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Robert Kirkman’s Invinciblespin-off, Battle Beast, has quickly proven to be one of the biggest comic book releases of the year, and now publishers Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment have announced that the debut issue is already completely sold out, and headed for a second printing, ahead of its release next week.

Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1, written by Robert Kirkman, with art by Ryan Ottley, is the return to the Invincible franchise that fans have been clamoring for, especially since the animated adaptation of the original series has become a runaway success for Amazon Prime.

Fan enthusiasm for the new comic shows in the sales figures, as Battle Beast has already sold over 400,000 copies, necessitating a second printing of the first issue in order to keep up with demand.

The First Issue Of "Battle Beast" Goes To A Second Printing As It Sells Nearly Half A Million Copies Invincible Universe:...

Warning: Spoilers for Black Canary: Best of The Best #6The battle to determine the true champion of the DC Universe has finally ended, leaving one hero to claim the title. The fight wasn't easy, and proved to be more brutal than any comic fans expected, but there is no denying it: Black Canary has defeated Lady Shiva to claim the crown as DC's best fighter.

The dramatic victory arrives in the final issue of Tom King and Ryan Sook's stellar Black Canary: Best of The Best, chronicling the prize fight seen around the world, in which former Justice League leader Dinah Lance stood against Lady Shiva, famous as the world's most deadliest assassin. While squaring off against the most skilled killer on the planet would be doom for some, Black Canary went the distance to beat Shiva to a pulp, and put her down for the count.

As can...

Throughout the vast history of DC Comics, there has been a plethora of reboots to the canon, and exponentially more additions to character's development and backstories. With stories and characters that aren't too far from being one hundred years old, they're bound to get a bit convoluted. Crisis on Infinite Earths, Infinite Crisis, New 52, and Doomsday Clock all rebooted the DC Comics universe to some degree. Multiverse stories that take place outside the main universe and Earth Prime are also considered canon because the multiverse is considered canon. You dive too far into that, and it can definitely become confusing.

Mark Waid is here to set the record straight.

In a new series called New History of the DC Universe, Mark Waid is going to establish exactly what is canon to the heroes we know and love over at DC. He sounds like he's incredibly excited about the project too.

Throughout the vast history of DC Comics, there has been a plethora of reboots to the canon, and exponentially more additions to character's development and backstories. With stories and characters that aren't too far from being one hundred years old, they're bound to get a bit convoluted. Crisis on Infinite Earths, Infinite Crisis, New 52, and Doomsday Clock all rebooted the DC Comics universe to some degree. Multiverse stories that take place outside the main universe and Earth Prime are also considered canon because the multiverse is considered canon. You dive too far into that, and it can definitely become confusing.

Mark Waid is here to set the record straight.

In a new series called New History of the DC Universe, Mark Waid is going to establish exactly what is canon to the heroes we know and love over at DC. He sounds like he's incredibly excited about the project too.

Warning! Potential Spoilers for Black Canary: Best of the Best #2The most formidable fighter in the DC Universe, Black Canary, is entering the ring in a new series that has modified her backstory for a modern audience. Although Dinah Lance has been fighting crime for years, some newer readers may not be as familiar with how she became the unstoppable fighter she is today. With award-winning writer Tom King at the helm, Black Canary's classic origin has officially been re-imagined with a vital change.

Black Canary: Best of the Best by Tom King and Ryan Sook is a DC Black Label miniseries that centers on Dinah Lance as she faces off against Lady Shiva in a battle to decide DC's greatest fighter once and for all. To adapt the character for new readers, King has consolidated decades of lore to create a revamped backstory for Black Canary, and he details...

Warning: contains spoilers for Black Canary: Best of the Best #1!

DC Comics is finally giving some forgotten Justice League stars some much-needed love. As the DC Universe’s premiere superhero team, the Justice League has had many different incarnations, as well as a host of spin-off groups. One of these spin-off teams was the Justice League Task Force. Appearing for a brief period, the Task Force finally gets a shout-out in Black Canary: Best of the Best #1.

Black Canary: Best of the Best writer Tom King is currently in the midst of an epic run on Wonder Woman.

Black Canary: Best of the Best #1 is written by Tom King and drawn by Ryan Sook. Seemingly, the entire galaxy is preparing for Black Canary’s mixed-mma match with Lady Shiva. The two plan to fight to determine the best combatant on Earth. The ring announcer hypes Shiva first before moving onto Black Canary.

Warning! Spoilers for Absolute Batman #3!The DC Universe has many scary locations, but few are as miserable and as awful to me as Arkham Asylum. Home to some of the worst villains that Batman has ever faced, Arkham Asylum has a reputation for creating more villains than it rehabilitates. It's never been a good place to be in the main universe, and now we know that it's even worse in the Absolute Universe, as we've all learned that Arkham Asylum has gone global.

