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TBU Review: Absolute Batman #11

by BJ Shea
written by BJ Shea

In this review of Absolute Batman #11, readers are introduced to the origins of the Absolute Universe Bane.

 

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Absolute Batman #11 main cover by Nick Dragotta (DC Comics)

ABSOLUTE BATMAN #11
Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Art by CLAY MANN
Main Cover: NICK DRAGOTTA
Variant Covers: LEE GARBETT, CHRIS BURNHAM, CLAY and SETH MANN, CHRIS MOONEYHAM
Page Count: 32 pages
Release Date: 8/13/25

This review contains spoilers

Absolute Batman #11 begins with a story. Born in Santa Prisca to a rebel leader. Bane’s grandfather led the rebels, then his father, and now him. The rebellion takes control of the Santa Prisca capital before they are captured and imprisoned for close to 10 years. The father tells the son that they will not break. The son eats rats in the prison to survive and learns to fight.

After 11 years in the prison, Bane leads a prison escape as he and other inmates take over the prison and commandeer boats off the island. His father gives him his famous mask. Bane and his crew make it to an island where they run into a man in white. We finally get another meeting with this universe’s Joker. The Joker talks to Bane but never laughs, the father thinks. Whatever was offered to Bane is refused and Joker goes off into a helicopter and flies off. The father looks at Bane with such love and admiration and hugs his son. Bane then crushes his father and kills him. 

Bane starts his ciminal empire. The venom that runs through his body allows him to control every muscle in his body and makes him super smart. He knows every fighting technique and every strategy a person would need in a battle. 

We get another confrontation between Bane and Batman. Bane destroys Batman thoroughly and cuts off both his arms and smashes his face in. Bane drags him back to Ark M and Batman is operated on. We see the full operation done on Bruce and he is a suped up venom infused Batman.

This is being narrated by Alfred on what could have happened. He is proud Bruce wasn’t broken by Bane but knows that Bane will go after what will really break him- by going after his friends. The issue ends with Bane confronting Harvey, Eddie, and Oswald.

Analysis

Absolute Batman #11 was a bit of a rollercoaster for me. I liked the origin of Bane. Shades of the main universe, shades of The Dark Knight Rises. Growing up in a war torn country, being in prison for a decade, running his own organization. I really liked it.

Then I went for a loop when he fought Batman and cut off his limbs and turned him into a cross between Bane, the Punisher, and a wacked out 90s character. But it turns out that it was just a bit of vision of what would have happened had Bruce been broken by Bane in the previous issue. 

But then we get a great ending with Bane prepared to take out three of Bruce’s closest friends. More on that- Bane is behind Waylon becoming a full Killer Croc. Will he scar and corrupt Harvey, Oz, and Eddie and turn them into their traditional DC comics counterparts? I kind of hope not but who knows what Snyder has up his sleeve.

We see the Joker again and find out that he is behind the scenes of this Bane operation. We know he doesn’t laugh. And that is pretty much all we know. And he was surrounded by a bunch of babes in bikinis. Snyder writing to Clay Mann’s strengths.

I wonder if this will be a one off for Mann or if he will continue on this Bane arc. I am a big fan of Mann but his art fits more of the mainline than the Absoilite especially compared to Nick Dragotta.

Who knows where Snyder will go next. As said Absolute Batman #11 was quite a ride. I assume #12 will focus on Bruce and Waylon after their escape.

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Absolute Batman #11
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Who knows where Snyder will go next. As said Absolute Batman #11 was quite a ride. I assume #12 will focus on Bruce and Waylon after their escape.
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Comic Book Review: Nightwing #129

by Ian Miller
written by Ian Miller

In this review of Nightwing #129, Nightwing continues through the Fifth Dimensional nightmare world of Titans Tower, and gets help from an expected but unexpected source!

 

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Nightwing #129 main cover by Dexter Soy (DC Comics)

Nightwing #129
“Others, Finale”
Writer: Dan Watters
Art and Main Cover: Dexter Soy
Colors: Veronica Gandini
Variant Covers: Jorge Fornes, Juan Ferreyra, Serg Acuna
Page Count: 32 pages
Release Date: 8/20/2025

 

This review contains spoilers

Our narrator opens Nightwing #129 talking about making chicken soup for sickness, just as Dick used to get as a kid. Nightwing meets the mutated form of his dog Haley inside of Nite-Mite’s constructed realm of Titanis. Nightwing and Haley’s bond is strong, despite the mutation, and the giant dog monster uses Nightwing’s Spheric Solutions Anti-5th-Dimension stick to break out of Nightwing-Prime’s jail. Nightwing and Haley battle Nightwing-Prime, who believes he is Superman’s cousin from Krypton. Nightwing smells chicken soup, however, which flashes him back to a memory of Alfred making it for him as a kid. The narrator reveals herself as Babs, Oracle, making existential chicken soup to heal Nite-Mite from the pain he experienced (caused by the Yanni, though she doesn’t know that). The “soup” heals Nite-Mite as he understands Nightwing is a healer himself. Nightwing realizes that Nightwing-Prime is actually Bryce Moran, the 11 year old kid from the Teddy gang who wanted to prove himself to Nightwing. Bryce refuses to go back to normal and flies away, but the rest of the tower returns to normal and Babs finds Dick and Haley. She explains Nite-Mite is sleeping, so he can’t turn Bryce back yet, and Nightwing kisses her passionately.

Outside, as Titans Tower goes back to normal, Olivia Pearce of Spheric Solutions and ally of Yanni makes a speech about her partnership with Nightwing, despite Nightwing’s protestations. Nightwing resumes his watch over Bludhaven, but with Nightwing-Prime flying above, a confrontation waiting to happen.

Analysis

Chuck Dixon’s groundbreaking run on Nightwing is often remembered for the creation of Tad Ryerstad, Nite-Wing, a sociopathic vigilante whose confused attempts to imitate Nightwing cause endless trouble for Dick Grayson. It seems Dan Watters is interested in a similar thematic exploration with the character of Bryce Moran, a child gang member who has magically transformed into Nightwing-Prime from Krypton. The thematic possibilities are incredibly rich for such a doubling and foil figure, though Watters is definitely reaching into the more magical and deliberately metaphorical realms of DC than Dixon did.

Watters displays a lot of plot and character dexterity in Nightwing #129, wrapping up the Yanni/Nite-Mite disturbance through Babs’s wisdom and Nightwing’s heroic identity and role, as well as cementing future conflicts in a way that is loosely held and thus not a cliffhanger. After a few weaker issues in the middle of this arc, it’s nice to see a tighter, more efficient conclusion. The romance between Babs and Nightwing, with one slightly annoying note (where Babs refuses to acknowledge any help from Nightwing) is warmly portrayed, with Nightwing’s kiss at the end beautifully deployed. More romantic tension and catharsis than any of Taylor’s rather frustrating attempts to portray a mature romance between the two. Seeing Babs take such a major role in the unravelling of this problem gives me a lot of hope for how Watters can use her in the future of the run.

Dexter Soy’s art with Veronica Gandini’s colors remains as consistent and appealing as ever. In an age of constant art shifts even for major titles, it’s quite impressive that Soy and Watters have kept up such an impressive pace for their first year on the book. Here’s hoping for many more for them both!

The main cover by Dexter Soy shows Nightwing looking down while Nightwing-Prime floats above and behind him – showing one of the central connections of this issue nicely. Cover B by Jorge Fornes shows a Nightwing profile and symbol graffiti above a city sign showing Bludhaven directions, in keeping with Fornes’ strong design covers. Cover C features Juan Ferreyra’s Nightwing leaping down a moonlit alley, his escrima stick blasting towards the reader at lightning speed. Lastly, the 1 in 25 incentive variant by Serg Acuna shows Nightwing fighting all of the 5th Dimensional constructs from Nite-Mite’s world, a rare case of an incentive variant reflecting the interior!

Let me know what you think on twitter @ibmmiller, or join the conversation in our Discord!

Final Thoughts

After a few rough issues in this arc, Watters and Soy have wrapped it up in a nicely if unnecessarily quirky bow.

