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[Spoilers] Here’s The Identity of DC Comics New Batman

Published

9 years ago

April 14, 2015

In the ongoing battle to spoil entertainment before it’s even close to being released, someone has taken scans of DC Comics’ upcoming free comic book day title, Divergence, spoiling the identity of the new Batman. This new Batman will exist in the post convergence universe, and have a story that takes place after the current arc “Endgame.” Bleeding Cool posted a wealth of details regarding the leak, and excitement now seems to be at an all time high.

So if you don’t want to know who takes over the mantle of Batman, stop reading now. SPOILERS AHEAD.

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So first let’s talk about what is immediately noticeable about this new build. There’s one red, and one blue light on the back of this robot suit thing. It’s holding a smoking gun, something we know Batman isn’t a big fan of.

The new Batman is none other than Detective James Gordon. In the issue he’s sporting a shaved mohawk, no mustache, and spouts negative criticism about the idea right away. Saying “I’d like to go on record as saying this is the dumbest idea in the history of Gotham City.” Which of course isn’t correct. This is a great idea, and fantastic way to contribute an undying legacy to the Batman storyline that’s sure to sell trades and be talked about for a long time to come.

There were clear signs that this Batman was a more police focused unit from the start, but it didn’t really come together until the revelation that Jim Gordon is in this suit. Just what this means for Bruce Wayne remains to be seen, but it can’t be good.

This idea is bonkers, but it just might work. Snyder has had a certain affinity for Gordon since he took over the series in the New 52. He’s a very different type of man than Bruce Wayne, and how this will manifest itself in his time as Batman will make for good if not great storytelling.

Related Topics:Batman Bruce Wayne DC Comics Greg Capullo Jim Gordon Scott Snyder

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‘Witchblade’ is Getting Resurrected This Summer in New Comic Series from Top Cow and Image Comics

Published

7 days ago

April 18, 2024

Meagan Navarro

Witchblade, the popular comic series that initially ran from 1995 to 2015 and launched a TV series, is getting resurrected in a new comic series from Top Cow and Image Comics. It’s set to unleash heavy metal, black magic and blood this summer.

Look for the new Witchblade series to launch on July 17, 2024.

In Witchblade #1, “New York City Police Detective Sara Pezzini’s life was forever fractured by her father’s murder. Cold, cunning, and hellbent on revenge, Sara now stalks a vicious criminal cabal beneath the city, where an ancient power collides and transforms her into something wild, magnificent, and beyond her darkest imaginings. How will Sara use this ancient power, or will she be consumed by it?”

The series is penned by NYT Best-Selling writer Marguerite Bennett (Animosity, Batwoman, DC Bombshells) and visualized by artist Giuseppe Cafaro (Suicide Squad, Power Rangers, Red Sonja). The creative duo is working with original co-creator Marc Silvestri, who is the CEO of Top Cow Productions Inc. and one of the founders of Image Comics. They are set to reintroduce the series to Witchblade’s enduring fans with “a reimagined origin with contemporary takes on familiar characters and new story arcs that will hook new readers and rekindle the energy and excitement that fueled the 90’s Image Revolution that shaped generations of top creators.”

Bennett said in a statement, “The ability to tell a ferocious story full of monsters, sexuality, vision, and history was irresistible.” She adds, “Our saga is sleek, vicious, ferocious, and has a lot to say about power in the 21st century and will be the first time that we are stopping the roller coaster to let more people on. I’ve loved Witchblade since I was a child, and there is truly no other heroine like Sara with such an iconic legacy and such a rich, brutal relationship to her own body.”

“The Witchblade universe is being modernized to reflect how Marguerite beautifully explores the extreme sides of Sara through memories, her personal thoughts, like desire and hunger, in her solitude and when she is possessed by the Witchblade. So, I had to visually intersect a noir True Detective-like world with a supernatural, horror world that is a fantastic mix between Berserk and Zodiac,” Cafaro stated.

Marc Silvestri notes, “This is brand new mythology around Sara, and I can’t wait for you to fall in love with her and all the twists and turns. Discover Witchblade reimagined this summer, and join us as we bring all the fun of the 90s to the modern age and see how exciting comics can be. I can’t wait for you to read this new series.”

Witchblade#1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, July 17th, for $4.99 for 48 pages. And it’ll come with multiple cover variants.