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The Metal Report: Flash #33, The Merciless, Teen Titans #13, And Wonder Woman #33 [SPOILERS]

Published Wed, 25 Oct 2017 10:41:55 -0500

Teen Titans #13 would like to remind you that they were part of a recent Metal crossover, even though that aspect is all done now.

I think they miss it. Well, they would, wouldn't they? DC Comics are much more fun when they are suffering from metal poisoning. Pretty much anything can happen — and you can be guaranteed the old Task Force X aren't looking out for it.

Look, they have an astronaut with a stetson. Just saying. Which means today's Flash #33 kicking off the new Metal crossover Bats out of Hell lets us know that the Cyborg-ish Metal Machine has other Flash knowledge.

Well, it looks like Bart Allen was an Impulsish Flash in Metal Machine's world. You know, at least he was. Is that the first Bart Allen-as-Flash moment we've had for a while? And as for Flash, we get a number of potential futures as the Dark Nights try to get the cosmic tuning tower from Crisis on Infinite Earths for The Batman Who Laughs and Barbatos, we also get to see one Future Flash…

…who bears more in common with the Anti-Monitor himself. Is that a Flash of Infinite Worlds? There is also the publication of what will likely be the week's bestselling comic, Dark Nights: The Merciless, with a Batman who was in love with Wonder Woman, and had her taken away…

…and sought revenge as the God of War. Because that's all it takes, apparently — the choice of headgear.

Exactly. Be warned, though: the Merciless has a bit of a weepy ending that might catch you unawares. Keep a tissue or two handy. And talking of becoming — and killing — gods, it looks like Baby Darkseid, who cameoed in the first issue of Metal, has got a taste for such things over at Wonder Woman #33. We go recent flashback mode:

Any new parents will instantly relate.

Okay, mostly relate. They can be very picky, though. So what Metallic revelations did you have today?

BATMAN THE MERCILESS #1
(W) Peter J. Tomasi (A) Francis Manapul (CA) Jason Fabok
As the events of DARK NIGHTS: METAL rock the DC Universe, the creatures of the Dark Multiverse stand ready to invade our world! How can even the World's Greatest Heroes stop a horde of deadly beings that appear to be powerful, nightmare versions of familiar figures? Find out in these special tie-in issues! In Shops: Oct 25, 2017
SRP: $3.99

FLASH #33 METAL
(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Howard Porter (CA) Ethan Van Sciver
"BATS OUT OF HELL" part one! After the harrowing events of DARK NIGHTS: METAL #3, the JUSTICE LEAGUE has scattered around the world to find the only artifacts that can fight back against the invasion of the Dark Multiverse. The League thinks they know how to take back their world, but they are not prepared for who is standing in their way. The Seven Dark Knights of the Dark Multiverse. All the brilliance of Batman, but none of the morals. Barry Allen, The Fastest Man Alive, is the first to get a taste of their plan, as BATMAN: THE RED DEATH takes him on at the Fortress of Solitude.
RATED T In Shops: Oct 25, 2017
SRP: $2.99

TITANS #13
(W) Dan Abnett (A) V Kenneth Marion, Norm Rapmund (CA) Kenneth Rocafort
"JUDAS AMONG US"! As Omen begins her investigation into the identity of the team's traitor, the Titans launch a full assault on H.I.V.E., who they believe hold the key to restoring Bumblebee's broken mind. Meanwhile, tensions rise when Roy discovers Wally and Donna's blossoming romance – which threatens to tear the Titans apart! In Shops: Jul 12, 2017
SRP: $3.99

WONDER WOMAN #33
(W) James Robinson (A) Emanuela Lupacchino, Ray McCarthy (CA) Bryan Hitch
"TIMES PAST" part one! Grail, the daughter of Darkseid, has been on a quest to restore her father to his full power and glory after the events of Darkseid War! She must challenge children of the gods to steal their energy for the almighty Darkseid. Will any hero of myth be able to withstand her onslaught?!
RATED T In Shops: Oct 25, 2017
SRP: $2.99

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