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Preview: The Woods Vol. 9 SC

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The Woods Vol. 9 SC

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writer: James Tynion IV
Artist: Michael Dialynas
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Artist: Michael Dialynas
Price: $14.99

It’s been three years since Bay Point Preparatory High School was mysteriously transported from suburban Milwaukee, Wisconsin to an alien wilderness in the depths of space. Along the way, countless lives have been lost—teachers, students, friends, lovers…but a way home looms on the horizon, if they can survive it. Collects issues #32-36

Preview: The Woods Vol. 9 SC

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The Woods Vol. 9 SC

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writer: James Tynion IV
Artist: Michael Dialynas
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Artist: Michael Dialynas
Price: $14.99

It’s been three years since Bay Point Preparatory High School was mysteriously transported from suburban Milwaukee, Wisconsin to an alien wilderness in the depths of space. Along the way, countless lives have been lost—teachers, students, friends, lovers…but a way home looms on the horizon, if they can survive it. Collects issues #32-36

Preview: Detective Comics #975

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Detective Comics #975

(W) James Tynion IV (A/CA) Alvaro Martinez, Raul Fernandez
In Shops: Feb 28, 2018
SRP: $3.99

“THE TRIAL OF BATWOMAN”! In a 30-page anniversary story, Batwoman faces scrutiny from Batman and Red Robin but stands up for her actions. Will Batman allow her to continue bearing his symbol after everything she has done?

Exclusive Preview: Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #4

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Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #4

Written by:James T Tynion IV
Art by: Freddie E Williams II
Cover by: Freddie E Williams II
Variant cover by: Kevin Eastman

With Bane, Bebop, Rocksteady and the entire Foot Clan pumped up on Venom, the odds are severely stacked against Batman and the Turtles. All looks lost until Master Splinter steps in—only to fall victim to the treacherous Bane! The heroes on the half-shell live to fight another day, but at what cost? Donnie thinks he has a plan for victory, but Batman warns against it.

Preview: Dark Knights Rising: Wild Hunt #1

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Dark Knights Rising: Wild Hunt #1

(W) Scott Snyder, James TynionIV, Joshua Williamson, Grant Morrison (A) Howard Porter, Jorge Jimenez (A/CA) Doug Mahnke
RATED T+
In Shops: Feb 14, 2018
SRP: $4.99

Continued from the pages of the bestselling DARK NIGHTS: METAL! The Dark Knights ride through the farthest reaches of the Multiverse to track down the unlikeliest of teams: The Flash, Cyborg, Raven and Detective Chimp. The mission: keep these heroes from completing their desperate quest to save all of existence! Plus, Challengers’ Mountain crackles with dark energy that will release an army of the world’s worst nightmares into the streets of Gotham City!

This one-shot also answers the question: Where are the Metal Men? And who is the latest addition to the team?
FOIL-STAMPED COVER

Preview: The Backstagers Vol. 2 SC

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The Backstagers Vol. 2 SC

Publisher: BOOM! Box, an imprint of BOOM! Studios
Writer: James Tynion IV
Artist: Rian Sygh
Colorist: Walter Baiamonte
Letterer: Jim Campbell
Cover Artist: Veronica Fish
Price: $14.99

Jory and the rest of the Backstagers have one goal this semester: to put on the best show their town’s ever seen. But best-laid plans aren’t easy to achieve when there’s an entire magical world that lives beyond the curtain! When one of the actors suddenly goes missing, the Backstagers must band together to save their comrade and maintain the natural balance of…theater.

James Tynion IV (Detective Comics, The Woods) and artist Rian Sygh (Munchkin, Stolen Forest) explore what it means to be an outcast looking to find one’s place in an earnest story of friendship and self-expression. Collects the final issues #5-8.

