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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  The artwork depicted here is very reminiscent of Alex Ross, though I'm unsure whether he illustrated this or not. What struck me about this one is how similar, if not exactly, the Joker's depiction is to Heath's Joker. Heath has truly left his mark on the character, as we shall see in the next image taken from Lee Bermejo in Azzarello's "Joker." This image to me is so iconic and terrifying as Joker stands with a hostage and a swarm of thugs overwhelming, seemingly, our Dark Knight.   Posted by…

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  The other DC Comics panel has happened and again their are a few bits related to The Batman Universe. Attending the panel was moderated by Senior Vice President of Sales Bob Wayne, as well as DC Editor-in-Chief Bob Harras, Geoff Johns, Editorial Director Bobbie Chase, Scott Snyder, Chris Burnham, Jimmy Palmiotti, Brian Azzarello, Cliff Chiang, Tony Daniel, Gail Simone and Kyle Higgins.   -Simone stated that Batgirl will put past behind her and moves on with her life.
-Nightfall will be the name of…

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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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  It’s a Holiday Season Spectacular featuring The Dark Knight! 201 comics for 99 cents. New legally digitized books for the sale are:   Azrael #40 Part 4 of the 1998 Cataclysm Bat-Event. Featuring Azrael trying to bring Bane back to Gotham City as the earthquake strikes.   Batman (1940-2011) #408-413, #475-476, #498-500, #509-510, #530-532, #540-541 #408-413 introduces the Post-Crisis Jason Todd. #475-476 are part of a 1992 crossover with Detective featuring The Ventriloquist and Scarface. #498-500 comprise the titular title’s parts of the second half of Knightfall. #509-510 are titular title’s parts of Knightsend. And finally Batman gets…

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  Batman Volume 1 #712 ($1.99) The final issue of Tony Daniel's run on the title.   Batman and Robin Volume 2 #1 ($2.99) The start of Damian Wayne being Bruce’s Robin and Bruce makes a revaluation of how to take on The Mission.   Batman and the Outsiders #1-5 (#1 $0.99, #2-5 $1.99 each) The first five issues of the latest Outsider run that started in 2007, and written by Chuck Dixon.   Batman: Gotham Knights #35-37 ($1.99 each) Brian Azzarello’s…

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Most of you may be aware that today marks the day for the historic launch of DC Comics' relaunch of the entire line of superheroes. Last night at comic shops all over the country, midnight releases were held for not only Flashpoint #5, but the first of the New 52, Justice League #1. I remember sitting in one of the DC Universe panels at C2E2 and listening to them hype up Flashpoint. I just kept thinking this is the same line they say every time there is an event. Brian Azzarello was in attendance and said a specific line…

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  After the big reveal at the end of Knight of Vengeance #2, I wasn't sure how Brian Azzarello was going to top that issue. In my less than humble opinion, he managed to tie it all up in the best way possible.
The issue opens with Batman storming in to the house, desperate to stop Martha. He sees the scene set…

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Examining Dr. Wayne Part 2
  When I first started to examine the personality of the Thomas Wayne Batman I was convinced he was a broken man with a murderous bent.  As evidence, I pointed out the loss of his son and how, as a mature man, this was a trauma that he couldn’t…

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The Source has posted a one page preview of Flashpoint: Batman-Knight of Vengeance #3. The issue hits stores next Wednesday, August 3. The preview focuses on the fateful event in Crime Alley that is very different than the one we all know. The page is hidden behind the jump in case you haven't read the second issue. The issue was written by Brian Azzarello, with art by Eduardo Risso.   Check out the preview here! (more…)

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