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Nightwing #129
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After a few rough issues in this arc, Watters and Soy have wrapped it up in a nicely if unnecessarily quirky bow.
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Comic Review: Detective Comics #1100

by Adam Koppel
written by Adam Koppel

In this review of Detective Comics #1100, four all-new short stories celebrate the Dark Knight and his profound impact on the people of Gotham City. This issue proves that both a fateful plunge amidst concrete canyons, and a wordless tale of hope can both take your breath away.

 

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Detective Comics #1100 main cover by Mikel Janín (DC Comics)

DETECTIVE COMICS #1100
Written by TOM TAYLOR, GREG RUCKA, MARIKO TAMAKI, and DAN WATTERS
Art by MIKEL JANÍN, ÁLVARO MARTÍNEZ BUENO, AMANCAY NAHUELPAN,  and BILL SIENKIEWICZ
Main Cover by MIKEL JANÍN
Variant Covers: JOCK, FRANK MILLER, BILL SIENKIEWICZ, BRUNO REDONDO, DAVE JOHNSON
Page Count: 56 pages
Release Date: August 20, 2025

 

This review has some spoilers

Detective Comics #1100 begins with the silent tale “Lost & Found” by current the ‘Tec creative team Tom Taylor and Mikel Janin, as a young deaf boy encounters Batman while posting flyers of his missing (stolen) dog, that Batman helps rescue (with a little canine assistance).

Taylor’s writing is all over the story, but there are no words needed in this thrilling and touching story as Janin’s art expertly hits every note from facial expressions, to body language, to background details and even ASL. Don’t worry, there are some cool action scenes too, although they aren’t needed to make this story especially memorable.

“Your Role in the Community” by the remarkable Mariko Tamaki and artist Amancay Nahuelpan jumps back and forth in time as an injured, (and tardy) Bruce Wayne attends a fundraising gala for local heroes (not Batman) and finds himself relentlessly prodded by an online journalist about what more he can do to help Gotham City.

Meanwhile, flashbacks detailing a brutal battle and subsequent motorcycle chase between Batman and the Joker across a rain-swept Gotham City lend subtext to Bruce’s night out.

In “The Knife and Gun Club”, legendary Batman scribe Greg Rucka, and artist Alvaro Martinez Bueno (The Nice House on the Lake) narrow their focus on a pair of nighttime emergency room doctors (presumably at Gotham General) during a rare quiet moment. The discussion turns to the new doctor’s concern over the growing number of patients with blunt force and laceration injuries (courtesy of Batman’s war on crime) as well as the fear of escalation.

The veteran physician explains that before Batman showed up on the scene the injuries sustained by patients were typically lethal (“the gun and knife club”), and while Batman’s methods were often harsh, both the victims and perpetrators often received a better outcome from his intervention. Bueno’s gorgeous art intersperses the important conversational scenes with the sporadic action-packed flashbacks to punctuate the story’s impact.

Finally, in “The Fall”, writer Dan Watters (Loki), and Bill Sienkiewicz (New Mutants), explore a story primarily from the Dark Knight’s point-of-view, and his observations, as he pursues a mass-murderer off of a tall building. As he hurtles earthward, Batman mentally assesses the variables in attempting to halt the killer’s plunge (before the sidewalk does).

Batman also remarkably works up a psychological profile and predictive behavioral algorithm of his quarry on the fly (literally). Sienkiewicz’s gritty art provides an array of dazzling (and dizzying) visuals that only enhance the tension.

Analysis 

Although not quite the gala celebration of the 1000th installment (or even #1027), Detective Comics #1100 still provides a candid and compelling exploration of Batman’s connection to Gotham City, and the effect of his actions on its various citizens.

Whether with Batman’s inner monologue, or no dialogue at all, each story hits their mark. The stories paint a remarkable portrait of the Dark Knight from those who support him, tolerate him or fear him (although ironically there is precious little detective work found within these 48 pages).

Final Thoughts 

Detective Comics #1100 celebrates another Dark Knight anniversary with a quartet of disparate, but equally affecting tales filled with suspense, drama, heart, humor and amazing art. Essential reading for any Batman fan.

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Detective Comics #1100 celebrates another Dark Knight anniversary with a quartet of disparate, but equally affecting tales filled with suspense, drama, heart, humor and amazing art. Essential reading for any Batman fan.
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DC Comics Releases Info On Batman/Static: Beyond

by Theodis Wright
written by Theodis Wright

The new series, Batman/Static: Beyond, will be a part of the Elseworlds imprint with the first issue releasing in November

DC Comics announced a new limited series, Batman/Static: Beyond, a six-issue comic book story launching this fall under its DC Elseworlds imprint. The series will pair acclaimed writer Evan Narcisse with artist Nikolas Draper-Ivey. Batman/Static: Beyond #1 is set to launch on November 12, 2025.

This futuristic team-up unites two of DC’s most dynamic heroes: Terry McGinnis, the guardian of Neo-Gotham known to many as Batman (Beyond), and Virgil Hawkins, aka Static, the architect of Dakota City’s future. Both characters, renowned for being breakout animated stars, embark on a high-stakes mission that could reshape Earth’s place in the cosmos.

In Batman/Static: Beyond #1, Terry McGinnis patrols the streets of Neo-Gotham while Virgil Hawkins pioneers a technological revolution with the launch of the Q-Wave Energy Grid. As Earth prepares itself to join the Cooperative, an interplanetary partnership, the Justice League stands ready. But when a global blackout occurs, the planet’s future is at risk. It’s up to Static and Batman Beyond to become an unlikely duo to save the world before it’s too late.

Writer Evan Narcisse expressed his excitement about exploring the dynamic between the two heroes: “I loved the dynamic Nik set up between Static and Batman in the Milestone 30th Anniversary Special where these characters first teamed up with each other, and the most exciting part of this new project has been exploring how different Terry and Virgil are from each other.”

Enjoy this preview of the covers for Batman/Static: Beyond #1, courtesy of DC Comics:

 

Artist Nikolas Draper-Ivey added, “This story is intended to be a commentary on our overreliance on technology and the imminent dangers becoming complacent and too comfortable using AI to substitute our own imagination and human ingenuity.”

Draper-Ivey further emphasized, “we now use our watches to find our phones, we use our phones to connect to everything else. We don’t rely on our own memories. We rely on technology to remember for us. That deeply concerns me. I worry that we are getting to a point where if all these things were to be suddenly taken away from us in an instant—at the rate we’re going now, humanity will be at a huge disadvantage.”

This isn’t the first time the duo appeared together. Back in 2023, Draper-Ivey wrote and drew a story involving the two where the elder Bruce Wayne reached out to the grown Virgil Hawkins to give him a hand in calming his new, maverick Batman. The tone between Terry and Virgil that appeared in “Static Beyond” in 2023 will be present in Batman/Static: Beyond.

Narcisse further elaborated on the characters’ dynamics:

“Static is a former teen hero who grew up to take on even more responsibility for his city and the larger world, while Terry is still figuring out how to do those things in his own way. Terry’s still a high school student but he’s also got the weight of the Batman mantle and the expectations that come with it as key parts of his life now.

 

As an adult member of the Justice League, Virgil’s at a different part of his journey. But he’s driven by an adolescence where systemic injustice changed what it meant to live in his hometown of Dakota. Their approaches to making the world a safer, more just place are extremely different. That difference energizes the big question they have to deal with: can they learn to work together during a critical moment when everything they’ve taken for granted has fallen apart?”

Evan Narcisse

Batman/Static: Beyond #1 releases on November 12, 2025, and will feature a main cover by Draper-Ivey, retailing for $4.99 in the US. Variant cardstock covers will be available for $5.99 and are drawn by Dustin Nguyen, Rahzzah, and a 1:25 incentive variant by Denys Cowan and Ho Che Anderson. Nguyen’s cover will also be released as a foil variant. The series will run for six issues, with a collected edition scheduled for release on August 4, 2026.

For the latest updates on all things Batman, stay tuned here to The Batman Universe.

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TBU Comic Podcast: Season 17 Episode 15

by Theodis Wright
written by Theodis Wright

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The Batman Universe Comic Podcast Season 17 Episode 15 is live on your favorite platforms. After some news Theo review Batman and Robin #24 — the finale of the Memento arc. What are their thoughts on the issue and the overall arc. Is Theo feeling better about PKJ’s run. After that, they have fun with Greater Gotham.

