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Scott Snyder Introduces Mr. Freeze Into The New 52 in Batman Annual #1

February 8, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

Mr. Freeze Arrives in Batman Annual #1

Press Release

Coming this May, BATMAN ANNUAL #1 features the hotly anticipated introduction of Mr. Freeze into DC COMICS-THE NEW 52. But what is the icy villain’s role in the machinations of the sinister Court of Owls and their plot to control Gotham City? Is he friend or foe, ally or enemy?

“Mr. Freeze is a character full of pathos and tragedy and at the end of the day, he’s one of Batman’s deadliest,” said writer Scott Snyder. “So as you can imagine, I’m very excited to be able to do a story that establishes him in the new DCU, with rising stars James Tynion IV and Jay Fabok. This will be tale that really digs into Freeze’s psyche, explaining his connection to the Court of Owls in the present, and exploring dark secrets about his past. Really thrilled to see what you guys think!”

THE JUDAS COIN by Walt Simonson Arrives in September 2012 from DC Comics

January 27, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

The Judas Coin By Walt Simonson Arrives in September!

In September 2012, DC Comics will be releasing an original 94 page hardcover graphic novel, The Judas Coin, written and illustrated by the legendary Walt Simonson.

The story features characters from all across the DC Universe and the cover that was released today is based on a featured showdown between Batman and Two-Face.

Batman: Earth One by Geoff Johns & Gary Frank Finally Ships in 2012

January 5, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

Originally announced by DC Comics back in late 2009, Batman: Earth One by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank is finally being released in 2012! Earth One is an original hardcover graphic novel that retells the Batman legend in a contemporary setting.

Like Superman: Earth One by J. Michael Straczynski and Shane Davis that was released in 2010, changes some details of the origin and arrival of the Caped Crusader. Some of the changes being that Alfred doesn’t seem to be the frail butler of Bruce Wayne and Batman never left Gotham City in order to train his skills.

DC has also released a few unlettered pages from Batman: Earth One drawn by Gary Frank, which we have on display below.

Batman: Death by Design GN Interior Art Preview

January 4, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

DC Comics gives us a look inside their new Batman original graphic novel, Batman: Death by Design by writer/designer Chip Kidd and artist Dave Taylor. The story is set around the architecture and design of Gotham City and features Batman and his nemesis, The Joker.

Set against the period backdrop of an expansive Gotham City construction boom, the unique take on the Batman mythology is brought to life by acclaimed writer/designer Chip Kidd and fan favorite artist Dave Taylor. Together, they weave a singular tale that captures the flavor of the city as it’s never been seen, while also creating an new look at Batman that re-imagines both the caped crusader and his iconic nemesis – the Joker.

What If Pablo Picasso Painted Superheroes?

February 27, 2014December 29, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

Pablo Picasso Superheroes and Villains!

Many different artists have given us their interpretations of superheroes and supervillains over the years. We’ve seen hundreds of artists work on long established characters such as Superman, Batman, Captain America, and The Joker. But imagine if an artist like Pablo Picasso tried his hand at those characters?

Well, you don’t have to imagine it any longer. Mike Esparza gives us his interpretation of what those characters would look like if the master painter Pablo Picasso had decided to paint them. The attention to the detailed marriage of Picasso’s style and the characters’ likeness and costume is what makes his interpretations so great.

The Dark Knight Rises Trailer Gets Sweded

December 23, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

It didn’t take long for the guys at bryanharley on Youtube to create a sweded version of the highly anticipated The Dark Knight Rises trailer. Their ultra low budget version is a scene-by-scene recreation of the officially released movie trailer, just like they did back in October with The Avengers trailer.

They do such a wonderful job in recreating the trailers that I look forward to their sweded version as much as I do the originals.

Review: Batwing #1 (DC)

September 21, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

Batwing #1 (2011) Writer: Judd Winick
Art: Ben Oliver
Colors: Brian Reber
Letters: Carlos M. Mangual
Editor: Rickey Purdin, Mike Marts
Cover: Ben Oliver, Brian Reber
Publisher: DC Comics
Cover Date: November 2011
Cover Price: $2.99

Title: “The Cradle of Civilization”

Batwing, created by Grant Morrison in Batman Incorporated, is David Zamvimbi, the Batman of Africa. Not only is he the first black Batman, he’s one of the few characters featured in an American title that takes place outside of the United States.

Working for the Tinasha police department in his civilian guise, David battles not only super-villains, but also tries to combat corruption inside the rank and file of his own police force.

Batwing #1 opens with a full blown battle between Batwing and Massacre, a villain who wields a machete and tries to live up to his name. The story then flashes back to six weeks prior to the opening. With the aid of Batman, David tries to solve a horrific crime scene where victims were butchered and their limbs were piled up like an altar.

DC Comics New 52 Preview: Batman and Robin #1

September 10, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

Another exclusive preview has shown up this week, this time from popular comics website Comic Book Resources. While Legion Lost and Superboy were given to science fiction related outlets, Batman and Robin went, of course, to a comic book related one.

Batman and Robin #1 is written by Peter J. Tomasi and features art and a cover by Patrick Gleason and Mick Gray. The issue will be available for print purchase or digital download on Wednesday, September 14th, 2011.

Preview of Detective Comics #1 (2011) by Tony Daniel

September 5, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

DC Comics has been spreading out the previews to their New 52 titles among different news outlets, this time it’s USA Today – getting the preview for Detective Comics #1 by Tony Daniel. Detective Comics #1 is the first Batman title to be published and will be followed by Batman #1, Batman and Robin #1, and Batman: Dark Knight #1 in subsequent weeks.

Daniel says his Batman will emphasize the “detective” part of the character.

"It allows me to do some edgier stories. We’re concentrating on serial killers and real bad guys in Gotham City— the scum of the earth — so I get to have a really good film-noir vibe going on with the character: dark, gritty, intense story lines that wouldn’t have felt right with the more superhero-y Batman comic."

Close up photos of Batman vs Bane from The Dark Knight Rises

January 25, 2020July 31, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

Yesterday we posted images of Tom Hardy as Bane from Christopher Nolan’s Batman: The Dark Knight Rises. Well, today more photos have surfaced. This time we catch the hero and villain trading blows! These images come courtesy of ComicBookMovie.com.

Shooting on location in Pittsburgh, PA in late July, it must get pretty hot in those costumes. The fake snow doesn’t make it any cooler either.