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Preview: Red Hood and the Outlaws #12

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Red Hood and the Outlaws #12

(W) Scott Lobdell (A) Dexter Soy (CA) Clay Mann
In Shops: Jul 12, 2017
SRP: $3.99

“THE LIFE OF BIZARRO” part one! Bizarro’s final days are upon us! As Red Hood and the Outlaws rush home to Gotham City in an effort to save Bizarro’s life, a new threat is unleashed in the form of Solomon Grundy! Can the Outlaws stop Grundy’s rampage without their most powerful member? Who unleashed the monster in the first place? And can Grundy defeated in time to save Bizarro from certain death? Find out in the start of a brand new adventure!

Preview: Action Comics #983

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Action Comics #983

(W) Dan Jurgens (A) Viktor Bogdanovic, Jonathan Glapion (CA) Clay Mann
In Shops: Jul 12, 2017
SRP: $2.99

“REVENGE” part one! A beaten and battered Superman can barely hold his own against the revenge squad of his greatest foes-but hope rushes from the horizon as the Superman family arrives!

Review: Batman #24

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BATMAN #24MINOR SPOILERS BELOW

Batman #24 takes a big breath of fresh air and relaxes after the chaos of I Am Bane, and The Button. These issues are a nice change of pace before large story-line starts, which it will again soon with The War of Jokes and Riddles. Tom King delivers another issue where we get to reflect on all of the chaos, before things inevitably get insane again.

There is some fantastic dialogue between Gotham Girl and Batman in this issue, with her wanting him to show her what to do, and show her the way, but Batman says she needs to find her own path. This makes sense, with what Batman has dealt with in the past, with Jason Todd, and the other young heroes he has trained. He does however give a bit of advice, considering the fact that she is an actual super-powered being, in that she should train to fight without her powers, so she can be prepared in case she loses them. I loved the reflection and fun poking at Superman, with the fact that Batman is just a man, and had to learn how to fight, as opposed to being given powers. The jab at “Up, up, and away!” made me laugh.

Much like Superman #24, this issue also switches the art style between David Finch and Clay Mann, and both are excellent artists. They do different pages throughout the book, and not all of them sequential. I found this worked a little better than in Superman, with how this issue was told, with it going between Batman and Gotham Girl, and Batman and Catwoman. The colors by the great Jordie Bellaire are as good as expected, while the inks by Danny Miki and Seth Mann add to the story in a meaningful way. When the story is showing Gotham Girl going around the city with Batman, the scenes are brighter, and they reflect hope, but when we see Batman with Catwoman, we see deep shadows, as they reflect the darkness to their relationship. When it comes to the Cat, the Bat shows his flaws. He is scared, and isn’t afraid to be himself around her. Selina seems to feel the same way. Their love appears to be real, but inside they both hold a lot of darkness, and the inks show that so well. It is effective storytelling.

The ending of this issue leaves us with a jaw dropping panel that made me both smile and cringe. It looks like we are going to wait awhile to see what the outcome and fallout of this moment is, as The War of Jokes and Riddles begins next.

Story: Tom King Art: David Finch & Clay Mann Inks: Danny Miki & Seth Mann
Colors: Jordie Bellaire Letters: Deron Bennett
Story: 8.0 Art: 8.0 Overall: 8.0 Recommendation: Buy

DC Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Preview: Batman #24

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Batman #24

(W) Tom King (A) Clay Mann (A/CA) David Finch, Danny Miki
RATED T
In Shops: Jun 07, 2017
SRP: $2.99

“Aftermath”! Gotham City is at peace…but a war is coming. Armed with the terrifying knowledge gained from the mysterious button, Batman prepares for the coming storm by making a proposition to one of his enemies-one that will change everything for the Dark Knight and his allies!

Preview: Trinity Vol. 1 Better Together

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Trinity Vol. 1 Better Together

(W) Francis Manapul (A) Clay Mann, Emanuela Lupacchino, Ray McCarthy, Matt Santorelli (A/CA) Francis Manapul
In Shops: Jun 07, 2017
SRP: $24.99

The Dark Knight. The Man of Steel. The Amazon Warrior. The three greatest heroes in the DC Universe unite when the threats to our planet are bigger than any one of them can handle. But now, the deadly White Mercy has Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman in its terrifying grasp! But who would dare to orchestrate this attack-and why? All will be revealed as the three most powerful heroes in the DC Universe fight for their very souls! Collects issues #1-6.