Many things are different in the Absolute Universe, but one of the most horrifying changes, in my opinion, was revealed in Absolute Batman #3 by Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta. In this issue, Alfred reveals the existence of the Arks: black-site prisons run by governments all over the world. The first was known as Ark A and was in Santa Prisca. Now, it looks like the largest of...

When it comes to hand-to-hand fighting, Batman is one of the greatest in the DC Universe - but at least one person is better. There are very few characters who can stand up to his mastery over martial arts, but there are a few who are better than him, and DC is holding a grudge match between two martial artists who would absolutely destroy Batman if he tried to step into the ring.

In an interview with Polygon about his new series with Ryan Sook, Black Canary: Best of the Best, Tom King discusses just how dangerous Lady Shiva is and why Black Canary will have to be the "best of the best" to go up against her. King states that, as the title implies, the comic is about only the best fighters that DC has to offer, and unfortunately, Batman just doesn't make the cut:

I mean, the book...

The DC Universe has a lot of great stories in it, but Black Canary's latest adventure finally gives the grand world a classic story in the vein of Rocky. Right now, Dinah Lance is in the fight of her life and one comic writer explains what it brings to the Dcu.

Black Canary: Best of the Best writer Tom King spoke with Polygon about his miniseries and discussed the inspiration behind his story. King fondly discussed his fascination with fighting movies like Rocky and his work in crafting a story that captured the magic of his favorite films.

Tom King: I love the announcers. I wanted to make a comic in the tradition of these great fight movies like Rocky and Raging Bull, which is just a genre of films that I enjoy. I was like, How could a comic capture that? One of my favorite comics that I ever did,...

Warning: contains spoilers for Black Canary: Best of the Best #1!

After 30 years, Batman has finally acknowledged an unlikely character’s hand in helping him at his lowest point. Bane breaks Batman’s back during the Knightfall event, taking Bruce Wayne off the table. While Azrael defended Gotham in Batman’s absence, Bruce traveled the world seeking to regain his focus, and one hero in particular helped him, and they get a shout-out in Black Canary: Best of the Best #1.

Black Canary: Best of the Best #1 is written by Tom King and drawn by Ryan Sook. The issue is set against the backdrop of a once in a lifetime fighting match between Black Canary and Lady Shiva, to determine who is the best hand-to-hand combatant.

As the ring announcer rattles off Shiva’s accomplishments while she makes her way to the ring, they note that she helped Batman when “he fell...

Warning: Spoilers for Black Canary: Best of the Best #1!I have a deeper appreciation for DC Comics' newest miniseries, thanks to my time as a sports commentator. There aren't many who divide time between reviewing comic books and working in education, let alone was a restling announcer and commentator. All of which gives me a unique appreciation for DC's newest 'battle for the title.'

My experience in calling action in the ring offers a different kind of perspective on Black Canary: Best of the Best #1, the first issue of Tom King and Ryan Sook's six-part miniseries which, for me, is a late contender for the best single comic book issue of the year. Among several other strength, I was utterly impressed with the authenticity of the dialogue written for the commentators of the central Lady Shiva vs. Black Canary fight.

Black Canary: Best of the Best is A...

Among DC Studios' most highly anticipated Dcu projects is Lanterns, a series following new recruit John Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan, two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.

Chris Mundy (True Detective: Night Country) is serving as showrunner and executive producer and will write Lanterns with Damon Lindelof (Watchmen) and comic book scribe Tom King (Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow).

King's growing influence on the Dcu is clear to see and, in an interview with Business Insider, the writer admitted that he feels a very personal "responsibility" to do right by Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and John Stewart (Aaron Pierre).

"I was friends with Neal Adams, the co-creator of John Stewart," King revealed, "and every time I was in the room, I felt Neal yelling at me: 'Don't forget where you come from kid.'"

"Damon, Chris, and I...

DC has officially given Black Canary her WWE moment, throwing her into the ring for an epic showdown against the legendary Lady Shiva. It’s a battle to settle, once and for all, who reigns as the ultimate hand-to-hand fighter in the DC Universe. Fans should start placing their bets now, because the full release of this thrilling issue is just around the corner.

The comic also mirrors other iconic elements of WWE culture, including the classic face-off before the fight...

Set for release on November 27, 2024, Black Canary: Best of the Best #1 by Tom King, Ryan Sook, Dave Stewart, and Clayton Cowles will launch Dinah Lance’s new solo series. This mini-series will pit the iconic Justice League hero against Sandra Wu-San, better known as one of the deadliest assassins in the DC Universe.

