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In this episode:

We’ll discuss DC Comics’ war on marriage as they have denied the marriage of Batwoman and her love Maggie leading to two creators resigning.
DC Comics also released a tone deaf open call having budding artists submit a comic stip featuring Harley Quinn attempting suicide.
We’ll discuss new releases such as Marvel’s Battle of the Atom, DC’s Forever Evil and Villain’s Month, The Massive, Red Sonja, Lazarus and more!

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Posted on September 10, 2013 by Brett

It’s new comic book day tomorrow! What’s everyone getting?

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CBR – “Ant-Man” Release Date Moves to Summer 2015 – Excellent.

CBR – Marvel, Gary Friedrich Agree to Ghost Rider Settlement – I’d be fascinated to know what the settlement is.

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CBR – Batman: Black and White #1

Batman News – Batman: Black and White #1

CBR – Forever Evil #1

Spandexless – The Star Wars #1

Preview: DC Comics Releases First Look at Forever Evil #2

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Brett

This week, the comic book world was set ablaze with the launch of Forever Evil. As highly anticipated as they are treacherous, the events of this miniseries promise to reshape the scope and characters of the DC Universe forever.

Fans who have already picked up issue #1 know that the status quo of a world where the Justice League are presumed dead is totally unlike anything we’ve seen in The New 52 so far. Following the shocking events of the first issue, what will the Crime Syndicate’s ruthless plans to take over Earth cause them to do next?

Writer Geoff Johns explained:

One of the things that’s at the root of it is that they’re our world’s greatest heroes, but turned inside out. We wanted to present them and explore them in ways that would completely contrast like, say, Green Lantern and Power Ring. What are the differences and what are the similarities? The Crime Syndicate is a great way to explore our heroes through a different lens and say, ‘This is how our world could have been. Throughout the series, in both Forever Evil and the Justice League books as well, we’ll get to see how the Syndicate formed and why they’re here and what they want. And in contrast to the question of how Ultraman and Superman are different – how are they similar? So it’s not just a matter of good and evil. It’s much more complicated than that. And you’re going to see why the laws of nature and the laws of humanity and laws of life are different in this other world that has led to this dark, twisted Justice League.

As for how artist David Finch approached redesigning the Crime Syndicate for The New 52?

Honestly, what appealed to me with this project, and what appealed to me with Justice League of America, was working with Geoff Johns. That was what I wanted out of it, first and foremost. Being able to draw a whole book full of villains and something as dark as this that goes to the places it does was a huge bonus, obviously. And drawing the Crime Syndicate was a really nice treat. I’m a big fan of Frank Quitely’s version that he did a number of years ago [in the graphic novel JLA: Earth 2].

I think some of the original costumes from years ago are pretty cool, so I wanted to take some elements from both of those, and talking to Geoff especially about who the characters were. No writer I’ve ever worked with has been more succinct about getting down to what the character’s aspect is, and I think that really affected the look of the characters for me.

Check out some of Finch’s interior art for Forever Evil #2. What is the next step in the Crime Syndicate’s plan for global domination? What have they done with Nightwing? And do the Teen Titans stand a chance against this group of super-villains who have seemingly eradicated their predecessors? Find out on October 2nd.

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Posted on September 6, 2013 by Brett

The weekend is almost here and the start of Baltimore Comic Con! What’s everyone else doing this weekend?

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CBR – Waid Announces Comic Book Store Partnership with Franco & Baltazar – MOAR!

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Talking Comics – Action Comics #23.1

Comic Vine – The Black Bat #5

Talking Comics – Forever Evil #1

Comic Vine – Sheltered #3

Comic Vine – The Star Wars #1

CBR – The Star Wars #1

CBR – Superior Spider-Man #17

Comic Vine – Trillium #2

Talking Comics – X-Factor #262

Review: Forever Evil #1

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Brett

The first universe-wide event of The New 52 begins as Forever Evil launches! We’re teased that the Justice League is dead! And the villains shall inherit the Earth!

Building for quite some time, DC’s first universe-wide event starts with a building simmer as the action and stakes are raised. Told from some interesting viewpoints, the story flows directly from Trinity War as the Crime Syndicate move to conquer Earth. While doing so, they gather the DC universe’s worst villains to form an all new Secret Society.

The comic starts from the perspective of Lex Luthor, arguably DC’s greatest villain, as a more evil batch of characters moves in on his territory. And that to me so far is the most interesting thing about the fist issue and potentially this event.

For all the fantastic villains that DC has, they feel a little like the classic villain with some sort of scheme that gets foiled by the good guy. I never quite feel like the bad guy is going to off a hero, or someone close to them, it’s a bit Pollyanna-ish. But, to me, Forever Evil is chucking all of that out the window.

After gathering their army, the Crime Syndicate makes it clear that this isn’t your classic DC villain story. After quickly offing a voice of dissension, they go to town on a classic and loved character. They not only threaten him, but threaten his friends, family and anyone he knows. This is a shift to the more “gritty” villains we might expect from other publishers. It’s an interesting move and partially what I think this event is about, the old “safe” villains versus today’s “gritty” villains.

I fully expect some villains to rise up and take on the Crime Syndicate, saying their new way messes up the old dynamic, we get hints of that in the last panel. But, for seven issues, who knows what to expect, especially after this first one.

Is the comic perfect? Nope, there’s absolutely some flaws, but after quite a while of my being pretty down on events, DC seems to be giving us one that is a little bit of old, a little bit of new, and a lot of fun.