Preview: Action Comics #980

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Action Comics #980

(W) Dan Jurgens (A) Patrick Zircher (CA) Clay Mann
RATED T
In Shops: May 24, 2017
SRP: $2.99

“REVENGE” part two! Both Superman and the Revenge Squad must traverse the deadly Black Vault in a race against time to reach General Zod! Amanda Waller’s secret Kryptonian weapon reveals himself to the world, but Cyborg Superman and Eradicator move in to recruit him. Tying directly into the events of this month’s Suicide Squad issues-and no matter who wins in this epic showdown, it spells certain doom for the Last Son of Krypton!

Preview: Action Comics #979

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Action Comics #979

(W) Dan Jurgens (A) Patrick Zircher (CA) Clay Mann
RATED T
In Shops: May 10, 2017
SRP: $2.99

“REVENGE” part one! Superman, Lois and Jon return to their lives in Metropolis while Eradicator, Cyborg Superman, Metallo and Mongul unite to destroy the Man of Steel!

Preview: Trinity #8

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Trinity #8

(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Emanuela Lupacchino, Ray McCarthy (CA) Clay Mann
RATED T
In Shops: Apr 19, 2017
SRP: $3.99

A “Superman: Reborn Aftermath” tie-in! In this essential chapter of the “Superman Reborn Aftermath” epic, Kal-El reveals to Batman and Wonder Woman what had happened to him-and how they all may be in danger!

Valiant Heads to Fan Expo Dallas this Weekend!

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This weekend, the Valiant 2017 Convention Tour is stampeding into Fan Expo Dallas – and we’re bringing along a herd of merchandise, programming, panels, and the best-reviewed comics in the industry!

From Friday, March 31st to Sunday, April 2nd, visit the Dallas Convention Center at booth #631 for an all-access tour of the best superhero universe in the business, with a complete selection of Valiant trade paperbacks and deluxe hardcovers for award-winning titles! And don’t miss the bundles of Valiant merchandise exploding out of Dallas, including t-shirts and more!Plus: Be sure to visit the legion of phenomenal Valiant talent that’s storming into FAN EXPO DALLAS all weekend long, including:

Joe Eisma (Artist, Faith)
Cary Nord (Artist, X-O Manowar)
Clay Mann (Artist, Ninjak)

Then, come celebrate the silver anniversary of one of comics’ most enduring icons on Friday, March 31st, at 7:00 p.m. CT in Room C146 for the Valiant: 25 Years of X-O Manowar panel presentation! This March, Valiant celebrates 25 years of its most enduring comic book icon as best-selling writer Matt Kindt and a rotating cast of powerhouse interior artists launch a stunning new beginning in the all-new X-O Manowar (2017) #1! Now, right here at Fan Expo Dallas, join a blockbuster roundtable of Valiant’s greatest talents for an in-depth discussion of X-O Manowar’s landmark place in comics history…and a special look forward at the must-read new series of 2017!

Plus, prepare for all-out warfare on Saturday, April 1st, at 4:00 p.m. CT in Room C146 for the Valiant: The Road to Harbinger Wars 2 panel presentation! The road to Valiant’s biggest, most ambitious and most impactful comic book event of all time starts right here at Fan Expo Dallas with a superstar cast of Valiant creators and staff! Jump on board here to find out what the future holds for Valiant’s most powerful heroes…and how the coming of Harbinger Wars 2 will soon be felt across the entire Valiant Universe with never-before-seen artwork and announcements!

Preview: Trinity #7

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Trinity #7

(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Miguel Mendonca, Johnny Desjardins (A/CA) Clay Mann
In Shops: Mar 15, 2017
SRP: $2.99

In this issue, which features art by Clay Mann and Miguel Mendonça and a cover by Clay Mann, darkness looms as the unholy trinity of Ra’s al Ghul, Circe and Lex Luthor gather! As the deadly and mystical Pandora pits are bubbling over, Circe’s dark prophecy is foretold — but which side will Lex, the so-called “Superman of Metropolis,” fall on? And who will stop the monstrous… Composite Trinity!

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