Each issue will focus on a round between Black Canary and Lady Shiva, with six issues in total.

Black Canary is one of DC's best fighters, and with her new comic coming out, she's getting to prove just that - with a twist that involves Ronda Rousey. With feats that show she can stand against any hero or villain, Dinah Lance is put to the test against DC's deadliest assassin, Lady Shiva. With six issues showing six rounds, Black Canary follows in Rousey's footsteps to become the best of the best in the ring.

In an interview with Cbr about DC's newest title, Black Canary: Best of the Best, writer Tom King and artist Ryan Sook reveal more about their process and how they came to the decision to put Black Canary in the ring without her powers. In being able to bring this Lance vs. Shiva match to life, Sook reveals that he took inspiration from Rousey, one of the greatest American wrestlers and martial artists of all time.

This interview was originally published on TheRingReport.com.

Black Canary is a comic book character who has earned a reputation as one of the most lethal hand-to-hand fighters in the DC Universe. Combined with her trademark Canary Cry, she's a force to be reckoned with and is widely considered one of DC's best hand-to-hand combatants.

This Wednesday, November 27, award-winning writer Tom King and artist Ryan Sook place Black Canary in the match of the millennium in the new six-issue series, Black Canary: Best of the Best.

In that, the superhero will go one-on-one with the villainous Lady Shiva to decide who is truly the, well, best of the best. There's much more to the story than that, of course, with the in-ring action - that's right, this is no normal superhero battle - juxtaposed with flashbacks chronicling the original Black Canary's story and Dinah being trained for this fight by her mother.

One of DC Studios' most highly anticipated Dcu projects is Lanterns, a series following new recruit John Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan, two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.

Chris Mundy (True Detective: Night Country) is serving as showrunner and executive producer and will write Lanterns with Damon Lindelof (Watchmen) and comic book scribe Tom King (Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow).

Earlier this month, we sat down with King, and artist Ryan Sook, to discuss their new comic book series Black Canary: Best of the Best (you can read our full conversation by clicking here). While we had the chance, we quizzed the writer on the recent news Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre will lead the show as Hal Jordan and John Stewart.

"I mean, I would say I’m over the moon but that’s not far enough for a Lantern.

A DC artist has taken their appreciation for Black Canary to the next level by chronicling her entire costume evolution in two stunning variant covers for Dinah Lances upcoming solo series. This impressive showcase brings over 110 unique depictions of Black Canarys iconic looks to life, celebrating decades of style and character history in an unprecedented display of artistry.

...fans can only hope Schmidt creates similar covers for other Justice League members.

Set for release on November 27, 2024, Black Canary: Best of the Best by Tom King, Ryan Sook, Dave Stewart, and Clayton Cowles will put Dinah Lance's combat skills to the ultimate test in a showdown with Lady Shiva to determine the greatest hand-to-hand fighter in the DC Universe.

The series also marks the return of Dinahs mother, the original Black Canary, promising fans at least two iconic Black Canary looks. Adding to the excitement, Otto Schmidts variant cover for the...

As a Halloween week treat for our readers, we have an exclusive first-look preview of Hello Darkness #5, the horrifying continuation to the new ongoing anthology series from Boom! Studios. In today's preview, we have a tease of horror stories from Garth Ennis, Becky Cloonan, Sarah Andersen, Sarah Gailey, Liana Kangas, Jeremy Bastian, Ziyan Qiu, James Tynion IV, and Werther Dell'Edera!

"Boom! Studios today revealed a spooky first look at Hello Darkness #5, the horrifying continuation to the new ongoing anthology series featuring what Boom! Studios is known for–the best in modern Horror, Fantasy, and Mystery, not to mention the darkest stories yet from a murderer’s row of world class creators including R.L. Stine, Francesco Francavilla, Garth Ennis, Becky Cloonan, James Tynion IV, Werther Dell'Edera, John Arcudi, Ryan Sook, Cullen Bunn, Daniel Bayliss, Sas Milledge, Sarah Gailey, Liana Kangas, Marguerite Bennett, Luana Vecchio, Michael W. Conrad, Martín Morazzo, Andy Lanning,...

We're officially halfway through The Penguin, HBO's DC limited series which takes place one week after Matt Reeves' The Batman. I was definitely looking forward to watching this show, but it's blown my expectations out of the water. Not only is the storytelling great, but the performances from Colin Farrell as the titular character and Cristin Milioti as Sofia Falcone are fantastic. The Penguin is already one of my favorite shows of 2024 and I know I'm not alone in that opinion.

The fourth episode, titled "Cent’anni," picks up during the final events of last week's episode, "Bliss," showing us how Oz managed to escape the Maronis and leave Sofia all alone. We get to see the events through Sofia's eyes and that continues with flashbacks to a decade prior when her father was alive, showing us how she ended up in Arkham to begin with.

