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 of those titles, we will be describing what happens in the book involving TBU characters and how it possibly impacts the story.
Main TBU Books
Harley Quinn #65: Harley escapes to a volcano jungle in an attempt to run away from the grief of her mother’s death, with only one test in her trials left to pass! -David 4/5
Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy #1: Lying low after the events of Heroes in Crisis, Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy find themselves unwillingly called back to service when the Floronic Man comes knocking at their door. -Scott 3/5
Secondary TBU Books (non-continuity/digital firsts)
Batman #181 Facsimile Edition: Female super-criminals fight over who’s the number one, only for a fourth wheel to claim the title. -H. Ham 3.5/5
Batman vs Ra’s al Ghul #1: As Batman struggles to save a Gotham ruled by chaos, the city’s leaders appeal to the Demon’s Head for help. -Donald 2/5
Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III #5: It’s a battle royale as everyone tries to take down Krang’s army. A recovered memory pushes Batman to seek out additional help. -Adil 2.5/5
Main DC Universe Books
Doomsday Clock #11: After losing all US heroes to the atmosphere of Mars, the Trinity is finally engaged in the global crisis. Meanwhile, Veidt reveals his plan to save his own reality. -Jessica 3/5
Justice League #31: As our heroes travel through the past and future, could a newly formed alliance be the catalyst that tips the scales in Doom’s favor? -Andy 4.5/5
Secondary DC Universe Books (involving TBU appearances and cameos)
Deathstroke #47: Robin (Damian Wayne) makes a brief appearance in the issue.
Legion of Super-Heroes: Millennium #1: Batman (Terry McGinnis), Harley Quinn, Deadshot, and Killer Croc all appear in the issue.
Lois Lane #3: The Question (Renee Montoya) continue to play a role in the series.
Superman: Up in the Sky #3: The Joker makes a brief appearance in the issue.
The Green Lantern #11: Emerald Knight (Batman of Earth-32) appears in the issue.
TBU Trade and Hardcover Release List
Batman: Detective Comics Volume 1: Mythology HC
Batwoman: Elegy (New Edition) TPB
The Joker: His Greatest Jokes TPB
Catwoman Volume 2: Far From Gotham TPB