 

Books Covered In Season 17 Episode 15

Batman and Robin #24

Greater Gotham Titles

Nightwing 2025 Annual #1
Batman: The Long Halloween – The Last Halloween #8
Justice League: Dark Tomorrow Special #1
DC x Sonic the Hedgehog #5
Gotham City Sirens: Unfit for Orbit #5
Batgirl #10
Poison Ivy #35
Birds of Prey #24
Justice League Vs Godzilla vs Kong II #2
Batman: Dark Patterns #9
Trinity: Daughter of Wonder Woman #3
Batman: Gotham by Gaslight a League for Justice #2

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November 2025 TBU DC Solicitations

by Stephanie Mounce
written by Stephanie Mounce

DC Comics solicitations for November 2025 have been released by the publisher. The highlights include the first Marvel/DC crossover in a long time – DC/Marvel: Batman/Deadpool #1, teaming up multiple DC/Marvel characters with the Batman story by creative team Grant Morrison and Dan Mora. The DC K.O. event expands with DC K.O. Knightfight #1 following Batman’s path during the DC wide tournament.  DC also is giving the world what they’ve been clamoring for: Harley and Ivy: Life and Crimes #1 focusing on Harley and Ivy’s relationship. We also get a hardboiled modern twist on a 1980’s thriller in Batman/Green Arrow/The Question: Arcadia #1.

Check out the DC Comics solicits within the Batman Universe for November 2025 below, courtesy of DC comics. If you want to see the full solicits for the month of November 2025, you can find them at our sister site, The Comic Book Spot.

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DC/MARVEL: BATMAN/DEADPOOL #1
Written by GRANT MORRISON, SCOTT SNYDER, JAMES TYNION IV, JOSHUA WILLIAMSON, TOM TAYLOR, MARIKO TAMAKI, and G. WILLOW WILSON
Art by DAN MORA, HAYDEN SHERMAN, BRUNO REDONDO, AMANDA CONNER, and DENYS COWAN
Cover by DAN MORA
Variant covers by DAN MORA, LEE BERMEJO, MARK BROOKS, JIM CHEUNG, AMANDA CONNER, NICK DRAGOTTA, JENNY FRISON, ANDY KUBERT, JAE LEE, JIM LEE, ALEXANDER LOZANO, SEAN MURPHY, FRANK QUITELY, BRUNO REDONDO, HAYDEN SHERMAN, BILL SIENKIEWICZ, RYAN SOOK, and SOZOMAIKA
Blank sketch variant cover
$7.99 US | 64 pages | Variant $8.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 11/19/25

The Dark Knight and the Merc with a Mouth team up for an adventure so mind-bending you’ll think you’re in a dream! Brought to you by legendary creators Grant Morrison and Dan Mora! And be sure not to miss these incredible extra stories:

Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, and Joshua Williamson team up with Hayden Sherman for a magical Constantine/Doctor Strange tale! Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo bring you an epic Nightwing/Dick Grayson and Laura Kinney/Wolverine story! Mariko Tamaki and Amanda Conner smash Harley Quinn and the Hulk together! G. Willow Wilson and Denys Cowan tell an electrifying Static and Ms. Marvel yarn!

 

 

 

DC K.O. #2
Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Art and cover by JAVI FERNÁNDEZ
Variant covers by DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON, MIKE DEL MUNDO, TYLER KIRKHAM and SIMONE BIANCHI
1:25 variant cover by ARIEL COLON
Darkseid variant cover by VASCO GEORGIEV
Bracket variant cover by DAN MORA
Foil variant cover by JAVI FERNANDEZ
Face-Off variant cover by BEN OLIVER
AEW Cameo variant cover by DAN MORA
$5.99 US | 40 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 11/26/25

The tournament is in full swing. Heroes have fallen. Darkseid is near.

The 32 champions have been chosen, and now they must compete to earn the Heart of Apokolips. The first challenge? Battling across a deadly arena to acquire new weapons of war. The greatest powers of the DC Universe are up for grabs, and whoever holds them will advance to the next level. Superman has his doubts that the Justice League is doing the right thing, but there are others who have no problem killing to get what they want…

 

 

 

DC K.O. KNIGHTFIGHT #1
Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
Art and cover by DAN MORA
Variant covers by JONBOY MEYERS, KAARE ANDREWS, and FABRIZIO DE TOMMASO
$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 11/5/25

Experience Batman’s epic journey during the explosive DC K.O. event!

The Dark Knight is forced to take a different path in the tournament for the Heart of Apokolips—one that has turned Gotham into a deadly arena where Batman must battle against the Batmen of the future! Who are these Batmen? Stay tuned to find out!

Get ready for the greatest fight of Batman’s life in this over-the-top crossover miniseries!

 

 

 

JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #13
Written by MARK WAID
Art and cover by DAN MORA
Variant covers by MARCOS MARTÍN, LENIL FRANCIS YU, JEFF SPOKES, and SALVADOR LARROCA
$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 11/26/25

The Earth opens up to swallow the JLU! Parademons swarm the Watchtower!

The Time Trapper lies near-dead at Metamorpho’s feet?! Any one of these things is catastrophic, but all three simultaneously? Can Armageddon be far behind?

 

 

 

TITANS #29
Written by JOHN LAYMAN
Art and cover by PETE WOODS
Variant covers by BRAD WALKER and GUILLEM MARCH
$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 11/19/25

The Towers have lifted, and Earth’s evacuation is complete! As the Titans take to the stars to save humanity from the oncoming apocalypse, trouble can’t help but follow them! Our heroes are scattered across the galaxy— and across dimensions—each discovering that new worlds mean new dangers, something Starfire knows all too well as she ends up cornered by an Apokoliptian blockade!

 

 

 

ABSOLUTE BATMAN #14
Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Art and cover by NICK DRAGOTTA
Variant covers by DAVE JOHNSON and GUILLEM MARCH
1:25 variant cover by CLAY MANN and SETH MANN
1:50 variant cover by GUILLEM MARCH
$4.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 11/12/25

Batman and Catwoman face down Bane in a final battle! But once the dust settles, what will it all mean for the future of Batman?

 

 

 

BATMAN #3
Written by MATT FRACTION
Art and cover by JORGE JIMÉNEZ
Variant covers by JIM LEE, JULIAN TOTINO TEDESCO, and JOE QUESADA
Foil variant cover by JORGE JIMÉNEZ
Bat-gadget variant cover by JORGE JIMÉNEZ
1:25 variant cover by DAVID AJA
$4.99 US | 40 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock) | Variant $7.99 US (foil)
ON SALE 11/5/25

Vandal Savage makes his move against Batman and Robin, Bruce Wayne tries to make amends, and the Riddler makes his play for arguably the most important item in all of Gotham.

Fraction and Jiménez take things to a whole new level as their thrilling new run on Batman continues!

 

 

 

NIGHTWING #132
Written by DAN WATTERS
Art and cover by DEXTER SOY
Variant covers by DUSTIN NGUYEN, PAOLO PANTALENA, and ELIZABETH TORQUE
$4.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 11/19/25

Nightwing takes a page from Batman’s playbook and storms Spheric Solutions, ready to end his conflict with Olivia Pearce once and for all. Unbeknownst to Nightwing, she’s been planning for his arrival, and the battle quickly turns explosive, public, and personal. Can Blüdhaven’s hero survive when his own city turns against him?

 

 

 

BATGIRL #13
Written by TATE BROMBAL
Art by TAKESHI MIYAZAWA
Cover by REIKO MURAKAMI
Variant cover by NIMIT MALAVIA
$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 11/5/25

After a long, snowy trek through the Himalayas, Batgirl and her crew arrive at a hidden refuge deep within the mountains. But there’s no time to let their guard down as the Unburied threat returns seeking blood, and Nyssa al Ghul attempts to get Batgirl to join her cause against them. Dark secrets threaten to pull Batgirl into a war she never wanted and force her to confront ghosts from her past and present.

Has Nyssa truly turned over a new leaf? And will Cass align herself with old enemies to exact justice against the Unburied for the murder of Lady Shiva?

