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Batgirl of Burnside is a bit of a mixed DC Compact Comics edition for multiple reasons

Barbara Gordon’s ready for a fresh start. She’s packing her bags, crossing the bridge, and heading to Gotham’s coolest neighborhood: Burnside. And when a freak fire burns up her costume and gear, Babs has the chance to become a whole new Batgirl!

But she barely slips on her new DIY costume before Batgirl starts trending as Gotham’s first viral vigilante — and attracting a new wave of enemies who want her social-media spotlight for themselves. Meanwhile, the girl beneath the gear’s got a whole new crew of friends, college classes that are kicking her Bat-butt and a dating scene that can make anyone want to swipe left on life.

This bat’s done living in the shadows. But will the bright lights of Burnside burn her for good?

Cameron Stewart, Brenden Fletcher and Babs Tarr reinvent Barbara Gordon from the boots up in Batgirl of Burnside: DC Compact Comics Edition, collecting issues Batgirl #35-45, Batgirl Annual #3, Secret Origins #10 and DC Sneak Peek: Batgirl #1.

Story: Cameron Stewart, Brenden Fletcher
Art: Babs Tarr, Bengal
Additional Art: Cameron Stewart, Irene Kioh, Joel Gomez, Jake Wyatt, Micael Lacombe, David Lafuente, Ming Doyle, Mingjue Helen Chen, Juan Castro
Color: Maris Wicks, Serge LaPointe, Babs Tarr, Bengal, Hi-Fi, Gabe Eltaeb, Ivan Plascencia, Mingjue Helen Chen
Letterer: Jared K. Fletcher, Steve Wands

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The Scream Halloween Special 2026 Brings Vengeful Violence This October!

October 2026 will see the return of the Eisner-Nominated horror anthology Scream! Featuring a gruesome cadre of twisted storytellers, The Scream! Halloween Special 2026 will show you the true meaning of fear across 48 ghastly and grotesque pages! With comics from a murderously good lineup of top creators including Alex Paknadel, Babs Tarr, Zoe Tunnell, Zac Thompson, and Vic Malhotra, Rebellion presents five new horror stories to keep you screaming this Halloween!

Scream! has been delivering chills to once-innocent readers for over forty years, horrifying generations of comic fans with tales to make your squirm with pleasure and disgust!

In The Dracula File, Alex Paknadel and Alejandro Aragón reunite for a new story with Jason Wordie and Jonathan Stevenson which puts extra venom into the modern-day exploits of the legendary blood-sucking fiend.

Cower as Zoe Tunnell, Chloe Brailsford, JP Jordan, and Jodie Troutman team for Consent Is Key. What happens when your sleeping hours are monetized for labor? It’s the true horror story of 21st Century capitalism!

The malevolent A.I. Max returns for more close-quarters carnage as Zac Thompson and Mattia Monaco invite you to once again enter The Thirteenth Floor.

When a bog body is discovered during an archaeological dig, a PhD student finds that the project of a lifetime becomes an obsession with death! Join Oliver Gerlach and Vic Malhotra as they wade into the depths of human nature.

And the grand finale brings together Michael Gorman and Babs Tarr, who’d like to inform readers that the quaint sleepy town of Bishop’s End is in fact open for business, and any reports of haunts at the nearby petrol station are GREATLY exaggerated…

It’s the horror event of the year – if you’re looking for true terror this Halloween, make sure you pre-order your copy of The Scream! Halloween Special 2026 today! You won’t regret it… 

Preview: Sirens: Love Hurts #4

Sirens: Love Hurts #4

(W) Tini Howard (A) Babs Tarr

WEDDING BELLS RING! As winter melts to spring and the marriage of power couple Black Canary and Green Arrow looms large in Gotham City, Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy struggle to pick up the shattered pieces of their friendship-turned-situationship… and a shocking revelation turns Catwoman’s relationship with Batman upside down. Even the bride- and groom-to-be face their own rocky walk down the aisle on their wedding day… one that the killer Horoscope is determined to make a bloody affair!

