The Batcave is one of the coolest locations in comic book history, and a large part of that is due to the from Batman habit of collecting trophies, which serve the crucial purpose of reminding his readers – and, no less important, himself – of the adventures he went through. In one story in particular, this was taken a step further, giving Batman his darkest trophy yet. In the story "Twenty-Seven" - written by Scott Snyder, with art by Sean Murphy, featured in Detective comics #27 – Bruce Wayne woke up in a strange version of the Batcave, full of…
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Summary The Long Halloween is an iconic Batman comic that introduces his villains and supporting cast in a digestible format. It shows the fall of organized crime in Gotham, leading to the rise of supervillains like Two-Phase. It leads seamlessly into the sequel, Dark victoryIntroducing important characters like Dick Grayson as Robin. I've read a lot of Batman comics over the years, and I've helped a lot of friends get into Batman, so I really believe that Batman: The Long Halloween by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale is one of the best ways to get into the Gotham mythos. Although…
Summary Superman #20 showcases Lois Lane gaining powers as Superwoman, possibly getting her revenge on Doomsday. Doomsday's return from Hell will lead to a showdown with the super-family. Lois Lane finally gets a chance to confront and defeat Doomsday alongside Superman. Few events in the history of DC were as shocking as the death of Superman. Saw the man of steel go down swinging against Doomsday shocked the world, and over the years the writers revisited the story. Now, in 2024, I'm convinced that one major member of the super-family will get some much-needed revenge on Doomsday: Lewis Lane. Superman…
Summary Poison #36 introduces an older version of Eddie Brock's son Dylan, reminiscent of the dark and gritty X-Men character Cable. Old Man Dylan's mission to prevent his bleak future, a world destroyed by symbiote-machine hybrids, adds a dramatic twist to the ongoing poison war Father-son conflict. With a deep-rooted connection to Eddie Brock, and a future he desperately wants to make sure doesn't happen, Dylan Brock's role as a time traveler will shape the outcome of the poison war Warning! Contains spoilers for Gift #36!Like Marvel Poison Eddie Brock's son Dylan continues to expand across time and space, taking…
Summary The Morgue of the Justice League led to revived villains like Black Lanterns in the Black night Catastrophe. Amanda Waller's control over the Hall of Justice gives her access to powerful artifacts and villainous corpses. Waller's desire for complete control over the DC Universe could lead to her creating an army of super-powered zombies. The Justice League Often ends up with tons of dangerous weapons and artifacts in their bases. Some DC Universe objects are simply too dangerous to allow the regular government to stop. One of the most dangerous things the Justice League has held onto over the…
Summary Superman's perfect partner is Krypto the Superdog in "The Crucible." Crypto is an extension of Superman and can handle tasks independently. Krypto's unconditional love and strong bond make him a better partner for Superman than Batman. There are few team-ups in comic history as iconic and popular as Batman and Superman. The two spend a tremendous amount of time together and have saved the world more times than most people can count. It's hard to imagine a more perfect team-up, but Superman admits there's one character who fits him even better than Batman: Crypto The Superdog. In the story…
Summary John Constantine faces his biggest fear - death from the end - in John Constantine, Hellblazer: Death in America #11. Throughout his life, Constantine has avoided death at all costs, but now he must confront it head-on. Death at the end is portrayed as a comforting presence, but for Constantine, facing death is terrifying. John Constantine is one of the most dangerous characters in the DC Universe - not because of his power or what he can do, but because anyone close to him always ends up dying. There is nothing John fears more than death, and he will…
Summary Batman has specialized suits to combat specific villains, like his Thrasher Armor for the Court of Owls. The bearded_tattooed_guy_in_ga excels at creating larger-than-life cosplays, including Batman's unique armor. Batman's history includes futuristic mech suits to combat the Court of Owls, showing his versatility in looks. One of the greatest things about Batman It's like he has a plan for every eventuality. No matter what enemy he goes up against, he'll have something he can fall back on, and this awesome Batman cosplay by bearded_tattooed_guy_in_ga perfectly shows that off with an amazing batsuit designed purely to crush the Court of…
Summary Despite being the most vulnerable member, Hughie emerges as the team's lone survivor The boys Comic series. Hughie's evolution from novice to hero showcases his growth and self-actualization throughout the series, culminating with him leading the Boys' mission in the epilogue series. Dear Becky In the end, Hughie not only survives, but thrives, and takes the role of carefully Vogt and their Sues in control, and finally finds happiness with Starlight. Both the comic book source material and the Amazon TV adaptation of The boys are known for their brutality, and their remorseless kill count - which makes it…
Warning! Contains spoilers for Titans #14! Summary Nightwing faces a more dangerous villain than Darkseid: the Dark-Winged Queen. Raven and Trigon join forces, becoming an extinction-level threat. The Titans and the Justice League team up to combat an unbeatable threat. It is official: Nightwing Knows - and meets - the one evil and dangerous way Darkseid. The Titans faced off against some pretty powerful villains, and so did the Justice League. Usually, only one team is needed to take down a threat. When Darkseid shows up, the Justice League alone can usually bring him down, but now a villain has…