 

 

 

RED HOOD #3
Written by GRETCHEN FELKER-MARTIN
Art by JEFF SPOKES
Cover by TAURIN CLARKE
Variant covers by DOUG MAHNKE, JAE LEE, and TULA LOTAY
$4.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 11/12/25

It’s time for some rest and interrogation. What better place to do it than a quiet little cabin in the woods where no one can hear you scream?

Unfortunately for Red Hood, he’s not going to like what he finds. No matter how much digging Jason and Helena do, the Tower’s trail twists more and more. Soon their whole world is going to turn upside down. Plus, a new metahuman enemy enters the fray—and they’ve got their sights set on our two vigilante outlaws.

 

 

 

CATWOMAN #81
Written by TORUNN GRØNBEKK
Art by DANILO BEYRUTH and PATRICIO DELPECHE
Cover by SEBA FIUMARA
Variant covers by FRANK CHO, DERRICK CHEW, and ROBIN HIGGINBOTTOM
$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 11/19/25

Maria Kyle’s death had unforeseen consequences that reach all the way into Selina Kyle’s present. Speaking of which, things are getting pretty hot in Venice, but Catwoman’s eyes are set on Carmine Falcone’s prize—and she won’t be leaving the party without it! Even if she needs to kill him to get her way…

 

 

 

BIRDS OF PREY #27
Written by KELLY THOMPSON
Art by SAMI BASRI
Cover by ANNIE WU
Variant covers by CHRISTIAN WARD, SERG ACUÑA, and FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA
$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 11/5/25

The Shadow Army’s plan to turn virtual violence into real-world bloodshed is closer to coming true than anyone realizes. And the line between game and reality shatters as the Birds enter the Unreality. Armed with the ultimate disguises and with the wildly unpredictable Inque now on their side, can the Birds of Prey stop the ultimate game over before it’s too late?

 

 

 

POISON IVY #38
Written by G. WILLOW WILSON
Art by MARCIO TAKARA
Cover by JESSICA FONG
Variant covers by KYUYONG EOM, NOOBOVICH, and ZEEN CHIN
Foil Variant by KYUYONG EOM
$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 11/5/25

Ivy’s had enough of Janet’s lies. She’s dragging the mewling, near-dead Janet-from-HR into the woods and giving her what she deserves once and for all. If there’s anything left for either of them to say to each other…now would be the time.

 

 

 

HARLEY QUINN #56
Written by ELLIOTT KALAN
Art by CARLOS OLIVARES
Cover by YANICK PAQUETTE
Variant covers by DAVID NAKAYAMA, RAHZZAH, and JESSICA LUNA
$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 11/26/25

Don’t shoot me, bro! Seriously, if someone tranqs, tases, or shoots me one more time, I’m quitting this whole “main character in her own comic book series” thing! My mandatory road trip with the Gunbuddies comes to an end in a jungle where we’re hunted for sport by a rich jerkwad! Plus, the return of one of my greatest enemies and the birth of an unexpected ally!

 

 

 

HARLEY AND IVY: LIFE AND CRIMES #1
Written by ERICA HENDERSON
Art and cover by ERICA HENDERSON
Variant covers by MARK BROOKS, NATHAN SZERDY, AND LEIRIX
Foil variant cover by MARK BROOKS
$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock) | Variant $6.99 US (foil)
ON SALE 11/5/25

Because you demanded it—a new series entirely about Harley and Ivy’s relationship! Witness the entire story of the DCU’s number-one criminal couple from the very start!

Eisner Award-winning artist and writer Erica Henderson weaves the canonical story of how Ivy and Harley went from enemies to friends to lovers! See their first kiss, their first embrace, their first fight, the first time Harley went to the bathroom with the door open in front of Ivy (that one is a joke, jeez), etc.! You’re gonna love the way this book makes you look—we guarantee it!

 

 

 

BATMAN AND ROBIN #27
Written by PHILLIP KENNEDY JOHNSON
Art by FICO OSSIO
Cover by TONY S. DANIEL
Variant covers by GUILLEM MARCH, DERRICK CHEW, and ASHLEY WOOD
$4.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 11/12/25

As Batman’s newest enemy continues to cut a bloody path through Gotham’s underground, the Dynamic Duo works to uncover his motives. What is his connection to some of the city’s fiercest villains? What brought him back to hunt them down? And who will be caught in the crossfire? Find out here!

 

 

 

BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLD’S FINEST #45
Written by MARK WAID
Art by ADRIÁN GUTIÉRREZ
Cover by DAN MORA
Variant covers by JORGE FORNÉS and ADRIÁN GUTIÉRREZ
1:25 variant cover by DANI
$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 11/19/25

Lex Luthor and The Joker have joined forces once again, but this uneasy alliance hinges on a crucial outcome: the final defeat of both Batman and Superman. Why else would the most brilliant criminal mind of our time and the Clown Prince of Crime team up? Well, the answer will surprise you…and them! Betrayal abounds, terror intensifies, and a major surprise is in store for the Dark Knight and the Man of Steel in part one of “The Merger.”

 

 

 

BATMAN: DARK PATTERNS #12
Written by DAN WATTERS
Art and cover by HAYDEN SHERMAN
Variant cover by ASHLEY WOOD
$4.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 11/12/25

Batman: Dark Patterns reaches its fiery conclusion! Can the Dark Knight Detective quell the hungry flames threatening to erase Gotham before the city is no more, or will the Child of Fire’s inferno devour it all?

 

 

 

DETECTIVE COMICS #1103
Written by TOM TAYLOR
Art and cover by MIKEL JANÍN
Variant covers by GREG SMALLWOOD, LEE GARBETT, and STEPHANIE HANS
$4.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 11/26/25

Gotham’s newest villain, the Lion, has lain in wait, much like his namesake, choosing now to strike the Dark Knight. Meanwhile, the infection coursing through Batman’s veins continues to work its way into his central nervous system, leaving him vulnerable on two fronts.

Poisoned and alone, Batman has run out of places to look for help…but maybe all he needed to do was look up. “The Courage That Kills” continues in this can’t-miss issue guest-starring Superman!

 

 

 

TRINITY: DAUGHTER OF WONDER WOMAN #6
Written by TOM KING
Art and cover by BELÉN ORTEGA
Variant covers by JULIAN TOTINO TEDESCO, BRUNO REDONDO, and HAINING
$3.99 US | 32 pages | 6 of 6 | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 11/26/25

The final corgi has been located, and Trinity follows it to the events right before Steve Trevor’s death! As the Sovereign looms, Trinity races to set the timeline right and spend precious moments with her father. Could their time together in the past hold the key to bringing Steve back? Don’t miss the young hero’s greatest challenge as we conclude this thrilling tale!

 

 

 

JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. GODZILLA VS. KONG 2 #5
Written by BRIAN BUCCELLATO
Art and cover by CHRISTIAN DUCE
Variant covers by CARLO PAGULAYAN, ALAN QUAH, and LUCAS MEYER
1:25 variant cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE
$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 11/26/25

King Ghidorah and Rodan join the fight as Godzilla settles an old score with Superman. Foes must unite if the Titan threat is to be overcome. As the battle rages on, Lee Shaw nears the completion of his plans to create his own Titan army.

 

 

 

GOTHAM ACADEMY: FIRST YEAR #2
Written by BRENDEN FLETCHER, KARL KERSCHL, and BECKY CLOONAN
Art by MARCO FERRARI
Cover by KARL KERSCHL
Variant cover by HAINING
$4.99 US | 40 pages
ON SALE 11/5/25

Life at school is both terrible (pissing off the football team is never a good idea) and wonderful (almost kissing a cute boy is almost perfect), but Olive Silverlock will never be truly happy until she knows her mom is safe.

Visiting her in Arkham is supposed to be reassuring! But when Olive meets the man behind the Scarecrow’s mask, will her serenity be torn away, too?

