Get a first look at BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM #1

There's a new Batman patrolling the streets of Gotham City -- how do the police, criminals and Joe Citizen react? How do the denizens of Gotham City feel about the new vigilante? Can he control the criminal element as effectively as Bruce Wayne?

The acclaimed DETECTIVE COMICS team of Paul Dini and Dustin Nguyen reunite to tell Batman tales from another perspective, as we see Dick Grayson learn the ropes and how the people around him deal with it. Also, because we're all about giving you tons of story with each issue, this also kicks off the MANHUNTER c0-feature, written by Marc Andreyko with art by Georges Jeanty. Click below for a first look.

BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM #1 hits 6/17.

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Renato Guedes tackles covers for ACTION, SUPERMAN and SUPERGIRL annuals

You may have noticed a trend here at The Source. We like to show cool art once it appears in our inbox. SUPERMAN Group Editor Matt Idelson and his assistant Wil Moss, coincidentally, like to forward us cool art. It works out nicely.

So, to close out this Monday, we've got three covers from SUPERMAN artist Renato Guedes. The covers, for ACTION COMICS ANNUAL, SUPERMAN ANNUAL and SUPERGIRL form a loose triptych image. What's better than a Guedes image? Well, three.

ACTION COMICS ANNUAL, which hits 6/17, features the origin of Nightwing and Flamebird, from writer Greg Rucka and Pere Pérez.

On 8/19, SUPERMAN ANNUAL #14, by James Robinson and Javier Pina, delves into the past of Daxam, the home planet of Mon-El, from its roots as a Kryptonian colony to it's Earth connections. Could the planet Mon-El always saw as peaceful be anything but?

And on 9/2 we have the SUPERGIRL ANNUAL, by Sterling Gates, Fernando Dagnino and Raul Fernandez, gives readers a look into the lives of the two ladies of the Superman family -- Supergirl and Superwoman. What's a day like for Supergirl in her secret identity? Also, what drove Superwoman to become the threat she is now?

Click below for some Guedes goodness.

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Dan DiDio talks Batman with COMICS ALLIANCE and a few more links of note

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Over at AOL/Asylum's COMICS ALLIANCE site, our own Dan DiDio takes a moment to chat with CA's Laura Hudson about how the Batman universe will be shaping up post-BATTLE FOR THE COWL.

ComicsAlliance: What's been the reaction to the recent revelation that Dick Grayson, the original Robin, is now the new Batman?

Dan DiDio: We had a lot of speculation about who was going to be the new Batman, and one of the things that I found most surprising was that most people were trying to guess in a different direction. But from our standpoint, we were always pretty locked in on the fact that Dick Grayson was going to be the new Batman... the legacy aspect plays into everything that makes DC great, where we have so many characters that have moved from one generation to another. People have become very invested in [Dick Grayson] character over the years, and interested to see how he accepts the mantle.

• THE NASHUA TELEGRAPH had kind words for the FINAL CRISIS hardcover.

• Speaking of Grant Morrison and Batman, the writer talks to NEWSARAMA's Zack Smith about BATMAN AND ROBIN and his plans for the Caped Crusader.

• And, speaking of BATMAN AND ROBIN, IGN has a nice review of the first issue, where they call the book "an outrageously fun start for this new series. "

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Want another BATMAN AND ROBIN #4 cover peek? Sure, that's doable.

Try not to get mad at us, folks, but we decided it'd be a nice kick-off to the weekend to throw you another cool BATMAN AND ROBIN image.

This morning, you saw the cover to BATMAN AND ROBIN #4, by Frank Quitely, And, as some of you know, Philip Tan will be stepping in for a three-issue arc on the series, pairing him with writer Grant Morrison. Imagine how pleased I was to get a note from BATMAN Group Editor Michael Marts letting me know he'd just gotten the pencils for Tan's variant cover to #4. It's almost like we planned it this way.

So, not only will you be getting Quitely cover goodness for the series, but Tan will be creating stunning variants for his time on interiors. But enough of my mutterings. Here's the image.

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Get a look at R.E.B.E.L.S. #5

Tony Bedard and artist Claude St. Aubin keep the heat going in the pages of R.E.B.E.L.S., as the abductor of the intergalactic L.E.G.I.O.N. police force stands revealed, leading the entire sector to mobilize. What happens when Vril Dox's team of renegades teams up with the Omega Men, Durlans, Khunds and Dominators? Well, you can get at least some of the answers here.

R.E.B.E.L.S. #5 hits 6/10

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Take a tour of the DC offices with Art Brut

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Ever wanted to take a tour of the DC offices? Like living vicariously through rock stars? Well, now you can do both.

Indie rockers Art Brut paid a visit to 1700 Broadway this week, and the gang at UNDER THE RADAR Magazine were there to document the proceedings. As you may know, Art Brut's latest, the aptly titled "Art Brut vs. Satan" features a song titled "DC Comics and Chocolate Milkshake." Which probably means they're fans of the company, or at least big milkshake drinkers.

From UNDER THE RADAR:

Under the Radar asked frontman Eddie Argos to write an essay on his love for DC Comics for our current Spring 2009 issue. When DC got word of the article they invited the British band to take a tour of their NYC offices, which happened yesterday (June 2nd). We sent photographer Tommy Kearns down to capture the action, as the band got the grand tour, met DC's Senior Vice President/Executive Editor Dan Didio, and were given a bunch of free comic books.

You can check out the rest of the photos here.

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It's BATMAN AND ROBIN time

Bruce Wayne is trapped in the past. The Caped Crusader is missing.

As Earth's heroes and the citizens of Gotham City struggle to face a world without a Batman, Dick Grayson -- the first Robin -- dons his mentor's cowl to try and stem the tide of crime threatening to drown the city Bruce Wayne spent years protecting.

Today, THE NEW YORK TIMES bestselling team of Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely will launch BATMAN AND ROBIN, a new ongoing series.

Morrison crafts an energetic, fast paced and punchy issue that brings to mind the lost elements of the Dark Knight's past while injecting the characters with new, energetic twists. And what more can you really say about Quitely's amazing artwork?

In case you missed it, pages from the first issue have appeared at AIN'T IT COOL NEWS, MYSPACE, IGN, WIRED and NEWSARAMA, plus a very cool mention on MTV's SPLASH PAGE blog.

But that's not all. Wondering what's coming up in the book in the next year? Click below and see for yourself.

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