Warning: Spoilers for The Penguin episode 4 are below.

First established as National Publications in the 1930s, DC Comics has accumulated an impressive history of comic book stories, thanks to characters like Batman and Superman. Every decade has brought its own unique style to the industry, and nowhere has that been as true as for DC. Where some decades were marked by grim and gritty tales, others were more experimental. When it comes to the 2000s, DC underwent a period of optimism, revivals, epic sagas and fan-favorite creative teams.

Where the 2000s were viewed by some as a slump for Marvel Comics, DC's books from the era have been looked back on almost unanimously as one of the publisher's best eras. Although the company had its share of misses and forgotten stories, few decades in comic history have been as memorable as DC's winning streak at the start of the 21st century. Many of these stories remain some of the company's best-sellers even today.

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Black Canary: Best Of The Best #1!

Move over, Wonder Womantheres a new princess in the Justice League, thanks to a stunning variant cover that reimagines Black Canary as a Disney princess. This artistic transformation isnt just visually impressive; its also remarkably fitting. Among all the Dcu heroes, it makes perfect sense for Dinah Lance to receive this Disney-inspired makeover for one major reason.

In August, fans were thrilled to learn that writer Tom King and artist Ryan Sook are teaming up for a six-issue mini-series starring Dinah Lance. Black Canary: Best of the Best #1 is set to drop on November 27, 2024, and will see Dinah facing off against Lady Shiva to determine the greatest hand-to-hand fighter in the Dcu.

Black Canary: Best Of The Best #1 (2024)

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November 27, 2024

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Tom King

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Ryan Sook

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Ryan Sook

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Chrissie Zullo Uminga, Dan Hipp, Otto Schmidt,...

The DC Universe has plenty of badass hand-to-hand fighters, but later this year, Black Canary will set out to prove herself the best there is at what she does in a new six-issue limited series. 

Titled Black Canary: Best of the Best, Dinah Laurel Lance will set out to prove she's no longer the DC Universe's second-best fighter when she goes head-to-head with Lady Shiva. To train for that fight, it's said the hero will receive training from the likes of Batman, Wildcat, and her mother, the first Black Canary. 

Tom King and artist Ryan Sook (X-Factor) are tackling a comic which has all the makings of a great movie. Given his involvement in the Dcu - he's currently working on HBO's Lanterns - we can't discount the possibility that will eventually happen. 

King's work has proven highly adaptable, with a Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow movie in the works at...

The DC Universe is full of badass characters who are highly skilled fighters, but this November, Black Canary will set out to prove herself the best of them in a new six-issue limited series.

Titled Black Canary: Best of the Best, we'll pick up with Dinah Laurel Lance as she goes head-to-head with Lady Shiva. In order to train for that fight, it's said the hero will receive training from the likes of Batman, Wildcat, and her mother, the first Black Canary.

Tom King and artist Ryan Sook are tackling the comic and, as we're sure you'll agree, this sounds like it would make one heck of a movie. Given King's involvement in the Dcu - he's currently working on HBO's Lanterns - we can't discount the possibility that will eventually happen.

King's work has proven highly adaptable, with a Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow movie in the works at DC Studios...

Black Canary: Best of the Best will crown the top fighter in the DC Universe, featuring Dinah Lance vs. Lady Shiva. The new series by Tom King and Ryan Sook is not part of DC's All In continuity. Expect action-packed scenes, old DC characters, and a focus on Black Canary's martial arts prowess.

DC is finally declaring who is the real "best of the best" in the world of hand-to-hand fighting in a new series starring fan-favorite brawler, Black Canary. Launching this November from top-tier creators Tom King and Ryan Sook, Black Canary: Best of the Best will crown the #1 combatant in the DC Universe. Will it be Dinah Lance or Lady Shiva?

DC Comics has announced its latest miniseries, which spotlights a deserving character: Black Canary: Best of the Best by King and Sook arrives in stores on November 27th, 2024. While the new six-issue miniseries is not part of DC's All In continuity,...

Great White Shark, aka Warren White, is considered the worst person in Gotham by Joker and other villains. White's experiences in Arkham Asylum transformed him from a corrupt stock trader into a terrifying villain. The Great White Shark has ties to the supernatural, and made a demonic deal to torture Gotham's other villains in the afterlife.

While most fans of Batman would consider Joker his most despicable enemy, even the Clown Prince of Crime admits he's only in second place. To Joker, there's only one Arkham villain who is truly vile, and a worse person than all the freaks and killers who haunt Gotham's streets. Despite multiple Gotham villains from the A-list to the Z-list considering this person the worst person in Gotham, he's had precious few appearances, easily qualifying as the most underrated of Gotham's many evil-doers.