 

 

 

BATMAN/STATIC: BEYOND #1
Written by EVAN NARCISSE
Art and cover by NIKOLAS DRAPER-IVEY
Variant covers by DUSTIN NGUYEN and RAHZZAH
1:25 variant cover by DENYS COWAN
Foil variant cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN
$4.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 11/12/25

In the not-so-distant future, young hero Terry McGinnis patrols the streets of Neo-Gotham as Batman Beyond, while Virgil Hawkins, a.k.a. Static, forges a new technological revolution in Dakota City with the introduction of the Q-Wave Energy Grid. Together alongside the Justice League Beyond, the heroes prepare for the Earth’s induction into the interplanetary alliance known as the Cooperative. Everything seems to be going smoothly…until a new villain arrives on the scene and puts everything at risk. At the center of all the mayhem is the unlikely duo of Static and Batman Beyond, as they must work together to save the world before it’s too late!

 

 

 

BATMAN: GOTHAM BY GASLIGHT – A LEAGUE FOR JUSTICE #5
Written by ANDY DIGGLE
Art and cover by LEANDRO FERNÁNDEZ
Variant covers by ASHLEY WOOD and FREDDIE WILLIAMS II
$4.99 US | 40 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 11/12/25

It’s a race against time as the League for Justice unravels Zod’s sinister world-ending plans! But as the death of all of humanity approaches, our heroes will need more help…will the warrior women of the lost Amazon civilization aid them in their time of need? Or is all hope lost?

 

 

 

IMMORTAL LEGEND BATMAN #4
Written by KYLE HIGGINS and MAT GROOM
Art by ERICA D’URSO and DAN MORA
Cover by DAN MORA
Variant covers by DAN MORA and KERON GRANT
$4.99 US | 40 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 11/26/25

The Immortal Legend Batman knows how to stop a Shadow attack, but what is he to do when the very soil beneath his feet poses a threat? Deep within the jungle of a seemingly uninhabited planet lies a poisonous threat ready to take down the Immortal Legend Batman!

 

 

 

BATMAN/GREEN ARROW/THE QUESTION: ARCADIA #1
Written by GABRIEL HARDMAN
Art and cover by GABRIEL HARDMAN
Variant covers by KEVIN NOWLAN and DENYS COWAN & BILL SIENKIEWICZ
Foil variant by DENYS COWAN & BILL SIENKIEWICZ
$5.99 US | 32 pages | 1 of 4 | | Variant $7.99 US (foil)
(all covers are card stock)
ON SALE 11/26/25

From the decaying husk of Hub City, Vic Sage, the Question goes deep undercover on the trail of a human-trafficking operation in the frozen Arctic.

Oliver Queen, the Green Arrow, pushed out of his own company’s C-suite, must get his crumbling life back together…but what is Queen Industries’ involvement with a mysterious project dubbed “Arcadia”? Spurred on by the Question, Green Arrow joins the hunt for answers…but one obstacle stands in the way of their investigation: the Batman.

Writer/artist Gabriel Hardman comes to DC Black Label with a hardboiled modern twist on the DC social thrillers of the 1980s, updating this opinionated trio of lone-wolf vigilantes for the era of open class warfare and ecological collapse!

 

 

 

JOKER/HARLEY: MALICIOUS INTENT #2
Written by KAMI GARCIA
Art by MICO SUAYAN and JASON BADOWER
Cover by MARTIN SIMMONDS
Variant covers by TK and TK
1:25 variant cover by TK
$6.99 US | 44 pages | 8 1/2″ x 10 7/8″
ON SALE 11/12/25

Harley Quinn has returned to Gotham to hunt a serial killer, but without the support of Lt. Jim Gordon, she is forced to work in the shadows. Is The Joker committing these murders himself or pulling the strings from Arkham and causing terror by proxy?

Harley’s not the only woman trying to figure it out…but is she willing to ally with a rock star and a cat burglar to get justice?

 

 

 

THE BAT-MAN: SECOND KNIGHT #2
Written by DAN JURGENS
Art and cover by MIKE PERKINS
Variant covers by MARC ASPINALL and NIMIT MALAVIA
$6.99 US | 48 pages | 2 of 3 | Prestige Plus | 8 1/2″ x 10 7/8″
(all covers are card stock)
ON SALE 11/19/25

The Scarecrow emerges in Gotham City, and fear consumes the streets! And now that he has the murderous Hangman to do his bidding, the stage is set for Scarecrow’s next grand act. With terror and psychosis at a fever pitch across Gotham, the Bat-Man struggles to tame the city without destroying his personal life as Bruce Wayne…leading him to make a fateful decision about his relationship with Julie Madison…

 

 

 

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #21 FACSIMILE EDITION
Written by GARDNER FOX
Art and cover by MIKE SEKOWSKY
Foil variant cover by MIKE SEKOWSKY ($6.99 US)
$3.99 US | 36 pages
ON SALE 11/12/25

“Crisis on Earth-One!” Witness history in the making as the Justice League of America teams up with the legendary Justice Society of America for the very first time! The two titanic teams will need all the muscle they can muster to take down the combined criminal cohorts of two Earths—the Crime Champions!

 

 

 

BATMAN #47 FACSIMILE EDITION
Written by BILL FINGER, TED ROSEN, and HENRY BOLTINOFF
Art by BOB KANE, RAYMOND PERRY, and HENRY BOLTINOFF
Cover by BOB KANE
Foil variant cover by BOB KANE ($7.99 US)
Blank sketch cover ($5.99)
$4.99 US | 52 pages
ON SALE 11/19/25

The Caped Crusader takes on a crooked prison warden, matches wits once more with the villainous Catwoman, and at long last learns the name of his parents’ killer! What will happen when Bruce Wayne finally stands face-to-face with Joe Chill? Be there as Batman closes the book on his most personal case ever!

 

 

 

TEEN TITANS GO! #9
Written by SHOLLY FISCH
Art and cover by ERICH OWEN
$2.99 US | 32 pages
ON SALE 11/5/25

The Titans love Jump City and Jump City loves the Titans (except for all the destruction and the antics, and did we mention the constant destruction?). So when Robin calls for a strike, he’s sure the city will miss their favorite superheroes. Or will they? Maybe if the Teen Titans turn to evil they’ll get noticed?

 

 

 

ABSOLUTE BATMAN VOL. 2: ABOMINATION
Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Art by NICK DRAGOTTA, MARCOS MARTÍN, and CLAY MANN
Cover by NICK DRAGOTTA
HC $29.99 US | 240 pages | 6 5/8″ x 10 3/16″ | Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-79950-254-8
SC $19.99 US | 240 pages | 6 5/8″ x 10 3/16″ | Softcover ISBN: 978-1-79950-751-2
ON SALE 2/3/26

As Bruce Wayne investigates the mysterious black site known as Ark M, he reluctantly draws his friends into Batman’s dangerous work—and comes face-to-face with powerful new enemies. What is happening at this dark facility? What is Alfred’s history with Bane, the villain who has arrived in Gotham City to protect Ark M’s secrets? And what does it all have to do with the mysterious Joker? Collects Absolute Batman #7-14.

 

 

 

NEW HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE
Written by MARK WAID
Art by TODD NAUCK, JERRY ORDWAY, BRAD WALKER, MICHAEL ALLRED, DAN JURGENS, DOUG MAHNKE, TONY S. DANIEL, and HAYDEN SHERMAN
Cover by CHRIS SAMNEE
$29.99 US | 208 pages | 6 5/8″ x 10 3/16″ | Hardcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-540-2
ON SALE 1/13/26

Writer Mark Waid (Justice League Unlimited, Kingdom Come) and some of DC’s greatest artists—Todd Nauck, Jerry Ordway, Brad Walker, Michael Allred, Dan Jurgens, Norm Rapmund, Doug Mahnke, Tony S. Daniel, and Hayden Sherman—tell the spellbinding story of the DCU from its very beginning all the way to its end! Through the narration of Barry Allen, experience the Golden Age of heroes and the rise of the Justice Society; witness the debuts of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman as today’s DCU takes shape; and discover how an array of crises reshapes reality itself as DC’s heroes protect the past, present, and far-flung future! Reprinting the complete four-issue miniseries, along with timelines, variant covers, and more, New History of the DC Universe is a must-read!

