Batman Vol 8: Cold Days

Batman is still feeling blue about his marriage plans going awry and his son’s death in Batman Vol 8: Cold Days. Bruce Wayne is empaneled on a jury. The trial’s question is whether Mr. Freeze killed three woman in the vain hope to resurrect his dead wife. After both sidesContinue Reading

Batman: Preludes to the Wedding

Batman: Preludes to the Wedding includes six stories providing background to the events that occur in Batman and Catwoman: The Wedding Album. The first and last story describe how the Joker receives his wedding invitation. The last also includes Harley Quinn. From This Day Forward includes a scene of DamienContinue Reading

Batman and the Signal

Batman and the Signal was a little too focused on the Signal’s feelings and history to feel like a fully fleshed out plot. Duke Thomas, formerly a Robin, is now the Signal, a daytime crimefighter in Gotham. In addition, Duke is one of the increasingly common metahumans, those whose superpowersContinue Reading

Dark Nights: Metal

Dark Nights: Metal was billed as the ultimate event from DC Comics.  Certainly, the book is filled with every hero and villain in their stable. In addition, there are a multitude of Easter eggs and call outs (literally—they are in little yellow boxes) to other DC Comics. Maybe the buildupContinue Reading

All Star Batman Vol 3 First Ally

Alfred’s backstory is surprisingly interesting! Plus the always great team of Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque makes this a beautiful addition to the Batman story. All Star Batman Vol 3: The First Ally uses flashbacks effectively interspersed with the main Dark Knight plot line. The flashbacks tell Alfred’s origin storyContinue Reading