DC’s Detective Comics Wins GLAAD Media Award
Last night, the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), handed out its annual awards to various forms of media for positive depictions of gays and lesbians, and this year DC Comics has a big reason to celebrate. Batwoman, arguably DC’s highest profile lesbian character, helped to win Detective Comics the Outstanding Comic Book award at this year’s ceremony in New York City. Detective Comics also has a back-up feature in each issue, starring The Question, a former romantic partner of Batwoman’s. Read more
Comic Book Highs, Lows, Misses and More for 2009!
Get out the champagne, party horns and confetti! The new year is soon upon us, and like most other people who are out there reflecting on the year that was, we’re taking stock of the triumphs, the tragedies, the highs and the lows. Of course there are those “did that just happen” moments as well, just to keep things interesting. Let’s take a trip back over the past twelve months, shall we, to see the highs, lows and wth’s over this year in comics, using our own unique system of categories, labels and examples! Read more
Thor vs Captain Marvel? Catwoman vs Batwoman?
A user just sent us a link to a pretty cool new site, Fightrater.com. It’s a site full of user-generated matchups (that’s you). The internet/public decides one question: “Who Wins in a Fight?” Read more
Greg Rucka Talks “Whiteout” and the Wonders of Kate Beckinsale!
September 11, 2009 will see the release of the highly-anticipated film adaptation of author Greg Rucka’s comic book series Whiteout, the story of a U.S. Marshal, Carrie Stetko, who must figure out a murder that has occurred in one of the most desolate, and brutal, spots in the world, Antarctica. While Rucka has been known for his work with superheroes such as Wonder Woman, Daredevil and currently Batwoman, in Stetko he has created a heroine whose grit and determination are tested to their limits in a harsh, and humbling, environment. During my conversation with Rucka, he touched on several key areas that he felt made this adaptation of his work so successful.
For the film, Stetko comes to life in the form of actress Kate Beckinsale. In talking about the project, Rucka explained what made Beckinsale perfect for the role. ”Kate is a very talented, subtle actress who just knows exactly what she’s doing with the character. Carrie comes to Antarctica because of a conflict and a past pain; she’s trying to get away from that conflict but she finds that she can’t. Kate plays the conflict beautifully in the film.” Read more
Comic Book Releases for July 29, 2009
Well kids of all ages, the final days of July are upon us, and as we turn to our final vacations, cookouts and day trips before the children head back to school and the final heat waves hit us, it’s time to celebrate the last week of this month with some comic book happenings for July 29th, 2009! Mystery, terror and lots more await us! Let’s dive right in! Read more
Batwoman Scores Big in Her Detective Comics Debut
Batwoman, one of DC Comic’s few openly gay/lesbian characters, has finally seen her day in the sun, or moon more appropriately. Taking off in this month’s Detective Comics #854, Kate Kane has fallen into the gifted hands of writer Greg Ruka, artist J.H. Williams III and colorist Dave Stewart. Together, these three craft a cracking good story for Batwoman as she makes the jump to the main stage of DC’s pages.
Her appearance in Detective Comics couldn’t be better. Right away her presence as a force to be reckoned with by the Gotham City underworld is made clear, as she forces a low-level crook to give her information about the arrival of the new leader of the religion of crime, a group that almost succeeded in ending Batwoman’s career in crimefighting not so very long ago. Even new Batman Dick Grayson makes an appearance here, and it’s safe to say that he doesn’t seem to mind the extra support in light of recent increased criminal activity. Read more
Comic Book Releases for June 24, 2009! Major Events!
What a Wednesday! With a few new titles, some big events, and other major releases happening today, the last shipment of comics for June promises to keep comic book readers busy for quite awhile! Now that the full swing of summer is here, expect to see more big waves of releases coming throughout the summer months (as previewed right here, and here, and here at comicbook.com a couple of weeks ago *nudge, nudge*
DC Comics has a couple of big things dropping into comic book stores today, mainly in the Batman universe. Gotham City Sirens (cover seen above) spreads its wings and flies today, focusing mostly on the actions of Poison Ivy, Catwoman and Harley Quinn. Perhaps we’ll see some guest appearances from another DC female, as Batwoman takes over main player status in the pages of Detective Comics with issue 854’s release today. Wrapping up today is the Sgt. Rock mini-series Sgt. Rock: The Lost Battalion concluding with issue number six. Read more
It’s a Comic Book Summer! DC Comics Sizzles!
In my previous article I laid out for you eager readers many of the delicious treats that Marvel has in store for the summer. Not to be outdone, DC has several big events and happenings on the not too distant horizon. Just check out this sampling of big storylines and events sure to make you sit up and take notice during the hot summer months!
Total Blackout After giving us a taste of bad things to come in a Free Comic Book Day issue, Green Lantern and its tie-ins will launch the highly anticipated Blackest Night storyline, the follow-up to the smash Sinestro Corps. It’s safe to say that this will be the epic DC event of the year, as the story will cross over into the worlds of heroes such as Superman, Batman and the Teen Titans. Promising visits from recently and long-deceased members of the DCU, Blackest Night is expected to pack quite an emotional punch on members of an already-shaken hero community.
Battle for the Cowl: Who Will Be The Next Batman?
Now that Battle for the Cowl #1 has hit the comic book shops and the subsequent tie-ins are certainly on their way, let the speculation as to who will inherit said cowl commence. If the first issue of this intriguing storyline has told us anything, it’s that the future of Gotham City is truly what’s at stake here. With Arkham freshly emptied by an (alive?) Black Mask, a desperate Bat-Family and a pretender to Batman’s name all working overtime, who, at the end, will be left standing to lead Gotham into, hopefully, a time of peace? Below, some odds on who it might be.
Catwoman: 250 to 1: Even though she has emerged as a champion, of sorts, for Gotham City in the recent past, and has become an intimate part of Bruce Wayne’s life, the disconnect in different parts of their moral codes keeps the good Ms. Kyle from ever really being able to inherit the cape and symbol. Will she still be an effective part of the extended Bat-Family after BFTC ends? Probably, but Batman, she’s not. Her interest in the East End mostly also may hinder this.
A Review Of Battle For The Cowl #1
All of the buildup and hype surrounding the death of Batman now enters phase two with today’s release of Battle for the Cowl #1. Some very essential questions are answered in this wonderfully scripted and rendered issue, written and drawn by Tony S. Daniel. Questions such as what does Gotham without a Batman look like, who’s around to try and keep the peace and where are the villains, are given equal time, and then some, in this first issue.
SPOILER ALERT!!! MAJOR DETAILS OF THE FIRST ISSUE ARE REVEALED! READ AT YOUR OWN RISK!!
