Tag: DC Comics

Graphic Bits Reviews: Batman Incorporated #11, Daredevil #26, Justice League #20 and Talon #8

Daredevil #26 - Chris Samnee

Don’t have time for full reviews of comics? Then check out Graphic Bits: bite sized chunks of comic book goodness designed to get behind the panels and into your hearts. This week (22 May 2013) is another big one! First up, we check out a Grant Morrison-less Batman Incorporated #11 (DC Comics), a conclusion of sorts in Daredevil #26 …

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Review: The Green Team – Teen Trillionaires #1

The Green Team: Teen Trillionaires #1

DC makes another grab at being, like, totally zeitgeist and stuff, and this time is a little closer to being on the money. A few weeks ago, DC launched The Movement, the first in a series of books aimed at grabbing some of the Occupy coin. At the very least, it was designed to appeal …

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Watch the Dark Knight duel Deathstroke in Batman: Arkham Origins

Batman: Arkham Origins

Outside of Injustice: Gods Among Us, arguably the most anticipated video game for comic book fans this year is Batman: Arkham Origins. WB Games Montreal has just released the first teaser trailer for this game, showcasing a fight between Batman and Deathstroke. Although the game serves as a prequel to Arkham Asylum, with eight of the …

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Highlights from DC Comics and Vertigo August 2013 Solicitations

DC Universe vs The Masters of the Universe

DC Comics has released its solicitations for August 2013, and there are definitely a few things worth noting for your next trip down to your comic book store. Before a month highlighting villains in September, lots of the solicitations promise the rise, appearance or emergence of a villain from the past/unexpected place. Highlights for the month …

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Graphic Bits: Batman#20, Batman and Red Hood #20, Chin Music #1, Damsels: Mermaids #1, JLA #3, Private Eye #2 and Walking Dead #110

Chin Music (Image Comics)

Don’t have time for full reviews of comics? Then check out Graphic Bits: bite sized chunks of comic book goodness designed to get behind the panels and into your hearts. This week (8 May 2013) is light one, letting us off the hook after a slew of big weeks. First up, we check back with Batman #20 …

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Graphic Bits Reviews: Action Comics #20, Age of Ultron #7, Black Bat #1, Green Arrow #20, Hawkeye #10 and Thanos Rising #2

The Black Bat #1 - Ronan Cliquet

Don’t have time for full reviews of comics? Then check out Graphic Bits: bite sized chunks of comic book goodness designed to get behind the panels and into your hearts. This week (1 May 2013) is another big one! First up, we check in with the Andy Diggle/Tony S. Daniel Action Comics #20 (DC Comics), before watching Age of …

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Review: The Movement #1

The Movement #1 (DC Comics)

DC begins its Fifth Wave of the New 52 by looking out for the little guy in the DC Universe. Is this a movement, or still a little backed-up? When the announcement of The Movement and companion title The Green Team came, two books that aimed to piggyback on the Occupy Movement and examine the class …

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Review: Adventures of Superman #1

Adventures of Superman #1 (DC Comics) - Artist: Chris Samnee

A digital debut that outdoes anything in the New 52? You will believe again in this straight-up fun piece of comic adventure. The Newish 52 has been something of a double edged sword for DC. The initial wave of success provided jumping-on points for almost all the characters, but soon established fans began to yearn …

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Cover Story: Best Comic Book Covers of April 2013

Hawkeye #10 (Marvel) - Artist: Francesco Francavilla

Each month, hundreds of comics are released to stores for the hungry masses of fans around the world. To stand out on the shelves, you have to put the great art up front. You can judge a book by its cover. Welcome back to our continuing monthly column, where the covers tell a story of their …

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FCBD 2013: What to grab this Free Comic Book Day

FCBD Walking Dead 2013

Free Comic Book Day, held the first Saturday in May every year, is designed to attract new readers to the wonderful world of comics by giving them some…for free! For the rest of us geeks, its a great chance to get some exclusive titles that usually aren’t available outside the promo day. The FCBD has …

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Graphic Bits Reviews: Amala’s Blade #1, Batman Incorporated #10, East of West #2, Guardians of the Galaxy #2, Judge Dredd: Year One #2, Talon #7 and X-Termination #2

Amala's Blade #1 (Dark Horse) - Artist: Michael Dialynas

Don’t have time for full reviews of comics? Then check out Graphic Bits: bite sized chunks of comic book goodness designed to get behind the panels and into your hearts. This week (24 April 2013) is huge! We’ve got the first chapter of Steve Horton and Michael Dialynas’s mini-series Amala’s Blade #1 (Dark Horse), Grant Morrison …

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