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
Batman Annual #2: The past and potential future of the relationship between Batman and Catwoman are explored. -Matthew 5/5
Secondary TBU Books (miniseries/digital firsts)
Batman: Creature of the Night #1: The story of Bruce Wainwright is told, who is a boy who is obsessed with Batman and his own parents are shot. -Jessica 5/5
Main DC Universe Books
Super Sons Annual #1: The Super-Pets reunite to investigate the mysterious disappearance of dogs in Gotham. -Jessica 3.5/5
Justice League of America Annual #1: The reason behind Batman getting Lobo to join the team is revealed. -Matthew 0.5/5
Secondary DC Universe Books (involving TBU appearances and digital firsts)
Aquaman Annual #1: A future version of Batman appears in the issue.
Green Arrow Annual #1: Black Canary and Nightwing appear in the issue.
Injustice 2 Annual #1: The Injustice versions of Harley Quinn, Magpie, Polka-Dot Man, Killer Moth, Clock King and Deadshot all appear in the issue.
New Talent Showcase 2017 #1: In a variety of short stories Signal, Red Hood, Mr. Freeze, Scarecrow, Two-Face, Bane, Riddler, Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, Joker, Catwoman, King Snake, Deadshot, Killer Croc, Nightwing, Batman, Robin, Batwoman, Batgirl and Red Robin all appear in the issue.
TBU Trade and Hardcover Release List
Dark Days: The Forge/The Casting Director’s Cut #1
Gotham Academy: Second Semester Volume 2: The Ballad of Olive Silverlock TPB