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According to the gaming website Kotaku, two of their sources are saying that Batman: Arkham Origins will include a multiplayer mode. The first source apparently told the gaming website that Origins would be called Origins and would have a Christmas theme to it. That source also said that the game would have a multiplayer mode which was confirmed by another one of their sources while Warner Bros. declined to comment on it. According to the first source, the one that initially told Kotaku about the multiplayer mode…
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Here are the solicitations for the DC Collectibles that feature characters from The Batman Universe, which are scheduled to be released in September.
DC COMICS – THE NEW 52 TRINITY WAR BOX SET
Capture the excitement and action of the JUSTICE LEAGUE comics with this special action figure 3-pack which includes the trinity of iconic heroes: Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman! Superman features all new metallic paints, and an all-new Wonder Woman head sculpt.
Action Figures * $49.95 US • On Sale September 2013
*Allocations May…
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Last month we ended with Jason Todd’s unconscious body being dropped next to Tim Drake who also was taking a nap. The Titans and the Outlaws were looking to team up to track down their leaders who had both gone missing. Before going on much further, one thing to note is that the story in this month’s issue is a direct continuation from the end of Teen Titans #15, not the end of Red Hood #15. To sum that issue up in simple terms, Tim Drake had…
Tags: batman: death of the family, bunker, gotham city, harvey bullock, hugo strange, isabel ardila, jason todd, joker, kid flash, killer croc, red hood and the outlaws, red robin, roy harper, solstice, starfire, teen titans, tim drake, wonder girl
The Outlaws team up with the Teen Titans to battle Gotham citizens under the influence of the Joker toxin. Meanwhile the teams respective leaders Jason Todd and Tim Drake are still held captive by The Joker, who is putting the finishing touches to his plan to take out another two of Batman's trusted allies. This was an enjoyable enough issue with a big spotlight put onto Roy Harper and his having to step up and lead not only the Outlaws but also the Teen Titans as well. The…
Tags: batman: death of the family, deathstroke, hugo strange, jason todd, killer croc, red hood and the outlaws, roy harper, scott lobdell, starfire, teen titans, the joker, tim drake, timothy green
6/16: Detective Comics (1937-2011) #618-621 ($1.99 each) As part of a DC Father’s Day Sale, this early Tim Drake Robin story from 1990 called Rite of Passage was legally digitized for the first time. Teen Titans (2003-2011) #0.5 ($1.99) Also part of the sale was this special 2003 issue spotlighting the origin of Ravanger, daughter of Deathstroke. 6/18: Ame-Comi II: Batgirl #1 ($0.99) Digital first comics based on the Anime influenced line of DC Statues, started last month spotlighting Wonder Woman, now with a story written by Jimmy Palmiotti, with art…
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3/13: Batman: Arkham Unhinged #22 ($0.99) The conclusion to the three-part Killer Croc story. 3/14: Batgirl (2000-2006) #21-23, 25 ($1.99 each) A Joker: Last Laugh tie-in, and battles with Cain, and Lady Shiva are highlights in this week’s batch of Batgirl issues. Batgirl (2011-) #7 ($2.99) Batgirl faces her own demons as she faces a new opponent, Grotesque. Batman & Robin (2009-2011) #25-26 ($1.99 each) The first volume of Batman & Robin wrapped up with the end of a Judd Winick story featuring Jason Todd, and a David Hine piece where the Dynamic…
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3/6: Batman: Arkham Unhinged #21 ($0.99) We get to see this version of Killer Croc’s origin story in this issue. 3/7: Batgirl (2000-2006) #15-20 ($1.99 each) More classic early Cass stories, including teamups with Robin and Spoiler. Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #95-104 ($1.99 each) Moving on through 1997 and 1998, featuring Dirty Tricks, Steps, the star studded 100th issue, and Spook. Batman: Shadow of the Bat #85-94 ($1.99 each) Shadow of the Bat wraps up it’s run with No Man’s Land tie-ins. Including a visit from a certain blue cladded Boy…
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IGN has shown off the first image from Batman: Arkham Unhinged featuring Killer Croc. This is the first time that the character has appeared in the series even though the character has been in both Arkham games. Posted by Dustin Fritschel
DC Direct has announced the items that will hit stores in June. There are a number of items related to The Batman Universe including the first items for The Dark Knight Rises.
Batman: Arkham City: Deluxe Killer Croc Action Figure
Welcome to Arkham City, the new maximum security "home" for all of Gotham City's thugs, gangsters, and insane criminal masterminds.
Set inside the heavily fortified walls…
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Comic Book Resources has posted an interview in which they talk with three of the creators on Batwoman; J.H. Williams III, W. Haden Blackman and Amy Reeder. Although a lot of the interview is similar to the one from a couple of days ago, there are some new revelations including who the Batman villain is that will be appearing in Batwoman. CBR: This next arc is presented from six different points of view. What can you tell us about the story, and what might readers expect or be…
Tags: amy reeder, batwoman, jh williams, killer croc, maro, w haden blackman
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