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Preview: Batman #120

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Batman #120

Written by: Karl Kerschl, Joshua Williamson
Art by: Karl Kerschl, Jorge Molina, Mikel Janin

“Abyss” part three! The new Batman Inc.’s heinous crimes have landed them in a high-security prison. Batman believes the only way to help his old allies is to break them out…but they don’t want his help! Meanwhile, Batman Inc.’s mysterious benefactor uses the chaos to enact their plans, but finds themselves lost in the dark against Abyss!

Backup: The mysterious disappearances being investigated by Maps and Batman take a violent turn… Could this missing persons case be something much darker?

Batman #120

Preview: Batman #120

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Batman #120

Written by: Karl Kerschl, Joshua Williamson
Art by: Karl Kerschl, Jorge Molina, Mikel Janin

“Abyss” part three! The new Batman Inc.’s heinous crimes have landed them in a high-security prison. Batman believes the only way to help his old allies is to break them out…but they don’t want his help! Meanwhile, Batman Inc.’s mysterious benefactor uses the chaos to enact their plans, but finds themselves lost in the dark against Abyss!

Backup: The mysterious disappearances being investigated by Maps and Batman take a violent turn… Could this missing persons case be something much darker?

Batman #120

Review: Batman #119

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Batman #119

After the impressive event “Fear State”, I’ve been intrigued to see where Batman would go. The event gave us new villains and an epic feel that had the present and future Gotham in mind. Batman #119 continues the new direction for the series that feels much more grounded befitting the character’s current status-quo.

Batman Inc. is surprisingly still in business with a new bonus, Lex Luthor. Members of the organization have been accused of killing a villain and it’s up to Batman to figure out what has happened.

Writer Joshua Williamson has grounded Batman #119 in a fantastic way. He’s taken out of the larger than life setting that is Gotham. Instead, this new direction has the character back to basics in some ways. He doesn’t have his great toys and we’re reminded he doesn’t have his money. With Luthor knowing Batman’s alter-ego, the issue gets more interesting as the two dance around each other both in and out of costume.

Williamson delivers a hell of a moment where Bruce and Luthor meet for food. The moves and choices of Lex are interesting and can be dissected as to the meaning of each. Every word, every action, feels like Williamson has thought through how this might really play out. This doesn’t feel as much a superhero comic as two individuals sparring verbally and over food. Lex’s actions are a consistent reminder of what Bruce has lost, his fortune. The words are chosen in such a way as to make sure to get a reaction from Bruce. It’s a beautiful dance.

There’s also a lot of action and that’s delivered by Jorge Molina, Adriano Di Benedetto, and Mikel Janín. Along with color by Tomeu Morey and lettering by Clayton Cowles, the comic looks great. It balances that verbal sparring with solid physical moments and action. There’s something about the look, along with the story, that feels a bit retro in a way, a bit conservative. And that’s not a bad thing. The art dials things back in a way focusing in on very specific moments and purposely hiding others to deliver surprises and shock.

Batman #119 is a solid issue that dials things back and gives us something that feels much more like a detective story. It also makes sure to remind us that this is a Batman who is generally stripped of his greatest tool, his wealth. With a nice mix of action, verbal sparring, and an intriguing villain, this continues an intriguing direction.

Story: Joshua Williamson Art: Jorge Molina, Adriano Di Benedetto, Mikel Janín
Color: Tomeu Morey Letterer: Clayton Cowles
Story: 8.0 Art: 8.15 Overall: 8.0 Recommendation: Read

DC Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: comiXology – Kindle – Zeus Comics – TFAW

Preview: Batman #119

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Batman #119

(W) Karl Kerschl, Joshua Williamson (A) Jorge Molina, Karl Kerschl
In Shops: Jan 05, 2022
SRP: $4.99

“Abyss” part two! For years Batman used the darkness as a weapon, but now a new enemy turns that darkness against him! Batman must team with Batman Inc.’s mysterious new benefactor to bring the deadly Abyss into the light! Wait…who is Batman Inc.’s new benefactor?

Meanwhile, Mia “Maps” Mizoguchi must play detective when a classmate goes missing… Even with Batman’s help, can this dynamic duo solve this mystery?

Batman #119

Preview: Batman #119

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Batman #119

(W) Karl Kerschl, Joshua Williamson (A) Jorge Molina, Karl Kerschl
In Shops: Jan 05, 2022
SRP: $4.99

“Abyss” part two! For years Batman used the darkness as a weapon, but now a new enemy turns that darkness against him! Batman must team with Batman Inc.’s mysterious new benefactor to bring the deadly Abyss into the light! Wait…who is Batman Inc.’s new benefactor?

Meanwhile, Mia “Maps” Mizoguchi must play detective when a classmate goes missing… Even with Batman’s help, can this dynamic duo solve this mystery?

Batman #119

Preview: Batman #118

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Batman #118

Written by: Joshua Williamson
Art by: Jorge Molina

New creative team! Start of a new story arc as Batman leaves Gotham! “Abyss” part one! As Gotham celebrates surviving Fear State, Batman retreats alone into the darkness. But when he learns of a mystery involving Batman Inc., it forces the Caped Crusader to leave Gotham for a brand-new adventure! Thrills, chills, and international intrigue await! The Dark Knight begins a new story with superstar artist Jorge Molina and new writer Joshua Williamson!

