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Grant Morrison Tells All About Batman and Robin

Graeme McMillan — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:00:00 PDT

With the second issue of DC Comics' Batman and Robin released today, we asked writer Grant Morrison why we need a new Batman, how sane Bruce Wayne really was, and whether Batman is actually sci-fi or not after all. More »

Final Crisis Is Frustrating, Flawed And Arguably Worth It All

Graeme McMillan — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:40:00 PDT

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It's a bold book about the end of the world, full of big ideas, epic events and beautiful art, and starring some of pop culture's biggest icons. So why does the hardcover collection of DC's Final Crisis disappoint? More »

Batman's Wake And Milo's Vanity Project Save The Week

Graeme McMillan — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:00:12 PST

All comic-ed out after NYCC? You're not the only one; the comic industry itself seems to be in recovery mode, judging by this week's anemic haul. But there is good stuff waiting to be found. More »

The Real, Honest To Goodness Fate of Batman Revealed, Finally

Graeme McMillan — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 11:00:00 PST

As everyone who read last week's Final Crisis #7 saw, Batman's recent "death" wasn't as simple as it seemed. But in case you were still in the dark, writer Grant Morrison spills the beans. Spoilers... More »

Finally: Is Batman RIP Or Not?

Graeme McMillan — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 07:30:52 PST

The conclusion to Batman RIP has finally arrived. Two months after the end of the story, and in a different comic altogether, yes, but the final fate of Batman is now (kinda) known. Spoilers, obviously. More »

The 8 Best And Worst SF Comics Of 2008

Graeme McMillan — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:02:26 PST

Whether it was aliens invading or heroes dying, 2008's comics definitely aimed for bombast - but how many of them were actually great? As the year stumbles to an end, we take a look back. More »

Batman Isn't RIP For A Few More Months, Says His Boss

Graeme McMillan — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:20:00 PST

Underwhelmed by the end of Batman RIP? That's because it wasn't actually the end of the story, according to DC Executive Editor Dan DiDio. And, apparently, was never meant to be, either. More »

Batman - Is He RIP Or What?

Graeme McMillan — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:24:38 PST

The final chapter of Batman RIP hits stores today, bringing with it an end to the plot to destroy Batman by undermining Bruce Wayne's sanity - But while we now know who isn't behind the nefarious Black Glove, the final chapter "Hearts In Darkness" leaves behind at least as many mysteries as it solves. Chief amongst them being "Wait, what actually happened?" Spoilers ahead. More »

Who You Gonna Believe About Batman RIP? USA Today Or Your Own Lying Eyes?

Graeme McMillan — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:10:58 PST

USA Today is running a story today that gives away the end of DC Comics' Batman RIP storyline - but in a way that may be contradicted by DC's own solicitation for February 2009's final issue of Nightwing. To go along with a return to Clintonian SF, are we looking at a Clintonian parsing of the meaning of "dead"? As you may expect, spoilers follow. More »

Batman RIP Takes Down Nightwing, Robin And Birds Of Prey

Graeme McMillan — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:30:47 PST

While we may have to wait two weeks for the delayed conclusion of comic storyline Batman RIP, the aftershocks are already leaking out... like the fact that DC Comics are cancelling the long-running series for all of Batman's sidekicks. February 2009's issues of Robin, Nightwing and Birds of Prey - all of which have run for over a decade - will be their last, DC confirmed yesterday. Still uncomfirmed are rumors that the series will be relaunched as Batman And Robin, Red Robin and an unnamed third title to reflect the post-RIP changes to the Batman mythos. [Newsarama] More »

This Week's Comics Offer Destruction, High Quality Escapism

Graeme McMillan — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 09:00:00 PST

No matter which candidate wins or loses, new comics will still hit stores tomorrow (Or, you know, Thursday if you live outside of the US). It gives you that much-needed sense of perspective, doesn't it? And in case you need to drown your electoral sorrows, this week's releases are full of quality escapism for anyone. Come, join us - while we look at those New Comics We Crave. More »

Batman RIP - Who Dies, And Whodunnit?

