“One of the greatest Batman epics I've ever read” - IGN

Everyone’s been talking about Batman recently. Tomorrow marks the release of the final issue of DETECTIVE COMICS prior to the launch of DC Comics-The New 52. The current run by Scott Snyder, Jock, and Francesco Francavilla has been one of the most critically acclaimed runs the title has ever had.

“When all is said and done, this creative team has delivered one of the greatest Batman epics I've ever read,” wrote IGN in their review of tomorrow’s issue #881. In case you missed it, check out what Scott Snyder shared with us yesterday about his experiences on working on the series.

And to wrap up the day, we thought we’d share the exciting news that BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #2 and BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY #3 have officially sold out. Congratulations to all of the creative teams involved in putting these books together.

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FLASHPOINT FRIDAY: THE PROPHECY OF FLASHPOINT

Abin Sur finds himself on Earth to retrieve the white entity. Yet his priorities change when he meets Hal Jordan and realizes how valuable and worth saving Earth is. As he forms an allegiance with Cyborg to save the doomed planet, Abin Sur is secretly visited by Sinestro. How will his old friend’s reveal of the prophecy called “Flashpoint” affect Abin Sur’s mission to protect Earth? And what does it mean for their relationship?

FLASHPOINT: ABIN SUR – THE GREEN LANTERN #2 is written by Adam Schlagman and features art by Robson Rocha, Felipe Massafera, Joe Prado, and Rod Reis. To view exclusive preview pages, head over to IGN and be sure to look for the issue when it hits stands on Wednesday.

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FLASHPOINT FRIDAY: “What would Hal Jordan be like if he never became a Green Lantern?” – Adam Schlagman

flashpoint-logo_whiteHal Jordan is known for a lot of things – reckless behavior, a flagrant disregard for authority, and a flair for the wild side to name a few. But with Abin Sur being very much alive in the FLASHPOINT universe, what does this mean for Hal? Can he still move beyond his brash behavior and step up to the role of the hero without being chosen by a ring? In FLASHPOINT: HAL JORDAN #1, Hal is put to the test.

“What would Hal Jordan be like if he never became a Green Lantern?” writer Adam Schlagman asks. “Would he finally be in a committed relationship with Carol Ferris or remain his irresponsible self? In this world on the verge of apocalyptic war, can one reckless test pilot finally accept responsibility and defeat agents from Atlantis, Invisible Planes, and a Hydra? And is he capable of the sacrifice required to drop the Green Arrow bomb?”

FLASHPOINT: HAL JORDAN #1 features art by Ben Oliver and a cover by Rags Morales and Gabe Eltaeb. Head over to IGN to view exclusive preview pages and read the book when it hits stands next week.

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Superman and Batman claim the top two spots on IGN's list of the Top 100 Heroes in Comics

Last week, we were following IGN's countdown of the top 100 heroes in comics all week on THE SOURCE. They've now posted the top twenty selections--and DC's secured eleven of those spots, with Wonder Woman landing at number five and Batman and Superman claiming the top two spots.

Here's the breakdown of the DC heroes who crack the top 20:

20 - Catwoman

19 - Jim Gordon

17 - Barbara Gordon

16 - Rorschach

15 - Dream of the Endless

11 - Dick Grayson

8 - Wally West

7 - Hal Jordan

5 - Wonder Woman

2 - Batman

1 - Superman

Head on over to IGN for the full rundown.

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IGN Begins Countdown of Top 100 Heroes in Comics

Top-traffic game site IGN has started a countdown of their top 100 super heroes of all time. Everyday they've been unrolling more and more of their list. So far, they've revealed a little more than half of their entries and DC has secured a solid number of spots, with characters such as Black Lightning, Superboy, Jonah Hex, Booster Gold, Aquaman, and Barry Allen being included. Head on over to IGN to see the full list so far and keep checking back as the rest is revealed today and tomorrow.

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FLASHPOINT FRIDAY: From The Editor’s Desk: Eddie Berganza on REVERSE FLASH #1 Cover

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Today, I’ve already shown you process pieces for the cover and first page of FLASHPOINT: EMPEROR AQUAMAN #1.

Below you will see the evolution of the cover to FLASHPOINT: REVERSE FLASH #1. With each step in the process coming into fruition, everything from the Reverse Flash’s sinister grin to the signature icons of DC’s greatest superheroes getting tossed aside in the background becomes more detailed and pronounced, resulting in this awesome, collaborative final product.

1. Let’s begin with the initial sketch:

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2. Followed by Ardian Syaf’s pencils:

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3. Then Vicente Cifuentes provides depth with his no leaks inks:

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4. And as the last hoorah, Kyle Ritter adds color as the ultimate step:

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And in other FLASHPOINT news, be sure to head on over to Comic Book Resources for an interview with FLASHPOINT: SECRET SEVEN writer Peter Milligan, as well as to IGN for an exclusive interview with series creator and mastermind, Geoff Johns.

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Critical acclaim for XOMBI, plus some brand new Frazer Irving art

xom_cv5-copyThe cover for July's XOMBI #5 by Frazer Irving

The first issue of John Rozum and Frazer Irving’s XOMBI arrived to a lot of great reviews from the comics press. What did the critics have to say about XOMBI #1?

Here’s a sampling...

"I haven't read a book this intriguingly and engagingly weird since I first dropped into Grant Morrison's THE INVISIBLES."

-Ain't It Cool News

“We're getting into Grant Morrison-esque avant-garde weirdness here, and somehow, the nanite-injected, super-powered, and immortal David Kim is the calm epicenter at the eye of this weirdness, and the reader's doorway into the world. I love it."

-Newsarama

“The team-up of John Rozum and Frazer Irving, for this book, makes it a must read. It's a refreshing break from all the super-hero books swarming the shelves, and it will captivate you from the get-go.”

-Comic Vine

“The story that Rozum has begun to craft is intriguing, and should engage readers old and new alike ... Everything has a sense of the surreal, and Irving's knack for creating disturbing facial imagery is put to great use.”

-IGN

"Irving can draw the dark and gloomy, but more importantly the crazy and fantastic. So when a Rustling Husk shows up out of nowhere, it's creepy and surprising, and his depiction of Mr. Hyde is gruesome. But at the same time, Irving's people are rooted firmly in reality, looking remarkably life-like. I think that's a perfect touch for "Xombi," since it makes the nastiness rising up around them feel that much more dangerous."

-Comic Book Resources

"Xombi is away to the races with a first issue that's gorgeous, gripping and something different to everything else in my weekly stack."

-iFanboy

"Rozum does a great job at reintroducing the character to both new and old audiences, and Irving’s artwork is amazing ... a great starting point."

-Platform Nation

"I’m going to recommend picking up Xombi #1. The groundwork is firmly in place for an adventure and some solid storytelling. I believe wrier John Rozum and artist Frazer Irving will take us readers on a great ride."

-ScienceFiction.com

"We could have a real winner on our hands."

-Comics Bulletin

It’s not too late to jump on board – XOMBI #2 hits stands later this month.

We have an extra treat for Frazer Irving fans here: his variant cover to BATMAN INC. #6, on sale in May!

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