Welcome back to Upcoming Comics! With the November offerings released on Friday, we have a better look at what DC’s All-In will look like, and I’m so excited to see Cass get her own Batgirl run again. It’s probably foolish to get my hopes up too much, but Puckett’s Batgirl run from 2000 is fantastic and should make anyone a fan of the character. This one is certainly a tall order. At the very least, it should do better than a certain other revived series that came out this month.
Upcoming Comics
Batman/Superman: The Best in the World #30
Get ready to see the trinity – Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman – in their first adventure as a trio!
- Written by: Mark Waid
- Drawn in pencil by: Gleb Melnikov
- Inks from: Gleb Melnikov
- Colors from: Tamra Bonvillain
- Cover by: Daniel Mora
Thoughts: I have high hopes for how Wonder Woman will fit into this series.
Batman News Critic: Jackson
Gotham City Sirens #3
YOU CAN’T KEEP A BAD GIRL! CATWOMAN, POISON IVY AND HARLEY QUINN REUNITE FOR A WEEKLY ADVENTURE! When a violent and highly illegal energy drink-sponsored hunt threatens the lives of Gotham City’s wildlife and residents, the only ones who can save the day are criminal trio Catwoman, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn. Together for the first time in years. Sometimes the only way to fight evil is with worse! Featuring guest appearances from White Rabbit and Punchline, as well as the himbo-cowboy henchman sensation soon to take the nation by storm as The Nasty Boys! Get out your chaps, spurs and hats, because it’s hunting season! By the end of the story, you’ll be covered in guts, gunk and dirt! Featuring the talents of Leah Williams, Matteo Lolli, Daniel Hillyard and more! If you’re not chanting “Hot tubs and headshots and hotties, oh my!” by the end of this four-week series, you’re doing it wrong!
- Written by: Leah Williams
- Drawn in pencil by: Matteo Lolli
- Inks from: Matteo Lolli
- Colors from: Triona Farrell
- Cover by: Rachel Dodson, Terry Dodson
Thoughts: To be honest, I was a little hesitant when I started this series and was still hugely disappointed.
Batman News Critic: Jack
Nightwing #117
As Dick comes into contact with the ghost of his past, Nightwing takes to the streets to defend his honor. But how can he be in two places at once? And what shocking revelation does Dick make when he is confronted with the truth about his parents’ deaths? The Heartless saga continues in the penultimate chapter of this acclaimed series!
- Written by: Tom Taylor
- Drawn in pencil by: Bruno Redondo
- Inks from: Bruno Redondo, Caio Filipe
- Colors from: Adriano Lucas
- Cover by: Bruno Redondo
Thoughts: I’m almost never a fan of “shocking revelations about the hero’s past.”
Batman News Critic: Aaron
The Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #2
Deathstroke’s past and present collide when he discovers that the source of Vandar Savage’s wrath is protected by Adeline, Deathstroke’s wife. But what she holds in her possession may be the only thing that can end this endless winter forever. Crossing Vandar is dangerous enough, but their quest has barely begun when tragedy strikes… Star writer Tom Taylor returns to the world of Dark Knights of Steel with artist Riccardo Federici to tell the story of an orphan… the heir to the throne of Atlantis, whose arrival will mean prosperity… or terror!
- Written by: Jay Kristoff, Tom Taylor
- Drawn in pencil by: Tirso, Riccardo Federici
- Inks from: Tirso, Riccardo Federici
- Colors from: Tirso, Arif Prianto
- Cover by: Tirso
Thoughts: Aaron seemed really impressed with the first issue of this series, so let’s hope the quality stays that way.
Batman News Critic: Aaron
Titans #14
Trigon is coming. The threat from hell threatens to destroy the entire world. Can our heroes and Swamp Thing save the planet? Is Raven lost forever? Will the Titans be united or torn apart?
- Written by: Tom Taylor
- Drawn in pencil by: Lucas Meyer
- Inks from: Lucas Meyer
- Colors from: Adriano Lucas
- Cover by: Lucas Meyer, Marcelo Maiolo
Thoughts: I swear I’ve seen this exact premise for a Titans story about half a dozen times (minus Swamp Thing).
Batman News Critic: Andru
Beyond the Bat
Welcome to Beyond the Bat, where we take a quick look at the rest of the DC comics coming out this week.
Graphic Novel Clock
Sometimes you need more than floppy disks. Sometimes you want something that will sit nicely on the shelf and proudly display your favorite stories. That’s when you turn to graphic novels. Let’s take a look at what bat collections are coming out this week:
Reviews
Most excited: Batman/Superman: The Best in the World #30– Waid has done a great job integrating different corners of the DC Universe, so it only makes sense that he completes the trinity
Least excited: Gotham City Sirens #3– Speaking of wasted potential.
Wildcard: Nightwing #117– I admit, I’m curious to see how Bruce handles being Nightwing.
That’s it for this week! Let us know in the comments which comics you’re looking forward to.
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