Sirens: Love Hurts #4

Preview: Sirens: Love Hurts #3

Sirens: Love Hurts #3

(w) Tini Howard (a) Babs Tarr

The holidays are here, but not every Siren’s feeling the cheer! Sure, Harley and Ivy’s friendship warms to a romance, but Catwoman and millionaire Bruce Wayne go ice cold when Bruce attempts to define the relationship— wasn’t he supposed to be a playboy? And then there’s the matter of Black Canary’s bachelorette party, where the Sirens and the police commissioner’s daughter, Barbara Gordon, are all on the guest list. Tensions ride high…and Gotham’s most elusive serial killer, Horoscope, is happy to cut right through them. Literally.

Sirens: Love Hurts #3

Preview: Sirens: Love Hurts #2

Sirens: Love Hurts #2

(W) Tini Howard (A) Babs Tarr

THE KILLER REVEALED! Things heat up in Gotham City as Catwoman, Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, and their reluctant new partner in crime — solving , that is — Black Canary hunt down leads in their serial killer case. Catwoman ropes Batman into some steamy surveillance work, Harley and Ivy pour out the wine as they pore over evidence, and Canary… well, the only thing keeping her sane amidst wedding dress shopping and her too-fancy engagement party is getting her knuckles a little bruised and bloody during suspect interrogations. But as the bodies pile up and Halloween looms large over Gotham, the Sirens realize working together across enemy lines proves harder than your average Justice League team-up. When the killer suddenly turns the sharp point of their knife from the city ‘ s most vulnerable women to the Sirens themselves, will the threat unite them at long last? Or tear their alliance apart for good?

Sirens: Love Hurts #2

Sirens: Love Hurts #1 is a grown person’s superhero comic that nails the complex dynamics of relationships in 2026

Sirens: Love Hurts #1

Sirens: Love Hurts #1 is the triumphant return of Babs Tarr to drawing interior comics art as well as a perfect use of the Black Label imprint to tell a more mature as in complex relationship dynamics and not gratuitous violence, language, and sex, although Harley Quinn does call Bruce Wayne a “fuckboy” in a memorable panel. (He’s not, though.) Tarr, writer Tini Howard, breakdown artist Xanthe Bouma, colorist Miquel Muerto, and seriously snazzy letterer Becca Carey bring anti-heroes/villains Quinn, Poison Ivy, and Catwoman together with do-gooder/rockstar/billionaire fiancée Black Canary to solve the murders of women in Gotham that the police have neglected.

Sirens: Love Hurts #1 is truly a girl’s girl comic. From the immaculate fits designed by Babs Tarr to the fact that this story features both a brunch and a night out, Sirens exudes fun despite its dark subject material. These are four very different women with a wide range of moral compasses and approaches to fighting crime, relationships, and just life in general, and the story flows from this rather than just “Oh, I guess it’s been a lot of talking, let’s have an action sequence.” There’s also a true sense of symmetry in Sirens’ storytelling, one the whole creative team contributes to, like a five-panel page with a four-panel grid, where each cast member lays out their boundaries for their working relationship. The expressiveness of Tarr’s character portraits, combined with Howard’s witty dialogue and Muerto’s flat background colors, establishes the dynamic before they go their separate heist/superhero ways.

This symmetry threads its way throughout Sirens #1, keeping narrative momentum while indulging in plenty of chaos. (Seriously, I’m obsessed with Tini Howard and Babs Tarr’s take on Harley Quinn in this book and need Ashnikko to dress up as her at one of her gigs.) After finding the murder victim Julie in a state that is more true crime horror than superhero, each Siren does their own research in a way that’s true to their character whether (In a relatable moment for yours truly.) it’s Poison Ivy using her university/grad school credentials, Harley Quinn finding Julie’s therapist file and address, Catwoman flirting with Batman, and Black Canary juggling life as a rock star and crime fighter back stage at the Light. These solo moments apart contribute to the moments of banter and fun when the team unites towards the back end of the comic and debuts yet another glorious set of outfits/costumes from Tarr. (Her reimagining of the Uma Thurman Poison Ivy costume in Batman and Robin as a disguise is truly iconic.)

