Tom King Archives

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[...]
Grayson #3 – Attack Of The Fridge
Here's hoping the-powers-that-DC locks this quadrant down for a while as I really like where this series is going. Once again, writers Tom King and Tim Seeley prove that they have the skill to bring Dick Grayson to life with this new status quo in a way that makes you not miss the mask at all[...]
Grayson #2 Hits The Brakes On Development In Favor Of More Of The Same
By Shawn Perry [*Mild spoilers for Grayson #2 below!] The second issue of Grayson by Tim Seeley and Tom King follows the pattern of the modern Hollywood sequel in that it takes what was established in the first issue and builds on it My only complaint is that it refines without advancing and while that is not[...]
'You Have To Go And Talk About It' – Grayson #1 Lives Up To Its Hype
By Shawn Perry Earlier this week, Grayson #1 hit the stands and I am happy to report it was a promising and highly entertaining debut for the new series by Tim Seeley and Tom King Whether you're for or against Nightwing taking off the mask and playing spy, this series looks primed to take one of[...]
Nightwing #30 – Grayson's Becoming His Own Man
By Shawn Perry Spinning out of the events of Forever Evil the final issue of Nightwing serves as an introduction to the new status quo Dick Grayson finds himself in the on-going series Grayson by Tim Seely and Tom King It looks like the boy wonder is finally becoming his own man. Nightwing #30 is the final[...]
Tim Seeley, Tom King And Mikel Janin Turn Nightwing Into Grayson
It's written by Tim Seeley (Revival) and Tom King, a former CIA counterterrorism operations officer. They also spoil the ending of Forever Evil, though much of that is to do with the fact that the final issue of very late. The current Nightwing series ends with Issue 30, due May 28 In the current Forever Evil event series, Dick Grayson has been outed[...]