Dustin Gebel
This week in Gotham:
- Joëlle Jones explores Batman’s scars in BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #2
- Tim Drake’s solo series reaches its conclusion in TIM DRAKE: ROBIN #10
- Harley gets in the robot in HARLEY QUINN #31
- Edward journals away in THE RIDDLE: YEAR ONE #5
- The al Ghul’s Return to Gotham in BATMAN: THE ADVENTURES CONTINUE SEASON THREE #6
BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #2
The Bat-themed anthology continues as Batman, Stormwatch and Superman’s stories unfold across in and out of continuity. Batman is still hunting down the Joker as the clown prince of crime murders through Gotham, waiting to meet Batman for the first time. Meanwhile, Stormwatch continues to establish itself in the modern DC landscape, this time in a hunt for an ancient Atlantean weapon in the hands of aqua-terrorists.
Superman is still unraveling the pulp adventure that ties to his childhood days in Smallville, led by a thought to be a toy decoder ring. Joining this anthology is a new black and white story unrelated to Dan Mora’s anime adventure from the last issue, instead focusing on the stories behind Batman’s scars.
Comic Watch Review: Batman: The Brave and the Bold #1: Out of the Bat’s Shadow
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Batman: The Brave and the Bold #2
Tick, tick, tick goes the clock as Gotham City prepares for another shocking murder at the hands of The Joker! The brutal and terrifying tale of The Joker and Batman’s first meeting continues as Tom King and Mitch Gerads once again deliver a shocking, bloody blockbuster tale!
Stormwatch races to find an ancient sword that has long been buried in the darkest depths of the ocean. A sword of unspeakable horrors, capable of wiping out entire civilizations. But they may already be too late: a group of exiled Xebels have found the blade and are hell-bent on bringing humanity to its knees. For one member of Stormwatch, this may be the end.
All-star creator Joëlle Jones (Catwoman, Wonder Girl) gives readers a Batman Black & White tale exploring Batman’s scars, both literal and psychological, revisiting the Dark Knight’s toughest fights and deepest wounds.
In part two of “Order of the Black Lamp” from writer Christopher Cantwell (Briar, Iron Man) and artist Javier Rodríguez (Defenders, Daredevil), Superman uses a mysterious decoder ring to uncover a location with a shocking tie to his past!
Creative Team
Writers: Tom King, Ed Brission, Christopher Cantwell, Joëlle Jones
Artists: Mitch Gerads, Jeff Spokes, Javier Rodríguez, Joëlle Jones
Colorists: Mitch Gerads, Jeff Spokes, Javier Rodríguez
Letterers: Clayton Cowles, Saida Temofonte, Simon Bowland, Steve Wands
Cover Artists: Simone Di Meo
Variant Cover Artist: Derrick Chew, Brett Booth, Danny Miki & Andrew Dalhouse, Otto Schmidt
Format: Anthology
Cover Price/Page Count: $7.99/64 pages
Batman: The Brave and the Bold #2 will be on shelves and digital platforms Tuesday, June 27 from DC.
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TIM DRAKE: ROBIN #10
Batman and Robin have tracked down the Chaos Monsters, the villain group responsible for framing Kate Kane for murder and messing with her memories. The duo must battle their way out, to not only defeat the villains but to reunite with their loved ones. This marks the end of this current series, and promises a few twists and turns before its final pages.
Comic Watch Review: Tim Drake: Robin #9 – Curse Of The Chaos Monsters!
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Robin and Batwoman are trapped in the lair of the Chaos Monsters! Will they be able to escape with their sanity intact?
Creative Team
Writer: Meghan Fitzmartin
Artist: Nikola ?ižmešija
Colorist: Lee Loughridge
Letterer: Tom Napolitano
Cover Artists: Nikola ?ižmešija
Variant Cover Artist: Gled Melnikov, Travis Moore
Editor: Arianna Turturro
Format: Limited Series
Cover Price/Page Count: $3.99/32 pages
Tim Drake: Robin #10 will be on shelves and digital platforms Tuesday, June 27 from DC.
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HARLEY QUINN #31
Harley Quinn is many things: criminal, teacher, multiversal traveler and even lover. All of these facets of her life collide as she is pulled across time and space, treated as a threat to the fabric of reality. Characters somehow less over the top than her, like Captain Carrot, are trying to stop her, and new genres and settings constantly give the series new places to play. These large scale plots clash violently with her court appointed community service, teaching at the local community college, and her beef with Two-Face.
