Daffy Duck gets a Superman-esque superhero origin story in an official preview for DC Comics’ Looney Tunes #262. DC Comics has released an official preview for the next issue of its official Looney Tunes comic, which gives none other than Daffy Duck a Man of Steel-esque superhero origin story. Written by Derek Fridolfs and penciled

In Batman ’89, one of Gotham City’s toughest defenders revealed his true colors, which made lead him down a dark path in Tim Burton’s movie world. WARNING: The following article contains spoilers from Batman ’89 #2, available now. As Batman ’89 continues to explore and expand on the world established in Tim Burton’s Batman movie,

Today, we look into how Barbara Gordon first confronted Batman after the events of The Killing Joke. In Comic Book Questions Answered, I answer whatever questions you folks might have about comic books (feel free to e-mail questions to me at brianc@cbr.com). Reader Bret S. wanted to know if and when Barbara Gordon ever confronted

Writer Jeph Loeb explains the timeline for Batman: The Long Halloween Special in relation to Batman: Dark Victory and Catwoman: When in Rome. Batman: The Long Halloween Special writer Jeph Loeb recently revealed when his and Tim Sale’s upcoming release will take place in relation to the overall Batman comics timeline. “Without giving anything away,

In Kang the Conqueror #2, Nathaniel Richards is looking to team up with a classic Marvel villain in hopes of defeating his own variant. WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Kang the Conqueror #2, on sale now from Marvel. The long history of Kang the Conqueror is one of the most complex stories in the

Today, we look at how Shang-Chi was willing to defend Iron Man’s worst actions during the Civil War crossover event. In Remember to Forget, we spotlight comic book stories that I wish I could forget, but I can’t, so I instead share them with you all! This time around, we see the “danger” (quotes because,

(Bat)man’s best friend, Ace the Bat-Hound, gets his very own story in January’s Batman: Urban Legends #11. The upcoming 11th issue of DC Comics’ Batman: Urban Legends anthology series promises, among other things, a story starring none other the Dark Knight’s trusty canine companion, Ace the Bat-Hound. Batman: Urban Legends #11 is slated to hit

Viktor Bogdanovic channels Todd McFarlane for a spectacular Batman variant cover based on 1990’s Spider-Man #1 — complete with the ’90s DC logo. One of the variant covers for the upcoming Batman #118 crosses comic company lines, referencing a classic illustration of Marvel’s own webslinger, Spider-Man. Drawn by Viktor Bogdanovic (Detective Comics, New Super-Man), the cover shows Batman brooding

If there’s one thing that’s clear about Andy Biersack, frontman for the hard rock band Black Veil Brides and comic book creator, it’s that he absolutely loves Batman. After partnering with DC on Batman projects and merchandising to help commemorate the Caped Crusader’s anniversary, Biersack voices the iconic Dark Knight in the soundtrack album for

DC Comics’ Nightwing #87 by Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo is a unique issue in that it will play out as a single, 22-page connecting image. While comic book readers are sure to be familiar with connecting covers, this December, artist Bruno Redondo is taking things one step further by crafting an entire connecting issue of

Peter Parker is out of commission in Amazing Spider-Man #82, but his time in the hospital launches a new era with Marvel’s Spider-Man Beyond event. Ben Reilly will assume the role of New York’s premiere web-slinger as the Spider-Man Beyond event kicks off — and despite early rumors, Peter Parker does not die. Peter is hospitalized, rather, and

Arrowverse villain Black Siren just proved she belongs on the Suicide Squad by taking down a small army all by herself in Suicide Squad Annual #1. WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for Suicide Squad Annual #1, available now from DC Comics. Amanda Waller has been running through Suicide Squad members faster than usual as

Spearheaded by Mariko Tamaki and a host of artists, “Shadows of the Bat” will unfold in 12 weekly issues of Detective Comics, beginning this January. A weekly event entitled Shadows of the Bat will kick off in January, encompassing 12 issues of Detective Comics. Penned by current Detective Comics scribe Mariko Tamaki and illustrated by artists Ivan Reis (Action Comics), Danny

Marvel’s Conan the Barbarian #25 explores the past, present and future of the savage warrior through bombastic stories by an elite team of creators. With nearly 90 years of stories to his name, Conan the Barbarian is one of the most iconic fantasy characters to ever lift a sword. Created by Robert E. Howard and

