucka
- Art By: Nicola Scott
Thoughts: I am shocked, SHOCKED, that Greg Rucka decided to write a book about two badass women doing crimes. That’s just so far outside of his norm.
Batman News Critic: Akash
Batgirl #10
The Batgirl must die in the action-packed second chapter of “The Three Swords”! The Unburied have sent their greatest assassin to kill Cassandra Cain for the sins of her mother, but Cass is still recovering from the revelations of the previous issue. Will she accept her unlikely allies and join forces with them to defeat the first sword—or will they be their undoing as the second sword arrives to kill the Batgirl?! Destiny is calling. Will Batgirl answer…or die fighting?
- Written By: Tate Brombal
- Art By: Takeshi Miyazawa
Thoughts: This seems to be building out quite the roster of martial arts villains and allies
Batman News Critic: Chris
Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong 2 #3
Superman and Lex Luthor form an uneasy alliance to combat the Hollow Earth’s monstrous Great Apes. But for Superman, the real challenge isn’t just the towering Titans—it’s his waning powers and Luthor’s ever-present treachery. Meanwhile, Wonder Woman and Batman wage their own battles against the Suicide Squad, edging closer to uncovering Task Force X’s true plan for the creatures of G-Day Earth. And just when things seem insurmountable, Godzilla returns—this time, he’s on his home turf. He’s not just looking for a fight; he’s here to defend his realm as King of the Monsters!
- Written By: Brian Buccellato
- Art By: Christian Duce
Thoughts: Somehow, Godzilla returned
Batman News Critic: Chip
Poison Ivy #35
The Order of the Green Knight’s leadership hangs in the balance as Poison Ivy and the Gardener go head-to-head in a brutal fight to see who will control the organization and who will be stripped of their power (and perhaps even more). Can Ivy count on her new allies within the Order to have her back, or will they turn on her?
- Written By: G. Willow Wilson
- Art By: Marcio Takara
Thoughts: I’m pretty sure to win over the Order of the Green Knight, you just need to agree to have your head chopped off
Batman News Critic: Jeremy
Birds of Prey #24
The Shadow Army has had the upper hand from the jump, but the jump is long past, and the Birds are ready to get their people back and throw down like it’s personal. And yeah, it is.
- Written By: Kelly Thompson
- Art By: Sami Basri
Thoughts: Let’s be real, when is it not personal with these sorts of things?
Batman News Critic: Jeremy
Teen Titans Go! #6
TROPHY TIME!
The Teen Titans are a winning crew. Maybe the winningest crew! But Robin’s confidence is shaken when he gets a tour of the Titans East trophy room. They have…more trophies? How is that possible? He’s just gonna have to lead his team to conquer all the local contests ’til they are once again on top!
- Written By: Joseph Torres
- Art By: Megan Huang
Thoughts: Looks like this is doing well enough to get them more than the usual 6 issue run.
Batman News Critic: Chip
Beyond the Bat
Welcome to Beyond the Bat, where we take a quick look at the rest of DC’s comics coming out this week.
Graphic Novel Watch
Sometimes you need more than floppies. Sometimes you want something that can sit nicely on your shelf that proudly displays your favorite stories. That’s when you turn to graphic novels. Let’s see what bat collections are coming out this week:
Ratings
Most Excited: Cheetah & Cheshire Rob the Justice League #1– Greg Rucka almost always delivers, and this looks like a fun premise.
Least Excited: Teen Titans Go! #6– No shade against it, but it’s harder to get excited about show tie-ins.
Wild Card: Batgirl #10– If nothing else, this series is creating a clear identity for itself.
Well that’s it for this week! Let us know in the comments what comics you’re looking forward to.
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