Preview: Backstagers 2018 Valentine’s Day Special

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Backstagers 2018 Valentine’s Day Special

Publisher: BOOM! Box, an imprint of BOOM! Studios
Writer: James Tynion IV
Artist: Rian Sygh, Brittney Williams, Caitlin Rose Boyle, Katy Farina, and more!
Colorist: Walter Baiamonte, Rebecca Nalty
Letterer: Jim Campbell
Cover Artists:
Main cover: Rian Sygh
Variant cover: Veronica Fish
Price: $7.99

It’s Valentine’s Day at St. Genesius Prep and the Backstagers are back in (stage) blacks for some ROMANTIC adventures in the mysterious world behind the scenes!

Featuring bonus tales from a variety of special guests, including Brittney Williams, Caitlin Rose Boyle, and Katy Farina!

It’s the “seasons of love” for your favorite backstage boys! (No, you can’t wear pink backstage. Or red. Or glitter. Or cherub wings, Sasha.)

DC Nation #0 Gives a Sneak Peek at Some of DC’s Hottest Events for 2018

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Boasting three of the most popular writers in comics, DC is getting a jump on Free Comic Book Day (May 5) to let fans in on all the excitement in store for the World’s Greatest Super Heroes. On Wednesday, May 2, DC Nation #0, a 32-page comic book, will be available at comic book retailers at a cover price of $0.25 and free via digital download. DC Nation #0 spotlights events from three of DC’s top storytellers – Scott Snyder, Tom King and Brian Michael Bendis, all best-selling, celebrated authors.

With the unbelievable conclusion to Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo’s Dark Nights: Metal paving the way for the Justice League: No Justice four-issue weekly series (with co-writers James Tynion IV, Joshua Williamson and artist Francis Manapul), fans will be clamoring for more information on what kind of wild, over the top roller-coaster ride Snyder and crew have planned next; artist Jorge Jiménez joins Snyder, Tynion IV and Williamson for a preview of just how big the Justice League’s next challenge will be when Justice League: No Justice begins May 9.

In a Batman story by Tom King and artist Clay Mann, The Joker gets word about the wedding between the Bat and the Cat, and he’s not happy. With the wedding story arc reaching its climax in Batman #50 on sale July 4, The Joker will be that one wedding guest most likely to speak now and not hold his peace at all.

From the return of the trademark red trunks to the debut of superstar writer Brian Michael Bendis in the Action Comics #1000 comic book in April, the future for Superman couldn’t shine any brighter, but for fans, that’s just the tip of the super-iceberg. Bendis, along with legendary artist José Luis García-López, is also contributing an all-new story to DC Nation #0, a prelude to his highly anticipated Man of Steel weekly miniseries debuting May 30.

Fans will also get a sneak preview of DC’s new promotional magazine DC Nation. The debut issue of this free, full-sized fan magazine will be the perfect place for fans to get the latest news on what’s happening at DC, arriving at comic book retailers on June 6 and available for digital download.

Review: Detective Comics Annual #1

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Basil Karlo is the son of a bitter Hollywood makeup artist and an up and coming movie star in his own right when a tragic car accident sets him on the road to becoming one of Batman’s greatest foes: Clayface.

Writer James Tynion IV’s treatment will be familiar to fans of Batman: The Animated Series while also drawing in some subtle nods to the character’s debut in the 1940s. Detective Comics Annual #1 oozes with pathos, adding family dynamics to a well trodden tale of ambition and addiction to great effect. There isn’t a lot of action but artist Eddy Barrows sells the few fight scenes he’s given to draw with dynamic compositions. Barrows also has a great hand for making the quiet scenes that abound seem just as interesting as Batman breaking someone’s teeth.  It’s not perfect; the ending is a bit abrupt. An extra page or two would have done wonders but as it is this is a very, very good comic.

Fun to look at and fun to read, this is a great introduction to comics for someone who is new to DC or for a lapsed reader like myself. Fans who remember the cartoon may be slightly confused that the character isn’t named ‘Matt Hagen’ but it is otherwise a one hundred percent accessible take on this material.

Story: James Tynion IV Art: Eddy Barrows, Eber Ferreira
Story: 8.5 Art: 9.0 Overall: 8.75 Recommendation: Buy

DC Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

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