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Preview: The Bat-Man: First Knight #3 (of 3)

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The Bat-Man: First Knight #3 (of 3)

(W) Dan Jurgens (A) Mike Perkins
In Shops: May 21, 2024
SRP: $6.99

As the Voice’s grip on Gotham tightens, Jim Gordon doesn’t know whom he can trust. With monstrous beasts threatening the city, he turns to the Bat-Man for help, but to truly stop this reign of terror, playboy millionaire Bruce Wayne will step in to help guide the investigation. It all leads to a heart-pounding conclusion that will literally set Gotham ablaze!

The Bat-Man: First Knight #3 (of 3)

Preview: The Bat-Man: First Knight #3 (of 3)

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The Bat-Man: First Knight #3 (of 3)

(W) Dan Jurgens (A) Mike Perkins
In Shops: May 21, 2024
SRP: $6.99

As the Voice’s grip on Gotham tightens, Jim Gordon doesn’t know whom he can trust. With monstrous beasts threatening the city, he turns to the Bat-Man for help, but to truly stop this reign of terror, playboy millionaire Bruce Wayne will step in to help guide the investigation. It all leads to a heart-pounding conclusion that will literally set Gotham ablaze!

The Bat-Man: First Knight #3 (of 3)

Preview: The Bat-Man: First Knight #2 (of 3)

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The Bat-Man: First Knight #2 (of 3)

(W) Dan Jurgens (A) Mike Perkins
In Shops: Apr 09, 2024
SRP: $6.99

Monster men continue to terrorize Gotham City, but with the body count rising, the GCPD is no closer to solving the mystery behind these seemingly undead assailants, and the Bat-Man and Gordon are the only ones willing to brave the criminal underworld to crack the case. It’s after a near-death brawl saving the mayor from the monster men that the Bat-Man must face a stark reality…are his fists and willpower enough to save Gotham?

The Bat-Man: First Knight #2

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

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Uncanny Valley #1

Wednesdays (and Tuesdays) are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in

Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!

Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this week.

Batman/Dylan Dog #2 (DC Comics) – The first issue was great and entertaining as the two characters’ personalities made for some sparks.

The Bat-Man: First Knight #2 (DC Comics/DC Black Label) – A bit of a throwback story with a young Bat-Man and monster men terrorizing Gotham.

Deadweights #1 (AHOY Comics) – A buddy comedy about two unlucky henchmen trying to make their way in the world! Yeah, we’re excited for this one.

Hercules #1 (Dynamite Entertainment) – The classic Disney film comes to comics! Dynamite has done a great job so far with their Disney line of comics and we’re expecting more of the same.

Rat City #1 (Image Comics) – A new take on Spawn from Erica Schultz and Ze Carlos.

Silicon Bandits #1 (Magma Comix) – AI and androids have caused mass unemployment which has two programmers planning a bank heist with a crew of androids they programmed.

Transformers #7 (Skybound) – The series has been solid so far and we’re excited about where the second story arc goes.

Ultimate X-Men #2 (Marvel) – Peach Momoko’s take on the X-Men has been very different so far and we want to see where it goes.

Uncanny Valley #1 (BOOM! Studios) – A young boy has to deal with his mysterious family history and unexplained powers. The cover has us intrigued.

When the Blood Has Dried #1 (Mad Cave Studios) – A barkeep has a hidden history of being part of a ruthless band of rogue sell-swords and his past might be discovered.

Preview: The Bat-Man: First Knight #2 (of 3)

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The Bat-Man: First Knight #2 (of 3)

(W) Dan Jurgens (A) Mike Perkins
In Shops: Apr 09, 2024
SRP: $6.99

Monster men continue to terrorize Gotham City, but with the body count rising, the GCPD is no closer to solving the mystery behind these seemingly undead assailants, and the Bat-Man and Gordon are the only ones willing to brave the criminal underworld to crack the case. It’s after a near-death brawl saving the mayor from the monster men that the Bat-Man must face a stark reality…are his fists and willpower enough to save Gotham?

The Bat-Man: First Knight #2

The Bat-Man: First Knight #1 delivers a solid pulp adventure

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The Bat-Man: First Knight #1

The year is 1939. The world, still reeling from the horrors of the First World War, is on the brink of tipping into an even more gruesome conflict, as fascism is on the march–and gathering strength in America’s darkest corners. A series of violent murders has begun in Gotham, along with the recent emergence of the mysterious vigilante known as The Bat-Man the power brokers of the city are living in fear. The Bat-Man: First Knight #1 kicks off a retro adventure that evokes the pulp serials of yesteryear.

Written by Dan Jurgens, The Bat-Man: First Knight #1 is a fantastic debut with a style that’s new meets old. Jurgens masterfully weaves in real-world history with this early adventure of Bat-Man as he must deal with perpetrators that defy logic.

The Bat-Man: First Knight #1 has a feel about it that not only flows like a modern comic but it also invokes pulp adventures of the past that used to be serialized and played as shorts in theaters or listened to over the radio. You can almost imagine this adventure being acted out with special sounds to punctuate the action and suspense.

The story itself is fun, with a mix of superhero and horror as Bat-Man comes face to face with unexplained beings as they attempt to strike the powerful of Gotham. We also get a Bat-Man who is early in his career and not quite adept at battle.

Where the comic shines is Jurgens’ use of real history. The Great War is over and the boom after has turned into the bust of the Great Depression as the world gets dragged into further war and the hate of the Nazis is on the rise not just abroad but here at home in the United States. Jurgens reminds us that threats exist under our nose and out in the open.