 

 

 

 

POISON IVY VOL. 6: A DEATH IN MARSHVIEW
Written by G. WILLOW WILSON
Art by MARCIO TAKARA and BRIAN LEVEL
Cover by JESSICA FONG
$29.99 US | 168 pages | 6 5/8″ x 10 3/16″ | Hardcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-255-5
$19.99 US | 168 pages | 6 5/8″ x 10 3/16″ | Softcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-257-9
ON SALE 1/13/26

Ivy is in the crosshairs of tragedy and violence at a pivotal moment. Will she be able to blossom under the pressure, or will her life hit an all-time low? G. Willow Wilson and Marcio Takara continue their fan-favorite epic run in a brand-new volume! Poison Ivy’s life’s work, Marshview, is under threat from every direction—a horrible entity from the town’s past, the GCPD, an unexpected traitor, Ivy’s old enemy the Gardener, the Order of the Green Knight…and Batman! Nobody is leaving until they get a piece (or more) of Ivy! DC’s verdant villain must confront both the past and present in hopes of securing her own future. The stakes are higher than ever, and Ivy must protect what she holds dear. But will this ultimately be enough to safeguard the sanctuary she’s tirelessly cultivated? And what sacrifices will she have to make along the way? Collects Poison Ivy #31-37.

 

 

 

NIGHTWING VOL. 2: DEATH TRAPS
Written by DAN WATTERS
Art by DEXTER SOY and FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA
Cover by DEXTER SOY
HC $29.99 US | 176 pages | 6 5/8″ x 10 3/16″ | Hardcover | ISNB: 978-1-79950-254-8
SC $19.99 US | 176 pages | 6 5/8″ x 10 3/16″ | Softcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-256-2
ON SALE 1/20/26

The critically acclaimed run continues, pushing Dick Grayson to his limits as he faces the ever-present dangers lurking in the shadows of Blüdhaven! Following the explosive events of On with the Show, Blüdhaven remains a city on the edge, where crime never sleeps and trust is a luxury few can afford. As tensions rise between Nightwing and Commissioner Maggie Sawyer, a shocking murder investigation forces them both to question everything they thought they knew. Acclaimed writer Dan Watters (Lucifer, Arkham City: The Order of the World) continues his gripping take on the beloved hero, with stunning artwork by Dexter Soy (Batman and the Outsiders, Captain Marvel) and Francesco Francavilla (The Joker, Afterlife with Archie) that brings Blüdhaven’s dark underbelly to life. Collects Nightwing #125-129 and Nightwing 2025 Annual.

 

 

 

BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD: MYTHS AND MYSTERIES
Written by ALEX SEGURA, MICHAEL CONRAD, CHRISTIAN WARD, and more
Art by MIKE NORTON, PATRIC REYNOLDS, ANDY MACDONALD, and more
Cover by SIMONE DI MEO
$17.99 US | 168 pages | 6 5/8″ x 10 3/16″ | Softcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-676-8
ON SALE 1/13/26

Uncover the secrets in a world of heroes through the eyes of the citizens who live there.

When mutated animals rise from the dead, John Constantine must team up with an unexpected ally to uncover who is responsible. Then, a young man’s dangerous experience in the swamp leads to a deeper understanding of the Green. And when those closest to her are the victims of a string of brutal attacks, Renee Montoya seeks answers outside the law.

From a team of incredible talents such as writer Alex Segura (The Question), artist Mike Norton (Teen Titans), and more, Batman: The Brave and the Bold: Myths and Mysteries collects stories from Batman: The Brave and the Bold #12 and #15-19.

 

 

BATMAN: WHITE KNIGHT: ABSOLUTE EDITION
Written by SEAN MURPHY
Art and cover by SEAN MURPHY
$100.00 US | 456 pages | 8 1/8″ x 12 1/4″ | Hardcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-798-7
ON SALE 5/5/26

Writer/artist Sean Murphy’s thrilling contribution to the Batman mythos introduces a Jack Napier who has been cured of his villainous Joker persona. After Jack reconciles with Harley Quinn, he attempts to further atone for his past sins by running for Gotham’s city council so that he can bring about reforms that will end corruption and make everyone accountable to the law…including Batman! But while Jack may be cured, he isn’t above using The Joker’s cunning tactics to discredit Batman and turn public opinion against him. And when Jack’s spurned former protégé decides that Gotham always needs a Joker, Jack and Batman must do the unthinkable and team up to save the city they cherish. This Absolute Edition presents Batman: White Knight #1-8 in oversize format, featuring a brand-new cover, a new introduction, development sketches, and more. Also included is a second volume showcasing the entire story in black and white, highlighting Murphy’s dynamic art style.

 

 

 

BATMAN & ROBIN BY GRANT MORRISON: ABSOLUTE EDITION
Written by GRANT MORRISON
Art by FRANK QUITELY, PHILIP TAN, FRAZER IRVING, and more!
Cover by FRANK QUITELY
$125.00 | 712 pages | 8 1/8″ x 12 1/4″ | Hardcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-847-2
ON SALE 6/2/26

From Grant Morrison’s legendary Batman saga comes his renowned run on the dynamic duo. In the wake of Batman’s “death,” Dick Grayson must take on the mantle of Batman and tutelage the unpredictable Damian Wayne as the new Robin. As Gotham adjusts to its new dynamic duo, Bruce battles through time—from caveman to pirate to gunslinger—racing back to the present. Past and future collide in this mind-bending epic of legacy, identity, and destiny. Collects in reading order Batman & Robin #1-16, Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne #1-6, and Batman: The Return #1.

 

 

 

BATMAN & SUPERMAN IN WORLD’S FINEST: THE SILVER AGE OMNIBUS VOL. 2 (2026 EDITION)
Written by JERRY COLEMAN, BILL FINGER, EDMOND HAMILTON, and more
Art by CURT SWAN, DICK SPRANG, JIM MOONEY, and more
Cover by NICK DERINGTON
$75.00 US | 688 pages | 7 1/16″ x 10 7/8″ | Hardcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-662-1
ON SALE 1/6/26

Negative Superman, Clayface Superman, Mirror Batman, and Batman, son of Krypton—these were just a few of the madcap characters introduced in the pages of World’s Finest Comics from 1961 to 1966. In addition to a host of woolly space creatures and supernatural beasts, Superman and Batman also tangled with old foes

such as Bizarro, Brainiac, and Bat-Mite. The Joker and Lex Luthor even got together to form a corporation of evil. Truly, there was never a dull moment for the world’s most popular superheroes of the Silver Age!

Batman & Superman in World’s Finest: The Silver Age Omnibus Vol. 2 (2026 Edition) collects World’s Finest Comics #117-158 and features contributions from Curt Swan, Dick Sprang, Bill Finger, and Edmond Hamilton. The collection also includes a foreword from author Andrew Farago (The Art of Harley Quinn, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Ultimate Visual History).

 

 

 

BATMAN ADVENTURES: MAD LOVE DELUXE EDITION (2026 EDITION)
Written by PAUL DINI
Art and cover by BRUCE TIMM
$29.99 US | 144 pages | 7 1/16″ x 10 7/8″ | Hardcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-660-7
ON SALE 1/27/26

Written and drawn by the masterminds behind the critically acclaimed Batman: The Animated Series, Paul Dini and Bruce Timm, this story reveals the origins of Harley Quinn as she proves her love to The Joker by trying to eliminate the Dark Knight on her own! Batman Adventures: Mad Love Deluxe Edition (2026 Edition) also features a behind-the-scenes look at the layouts and color guides by Timm as well as an introduction by Dini.

 

 

 

BATMAN R.I.P. (2026 EDITION)
Written by GRANT MORRISON
Art by TONY S. DANIEL, LEE GARBETT, SANDU FLOREA, and TREVOR SCOTT
Cover by ALEX ROSS
$19.99 US | 224 pages | 6 5/8″ x 10 3/16″ | Softcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-663-8
ON SALE 1/13/26

In mind, body, and spirit, Batman has trained himself to the peak of human ability. But even the World’s Greatest Detective has his limits—and now he has an enemy who knows exactly where they are.

Known as the Black Glove, this mysterious adversary intends to crush the Dark Knight completely, using the one weapon against which he has no defense: his own mind.

As Batman struggles to hold on to his sanity, an alliance of criminal masterminds is free to make its move on Gotham City. To survive, the Dark Knight must go deeper within himself than ever before—but once the truth behind the Black Glove is revealed, will the Batman ever be able to find his way back out?

