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Batman #25 Review: The Riddler And Joker Team Up To Wreak Havoc
In the upcoming Batman #25, the two join forces to take down the Batman. With the creative team of Tom King and Mikel Janin behind the wheel, I'm not worried King is an exceptional writer, and in Batman #25 we take a peek inside of Batman's mind as he tells us how the Riddler and Joker got together[...]
Batman And Death Just Don't Get Along: Batman Rebirth #1 Review
He's a hero who loves his city, and is prepared to die for it. And this time he almost does! Tom King flawlessly takes over DC's flagship title and delivers an exciting first issue In a nutshell, Rebirth as a whole is trying to separate itself from DC's New 52 The new take on Calendar Man,[...]
Feels, Twists But No New Breaks In The Case – Batman #22 Review
Tightly written, with a powerful tension throughout and continuing the breakneck pacing of the last part of the crossover from The Flash #21, the story is a masterpiece in that respect from Joshua Williamson (who took over scripting of Batman from The Button collaborator Tom King for an issue) The art from Jason Fabok and[...]
Grayson Gets A "Superspy" Omnibus In October
In October 2017, DC Comics collects the Grayson run from Tom King, Tim Seeley and Mikel Janin that gave us scenes like this. And this. And this. The Grayson: The Superspy Omnibus is out on 24th October for $99.99 With Dick Grayson, exposed as Nightwing, believed dead, and operating as Agent 37 for Spyral, planted by Batman. This oversize omnibus collects[...]
Tom King Talks The Start Of I Am Bane
I Am Bane is a new story arc kicking off with Batman #16 from writer Tom King and artist David Finch. Both were forced to grow up as orphans, fighting through devastating loss and hardship to become something more One became one of the world's greatest heroes The other, one of its most destructive villains[...]
Batman Knows He's Going To Die And Other Fun Things From The Batman Panel
By Octavio Karbank Brought on stage were Tom King, David Finch, Scott Snyder, Julie and Shawna Benson, Tim Seeley, Steve Orlando, and James Tynion IV. Tom King and David Finch, the current creators on Batman, kicked things off by discussing the collaborative process they share, with Mr King feeling especially lucky to have someone as talented as[...]
Exclusive First Look At Jae Lee's Batman #1 Retailer Exclusive Cover
Dynamic Forces has given us an exclusive first look at their Retailer Exclusive cover for Batman #1 by Tom King and David Finch that ships June 15th This cover, offered in both color and black & white is done by Jae Lee (with colors by June Chung) The new storyline, I Am Gotham, begins here[...]
It Says Vision #7. But It Feels More Like Watchmen #9.
I've been calling The Vision by Tom King and Gabriel Hernandez Walta (and now Michael Walsh) with Jordie Bellaire, Marvel's Watchmen. With today's issue I'm hardly going to stop. If Marvel play it right, treat it right, package it right, The Vision #1-#12 should be a perennial seller, both a critical and commercial hit[...]
Gotham Comes To Gotham For Batman With Tom King And David Finch, More DC Rebirth Details
The DC Rebirth Previews looks at a new hero in Gotham, to beat Batman, from Tom King and Davif Finch. And he – or she – is called Gotham. Which won't get confusing at all. "Gotham needs saving!" "No, I'm fine!" "Not you Gotham, city Gotham!" "Try to be more specific next time!" Physically, metaphorically, in every way possible, Gotham City has[...]
The Vision And The Redskins…
Tomorrow sees the release of The Vision #4 by Tom King, Gabrielle Hernandez-Walter and Jordie Bellaire. Tom King is expected, by this website if nothing else, to be the new Batman writer But with The Vision, Grayson and Sheriff Of Babylon, he's doing damn fine without it… Tomorrow's Vision, sees the children reprising a certain famous scene[...]
DC Comics Rebirth: Tom King Is The New Batman Bi-Weekly Writer?
And that Snyder will instead take on the also-relaunched-but-staying-monthly Detective Comics, also starring Batman. As part of… whatever DC Comics' new Rebirth relaunch is, I understand from multiple parties that Tom King, writer of Grayson, Omega Men, Sheriff Of Babylon, Futurama and The Vision comics, is favourite at DC Comics to take the reigns[...]
Ch-Ch-Changes: King And Seeley Leave Grayson Earlier Than Planned
And planned creative changes happening in April seem to have been moved forward for both Grayson and Robin: Son of Batman. The demands of upcoming biweekly relaunches? Grayson #17, originally drawn by Mikel Janin, now has art by Carmine di Giandomenico. Grayson #18, originally solicited as written by Tom King, Tim Seeley and drawn by Mikel Janin, is suddenly written by Jackson Lanzing[...]
Tom King On Omega Men's Twelve Issue Storyline, Two Months Ago
From a interview with Tom King arranged by DC Comics PR with their media partner, CraveOnline. CraveOnline: What can you tell us about your twelve issue storyline? Tom King: I have a lot of stories to tell with these characters and this world, and if they let me, I will tell them But for now, I view[...]
DC Comics' Sheriff Of Baghdad Changes Name Because Of John McPhee
This is how Tom King and Mitch Gerad's Sheriff Of Baghdad graphic novel from DC Comics was announced at San Diego Comic Con. It's one of a number of new projects announced by DC Vertigo at San Diego Comic Con and is seen by some as evidence of a creative revival at the imprint that's been a long[...]
WonderCon '15 – Batgirl's 'Ultimate Triumph Over The Joker' – The Batman Panel With Brenden Fletcher, Tom King, Greg Pak, And Babs Tarr
What does this year have in store for the Dark Knight after such a momentous milestone? That was the question going into Friday's Batman panel at WonderCon. On hand were Brenden Fletcher (Batgirl, Black Canary), Tom King (Grayson), Greg Pak (Batman/Superman), and Babs Tarr (Batgirl), with the panel moderated by DC All Access' Tiffany Smith. Batman/Superman #20[...]
Grayson #8 Is 'The One Where Everything Happens'
By Shawn Perry 'Sup Bleeders, Grayson #8 by Tom King and Tim Seeley and is an pretty big chapter in the new life of the acrobat formerly known as Nightwing and once again this duo proves they know how to tell great stories about a superhero sans the secret identity that are just as compelling as any[...]
Grayson #7: Manhood, Midnighter, Watchmen And A Happy Ending?
By Shawn Perry 'Sup Bleeders, It has been too long since I waxed eloquent about my favorite superhero sans-super-powers so I am going to get right to the point: Grayson #7 by Tim Seeley and Tom King was the most effortlessly brilliant issue of the run Once again Mikel Janin and Jeremy Cox prove capable of creating[...]
Grayson #4 Gives Everyone A Chance To Breathe
By Shawn Perry 'Sup Bleeders, So I know it has been over two weeks since the fourth issue of Tim Seeley and Tom King's series Grayson was published but it was just SO GOOD I needed time to calm down.  All right I'll cut to the chase  With this issue Seely and King really settle into the[...]