The fun and excitement is enhanced by Mike Perkins‘ art. With color by Mike Spicer and lettering by Simon Bowland the look perfectly matches the tone of the adventure. There’s a slightly dark tone to it all but things aren’t overshadowed by that making the comic feel gloomy or hard to tell what’s going on. Instead the comic uses these darker tones to enhance the depressed and violent nature of Gotham and the world at this time. The action feels grounded as well with fighting and acrobatics that are much more realistic than the superhuman nature of today’s Batman. Bat-Man here is beaten and has the bruises to show for it.

The Bat-Man: First Knight #1 is a great start with a debut that makes me feel like I should be sitting around the radio, tuning in, and enjoying the show while drinking my Ovaltine. There’s a nostalgic aspect to it that captures a tone that you just don’t see much of today. It’s a hell of a start that has us excited to see what comes next and already hope we get more.

Story: Dan Jurgens Art: Mike Perkins
Color: Mike Spicer Letterer: Simon Bowland
Story: 9.0 Art: 9.0 Overall: 9.0Recommendation: Buy

DC Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: Zeus Comics – Kindle

Preview: The Bat-Man: First Knight #1 (of 3)

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The Bat-Man: First Knight #1 (of 3)

(W) Dan Jurgens (A) Mike Perkins
In Shops: Mar 05, 2024
SRP: $6.99

The year is 1939. The world, still reeling from the horrors of the First World War, is on the brink of tipping into an even more gruesome conflict, as fascism is on the march–and gathering strength in America’s darkest corners. Against this backdrop, a series of violent murders has begun in Gotham, and the recent emergence of the mysterious vigilante known as The Bat-Man has the power brokers of the city living in fear of institutional collapse. All of the evidence in the murder investigation defies logic: the perpetrators are all men who died in the electric chair. But when the Bat- Man comes face to face with one of these sickening anomalies, he barely escapes with his life–throwing into question his ability to survive in a world that is brutally evolving around him! Legendary writer Dan Jurgens and superstar artist Mike Perkins return to the earliest days of the Dark Knight, retelling one of his most infamous cases through an acutely modern lens, depicting a world paralyzed by anxiety and a desperate populace crying out for release!

The Bat-Man: First Knight #1 (of 3)

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

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The Gulf

Wednesdays (and Tuesdays) are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in

Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!

Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this week.

The Bat-Man: First Knight #1 (DC Comics/DC Black Label) – Dan Jurgens and Mike Perkins take us to Batman’s earliest days for a retelling of one of his most infamous cases through a modern lense.

Beyond Real #2 (Vault Comics) – The first issue was solid with a Matrix like concept that feels perfect for our AI world.

Dark Souls: The Willow King #2 (Titan Comics) – The first issue was some solid dark fantasy with beautiful art and a great introduction to the characters. We’re excited to explore more of the world.

The Devil That Wears My Face #5 (Mad Cave Studios) – The series has been fun with its over the top moments and embracing its concept of Face/Off meets The Exorcist.

The Fog #1 (Sumerian) – The classic John Carpenter film returns in a new comic. Check out our interview with writer Steve Ekstrom!

The Gulf (Tundra Books) – The cover for this caught our eye and the story of four kids tring to find their place in the world sounds interesting to us.

Ms. Marvel: Mutant Menace #1 (Marvel) – It’s the next chapter of Ms. Marvel as she learns what it means to be a mutant and X-Man!

Night People #1 (Oni Press) – A pulsating roadmap of the American subconscious, where neon-lit Southern nights give way to lipstick, sweat, and blood, and the odd, the innocent, and the evil are all fellow travelers down an interstate of dark, elusive dreams. Yeah, we’re sold with that description.

Spectacular Spider-Men #1 (Marvel) – Peter Parker and Miles Morales team up in a new series!

Torpedo 1972 #1 (Ablaze Publishing) – In the 1930s, Lucas Torelli, known as “Torpedo”, was a legend of the suburbs of New York. A tough, trigger-happy Sicilian who only knew how to make friends-anyone else is no longer here to say otherwise. Nearly forty years later, the Big Apple has changed quite a bit. Torpedo, not so much. As a persistent journalist prepares to write an article about the Caputo family, the demons of Torpedo’s past resurface, along with his dirty old habits… We’re suckers from crime stories.

Ultimate X-Men #1 (Marvel) – The Ultimate line has been excellent so far. We’re excited to see not just how this series differs than the X-Men we know but what it brings to the new Ultimate U.

Void Rivals #7 (Skybound) – Beyond guest appearances, we really want to know how this series ties into the greater Energon Universe.

Weapon X-Men #1 (Marvel) – This universal spanning series of one-shots debuted with a so-so start but we’re intrigued by the overall concept.

What If.. Aliens #1 (Marvel) – What if Carter Burke had lived? Dude was a corporate weasel. He got what he deserved.

Preview: The Bat-Man: First Knight #1 (of 3)

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The Bat-Man: First Knight #1 (of 3)

(W) Dan Jurgens (A) Mike Perkins
In Shops: Mar 05, 2024
SRP: $6.99

The year is 1939. The world, still reeling from the horrors of the First World War, is on the brink of tipping into an even more gruesome conflict, as fascism is on the march–and gathering strength in America’s darkest corners. Against this backdrop, a series of violent murders has begun in Gotham, and the recent emergence of the mysterious vigilante known as The Bat-Man has the power brokers of the city living in fear of institutional collapse. All of the evidence in the murder investigation defies logic: the perpetrators are all men who died in the electric chair. But when the Bat- Man comes face to face with one of these sickening anomalies, he barely escapes with his life–throwing into question his ability to survive in a world that is brutally evolving around him! Legendary writer Dan Jurgens and superstar artist Mike Perkins return to the earliest days of the Dark Knight, retelling one of his most infamous cases through an acutely modern lens, depicting a world paralyzed by anxiety and a desperate populace crying out for release!

The Bat-Man: First Knight #1 (of 3)
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