The villain in question is the Great White Shark, aka Warren White.

Batman Beyond exceeded fan expectations by creating a clever and reverent next generation Batman with Terry McGinnis stepping into the role with grace. The comic series introduced exciting storylines, such as "Escaping the Grave" and "The Long Payback" which kept fans engaged with thrilling twists and surprises. "Batman Beyond: Neo-Gothic" and "Hush Beyond" continued to innovate by incorporating new elements from classic Batman lore, expanding Terry's world in creative ways.

Back when Batman Beyond first hit TV screens in 1999, many fans of DCs amazing animated superhero shows were skeptical. They had already been spoiled by the outstanding Batman: The Animated Series and Superman: The Animated Series. It was a lot to live up to, even with the same creative team running the show.

Comic readers were also still reeling from the recent Marvel 2099 line which did a future take on classic heroes leaving a bad taste in fans mouths.

New horror anthology by Boom! Studios will feature top names like Tynion, Stine, and Bunn in chilling stories. The anthology includes creators like R.L. Stine and Francesco Francavilla to bring spine-chilling tales to readers. With a vintage horror magazine style, Hello Darkness will showcase serialized stories from top creators in modern comics.

A new horror anthology from Boom! Studios, Hello Darkness, will bring together some of the biggest names in horror comics. Some of the creators will include James Tynion IV, Becky Cloonan, Garth Ennis, and Cullen Bunn, among others. This anthology will also feature a new Something is Killing the Children story, which will be released across several issues.

One of the other creators involved with Hello Darkness include renowned horror author, R. L. Stine, who is best known for his Goosebumps and Fear Street novels. As of late, he has worked on several horror comic projects, including The...

Batman has always had some of the strangest villains in comic book history, with his home of Gotham City populated by an above-average number of weird, unhinged rogues. Some have risen to be cultural icons in their own right – the Joker, of course, and the Riddler. At the same time, there are dozens upon dozens of Batman villains even dedicated fans have forgotten about for one reason or another.

The 11 extremely strange villains below represent some of the most out-there, bizarre, and in some cases, truly unsettling enemies Bruce Wayne has faced in his tenure as the Caped Crusader. While these characters did not have staying power as Batman antagonists, like Scarecrow, or Harley Quinn, examined together they provide insight into what Bruce – and the people of Gotham – deal with on a day-to-day basis.

The Calculator

Noah Kuttler, also known as the Calculator, first appeared in Detective Comics #463 – by Bob Rozakis,...

Los Angeles, July 15 (Ians) Screenwriter-director John Ridley, best known for writing the Oscar winning 2013 film ’12 Years A Slave’, is now putting his own spin on the sci-fi alien invasion genre with ‘Ministry of Compliance’, an upcoming sci-fi thriller for comic book publisher Idw.

Known for his unique writing abilities, John Ridley’s style has been critically acclaimed, and this new comic promises to be a thrilling and thought-provoking addition to the genre. The creative team behind the comic also includes colorist Brad Anderson and letterer Ariana Maher, with the main covers being drawn by Raffaele & Anderson, and variant covers by Ryan Sook.

Apart from being an Oscar nominee, Ridley is also an Eisner nominee for his work on ‘The Other History of the DC Universe’. An Eisner is essentially the Academy Award equivalent in the world of comic books.

According to ‘The Hollywood Reporter’, ‘The Ministry of Compliance’ takes place...

As far as power levels go in DC Comics, there are only a handful of heroes on par with Superman himself. After all, the Man of Steel is considered to be one of the strongest beings in the DC Universe as well as one of the big guns of the Justice League. But when his abilities are officially categorized, it appears that Superman isn’t in a league of his own.

Future State: Legion of Super-Heroes #2 by Brian Michael Bendis, Riley Rossmo, and Ivan Plascencia finds the titular team on the brink of destruction, but what’s really interesting is data provided about the one and only Bouncing Boy at the start of the issue. Presented in Interlac, the alien text classifies Superman as having an “omega power level” – a possible expansion of the “mega-power” classification given to the hero Naomi in Justice League #63 by Bendis, David Marquez, and Ivan Plascencia.

While his Justice League allies Superman and Wonder Woman will live for centuries and potentially even millennia, Batman's appeal has always been that he's a mortal hero, and one day he will die. By raising a family of heroes, locking up deadly villains, and using his vast fortune to uplift Gotham, Bruce Wayne hopes to leave behind a heroic legacy - one he won't live to see, and will need others to carry on. Little does the Caped Crusader know the scale of what's coming.