 

 

 

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: THE NAIL: THE COMPLETE DELUXE EDITION (2026 EDITION)
Written by ALAN DAVIS
Art and Cover by ALAN DAVIS and MARK FARMER
$49.99 US | 312 pages | 7 1/16″ x 10 7/8″| Hardcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-661-4
ON SALE 1/13/26

Formed by the World’s Greatest Heroes, the Justice League of America stands tall as the mightiest group of protectors Earth has to offer. Since the group’s founding, one hero above all others has stood as their inspiration, guiding light, and moral center: Superman. Now imagine a world without the Man of Steel.

Formed by the World’s Greatest Heroes, the Justice League of America stands tall as the mightiest group of protectors Earth has to offer. Since the group’s founding, one hero above all others has stood as their inspiration, guiding light, and moral center: Superman. Now imagine a world without the Man of Steel.

Welcome to the alternate history of JLA: The Nail.

In a fascinating story of tiny accidents that cascade into cataclysmic disasters, writer/artist Alan Davis (Batman and the Outsiders) joined by legendary inker Mark Farmer (Legion of Super-Heroes) creates a world that never knew a Superman and a Justice League that is about to face their greatest test of might and morality. All because of something as simple as a nail.

 

 

 

YOUNG JUSTICE OMNIBUS VOL. 2
Written by PETER DAVID and more
Art by TODD NAUCK and more
Cover by TODD NAUCK
$125.00 | 1200 pages | 8 1/8″ x 12 1/4″ | Hardcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-627-0
ON SALE 1/20/26

What would the world be like if Young Justice never existed?! Can the team make the leap from crime-fighters to reality TV stars?! And will the positivity of youth prevail over the tyrannical threat of Darkseid?! Superboy, Robin, Impulse, Wonder Girl, and more will face world-shaking threats and hilarious hijinks (filled with epic battles, teen drama, and wild humor) in this celebrated grand conclusion to YJ!

Collects Young Justice #20-55; Young Justice: Our Worlds at War #1; Spyboy/Young Justice #1-3; Impulse #77, #85; Superboy #91, #99; Titans/Young Justice: Graduation Day #1-3; stories from JLA/JSA: Secret Files & Origins #1 and Teen Titans #50; and an extensive gallery of never-before-seen art!

 

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The Batman Universe Podcast

The Batman Universe Podcast Episode 283: Hawkeye by Matt Fraction part 1!

by Ian Miller
written by Ian Miller

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In episode 283 of The Batman Universe Podcast, Ian (@ibmmiller) and BJ (@bjshea33) take a look at the first half of Matt Fraction (and artists David Aja, Francesco Francavilla, Steve Lieber, and Javier Pullido, etc) on Hawkeye! Why Hawkeye? Because in just one month, Matt Fraction is taking over the main Batman book with artist Jorge Jimenez, and we want to know what we’re likely to get! What did we think? Should you read it? (Yes!)

For our Bat-Family: What do we think is likely to see in Fraction’s Batman having read his Hawkeye?

Drop us a line at TBU@TheBatmanUniverse.net.  As always, if you like this episode, please rate, share, and subscribe on the streaming platform of your preference. It’s a great way to show your support, and it’s quick and easy! Thank you, loyal Bat-fans!

Find past episodes of The Batman Universe Podcast right here.

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Comic Reviews and Editorials

Review: Batman and Robin #24

by Stephanie Mounce
written by Stephanie Mounce

 

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Batman and Robin #24 main cover by Javier Fernández (DC Comics)

BATMAN AND ROBIN #24
Written by PHILLIP KENNEDY JOHNSON
Art by MIGUEL MENDONÇA
Main Cover: JAVI FERNÁNDEZ
Variant Covers: DARICK ROBERTSON, JORGE FORNÉS, PABLO M. COLLAR
Page Counut: 32 pages
Release Date: 8/13/25

 

Summary 

Picking up where the story left off last time, Batman and Robin #24 opens with Robin helping the Gotham Irregulars back to the abandoned underground train station they started from. He directs them to a clinic to be treated, no questions asked, no cops. After agreeing to teach the kids how to do his ‘dope flippy-kick’, Robin returns to help Batman and Lautrec. On his way, he knows he still has to fight off the effects of Gravedigger’s Poppy, but he still sees a light in the red haze with a voice telling him to save Gotham’s royal family.

Deeper in the old city, Batman, tied up against a lamppost with an unconscious Lautrec, is surrounded by lifelike echoes of his parents’ murder in one of Memento’s vestiges. Katherine wakes up and Batman lets her know Robin will come for them, but that this is what Memento wants. The demon speaks to them, implying that the three of them knew each other in the past. Batman reveals that Memento isn’t Atticus Blye at all, but Officer Daniels of Scotland Yard. He had access to the Memento crime scene evidence and used it to frame professor Blye – and then disappeared off the face of the earth.

Daniels reveals that Memento really wanted to take Young Jack, Bruce, as Blye’s start pupil, but instead settled for Daniels when he stayed behind after Blye got the drop on Memento at the Power Station (in issue #14). Daniels drugged Blye until he lost his mind, then set him up with the stolen evidence. Daniels also reveals that Memento’s only motivation for torturing humans is his hate for them.

Batman and Robin #24Robin Kicks Memento

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As Robin gets closer to the vestige, he realizes that all of the illusions he sees there are about the Wayne Murders and understands that Memento wants him to witness Batman and Lautrec being killed. Batman sees Robin fly in before the demon does, and manages to break free of his bonds by dislocating his thumb.  He is able to stop Memento from shooting him in the head and Robin flies in kicking the possessed man down a gorge. Both  fall but manage to get out, and before Memento can attack Batman, the plaster mask is shot off his face…by Blye surrounded by the souls of Memento’s victims. They have come for him. Blye apologizes to Daniels for failing him before shooting him as the souls rush in on him, taking the villain down the gorge to be consumed in the pits of hell (which looks like a tentacle monster).

Batman and Robin 24Hell Pit

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Two nights later Batman and Lautrec debrief on a rooftop. Daniels’s body was found in Park Row, his death attributed to a fall from a great height. Batman suspects that the vestiges may be physically connected and if Blye and Daniels were able to access them, they could probably transport to anywhere the vestiges appeared. Batman further suggests that if Daniels was just a human using hallucinogens to torture and kill- then he’s dead now and the case is closed. If Memento was really a demon controlling Daniels, then the host is dead now and Memento has no one to possess – and the case is still closed.

Batman thanks Lautrec for helping him save Robin. She in turn also apologizes for being angry at him and tries to compliment the duo- but she finds herself alone on the roof top.

Batman and Robin #24 ends with Damian continuing his comic book of Robin and Batman. He is determined to be both a Wayne of Gotham, a position and inheritance he has chosen, and Robin son of Batman.

Batman and Robin 24Robin and Batman Juni Ba

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Review

So, PKJ’s first arc is over. I will say it got better over time. I was so frustrated and upset at first, but the story did grow on me over time. The issues where artist Juni Ba’s contributes, including this one, definitely help my enjoyment. I liked the introduction of the Gotham Irregulars, and I do hope they stick around for a while. I like Lautrec and her admiration for Robin and protectiveness of him, but also her ability to change her mind about Batman when she sees how much he loves his son.

Blye working behind the scenes to take down Memento was a nice touch, redeeming his character as someone who works for the good of people even when him mind is so addled. I appreciated the twist reveal of Daniels being the possessed victim.  I appreciated that it took both a physical weapon and a spiritual army to take down a demon possessing a human. Too often spiritual foes are taken down with physical weapons (which doesn’t make sense) or magic words (which in my opinion has no real spiritual power).

There was a great yet subtle scene when Damian was falling down the gorge and a Baterang attached to a chord catches him and stops him from falling. It was a great moment of Batman and Robin always having each other’s backs.

The Juni Ba comic at the end really ended the book on a high note for me. The way Damian portrays himself volunteering at the hospital was interesting: wearing a human mask and hiding his Robin costume underneath his lab coat. I loved that Robin has parts of Gotham that are just his, that Batman doesn’t know about. And the touch of Robin leaving a paper boat out for Batman to find, something he and Damian can do and bond over together, something Thomas and Bruce never could.

