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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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Warner Bros. has sent information for the next episode of Young Justice. The episode will air this Saturday, February 9 at 10:30AM ET/PT on Cartoon Network.
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Synopsis: A conqueror from another world becomes a wild card in an intergalactic game of supremacy — placing planet Earth square in the jackpot.
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A quick rehash for those of you who have not been following this particular story: this issue is continued from Aquaman #15. Orm, a.k.a. Ocean Master, the brother of Arthur, is now the king of Atlantis and someone (land side) has just fired a few nuclear missiles at Atlantis. The land dwellers say it was a mistake and that they do not know how it happened. Orm does not believe that and has launched a full-scale attack on the great coastal cities. In turn, his brother Arthur is trying to…
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Warner Bros. has sent over details for the latest episode of Young Justice. The episode airs this Saturday, January 12 at 10:30AM ET/PT on Cartoon Network.
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Synopsis: The team is trapped inside the Hall of Justice for a cage match against a brutal alien gladiator!
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12/17: Ame-Comi Girls #15 ($0.99) Alana Strange debuts to help Hawkgirl in the battle against Sinestra. 12/18: Batman: Arkham Unhinged #56 ($0.99) Sharp introduces tougher ID card checks and Gordon is tasked with picking up the pieces from the fallout. Also Catwoman may have found a lead in the Bookbinder investigation. Batman: Li’l Gotham #3 ($0.99) Nightwing helps Batman in a case of missing choir children in the Christmas edition of the series. 12/19: Batman: Gotham Adventures #45 ($0.99) When one of Arkham’s doctors goes missing, Batman races to find out who, among the inmates is in charge. Batwoman (2011-)…
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10/1: Ame-Comi Girls #4 ($0.99) Power Girl continues to battle Brainiac in the Earth’s core while the team fight’s Brainiac’s army on the ship. Craftsman Bolt On System Saves The Justice League #1 (Free) A story about a technician on the Watchtower. 10/2: Batman: Arkham Unhinged #45 ($0.99) Construction on Arkham City continues, Commissioner Gordon receives a disturbing letter, and Gotham is swept up by a TV talent show. 10/3: Batman: Gotham Adventures #21-22 ($0.99 each) Batman elicits the help of a blind jazz musician in #21, and Batgirl teams with her father to…
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9/24: Ame-Comi Girls #3 ($0.99) While the team continues to fight off Brainiac, an ancient hidden city of robots may hold the key to Earth’s survival. All-Star Batman & Robin, The Boy Wonder #2-10 ($1.99 each) Frank Miller & Jim Lee team up in this controversial series that gave a different take on Batman and his world. Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again #1-3 ($2.99 each) Frank Miller’s 2002 follow up to the iconic The Dark Knight Strikes series from 1986. 9/25: Batman: Arkham Unhinged #44 ($0.99) Karen Traviss takes over the writing…
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9/17: Ame-Comi Girls #2 ($0.99) The team continues their fight against Braniac’s attacks. 9/18: Batman: Arkham Unhinged #43 ($0.99) Wayne Manor is under attack, and Bruce being in Arkham City, it’s up to Robin and Nightwing to fend off Hugo Strange’s attacks. 9/19: Batman Beyond (2012-) #12 ($0.99) The Jokerz’ attacks intensify and Batman seems cutoff from people he usually relies on. Batman 80 Page Giant (2010) #1 ($3.99) Tales of horror are spotlighted in 2010’s 80 Page Batman special. Batman 80 Page Giant (2011) #1 ($3.99) Batman’s extended network of fellow costumed heroes are spotlighted…
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Story: Birds of Prey: Black Canary/Oracle
Books Covered: Birds of Prey: Black Canary/Oracle (1996)
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There is a great deal that could and should happen for the future. Especially in Gotham City. Many things indeed. Specifically with the film franchise, including the animated films. Yet, this concerns more than just Batman. This is about the entire DC Comics filmography that has yet to be made. And sadly, this all started with the Avengers movie. In case you’re wondering, Yes, I did see it. It was much more than I was expecting. Also, it’s difficult to argue with it being the number one film…
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