In DC's Legion of Super-Heroes #1 - by Brian Michael Bendis and Ryan Sook - fans get a close look at the 31st Century of the DC Universe. While time is always in flux, the series confirms this as DC's most stable future - the world that the heroes of the present will leave behind if they continue on their current paths. As Jon Kent's...

It's no secret that Batman is at his best when he operates with a sidekick, and while his work with the various Robins has been successful, DC shouldn't ignore the fact that the Caped Crusader would be nearly unbeatable if his partner/sidekick was a Pokémon.

In a recent tweet, professor and comic book artist Mike Becker posted an awesome mash-up of Batman and Pokémon, where the Dark Knight's "boy wonder" is replaced by a menacing but slick-looking bat-like Pokémon.

Alt U Batman concept design pic.twitter.com/IME3mvM69V — Mike Bex (@mikejbecker) April 14, 2023

The image brings to mind just how suitable a Pokémon would be for Batman. Besides having all the skills and abilities that Batman always wanted in a sidekick, a Pokémon comes with an added benefit. Unlike a human, it is much harder to kill. Moreover, as a sidekick, a Pokémon can only reach its full potential through training,...

The two most iconic heroes to wear the Flash mantle, Wally West and Barry Allen, each have their own nemesis, but it would be more fitting it they were to switch villains. There are so many iconic villains in the DC Universe that contrast to their heroes: Joker and Batman, Lex Luthor and Superman, Wonder Woman and Cheetah. Rarely is it the case that a hero's iconic villain is actually better suited to another hero, but that's exactly the case with Reverse-Flash and Hunter Zolomon.

Barry Allen and the Reverse-Flash have had a horrifying rivalry throughout comic book history. While Barry has mostly just tried to be a hero and do what he can to save people, he attracted the attention of Eobard Thawne, who eventually became the Reverse-Flash and dedicated his life to ruining the life of Barry. This has made Reverse-Flash an incredibly dangerous villain that has time...

Nightwing is often viewed as the definitive Robin and, by definition, Batman's most iconic sidekick, but further proof can dispute such an idea. Dick Grayson was introduced into the DC Universe as both the first Robin and Batman's first sidekick.

With Dick being the first Robin, it's understandable why so many people associate him most with his early days, but he's been so distanced from that role by now that it's hard to justify him as the definitive holder of the Robin mantle. Nowadays, readers are more likely to associate Dick with the name Nightwing than with Robin. Even as far as being Batman's sidekick, he's been long removed from that role as he's spent much of the past few decades going solo. Plus, prior to becoming Nightwing, Dick had already distanced himself from Batman for quite some time as a member of the Titans.

Related: Nightwing Wasn't the Best...

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Dark Crisis: Worlds Without a Justice League - Batman #1One dark fantasy world has given the lighthearted hero Robin his darkest makeover ever. In Dark Crisis: Worlds Without a Justice League - Batman #1, the Dark Knight has a new army that turns the concept of the Boy Wonder into something truly terrifying.

For nearly as long as Bruce Wayne has been fighting crime in Gotham, he's almost always had a sidekick by his side. What began as a one-man war on crime grew into a partnership that had Batman assisted by a string of Robins. From his ward Dick Grayson to his own son Damian Wayne, Robin has been a constant help to Bruce. Robins not only assist Batman in taking down some of Gotham's worst criminals, they also serve as a conscience to their partner and keep Bruce grounded. While no individual Robin lasts forever,...

Warning: contains spoilers for Dark Crisis: Worlds Without a Justice League - Batman #1!While Batman has been battling Joker for decades, it's rarely been suggested that the Clown Prince of Crime is truly as dangerous as Darkseid and his Anti-Life Equation. Joker has been a bane to almost every single hero he's ever come across. His rivalry with Batman has lasted over eighty years and the horrors Joker has visited on Batman and his allies are almost too numerous to count, from killing Jason Todd, to stealing all of Bruce Wayne's fortune, to shooting Batgirl and torturing her father. This isn't even mentioning the times Joker has gone up against Superman or any of the other heroes who protect Earth. However, while Joker is undeniably sadistic, one wouldn't think he's anywhere near a threat on the level of Darkseid or some other galactic-level villains.

In the current DCeased: War of...

Spoilers for Dark Crisis: Worlds Without a Justice League #1 - Batman by DC ComicsIn a new design page showcasing Batman's new name and Batsuit, The Dark Knight's usual design and persona get a massive overhaul in a world without a Justice League. In the behind-the-scenes look at Ryan Sook's design for The Night from this week's Dark Crisis tie-in comic, an entirely new Batman is revealed, as his new Batsuit and its many new features take the spotlight in the DC Comics art.