Comic Watch Review: Harley Quinn Valentine’s Day Special: Talk About a Weird Holiday
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Harley Quinn #31
Well, here I am trying to convince this talking rabbit not to kill…wait. What?! Ivy’s home?! Aw crap–I gotta clean up the apartment and hide all the plants I ruined. Maybe I should hire a bunch of sexy apartment cleaners? Eh, Ivy would probably want to be here for that… Okay, it’s up to you, Bud and Lou! Eat all the trash! Go, go, go, go, my babies! Plus, it’s the anime event of the century as I dream about my life as the protagonist of a mecha story! Time ta get in the freakin’ robot!
Creative Team
Writer: Tini Howard, Heather Campbell
Artist: Sweeney Boo, Filya Bratukhin
Colorist: Sweeney Boo, Lee Loughridge
Letterer: Steve Wands
Cover Artists: Sweeney Boo
Variant Cover Artist: Clayton Crain, Jenny Frison, Claire Roe, Derrick Chew, Filya Bratukhin, Nathan Szerdy,
Editor: Arianna Turturro
Format: Ongoing
Cover Price/Page Count: $4.99/40 pages
Harley Quinn #31 will be on shelves and digital platforms Tuesday, June 27 from DC.
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THE RIDDLER: YEAR ONE #5
The exploration of Edward Nashton, aka the Riddler of The Batman, inches closer to the start of the film as Edward’s criminal tendencies simmer to the surface. Breaking away from the typical structure of the story, this issue offers a peek into the villain’s mind by showcasing The Riddler’s journal, walking readers through his machinations on the page. Plans and rantings weave together to form the basis of the villain’s plot, always one step ahead of the Batman.
Comic Watch Review: The Riddler: Year One #3: The Descent
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The penultimate issue of this hit miniseries features an unusual break in format, as we will see Edward Nashton constructing his master plan for taking down the corrupt officials and criminals of Gotham City in the pages of his journal. As his mind spirals deeper and deeper, so too does his writing become more unhinged. How can he continue to labor at his accounting job by day while also becoming more enraged by what he’s uncovered?
As shown in The Batman movie, Edward fills thousands of pages with his rantings. Here we get a glimpse into something that was never meant to be seen and a mind equally brilliant and unhinged. By the end, a turning point will be reached and Gotham’s greatest menace will come one step closer to being unleashed.
Actor Paul Dano (The Batman) and artist Stevan Subic continue the origin of the Riddler, leading up to his appearance in Matt Reeves’s epic film.
Creative Team
Writer: Paul Dano, Ezra Klein
Artist(s): Stevan Subic
Colorists: Stevan Subic
Letterer: Stevan Subic, Clayton Cowles
Cover Artists: Bill Sienkiewicz
Variant Cover Artists: Stevan Subic, Bruno Redondo, Christian Ward
Editor: Chris Conroy
Format: Limited Series
Cover Price/Page Count: 32 pages/$4.99
The Riddler: Year One #5 will be on shelves and digital platforms Tuesday, June 27 from DC.
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BATMAN: THE ADVENTURES CONTINUE SEASON THREE #6
After the defeat of Manbat and a quiet Gotham, Batman realizes that a bit of relaxation is justified. Taking Robin with him, the duo enjoy a bit of peace as the al Ghuls make their return to Gotham. Now, the arrival of the father/daughter offers a new path for Batman’s future and all of Gotham.
Comic Watch Review: BATMAN: THE ADVENTURES CONTINUE SEASON THREE #1: The Batman The Animated Series Fix You Need
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Batman: The Adventures Continue Season Three #6
Crime is at an all-time low in Gotham City with all the major super-villains behind bars. With the city finally quiet, Batman’s mission might finally be at an end. But when Ra’s al Ghul and his daughter, Talia, show up with a proposition, Bruce is forced to determine what the future of Batman will be!
Creative Team
Writer: Alan Burnett & Paul Dini
Artist: Ty Templeton
Colorist: Monica Kubina
Letterer: Josh Reed
Cover Artists: Evan “Doc” Shaner
Variant Cover Artist: Tom Reilly, Guillem March, Hayden Sherman
Editor: Andrew Marino
Format: Ongoing
Cover Price/Page Count: $3.99/32 pages
Batman: The Adventures Continue Season Three #6 will be on shelves and digital platforms Tuesday, June 27 from DC.
