Contrary to the title, this is not a Nightwing book. In actuality, Nightwing Annual 2024 surrounds the mysterious life story of Bea Bennett. Unexpectedly, Grayson’s ex-girlfriend and Pirate Queen has a more complex backstory than initially thought. Let’s explore further! Pro Tip: Expect the worst if your mom gives you random advice. The Streets Need …
One of the list relics of a bygone era is the comic book adaptation timed to the release of a film. Yes, there are still comics based on movies, but used to be you could go into a drug store or gas station and pick up a bonafide issue of, like, a James Bond movie, …
I’ve spent a good many words talking about all the ways that Morrison radically changed the status quo and even what a Batman comic could be. By the time of Batman Incorporated, Bruce had confronted his innermost psyche, “died”, travelled through time, come back to life, taken on his long lost son as the new …
If Morrison’s Batman has one lasting legacy, it has to be Damian Wayne. When he first came into the series, it was a major shakeup to the status quo, and a lot of people were not happy. Here was this petulant, entitled, brat of child who claimed to be Batman’s long lost son. In the …
As Tom Taylor’s run nears its end, Nightwing #113 works as a makeshift anthology for its #300 issue milestone. Somewhat feeling like an annual, it features three consecutive stories told by Tom Taylor, Marv Wolfman, and Richard W. Conrad. The issue honors the spirit of the run so far, and ominously teases what’s to come. …
What is Batman? Aside from a billionaire who dresses like a bat to fight crime, that is. There’s clearly something more behind an idea so pervasive that it’s become an icon. One could argue his real world success can be attributed to a mix of a memorable design, interesting concept, and his place as the …
Batman and Robin and Howard returns for the repurposed part two of four of Jeffrey Brown’s acclaimed graphic novel. Damian Wayne had just transferred to a new school after messing up while on patrol with Batman, and he meets a fellow student named Howard. A rivalry between the two boys starts to develop and part …
In spite of the name, Kelly & Lanzing’s Outsiders are unlike any before them. Disturbingly, the series has far more in common with Wildstorm’s late 90’s series Planetary. This includes blatantly recreating the team structure, Wildstorm cameos, and Luke straight up copying Elijah Snow’s outfits. As the Wildstorm mystery continues to come together, it isn’t …
There is a constant push and pull between comics’ expectations and the need to adapt to a changing world. What made sense for Batman in 1939 does not necessarily work over half a century later. However, every change is made by inches as comics fight against decades of entrenched ideas of what they should be. …
Batman looks cool. There is no arguing that at all, and I’ve even provided plenty of examples of just how cool he can look on the big screen. But Batman doesn’t just look cool himself; no, his gear is super cool too. Just look at the simple, humble Batarang, which is one of the sweetest …