Next up, The Batman Universe talked with Detective Comics writer, John Layman. Layman came on to the series just under a year ago and has introduced many classic villains into the series. With the 900th issue of Detective Comics released earlier this month, we talked with Layman about upcoming events and the 900th issue.   TBU: A lot of listeners have commented on how your issues have a classic feel to them in terms of the writing style similar to stories of the 1970's. Are you inspired by those…

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The next creator The Batman Universe talked with was Jimmy Palmiotti. Palmiotti just took over the writing duties on Batwing with writing partner Justin Gray. In addition to Batwing the two have also been writing Gotham's history since the New 52 began in the pages of All-Star Western. Here are some of the highlights from the interview.   On the decision to change the identity of Batwing:   Palmiotti stated that the main reason was to try and tie Batwing back into The Batman Universe. For awhile the title was coasting on…

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C2E2 is underway and The Batman Universe is on site getting interviews with some of the The Batman Universe's biggest creators. First up is current Nightwing writer, Kyle Higgins. Not only is Higgins currently writing Nightwing, but beginning with issue #19, Higgins will be taking over writing duties on the Batman specific chapters in Batman Beyond Unlimited. Here are the questions we posed to Kyle about both of his projects.   TBU: Where did the idea to bring Nightwing to Gotham originate from?   Kyle Higgins: When we were talking about moving…

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While at C2E2 this weekend, The Batman Universe caught up with Scott Snyder to talk about Night of Owls. This is what he had to say about the story that kicks off this week.     Posted by Dustin Fritschel

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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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  The next panel we are covering is the DC All-Access panel. In attendance for the panel is DCE Editor-in-Chief Bob Harras, Editorial Director Bobbie Chase, J. Michael Straczynski, Shane Davis, David Finch, Geoff Johns, Kevin Maguire, Scott Snyder and moderated by John Cunningham. There were a number of news' bits related to The Batman Universe.   -Geoff Johns teased that the Justice League team will be very different by issue #12
-Johns stated that the characters in Batman: Earth One are very different including Commissioner James Gordon.
-Batman:…

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  C2E2 is here and we are covering all of the panels relating to The Batman Universe. First up is a panel from the newly relaunched DC Collectibles. While there was not a ton of reveals of what is coming there were a couple of news bits.   It was stated that the Batman: Black and White statue line is one of the most successful lines they have put out and there is no end in sight for new statues. Also a question was asked about getting action…

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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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  Dustin brings the interviews from the 2011 Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo including Ryan Benjamin, Chris Burnham, Scott Snyder, Kyle Higgins and Tony Daniel.  

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  C2E2 is right around the corner and I am preparing like a mad man. This year will be bigger than last year and I am treating it as such. I have arranged a couple of exclusives that you will have to check out throughout the weekend for.   In addition to that, I am always looking to meet fans of the site. I know there are a few people who contacted me ahead of time and told me they were planning on going. If you are going any day this weekend to…

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