Following the Justice League's defeat at the hands of Pariah and his Dark Army, the greatest heroes of the DC Universe were transported to pocket realities, where their energy was drained to power the villain's plans. Green Lantern, Zatanna, Superman, The Flash, and Superman were all taken to seemingly perfect worlds that brought back some of their greatest desires as the realities tried to...

Spoilers for Dark Crisis: Worlds Without a Justice League - Batman by DC ComicsIn a world without the Justice League, Batman gets a new name and Batsuit, as the hero is split into two different forms, with one of them becoming the darkest knight yet. In Dark Crisis: Worlds Without a Justice League - Batman #1 by DC Comics, Batman ends up in a reality constructed by Pariah, where it's revealed his being and personality are split into two different people - as the side that is just Batman ends up being a haunted version of the hero.

In the ongoing Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths event from DC Comics, Batman was among the heroes seemingly killed in a battle against Pariah and the Great Darkness. However, it was revealed the Justice League heroes weren't actually killed but instead were taken to fake "perfect worlds" created by Pariah, where the villain...

Spoilers for Dark Crisis: Worlds Without a Justice League - Batman by DC Comics

With Batman being transported to a pocket world where he needs to solve the mystery behind his own existence, the hero is getting a new Batsuit that is The Dark Knight like you've never seen before. In a new preview for Dark Crisis: Worlds Without a Justice League - Batman from DC Comics, Batman gets a striking new costume and codename as he's trapped inside a dream-like reality created by Pariah to keep Bruce Wayne busy as he drains his energy.

In the current Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths event at DC Comics, Pariah and the Great Darkness have trapped Earth's greatest heroes in different created worlds, as the villain drains their energy to fuel his own dark plans for the Multiverse and beyond. Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, and Superman were among the heroes...

This article contains spoilers for Future State: Legion of Super-Heroes #1

Never let it be said that Brian Michael Bendis doesn’t know how to keep busy. The prolific writer has had his hands full since coming to DC in 2018. Arriving with much fanfare on both Superman and Action Comics, Bendis also relaunched Young Justice, co-created a new DC mainstay in Naomi, wrote the excellent Batman: Universe, shepherded the Event Leviathan mini, and more. All of these books introduced new characters, re-tooled existing ones (such as aging up young Jonathan Kent to his mid-teens), and set various wheels in motion throughout the DC Universe.

And in the midst of that he also rebooted the team with the largest roster in all of comics, the one that brings with it the most complex web of continuity, the one that requires the most amount of worldbuilding by virtue of its 31st century setting.

DC Comics' "Legion of Super-Heroes" #10, now available, is written by Brian Michael Bendis and illustrated by Ryan Sook, Wade Von Grawbadger, with covers by Sook and Andre Araujo:

"...a grudge that has endured 1,000 years. Now, the unstoppable behemoth 'Rogol Zaar' has survived the millennium to haunt 'Jonathan Kent' where he least expected it. It's a menace so terrible the 'Legion of Super-Heroes' may not survive. 

"Was this the challenge 'Brainiac 5' predicted? Is the Legion up to the task? Plus, who is dating whom in the 31st century?..." 

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It’s somehow almost 2021, which means the DC Universe is about to enter its Future State, the big two month crossover that kicks off the new year by pausing its regular line, and diving deep into the wild, varied timelines and parallel universes for new angles from fresh creators. And we are happy to have your exclusive first look at the February covers and solicitations for the Justice League family of books.

Since half the fun of solicits is trying to piece together what’s happening in the book from the 50 words and a cover, we decided to engage in some wild, semi-informed speculation on what might be coming from DC’s event.

Let’s get right to it: Future State has a very strong Seven Soldiers of Victory vibe.

The original Seven Soldiers were briefly a superteam from the ’40s, brought back sporadically whenever a comic needed a nostalgia boost,...

DC Comics' "Legion of Super-Heroes" #10, available October 23, 2020 is written by Brian Michael Bendis and illustrated by Ryan Sook, Wade Von Grawbadger, with covers by Sook and Andre Araujo:

"...a grudge that has endured 1,000 years. Now, the unstoppable behemoth 'Rogol Zaar' has survived the millennium to haunt 'Jonathan Kent' where he least expected it. It's a menace so terrible the 'Legion of Super-Heroes' may not survive. 

"Was this the challenge 'Brainiac 5' predicted? Is the Legion up to the task? Plus, who is dating whom in the 31st century?..." 

Click the images to enlarge...

Welcome back to The Hollywood Reporter's weekly Comics Watch, a dive into how the latest books from Marvel, DC and beyond could provide fodder for the big (and small) screen.