Story: Geoff Johns Art: David Finch, Richard Friend
Story: 8 Art: 7.75 Overall: 8 Recommendation: Buy

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Posted on September 5, 2013 by Brett

It was new comic book day yesterday and lots of high profile comics released. What did you get? What did you like? What disappointed?

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CBLDF – Finland Censors Anti-Censorship Site – Doh.

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Comic Vine – Action Comics #23.1

Comic Vine – All-New X-Men #16

Comic Vine – Avengers A.I. #3

Comic Vine – Batman #23.1

Comic Vine – Batman and Robin #23.1

Comic Vine – Batman Black and White #1

Comic Vine – Deadpool Kills Deadpool #3

Comic Vine – Forever Evil #1

Comic Vine – Green Arrow #23.1

Comic Vine – Infinity #2

Comic Vine – Invincible #105

Comic Vine – Justice League #23.1

CBR – Justice League of America #7.1

Comic Vine – Justice League of America #7.1

Comic Vine – The Superior Foes of Spider-Man #3

Comic Vine – Venom #40

Comic Vine – X-Factor #262

MTV Geek – Spoiler-Free Marvel Reviews: ‘Infinity’ #2 And ‘All-New X-Men’ #16

The Beat – Reviewed! Every Issue of Villains Month, Week One

DC’s Villains Month Kicks Off Today & a Clearer Picture as to the Impact

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Brett

For some, September means going back to school. For others, it means saying goodbye to summer and getting ready for the upcoming fall season. But h for DC Comics, this September means one thing: Villains Month! Today marks the month long event with comics focused on the villains of the DC universe as well as the beginning of their event, Forever Evil.

The Justice League is presumed dead and the Crime Syndicate has arrived following the tragic events of this summer’s blockbuster Trinity War. With the heroes gone, everything is up for grabs. Bizarro, Relic, Reverse-Flash, General Zod and all the villains you love to hate have unleashed a wave of evil sure to dominate the fall! They’ve commandeered their comic books. They’ve even vandalized their once-heroic logos.

This event digs into the deep line-up of iconic DC villains, putting them in charge of the DC universe. With the Justice League gone and the Crime Syndicate arrived the villains take on new roles, altering the world. With their ability to cross lines that heroes don’t, expect the unexpected, especially since we don’t know where the line is.

This event also gives the DC team to explore the DC villains more, adding depth and motivation to the characters that might not have been there before since the comics until now have been focused on the heroes.

We also have a bit more information of how Forever Evil will tie into the greater DC narrative. Following Villains Month, all of the New 52 titles not directly tying into Forever Evil will pick up where they left off in August. Come April, however, all of the other books will catch up with the timeline of Forever Evil and will be drastically impacted by that miniseries’ explosive conclusion in March.

Editor Brian Cunningham teased:

There will be consequences, huge ramifications. A lot of pieces will need to be picked up for all the characters we all care deeply for. But it’s all in the name of keeping the audience on its toes, that DC is not going to play it safe.

Pick(s) of the Week: The Star Wars #1

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Brett

This week is packed with awesome releases making this choice a very difficult one. For years now, there has existed an elusive script written by George Lucas, The Star Wars. This early draft of the classic film we know today is filled with familiar characters, worlds and concepts, but all twisted just a little into a new adventure.

Annikin Starkiller is the hero . . . Luke Skywalker is a wizened Jedi general . . . Han Solo is a big green alien . . . and the Sith . . . Well, the Sith are still the bad guys. High adventure and derring-do from longer ago, in a galaxy even further away!

This is the official adaptation of the screenplay we’ve only heard about and having read it, we’re getting one hell of an adventure.

Check out below for the rest of our picks!

Brett:

Top Pick: The Star Wars #1 (Dark Horse) -See above as to why I’m going with this one. I read the first issue and it’s awesome.

Forever Evil #1 (DC Comics) – Out of the Trinity War comes this first company wide event. Trinity War was pretty solid, but this one sounds like it’s going to get people talking with some shocking moments.

Superior Foes of Spider-Man #3 (Marvel) – While I love Dan Slott’s Spider-Man comic, this one looks at the villains he faces in an awesome comic that’s part comedy as well as adventure. The writing and dialogue is fantastic.

Trillium #2 (Vertigo) – The first issue absolutely blew me away in one of the best debuts of the year. Here’s hoping the second issue holds up and is just as solid.

X-Men: Battle of the Atom #1 (Marvel) – The other big event kicking off this week. Marvel has been stumbling a bit with their events lately and here’s crossing my fingers this one breaks the downward spiral.

Sean:

Top Pick: The Star Wars #1 (Dark Horse) – You’ll see my review out tomorrow, and hopefully you’ll pick this up tomorrow, because in my opinion it’s one of the best series debuts this year!

Forever Evil #1 (DC Comics) – I’m plainly just looking forward to seeing what DC does with this.

Infinity #2 (Marvel) – The first issue was pretty fantastic, and I’m not even a huge Marvel fan, so how could this be a let down?

Superior Spider-Man #17 (Marvel) – The return of Spider-Man 2099, and, well, this makes the list because it’s Superior Spider-Man and Dan Slott hasn’t disappointed. Oh, and I think Harry’s back?

X-Men: Battle of the Atom #1 (Marvel) – What, another major event? This is madness! X-Madness!

Forever Evil: When The Unthinkable Happens!

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Brett

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