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On Death Traps, Underwater and Otherwise

Writer/artist Tony Daniel begins BATMAN #707 with Dick Grayson in a perilous situation. Yes, it's an underwater death trap with Batman, Luki Lo, Lucius Fox and Lucius' daughter Tamara plunging deeper and deeper into the water, possibly headed to their untimely deaths.

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For some reason, I've always been partial to the idea of an underwater death trap. Why? I do not know.

But I'm also partial to the idea of traps that send our heroes deep into the far reaches of outer space. Or a trap with a laser juuuuuuust a few inches away from our hero. That's a classic, obviously. How about an elaborate and deadly trap at an amusement park? If the Joker's involved, you bet.

What about you SOURCE readers? What are some of your favorite death traps from the pages of DC comics?

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A Trapeze Artist's Guide to Being Batman

Detective Comics #873

Before Dick Grayson was Batman, even before he was Robin, he was a member of the Flying Graysons. Turns out that coming from a family of acrobats provides some pretty solid guidelines on how to be Batman. See, when things look grim, Grayson has three rules for staying alive on the trapeze and they work just as well for staying alive on the mean streets of Gotham:

1. Pick a point. Meaning, pick the point in space you're headed for and never look away, even for a second...

2. Build yourself a net. Build a safety net out of plain, simple facts to stop the panic, to steady you.

3. Pray you land somewhere soft.

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Things certainly look dire for Grayson in DETECTIVE COMICS #873, the conclusion to the Black Mirror storyline by Scott Snyder and Jock. Head on over to CBR for a five page preview of the issue and join me in hoping that those three rules lead to a safe landing for the Dark Knight Detective.

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DCU in 2011: Tony Daniel dishes on upcoming BATMAN

It's rare enough that a creator comes along who can both write and draw, but it's even more impressive when one is able to deliver an outstanding product month after month on an ongoing title.

Tony Daniel's done amazing work with Dick Grayson and Damian Wayne in the pages of BATMAN, not only as artist but the current ongoing writer. Batman and Robin's lives won't be getting any easier in 2011, and Tony's provided a few words to tease some of the stories he's working on for this year:

"BATMAN in 2011 will prove rife full of challenges for Dick Grayson in Gotham City. While the Falcones are digging deeper into the business affairs of Gotham, someone has decided to help TWO-FACE return to glory. But are there ulterior motives at play? What role does Riddler play in all this and what does he want out of it? And with Catgirl being more of a menace than a hero, will she work through her nine lives before Batman to save her…from herself? Dick Grayson has a tough road ahead as Batman but he’ll forge ahead the best way he knows how—as guardian, protector, and savior of Gotham City."

Tony's next issue is BATMAN #706, which hits stores this month. Check out a preview below!

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Prepare for THE RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE

It’s all been building to this, folks. Bruce Wayne – Batman – has been lost in time and believed dead by his closest allies. His former sidekick has taken the cowl. Gotham remains under constant assault. But the question remains: where – or when – is Batman?

BATMAN: THE RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE #1 launches a special, six-issue event that chronicles the return of the original Dark Knight, springing from the mind of writer Grant Morrison. With each issue spanning a different era of time and featuring the dynamic artwork of a different, A-list comic book artist.

First up we have Chris Sprouse, who handles art chores on the first, extra-sized issue. And we just so happen to have a first look at the pages below. In the on-deck circle: Frazer Irving for #2. Get ready.

BATMAN: RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE #1 hits 5/12.

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Take a look at some pages from BATMAN #688

There's a new Batman in Gotham, but does that mean Gotham City wants him around? As Two-Face and Penguin take measures to keep the new hero at bay, one of the villains makes a startling new discovery about Dick Grayson. This issue kicks off a four-issue arc from writer Judd Winick and artist Mark Bagley, and we have a few pages for your perusal.

BATMAN #688 hits on 7/8.

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