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Batman RIP Takes Down Nightwing, Robin And Birds Of Prey
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]
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Comment by monster_delivers_msg: "Batman and Robin will never die!" but I'm a bit less optimistic for Nightwing and 9Birds of Prey. That said,... 1 Responses | Other threads
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those who forget tv history are doomed to remake it
The One Wet Reason Why No-One Needs To Be Afraid Of The Graysons
While we're somewhat... unexcited about the possibilities thrown up by newly-announced CW pilot The Graysons, there's one thing about the "It's Robin - before he's Robin!" project that everyone seems to be overlooking. Namely, the fact that we're probably never going to see The Graysons on television. Why? Because we've been here before, and it didn't work last time; has the world really forgotten legendary failed Aquaman pilot Mercy Reef? More » -
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DC Plays Coy With Fans At Wondercon
Want to know what to expect from DC Comics in the next year? So do we. The publisher's DC Nation panel at Wondercon was tight-lipped about the future, but the editors did drop a few clues to keep the faithful intrigued. Click through for hints as to what DC will be doing in 2008 and beyond. More » -
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Teen Girl's Giant Robot Smashes Metropolis
Seventeen-year-old Tabitha Brennan drives a truck which transforms into a giant girl robot, crushing the mobsters who stand between her and crime boss-hood. That's just one splash page from this week's Birds of Prey #113, the first issue from Sean McKeever (Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane). See the full image, and get some spoilers, below the fold. More » -
comics we want this week
Get Your Friends Hooked On The Legion
Does the Legion of Super Heroes confuse your loved ones? This gang of super-powered teenagers in the 30th century has an admittedly complicated backstory, including a dozen home planets and a billion soap-operatic entanglements. Luckily, the perfect holiday gift is also the best Legion teaching tool. Eye For An Eye, out this week, collects the first six issues of the Legion's series that started in 1984, featuring the classic team of Levitz and Giffen. But there are a few other graphic novels and comics coming out this week that you might want to keep for yourself. More » -
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Which Sci-Fi Show Would You Kill For On DVD?
Rabid Jake 2.0 fans are sending this postcard to Paramount demanding a DVD boxset of the canceled show. In an era when even Jason of Star Command has DVDs, it seems hard to believe you can't buy your favorite obscure show yet. What sci-fi show are you dying to see on DVD? More »
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By charliejaneComment by syncpulse: The Highway man is one i have always wanted to to see again. though it probably doesn't hold up. more » | Other threads
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