Sirens : Love Hurts #1 is a grown person’s superhero comic that nails the complex dynamics of relationships in 2026. (Seriously, the poly dynamic between Harley and Ivy has never been this well-done or hilarious.) I love that there are multiple discussions of boundaries in different aspects of the story whether that’s in relation to the law of Gotham City or whatever Harley/Ivy, Dinah/Oliver, and Bruce/Selina and various other wild cards are. However, above all, this is a be hot, do crime, and fight injustice towards women comic with style for days thanks to the visuals of Babs Tarr and Miquel Muerto.

Story: Tini Howard Art: Babs Tarr Breakdowns: Xanthe Bouma
Colors: Miquel Muerto Letters: Becca Carey
Story: 9 Art: 9.5 Overall: 9.3 Recommendation: Buy

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Preview: Sirens: Love Hurts #1

Sirens: Love Hurts #1

(W) Tini Howard (A) Babs Tarr

HARLEY, IVY, CATWOMAN, AND BLACK CANARY BROUGHT TO YOU BY FAN-FAVORITE CREATORS TINI HOWARD AND BABS TARR! Introducing Gotham’s most eligible bachelorettes… for at least a little while longer! First, there’s Catwoman, who’s been playing cat and mouse with her two favorite boy toys — Bruce Wayne and the Dark Knight himself, Batman. Next up? Harley Quinn, who’s recently single and now committed only to her hot girl era. Of course, there’s also Poison Ivy, who just wants to enjoy her solitude…as long as her best friend Harley’s there to enjoy it with her. And then there’s the new girl, Black Canary, who’s engaged to the love of her life, Green Arrow — but the closer they get to the wedding day, the more it feels like they might not be so written in the stars after all.

But these four fabulous women aren’t meeting to discuss any of that. At least, not willingly. There’s a killer on the loose in Gotham City — a killer of women. And when Black Canary realizes stopping the murders requires more criminal company than she’s used to keeping, she finds herself reluctantly teaming up with the infamous Gotham City Sirens for the hunt. Easier said than done when the four of them can barely make it through one lousy brunch… Fan-favorite writer Tini Howard (Catwoman , Harley Quinn) teams with superstar artist Babs Tarr (Batgirl) to bring you the sexiest and most scintillating DC Black Label series yet!

Sirens: Love Hurts #1

The Lake Como Comic Art Festival Announces More 2025 Artists Including First Time Guests

Lake Como Comic Art Festival

The Lake Como Comic Art Festival has announced more artists who will be appearing at the 2025 event including first time guests Ivan Bigarella, J. Scott Campbell, Tomm Coker, Yannick Corboz, Werther Dell’Edera, Lee Garbett, Puppeteer Lee, Tanya Lehoux, Rachta Lin, Warren Louw, Jon J. Muth, Joe Quinones, Sylvain Repos, Darick Robertson, Marco Rudy, Zoe Thorogood, and Federico Vicentini along with returning guests Mirka Andolfo, Mahmud Asrar, Simone Bianchi, Pierangelo Boog, Mark Brooks, Elena Casagrande, Carla Cohen, Giorgio Comolo, Jeff Dekal, Gabriele Dell’Otto, Riccardo Federici, Adi Granov, Jock, David Mack, Alex Maleev, Enrico Marini, Lucio Parillo, Mark Raats, Humberto Ramos, Liam Sharp, Martin Simmonds, Pepe Valencia, and Olivier Vatine.

