Welcome back to Upcoming Comics! So far it looks like Superman is doing really well in the US, but is less popular internationally. I’m curious if this will just be a Superman specific phenomenon, or if the rest of the world is just getting hit with superhero fatigue harder in general. Either way, while maybe not a runaway blockbuster hit, it looks like it will do well enough to be seen as a success in WB’s eyes and help lay the groundwork for the rest of the DCU.
Upcoming Comics
Batman #161
Batman’s battle with Hush takes a dark turn when Damian (Robin) and Bane team up!
- Written By: Jeph Loeb
- Art By: Jim Lee
Thoughts: I won’t lie, the delays to this title have been a nice break.
Batman News Critic: Jackson
New History of the DC Universe #2
The DC Universe as we know it begins to take shape as a mysterious ship crash-lands in Smallville, and years later, Superman makes his debut. Meanwhile, in Gotham City, Batman emerges from the shadows to clean its crime-ridden streets, and after years of isolation from Man’s World, Wonder Woman leaves the paradise of Themyscira for modern society. A new age of heroes dawns as Barry Allen recounts the formation of the Justice League through the events up to and leading to his death during the Crisis on Infinite Earths!
- Written By: Mark Waid
- Art By: Brad Walker, Michael Allred
Thoughts: I suppose it was to be expected, but this is less a story and more just a list of things that are in the DC Universe. Based on the preview for this issue, they don’t even answer which Batman origin is “canon”.
Batman News Critic: Chip
Justice League Unlimited #9
In the aftermath of the devastating events of We Are Yesterday, the Justice League is reeling from the Legion of Doom’s wrathful rampage! But no time to rest for the protectors of our planet, as the secrets unlocked during their time-crossed duel have brought our heroes face-to-face with a mysterious Quantum Quorum, who has reason to fear that all of creation might soon come to an end. It’s the next big step on the path of the All In saga in the epic epilogue to We Are Yesterday!
- Written By: Mark Waid
- Art By: Dan Mora
Thoughts: Join Akash and me for our last team up review of this event. It’s been a fun time.
Batman News Critic: Akash/Jackson
Gotham City Sirens: Unfit For Orbit #4
There’s a hot new outer space-themed nightclub in Gotham City, and who better to rob it than Catwoman, Ivy, and Harley? But there’s more to this intergalactic discotheque than meets the eye(s), as the Sirens discover when they stumble headfirst into a plot to destroy the entire planet led by the club’s owner—the alien despot Despero! I hope you have good insurance, Gotham City, because you’re about to get wrecked. Special appearances by deadly DJs, hunky alien hotties, dancers dressed as aliens, mutant failures, one wild UFO, and lots and lots of fire!
- Written By: Leah Williams
- Art By: Haining
Thoughts: With Harley and Ivy being an actual couple now, Selina sort of feels like a third wheel
Batman News Critic: Jack
DC vs Vampires: World War V #11
Who will the New Gods side with? Will they ally with the vampires and heroes against Darkseid? Or will they decide that all vampires are a scourge to existence? Their decision will set the stage for an explosive conclusion that will determine the fate of the planet!
- Written By: Matthew Rosenberg, Cecil Castellucci
- Art By: Otto Schmidt, Marley Zarcone
Thoughts: Maybe the fate of the planet is that it gets cancelled after this series. Heyoo.
Batman News Critic: Akash
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: Justice League Unlimited #9– This event has been mostly just fine, but some weeks you take what you can get.
Least Excited: Batman #161– I think this might go down as one of the worse Batman storylines.
Wild Card: New History of the DC Universe #2– Maybe we’ll learn some new info for the wikis.
Well that’s it for this week! Let us know in the comments what comics you’re looking forward to.
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