Batman (1940-2011) ($1.99 each) #1-25 The first 25 issues of Batman's titular book in all their Golden Age glory from March of 1940 through September of 1944 (title was a quarterly back in those days).   #159, #210, #251, #252, #255, #256, #291, #324, #392 Various Silver and Bronze Age issues released digitally as part of a Joker 101 sale, including the iconic “Joker's Five Way Revenge” from 1973 that helped reinvent the Clown Prince of Crime for the time, Catwoman 101 sale and as supporting issues based around a Retro release of…

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  Our final image of the Man Who Laughs is a classic panel from Alan Moore's "The Killing Joke," from which Tim Burton based the origin for Nicholson's Joker. Here we see the wide-brimmed hat, yet again. The hat always terrified me as a kid, perhaps because it shadows his face and his grin is all that much more prominent. Seen here sitting on a throne, this is the perfect way to see the Joker. Sitting atop a throne surrounded by the carcasses of cast away dolls, in an…

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The second installment of the animated film version of Frank Miller’s famed graphic novel picks up right where we left off and hits the ground running. The media sensationalism continues to give the viewer a better sense of the world Batman is reemerging in. The animators have clearly kept it in the ‘80’s as Reagan is President, as he is the graphic novel. Superman’s role is incredibly similar to the way in which Nixon uses Dr. Manhattan in Watchmen. Funnily enough, both…

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  This is the first in a series to catch up on what else can be found in the DC Digital Store, besides the weekly dosage of TBU related titles, through the end of 2011.   Because of the sheer amount of stuff that is available now, I’ve decided to break this up into various character families and eventually I’ll get to the other DC owned imprints you can find either in the DC store, or over at the Comixology.com store.   And we shall begin with the Big…

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  1/17: Batman: Arkham Unhinged #14 ($0.99) A three part story featuring Robin begins in this issue. It also should be noted that the first issue of this series came out in print on 1/18.   1/18: Batman (2011-) #5 ($2.99) Batman begins a journey into the labyrinth of The Court of Owls.   Batman Incorporated: Leviathan Strikes (2010-2011) #1 ($4.99) The double issue that wrapped up the first part of Grant Morrison’s Batman Inc. saga, and sets up the new chapter set to begin next month.   Batman: Gotham Knights #61-64 ($1.99 each) It’s Hush vs. Poison…

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  This next batch of gifts you wished you'd asked for is concerning some of the greats when it comes to comic book, whether you're new to the medium and not sure where to start or continuing your collection, there is a range of titles for every reader…   Comic Books:   Batman: Noel    

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  On Saturday the 30th there was a Superman 101 Sale, some of the newly legally digitized books included some Bat-related touches.   Superman: Emperor Joker #1, Superman #161, Adventures of Superman #583, Man of Steel #105, Action Comics #770 ($1.99 each) The Emperor Joker story from September 2000.  Joker steals Mister Mxyzptlk’s reality altering power, and Superman is the one to take him down.   Man of Steel #3 ($1.99) Part of John Byrne’s reboot…

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DC has been releasing new animated features on a consistent basis since Gotham Knight. In fact, DC has always striven to provide material straight from the DCU and make it accessible to fans who do not read comics or TPB’s. Their attempt at a Green Lantern story that does not center around one particular Lantern is worth consideration. A warning to all, spoilers below!!!!   Emerald Knights is more of a compilation of experiences from several Lanterns, as…

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  On Monday, DC announced the new titles and their creative teams for the Bat books in the post-Flashpoint Universe. This is going to be my thoughts on the characters DC has changed, the new titles, the new costumes and the creative teams; if you don’t already know the changes, make sure you check out the previous post on the site.     Check out all my thoughts after the jump (more…)

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“ROWDY” RODDY PIPER MAKES HIS ANIMATION DEBUT IN GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD KNIGHTS
    Hall of Fame Professional Wrestler Brings Bolphunga to Animated Life in All-New DC Universe Animated Original Movie Coming June 7 to Blu-Ray™, DVD   “Rowdy” Roddy Piper ruled the wrestling ring for the better part of four decades, crafting a Hall of Fame career that brought cheers – and huzzahs – from fans across the globe. Along the way, Piper established numerous milestones…

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