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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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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12/24: Ame-Comi Girls #16 ($0.99) Earth’s heroines are taken to Rann to help Hawkgirl and Alana Strange in the battle against Sinestra as she turns her attention to Earth.   12/25: Batman: Arkham Unhinged #57 ($0.99) Bruce goes head to head with Mayor Sharp, while Batman gets closer to Bookbinder's identity.   Batman: Li’l Gotham #4 ($0.99) The Sirens, Catwoman, Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy go for a night on the town on New Year's Eve.   12/26: Batman: Gotham Adventures #46 ($0.99) Scarface and the Ventriloquist are spotlighted in this issue.   DC Comics Digital Sneak Peeks 12/26/2012 (Free) Justice League #15…

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  12/3: Ame-Comi Girls #13 ($0.99) Hawkgirl debuts as Sinestra goes to Thanagar.   12/4: Batman: Arkham Unhinged #54 ($0.99) With the backing of Bruce Wayne the legal system starts fighting back against the imprisonment of protestors.   12/5: Batman: Gotham Adventures #40-41 ($0.99) More issues from this early 2000s tie-in to the Animated Series.   Batwing (2011-) #15 ($2.99) Batwing and Dawn go for one last ditch effort in their fight against Father Lost.   DC Comics Digital Sneak Peeks 12/5/2012 (Free) Detective #15 gets spotlighted on the cover, also included inside are previews of Batwing #15, and World’s Finest #7.   Detective Comics (2011-) #15…

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  11/5: Ame-Comi Girls #9 ($0.99) James Olsen is caught in a love triangle with Star Sapphire and Power Girl.   11/6: Batman: Arkham Unhinged #50 ($0.99) Corruption in the governmental system forces Councilman Grove to act.   11/7: Batman: Gotham Adventures #26-27 ($0.99 each) More issues from the early 2000s tie-in with the Gotham Knights era of the Animated Series.
Batwing (2011-) #14 (2.99) Batwing goes up against Father Lost and his death cult.   Catwoman (1993-2001) #9-10 ($1.99 each) Selina’s 1990s adventures continue with a caper involving a Cybernetic Neural Enabler.   Detective Comics (2011-) #14 (3.99) After surviving an…

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Comics Alliance has revealed a number of the new designs that Converse will be offering on their popular shoes. These are not available just yet, but should be for the holiday season.   Adult Size Designs all priced at $59.99:         Youth Size Designs…

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Here are some of the items that Mattel had on display at their booth.              

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From Lego:   Lego Announces “Arkham Asylum” Set     The villains have broken out of Arkham Asylum and must be stopped!   Sound the alarm! The Joker, The Penguin, Poison Ivy and Scarecrow have escaped from Arkham Asylum with the help of Dr. Harleen Quinzel. These villains are about to wreak havoc in the streets of Gotham City! Help Caped Crusaders Batman™ and Robin swoop into action and put those good-for-nothing criminals back where they belong! Chase after the security…

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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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  8/14: Batman: Arkham Unhinged #38 ($0.99) A flashback story featuring an early Bruce Wayne meetup with Talia and Ra’s al Ghul.   8/15: Batman and Robin Adventures #18 ($0.99) Harley tries to cheer the Joker up by capturing The Batman.   Batman Beyond (2012-) #10 ($0.99) The Joker King is revealed, and Terry finds out a huge secret in the Bat-Cave.   Batwoman (2011-) #12 ($2.99) Batwoman and Abbott find themselves facing twisted versions of themselves as they hunt for Bloody Mary.   Birds of Prey (2011-) #12 ($2.99) Poison Ivy’s motives are revealed, and she needs the Birds’…

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