The heroes of the future are here. Wednesday saw the release of Legion of Super-Heroes No. 2 by Brian Michael Bendis and artist Ryan Sook. This relaunch, following Bendis’ two-part prelude, Legion of Super-Heroes: Millennium, sees the teenage heroes of the 31st century joined by Jon Kent, Superboy and son of Superman. While few would consider the dozens of Legionnaires, each hailing from different worlds within the United Planets and possessing different ...

Welcome back to The Hollywood Reporter's weekly Comics Watch, a dive into how the latest books from Marvel, DC and beyond could provide fodder for the big (and small) screen.

The heroes of the future are here. Wednesday saw the release of Legion of Super-Heroes No. 2 by Brian Michael Bendis and artist Ryan Sook. This relaunch, following Bendis’ two-part prelude, Legion of Super-Heroes: Millennium, sees the teenage heroes of the 31st century joined by Jon Kent, Superboy and son of Superman. While few would consider the dozens of Legionnaires, each hailing from different worlds within the United Planets and possessing different ...

Mike Cecchini Sep 30, 2019

Don't call it a reboot. Brian Michael Bendis tells us all about the new version of the Legion of Super-Heroes in the DC Universe.

The Legion of Super-Heroes have been absent from the DC Universe for far too long. The team of youthful heroes from a variety of worlds around the galaxy has long been an essential piece of DC and Superman mythology, but every now and then, they need a fresh start. After all, as our present changes, so must the future. And DC's Legion of Super-Heroes is in the process of a high profile fresh start courtesy of Brian Michael Bendis and Ryan Sook. With a story that began in the main Superman title and continues through the "future history of the DC Universe" limited series Legion of Super-Heroes: Millennium, and finally in a brand new Legion of Super-Heroes ongoing series in November, DC...

Marc Buxton Aug 16, 2019

The DC Universe is about to have a brand new future when Superboy joins the all new Legion of Super-Heroes! We've got the details...

Brian Michael Bendis and DC Comics are about to bring back the Legion of Super-Heroes in the pages of Superman, before launching them back to where they belong, headlining their own monthly book. It’s been a minute since the Legion has graced the pages of DC Comics, but Bendis and artist Ryan Sook are ready to bring back the future’s greatest and most hopeful team in the pages of a new Legion of Super-Heroes series. Mr. Bendis told us all about the hope for a better tomorrow, Superman’s place in the Dcu of the future, and everything Legion of Super-Heroes!

Den of Geek: Since the New 52, Legion of Super-Heroes appearances have been sparse. Why is now the right time to return to the Legion?...

Jim Dandy Jul 9, 2019

It's official! Superboy will be part of the DC Legion of Super-Heroes reboot.

The return of DC's best super-team is going to feature even more of the best heroes when Legion of Super-Heroes: Millenium #1 hits in October. Also Superman and Lois's son from the present is being shot into the future to join the Legion after being aged to his teen years via time dilation.

"Jon Kent is joining the Legion" is probably a little more sexy than "Look at this dope Element Lad redesign" but that's the beauty of this Ryan Sook-drawn cover to issue 2 of Legion of Super-Heroes: Millenium. It's a great storytelling image that has so much going on in the background, I could stare at it for hours trying to pick out all the different parts of it. Element Lad is Jan Arrah, the last survivor of the planet Trom with...

Jim Dandy Jun 13, 2019

The Legion of Superheroes finally returns to the DC Universe this September!

After nearly five years away from comics with only a scant cameo to show for it, the Legion of Superheroes, the best superteam in the entire DC Comics stable, is finally returning.

In September, a two issue introductory series that will serve as a guide through all of DC's various future timelines begins. Legion of Superheroes: Millennium will be written by Brian Michael Bendis with art from an absurd lineup of creators. The story begins with a newly immortal character who learns to deal with her longevity through the course of the 1000 years leading up to the formation of the Legion.

Here's the official synopsis, courtesy of DC Comics:

The series focuses on a most unlikely tour guide to the 31st century, a familiar face to DC fans who finds herself suddenly immortal. As...

Written by Brian Michael Bendis | Art by Ryan Sook, Patrick Gleason, Yanick Paquette, Wade Von Grawbadger | Published by DC Comics | Format: Hardcover, 160pp

The devastating repercussions from the Man of Steel graphic novel still reverberate as Metropolis enters a new age as The Daily Planet teeters on the brink of disaster; and a new criminal element has made its way onto the streets of Superman’s hometown.

Superman: Action Comics Vol.1 – Invisible Mafia is the first volume in the new Brian Michael Bendis era of Action Comics, having taken over the title following his debut with the Man of Steel mini-series. As he did with the Marvel Universe, Bendis’ role at DC was clear – revitalise Superman and make him relevant in the pages Action Comics in much the same way he did the Avengers.

That revitalisation of Marvel, in particular with New Avengers, is actually what got me back into comics as a whole.