Batman #118

Review: Batman #118

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Batman #118

With “Fear State” over, a new creative team has taken over Batman with Batman #118 starting an all-new story arc and all-new direction. Gotham is celebrating the end of Scarecrow’s plan and end of the Magistrate leaving Batman in a very awkward position. One, there’s just not a ton going on but also, the town is celebrating his work. He’s being metaphorically hoisted over the heads and on the shoulders of Gotham’s citizens. It’s an odd spot for him to be in. Luckily, a case involving Batman Inc. has come up forcing him to leave the city for matters outside of it.

Writer Joshua Williamson takes over the writing duties and delivers a debut issue that feels so grounded compared to the last who knows how many issues. What’s presented is the start of a murder mystery and Batman trying to figure out what to do next. In a series that has so recently dealt with the Joker declaring war and Scarecrow sowing fear, city wide attacks, the focus on something so basic feels like a breath of fresh air. It also dives in a bit to Batman Inc., a concept which has been shelved for some time. What has that been up to, especially since Bruce Wayne lost all his money? Williamson ends the issue with a tease of an answer and one that’s beyond intriguing.

The art is pretty solid. With art by Jorge Molina and Mikel Janín, the issue lacks a lot of splash to so many others rely on. That’s not a bad thing at all. It delivers a grounded take to a more grounded story. The art really fits what Williamson is going for. But, the duo also use Batman’s theatrics well especially in an opening sequence involving robbers. It’s simple, yet works so well for what makes Batman tick as a hero. There’s also plenty of humor and fun as Batman must save partygoers from a robbery. The less said about that scene, the better. The two are joined by Tomeu Morey on color and Clayton Cowles on lettering and the group together delivers a solid visual transition that fits the narrative transition.

Batman #118 is a new beginning that pumps the breaks from world shattering events. There’s a grounded sense of it all that feels like it brings Batman back to basics in many ways. Here’s hoping it stays that course delivering something classic in many ways.

Story: Joshua Williamson Art: Jorge Molina, Mikel Janín
Color: Tomeu Morey Letterer: Clayton Cowles
Story: 8.0 Art: 8.0 Overall: 8.0 Recommendation: Buy

DC Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: comiXology – Kindle – Zeus Comics – TFAW

Preview: Batman #118

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Batman #118

Written by: Joshua Williamson
Art by: Jorge Molina

New creative team! Start of a new story arc as Batman leaves Gotham! “Abyss” part one! As Gotham celebrates surviving Fear State, Batman retreats alone into the darkness. But when he learns of a mystery involving Batman Inc., it forces the Caped Crusader to leave Gotham for a brand-new adventure! Thrills, chills, and international intrigue await! The Dark Knight begins a new story with superstar artist Jorge Molina and new writer Joshua Williamson!

Batman #118

Early Preview: X Lives of Wolverine #1

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X Lives of Wolverine #1

(W) Chip Zdarsky (A/CA) Marco Checchetto (VCA) Marco Checchetto, Peach Momoko, Arthur Adams, Mark Bagley, Joshua Cassara, Mr. Garcin, Ed McGuinness, Jorge Molina, Todd Nauck, Ron Lim, Will Sliney
Parental Advisory
In Shops: Jan 19, 2022
SRP: $5.99

THE BIGGEST WOLVERINE STORY OF ALL TIME BEGINS HERE!
Logan. James Howlett. Weapon X. The mutant best known as WOLVERINE has lived many lives under many identities and in many places, but never before has the fate of the future been so entwined with the past! Fan-favorite eras of Wolverine’s saga are explored anew, along with never-before-seen episodes as Logan must travel to various points in time to prevent the death of a key figure in mutant history. But these LIVES are only one side of the story…
Be here for the start of the time-shredding saga across all of Wolverine’s history and future yet to come!

X Lives of Wolverine #1

Check out the covers to X Lives of Wolverine #1, the Biggest Wolverine Story of All Time!

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X Lives of Wolverine and X Deaths of Wolverine, a saga across the past and future that will transform not just Wolverine but the entire X-Men mythos, kicks off this January. Written by Wolverine mastermind Benjamin Percy with art by Joshua Cassara and Federico Vicentini and covers by the legendary Adam Kubert, these interlocking series will release on an alternate weekly schedule, ushering in The Second Krakoan Age of X-Men in the same epic fashion that Jonathan Hickman’s House of X and Powers of X did in 2019. To celebrate this latest mutant milestone, some of the industry’s top artists including Peach Momoko, Ron Lim, and Jorge Molina have delivered stunning covers for the launch issue that showcase Wolverine’s incredible legacy. Among these covers, fans can see the first of cover collections that will adorn each issue of X Lives of Wolverine such Mark Bagley’s Trading Card Variant Covers, Animation Variant covers, and the Lives of Wolverine Covers. Plus, take a look at Mr Garcin’s mesmerizing connecting collage for X Lives of Wolverine #1 and X Deaths of Wolverine #1. Other covers include ones by Ed McGuinness, Will Sliney, Todd Nauck, Joshua Cassara, and Arthur Adams.

Check out all the outstanding covers now and pick up X Lives of Wolverine #1 on January 19!

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