The celebrated art festival offers fans and collectors an intimate opportunity to meet with and purchase original art from world renowned artists at a luxury destination in Italy. Attendees will have the opportunity to converse with and purchase original art from some of the most esteemed comic book artists from around the world. One of the most exceptional experiences is the opportunity to commission stunning exclusive artwork and pick it up in person. As artists prepare for the event they begin taking requests and share them with the Festival.

Previously announced artists include first time attendees Enrique Breccia, Becky Cloonan, Pasqual Ferry, Pepe Larraz, Kevin Nowlan, Mike Perkins, Stan Sakai, Babs Tarr, and Thomas Yeates and returning guests Jordi Bernet, Travis Charest, Frank Cho, Tula Lotay, Dave McKean, and John Romita Jr.

The Lake Como Comic Art Festival begins Friday May 16th, with an opening reception overlooking the magnificent lake and gardens of the historic Villa Erba in Cernobbio, Lake Como Italy. The festival will run for two full days, Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18th. The Lake Como Comic Art Festival offers three ticketing levels: a 2 Day Pass, an All-Access Pass, and for those looking for something extra special there is a VIP Experience level that includes an original sketch by Alex Ross or Bill Sienkiewicz. The exclusive sketch will be randomly selected and will only be available for pickup in person at the show. This level also includes entry to the highly coveted opening reception. Tickets for the 2025 Festival are on sale now.

The Lake Como Comic Art Festival Announces its 2025 Guests and Tickets Go On Sale

The Lake Como Comic Art Festival has revealed the first wave of 2025 guests. The celebrated art festival offers fans and collectors an intimate opportunity to meet and purchase original art from world renowned artists at a luxury destination in Italy. This year’s guest list includes first time attendees Enrique Breccia, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Pepe Larraz, Babs Tarr, and Thomas Yeates along with returning guests Jordi Bernet, Travis Charest, Frank Cho, Becky Cloonan, Pasqual Ferry, Tula Lotay, Dave McKean, Kevin Nowlan, Mike Perkins, John Romita Jr, Sanjulian, and Stan Sakai.

The Lake Como Comic Art Festival begins Friday May 16th, with an opening reception overlooking the magnificent lake and gardens of the historic Villa Erba in Cernobbio, Lake Como Italy. The festival will run for two full days, Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18th. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with some of the most renowned comic book artists from around the world in an intimate setting.

The Lake Como Comic Art Festival is offering three ticketing levels: a 2 Day Pass, an All-Access Pass, and for those looking for something extra special there is a VIP Experience level that includes an original art sketch by Bill Sienkiewicz or Alex Ross. The exclusive sketch will be randomly selected and will only be available for pickup in person at the show. This level also includes entry to the highly coveted opening reception. Tickets for the 2025 Festival are available for purchase starting today with Mattiniero pricing available for a limited time.

The 2-Day Pass

  • 2-Day Ticket: May 17-18, 2025
  • 2025 Lake Como Fine Art Portfolio

The All-Access Pass

  • Opening Night Reception Ticket: May 16, 2025
  • Everything in the 2-Day Festival Pass

The VIP Experience

  • 1 Original Art Sketch by Bill Sienkiewicz or Alex Ross
  • Everything in the All-Access Pass
  • Only 75 VIP Tickets Available

Preview: DC Pride Uncovered #1

DC Pride Uncovered #1

(A) Jen Bartel, Phil Jimenez, Jim Lee, Joshua Sway Swaby, David Talaski, Babs Tarr, Kris Anka, and Others
In Shops: Jun 11, 2024
SRP: $5.99

DC’s most iconic LGBTQIA+ artists put the party in Pride with their fabulous array of variant covers spotlighting LGBTQIA+ characters across the DCU year after year, and this art book collects a robust selection of fan favorites in one place for the very first time! Don’t miss out on a gallery of gorgeous art as imaginative and colorful as the characters themselves.

DC Pride Uncovered #1
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