I am still not a fan of the way Batman was portrayed in this story, and honestly, he didn’t get much better in this issue. He is very passive, his only action being saving Robin from falling. He stopped being a dummy, though at the end he was still hesitant to believe Daniels was possessed by a demon. It’s very confusing since he went to Etrigan, a demon, to get info on Memento. Batman works with the supernatural all the time, and his hesitance the ENTIRE arc was baffling.

All in all, I like this, but I really hope PKJ does better with Batman going forward.

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Batman and Robin #24
Pros
Good conclusion
Great artists
Cons
Batman is still weird
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Batman: Dark Patterns #9 Comic Review

by BJ Shea
written by BJ Shea

In this review of Batman: Dark Patterns #9, we get the finale of the arc in the Rookery as Batman finds himself trapped. But are things as it seems.

 

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Batman: Dark Patterns #9 main cover by Hayden Sherman (DC Comics)

BATMAN: DARK PATTERNS #9
Written by DAN WATTERS
Art and Main Cover by HAYDEN SHERMAN
Variant Cover by ASHLEY WOOD
Page Count: 32 pages
Release Date: 8/13/25

 

Batman: Dark Patterns #9 begins after Batman has been shot in the back by an old member of the Red Hood gang. The old man, along with his grandsons, plans on making a bigger statement to Gotham that the Red Hoods are officially back by killing Batman.

Batman, bleeding out and numb all over, starts to antagonize the old man that no one noticed the first body they dumped or the fire they started other than him and that no one really cares about the Red Hoods and that they are old news. The old man starts getting worked up before his grandsons put him back on his oxygen.

Batman finally calls the old man out that he was never in the Red Hood gang or an old soldier. Sam, the old man’s grandson, tells his grandfather that it’s ok and he doesnt care and that he’ll pour the bleach onto Batman to burn off his skin. The old man says no and that it’s his job to finish. As they tug on the bleach bucket, the old man drops his gun and a gun shot goes off and hits Sam in the chest. As he dies, the old man has a heart attack and dies. Batman thinks that if he wasn’t tied up, he could have saved them.

As Batman leaves, Sam’s brother is downstairs and says he heard a gunshot. Batman says that he is sorry and leaves.

As Batman: Dark Patterns #9 ends, Batman heads back to the cave and to Alfred and comments on how perhaps he never should have patrolled the Rookery and that all he brought was pain.

Analysis: Batman: Dark Patterns #9 was a pretty captivating issue. Fantastic all around. Batman tied up and numb and shot but he was still in control. If you were to tell me that one day I would read an issue where Batman was shot by an old guy and his grandkids and that he’s tied up the whole issue, I would have said what happened to Batman and why is he lame now? Well he wasn’t lame. He was in control the whole issue. He can’t move but he is picking apart this old man psychologically.

As compelling as the issue was, it was pretty heartbreaking. A sad old man with only his grandkids. He would hype up himself to impress his grandsons and it led to his death, Sam’s death, and another child left without family. Great writing by Watters to write such a compelling issue.

Can’t forget about the heart by Sherman. Great, unique layouts that you do not really see in main titles nowadays. More artists should experiment with panel layouts like this. There was a scene where Batman talks about what bleach does to a person’s skin and as he narrates it, his skin is bubbling and peeling off. Could work in a horror comic and not something you expect to see in a Batman one.

All in all, Batman: Dark Patterns #9 was a great Batman comic. The end of this arc. Excited to see what Watters does next.

Score: 5 out of 5

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Batman: Dark Patterns #9
Final Thoughts
All in all, Batman: Dark Patterns #9 was a great Batman comic. The end of this arc. Excited to see what Watters does next.
5
Final Score
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Comic Review: Poison Ivy #35

by Gareth Turner
written by Gareth Turner

In this review of Poison Ivy #35, things change for Ivy as The Gardener makes a return to the scene. Have things changed for the former friends?

 

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Poison Ivy #35 main cover by Jessica Fong (DC Comics)

POISON IVY #35
Written by G. WILLOW WILSON
Art by MARCIO TAKARA
Main Cover: JESSICA FONG
Variant Covers: EIJIKURE, BEN HARVEY, CHAY RUBY, KYUYONG EOM
Page Count: 32 pages
Release Date: 8/6/25

 

This comic book review contains spoilers 
The Story

Poison Ivy #35 directly follows up Ivy’s confrontation with the Gotham City Police Department in Marshview at the end of the last issue.  Janet from HR feels conflicted as she secretly revealed their location to the GCPD, but they took Killer Croc rather than Ivy as agreed upon.

Meanwhile, Ivy speaks to Wendy Richardson, a woman who survived a labia spore infection that left her deformed. Richardson explains how she was at a wellness retreat with Ivy where everyone was infected with labia spores. Ivy created a vaccine antidote which Richardson refused to take. Her survival means that Ivy must come to terms with the fact that the virus is still out there, and that she wasn’t able to completely eradicate it like she believed. 

Ivy puts Janet to bed and goes to Gotham City to visit Harley Quinn. She asks her advice on how to deal with Bella Garten and the Order of the Green Knight, but Quinn tells her she should just talk to Garten directly. So Peter Undine, Wendy Richardson, and Ivy all go to Seattle to see her. Ivy apologizes for her initial rejection of the Order of the Green Knight and indicates that she is now ready to lead it.

Garten rejects Ivy’s offer, and says the Order will have to choose between following her or following Ivy. Immediately, a fight breaks out amongst the followers which Ivy has to break up. Finally, she confronts Garten in the rain and takes her hands in her own. She alters her microbes to infect her with a biotoxin that will make her poisonous to everything she touches. To a botanist like Garten, this is a fate worse than death. 

Analysis

Poison Ivy #35 makes another detour from the Janet from HR, Parliament of Trees storyline to bring back Bella Garten and Wendy Richardson. There are positives and negatives to having a single writer at the help of a book that runs for several years. The positives are tonal consistently, singular vision and voice, and a strong sense of continuity. The downsides are that you are stuck with a singular iteration of a character, thematic repetition, and in the case of Poison Ivy, and seemingly ever growing number of plot threads, loose ends, and overlapping character motivations. 

We seem to be at the point of the run where G. Willow Wilson has a handful of open threads that she can just shuffle around at her leisure, depending on what kind of story she wants to tell each week. She seems less concerned about wrapping up individual storyarcs definitively, as she can always return to them later down the line. The problem with this is that it kills the momentum of any one story.

Poison Ivy #35 sees the return of Wendy Richardson and the labia spores storyline that hasn’t been touched upon in over a year of issues. With such a huge delta in when it was last explored, it’s difficult to muster much enthusiasm for it. Wilson brings these elements back to explore a very transparent vaccine-mandate dialectic: should people be required to take a vaccine if not doing so will endanger the life of others. There’s no real subtlety or insight into this issue, it’s just stated bluntly for the reader to accept.

We then return to the Bella Garten and Order of the Green Knight storyline that was abandoned several issues ago only to return at the end of last issue. Garten remains a pretty flat and uninspired character who seems to only serve to provide conflict with Ivy, and the Order itself is stripped of any agency whatsoever. Their only purpose is to convey a heavy-handed “look at how quickly we turn against ourselves” political allegory. 

I don’t have much in the way of specific criticisms since there isn’t much in the way of a single story, but I will give one. The reason Ivy gives for Harley not living with her is: “I couldn’t live with myself if she got hurt.” This is the same person who carries a giant hammer, kills people, and dated The Joker. That excuse might work for Spider-Man talking about Mary Jane, but it doesn’t for Harley. 

Marcio Takara’s art and Arif Prianto’s colors are the highpoint as always. This is far from the flashiest issue but even on an off issue, Takara is cooking with heat. This series remains full of visual splendor, every page looks great and shoutout to the freaky looking effect they give to Bella Garten after she is infected. The other undervalued MVP of this series is Hassan Otsamne-Elhaou whose lettering remains creative and personalized to the characters. 

Final Thoughts

The biggest problem I have with Poison Ivy #35 is that it’s not really a story. Instead it’s a series of story fragments from a variety of past half-baked concepts and ideas from this run. The art is terrific but that’s about all.

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