Graeme McMillan — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 12:00:16 PST

The final chapter of the controversial Batman RIP storyline hits comic stores this Wednesday - And if rumors are to believed, the biggest controversy may have been saved for last. But before we find out once and for all who's trying to make Bruce Wayne rest in peace, let's make like the world's greatest detective and look at what we've learned so far, and try and work out why everything may not be as it seems. Spoilers - or, at least, rumors and speculation that have as much chance of being right as being entirely wrong - await. More »

Is This Really The New Batman And Robin?

Graeme McMillan — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 07:00:28 PDT

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This cover to the first chapter of Neil Gaiman's upcoming "Whatever Happened To The Caped Crusader?" storyline has been leaked online, and eagle-eyed and paranoid fans are picking apart the details and declaring that this may be the first - or, perhaps, second - ever appearance of an all-new dynamic duo. But is this work worthy of the World's Greatest Detective, or simply jumping to bat - and bad - conclusions? More »

It's All About The Tie-Ins For This Week's Comics

Graeme McMillan — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:00:00 PDT

It's a heavy week for tie-ins at the comic store this week, with prequels, sequels, adaptations and source material for movies, video games and our favorite TV show hitting shelves tomorrow. There's even the re-appearance of the much-delayed Halo comic for its third "monthly" issue in the space of a year, but that's just one of the many cross-media treats waiting for you under the jump. More »

The Joker Dominates Batman's Friday Spotlight

Graeme McMillan — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:20:40 PDT

This just in: Everyone who works on the Batman books these days loves the Joker. And it's a good thing they do, considering that Friday's No Rest For The Dark Knight panel was headlined not by current Bat-writers Grant Morrison, Paul Dini or Brian Azzarello, but by Joker co-creator Jerry Robinson. Also: What does "RIP" stand for in Batman RIP? Grant Morrison reveals all, under the jump. More »

DC's Nation Is Full Of Batfans Asking Questions

Graeme McMillan — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:00:56 PDT

The loose, last panel of Thursday's SDCC showed that the subject on the majority of DC fans' minds seems to be Batman, and just whether he's going to stay RIP once the current storyline ends in December. Also, what's going on with the Legion of Super-Heroes? And which Flash are we going to see in 2009, anyway? More »

Something For Everyone Who Likes Awesome In This Week's Comics

Graeme McMillan — Tue, 13 May 2008 09:00:00 PDT

Stop now, what's that sound? It may just be the stampede of new books hitting comic stores tomorrow - As we get closer to San Diego Comic-Con, publishers are stepping up their game, and tomorrow's haul includes first issues, final issues, deaths and resurrections and all manner of exciting things to make your hump day worthwhile. Join us under the jump, why don't you? More »

Decypher DC's White Board Of Doom

Graeme McMillan — Mon, 05 May 2008 07:00:00 PDT

It appeared at last month's New York Comic-Con, and then again in last week's DC superhero comics. Later, an easy-to-read version showed up as part of an interview with DC Comics head honcho Dan DiDio over the weekend. I'm talking about the whiteboard of doom. This is DC's latest attempt to tease fans with hints of what's to come in the next year or so. Having trouble telling your JSA from your JLA on the whiteboard, and wondering what it all means? We'll try and make some sense of it all, under the jump. More »

Superman, Batman Face Their Mortality And Morality In Final Crisis

Graeme McMillan — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:37:31 PDT

Marvel's Secret Invasion may be the comic book getting all the press right now, but DC's Final Crisis is truly the big idea event comic of the year. At least, if the latest interview with writer Grant Morrison is anything to go by. A seven-part series involving all of the DC Universe and detailing what happens when the good guys lose, Morrison is promising things fan have never seen before when the series begins in May. More »

Batman RIP, But Not Reborn

Graeme McMillan — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 07:20:31 PST

Of all the announcements from Wondercon this past weekend, not one of them shed any light on the rumor that Batman was going to die and become reborn as one of DC's "New Gods" during this summer's Final Crisis event. As it turns out, Batman and Final Crisis writer Grant Morrison was online during WonderCon weekend, talking to Newsarama about how that rumor got started, as well as what he does to do to the Dark Knight. More »

Is Batman Going to Die?

grae — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:20:40 PST

It's been hinted at by DC Comics' head honcho Dan Didio and now the official solicitation copy for April's Batman #676 seems to confirm the long-standing rumor that Bruce Wayne is not long for this world. More »