Below you will find brief descriptions of this week’s comics along with the ratings. Below the main TBU titles will be the DC Universe specific titles that feature characters from The Batman Universe. Rather than giving in depth reviews for those titles, we will be describing what happens in the book involving TBU characters and how it possibly impacts the story.
Main TBU Books
Detective Comics Annual #1: The tragic transformation of Basil Karlo into Clayface is told. -Ian 3.5/5
Harley Quinn #36: After being injected with the Man-Bat formula, Harley-Bat battles against the Gang of Harleys, as the rest of the gang tries to locate the serum to free Harley and Tony from the effects of the serum. -David 4/5
Secondary TBU Books (non-continuity/digital firsts)
None this week
Main DC Universe Books
Dark Nights: Metal #5: Batman and Superman are placed in Hawkman’s giant smelter, while Diana is shot in the head, then Truth-punches Hawkgirl in the face, as Barbatos turns out the lights. -Corbin 4/5
JLA/Doom Patrol Special #1: The Milk Wars event kicks off as we are introduced to Milkman Man who the Doom Patrol realize is a very bad influence on the towm. -Gerry 3/5
Secondary DC Universe Books (involving TBU appearances and digital firsts)
The Flash Annual #1: Dick Grayson appears alongside the Teen Titans as Robin as well as Nightwing in the issue.
The Silencer #1: Talia al Ghul appears in the issue as the story focuses on a former member of Leviathan.
TBU Trade and Hardcover Release List
The New Teen Titans: The Judas Contract Deluxe Edition HC
DC Super Hero Girls: Date with Disaster TPB
