Barbara Gordon, as both Batgirl and Oracle, is a character that I and many other readers love, but she hasn’t lived up to her potential in recent comics. Comic book writer Gail Simone has spoken out about Batgirl being sidelined in DC’s current status quo, and her words offer a solution to giving her the prominence she needs. In a recent Reddit AMASimone answered fan questions about her current comic book projects, as well as her past work with DC Comics. When asked what she thinks about Barbara Gordon’s role in the DC cinematic universe, the former Batgirl and Birds…
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Warning: Spoilers for What If…? Galactus Transformed Gambit #1Gambit is about to become Galactus’ next herald, reaching a new level of power that puts him on a divine level above the X-Men. The Ragin’ Cajun has unlocked his most powerful form yet, including an upgrade to his classic weapon, while Gambit takes his rightful place in Marvel’s cosmic hierarchy. AIPT just released an exclusive first look at And if…? Galactus Transformed Gambit #1 by Josh Trujillo and Manuel Garcia, the first in a series of one-shots chronicling alternative realities where Galactus selects several Marvel heroes as his heralds. In this…
At the beginning of this year, DC Comics debuted a new manga-inspired line called DC Compact Comicswhich prints iconic stories in a more accessible format, the size of a typical manga volume. These affordable paperback editions are flying off the shelves and the line will now be expanded in 2025 with new releases and reprints for the first wave of higher sales. After the successful launch of the collection, the DC Compact Comics line will receive a new wave of comicswith fifteen exciting titles due for release in 2025, all listed on DC.com. This includes fan-favorite series like Batman: The…
Warning: Spoilers for The Flash #15THE Flash The super speed is impressive on its own, but he’s just unlocked a power upgrade that takes his strength to frightening heights. Wally West’s newfound rage makes him a speedster version of a Red Lantern, and the DC Universe faces a threat unlike any other now that the Flash has been unleashed. The preview for The Flash #15 by Simon Spurrier, Vasco Georgiev, Matt Herms and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou begins with Wally West’s Flash patrolling Earth to find answers about a mysterious wave of anger among civilians. As he investigates the telepathic disturbance, his…
Warning: Spoilers for Detective Comics #1091As a member of the Justice League and a formidable fighter in his own right, Batman doesn’t fear much in the DC Universe, but his dreams reveal a shocking death that could shake him to his core. THE Joker potential death keeps Batman up at night, not Robin’s, proving that his loss would break Batman more than that of his loved ones. In a visualization for Detective comics #1091 by Tom Taylor and Mikel JanÃn, Batman is plagued by nightmares after his impulsive actions lead to a young man being murdered on his watch by…
Avatar: The Last AirbenderThe prolific three-season series has stood the test of time as a modern classic, featuring a cast of beloved characters – including fan-favorite Prince Zuko – who continue to capture hearts to this day. However, some may be surprised to learn that the series has a forgotten comic book prequel and its story centers on none other than Zuko. In 2010, Del Rey Books released Prequel to The Last Airbender: Zuko’s Story – written by Dave Roman, with art by Alison Wilgus and Nina Matsumoto. Set before Aang emerges from the iceberg, this prequel comic chronicles the…
Warning: Spoilers for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto #1THE Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’iconic designs are beloved by all Heroes in a Half Shell fans, but its crossover in narutoLeonardo’s universe gives Leonardo a redesign that puts his original appearance to shame. The fearless leader of the TMNT is sure to turn heads now that he’s gotten the ultimate ninja upgrade, elevating him to true shinobi status. In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto #1 – written by Caleb Goellner, with art by Hendry Prasetya – the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles engage in a heated battle against Naruto, Sasuke and…
Warning: Spoilers for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto #1 Master Splinter is already a martial arts powerhouse in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ main continuity, but his version in naruto universe may be the strongest iteration of the character yet. The Ninja Turtles’ mastermind just revealed a serious power upgrade and received an epic new design to go along with it. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto #1 – written by Caleb Goellner, with art by Hendry Prasetya, Raúl Angulo and Ed Dukeshire – merges the lore of the TMNT with that of Naruto and his shinobi allies, creating an…
Warning: Spoilers for Titans #17Nightwing has faced countless dastardly villains throughout his years as a crime-fighting vigilante, but I never would have predicted the one he considers his enemy. In fact, I don’t think anyone can guess who Nightwing’s worst enemy is, as Dick Grayson confirms that an unexpected fight is his deepest trauma in DC lore. Titans #17, by John Layman, Pete Woods and Wes Abbott, pits Nightwing and his fellow Titans against the Clock King, who harnesses the power to manipulate their minds and trap them in their most traumatic memories. The rest of the Titans face off…
NOTICE! Spoilers for Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #33Jay Garrick, Barry Allen, Wally West and others held the position Flash mantle over the years, but which of these heroes should be considered the true Flash, if any? DC has finally answered that age-old question, as the original Flash addresses his feelings about the mantle he founded being passed down from one generation to the next. In Batman / Superman: the best in the world #33 by Mark Waid, Adrián Gutiérrez, Tamra Bonvillain and Steve Wands, the Justice League is involved in a dangerous battle against Eclipso. The magical being attempts to control…