Terry McGinnis just lost everything in Batman: Urban Legends #7, and now the future Dark Knight must forge a new path in the Batman Beyond universe. WARNING: The following article contains spoilers from “Batman Beyond: Wake” in Batman: Urban Legends #7, on sale now from DC Comics. Terry McGinnis was always set up as the

Dark Horse Comics announces Sir Edward Grey: Acheron, the first full-length comic both written and illustrated by Mike Mignola in five years. This December, Dark Horse Comics publishes Sir Edward Grey: Acheron, the first full-length comic book to be both written and illustrated by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola in five years. “For the first time in

Two powerful X-Men once combined forces to take down the terrifying threat of an enraged, rampaging Hulk possessed by an outside force. While the Hulk is a hero and a founding member of the Avengers, he can be one of the most terrifying beings in the Marvel Universe. When he was possessed by Onslaught in

As Fear State kicks off and Oracle investigates Gotham’s darkest corners, Barbara Gordon is on the defensive against the Court of Owls in Joker. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for The Joker #7, on sale now from DC Comics. In her role as Oracle, Barbara Gordon has historically served as the Bat Family’s eyes in

Only five days after its release, Webtoons ambassadors release motion comic dubs of the highly successful Batman: Wayne Family Adventures. Multiple motion comic dubs of Webtoons’ Batman: Wayne Family Adventures have emerged, less than a week after the highly successful webcomic debuted. The animations are all produced by voice actors and ambassadors assigned to promote Webtoons content. One

Blue Beetle just lost an essential part of his crime-fighting arsenal, and it’s even more consequential than Batman’s biggest recent defeat. WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Blue & Gold #2, on sale now from DC Comics. Ted Kord’s Blue Beetle is one of the top scientists, inventors and industrial titans of the DC

Masters of the Universe: Revelation just revealed the heart-breaking, tragic secret origin behind a He-Man villain’s alter ego from the original show. WARNING: This article contains major spoilers for Masters of the Universe: Revelation #3, available now from Dark Horse. Netflix’s Masters of the Universe: Revelation gave fans a surprising look at the world of

Marvel Comics presents a preview of Kang the Conqueror #2, which reveals a major connection between Kang and Moon Knight. Marvel Comics has revealed an official preview for Kang the Conqueror #2, which is due to hit comic shops this coming Wednesday and features a couple of interesting Marvel Cinematic Universe connections. A five-part limited series from

Marvel once shattered the mind of Guardians of the Galaxy member Mantis, subjecting her to live through five different lives at once. The Guardians of the Galaxy have become much more popular since their breakout success in the MCU, but their history in the comics stretches back much further than their big screen debut. In fact,

Today we look at the clever way that DC showed how Green Lantern reacted to the Flash’s trial for killing the Reverse Flash. In “Our Lives Together,” I spotlight some of the more interesting examples of shared comic book universes. You know, crossovers that aren’t exactly crossovers. As you likely know by now, one of

This week, our artists drew your picks for comic book characters mashed up with famous fairy tales. So every week, I post a topic here. You reply to it on the CSBG Twitter page (just write @csbg with your reply), our artists will each pick one of your suggestions and I will post their drawings

Poison Ivy has been positioned in an incredible place of power in Fear State — and could either save OR doom Gotham City. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Batman #112, on sale now from DC Comics. Gotham City is currently in dire straights. Still trying to pick up the pieces from the events of Joker

In the latest Comic Book Legends Revealed, learn whether Marvel really insisted that a Thunderbolts team member be killed off due to a rights issue. Welcome to Comic Book Legends Revealed! This is the eight hundred and thirteenth installment where we examine three comic book legends and determine whether they are true or false. As

As Iron Man, Tony Stark managed to master the ten rings of Marvel’s Mandarin in the comic book Marvel Universe long before Shang-Chi did in the MCU. Before the MCU’s Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, there was another heroic master of the Mandarin’s Ten Rings. While he usually deals with technology

An old war story in The Old Guard: Tales Through Time #3 reveals that one of the key Netflix immortal warriors actually had a secret son. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for “Passchendaele” in The Old Guard: Tales Through Time #3, available now from Image. In The Old Guard, Andromache of Scythia is undoubtedly the

As the new Swamp Thing battles against the Suicide Squad, the truth behind how he was bonded to the Green and became an avatar finally comes out. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for The Swamp Thing #7, on sale now from DC Comics. One of the biggest developments heading into the Infinite Frontier era was