We're inching toward the weekend, folks, and that's a good thing. We're also inching toward the debut of the first issue of JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA from the superstar team of writer James Robinson and artist Mark Bagley. Stoked? You should be. On that note, we've got a few images that might be of interest. Namely, the January covers to JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE #6 and JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #41.
Writer Judd Winick and artist Mark Bagley bring their "Long Shadows" arc to a close as Two-Face and the new Batman throw down in the Batcave. And it's a vicious one, but as Two-Face begins to turn the tide...Batman shows up? Wish I could say more, but maybe these preview pages below will send some clues your way.
BATMAN #691 hits tomorrow.
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It all starts here. Writer James Robinson pairs with superstar artist Mark Bagley to begin their run on JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA. You've heard rumblings and speculation, you've read the chatter around the interwebs. But now's your chance to get a first-look at the new creative team's take on the most storied team in the DCU. To sweeten the pot, we threw in a variant cover by Andy Kubert. Happy Thursday.
Oh, and is that Despero?
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #38 hits 10/21.
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Writer Judd Winick and artist Mark Bagley kick off part three of their four-part BATMAN story with a bang, as Penguin ups the ante in his bid to become the top crook in Gotham and enlists a few of Arkham's finest to keep the Dark Knight occupied. Meanwhile, a new player enters the scene to help the Penguin -- or does he have more devious goals? All this while Two-Face gets closer to making a startling discovery about who Batman really is.
BATMAN #690 hits today.
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Isn't that a lovely Andy Kubert cover? You know what's better than that? Having an Andy Kubert cover with interiors by Mark Bagley. Words from Judd Winick don't hurt either. And here, in the second installment of the three-part "Long Shadows" arc, we find the newly-minted Batman scrambling to retrieve the Arkham Asylum escapees, while Two-Face begins a ground war of his own. But what's the Penguin up to? Catch a glimpse below.
BATMAN #689 hits 8/12.
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It's become something of a tradition here at The Source to start the week with some news, and we've got a nice bit here, with more to come later this week.
You all saw the preview pages from Judd Winick and Mark Bagley's first BATMAN issue, right? To say it's essential reading is an understatement. Heck, for us to say anything at all might be pushing it. So, we gave Judd a quick ring and asked him for the 101 on why this arc is so integral to the new Dark Knight. Judd?:
"This is Dick Grayson's first chapter as Batman. Despite all his training, despite growing up at Bruce Wayne's side, it's a hard transition. He's going to make mistakes, and he's going to pay for them. But it all begins here."
And the fun doesn't stop there. Starting in October, after the conclusion of his "Long Shadow" arc, Judd Winick and Mark Bagley will pass the BATMAN baton to writer/artist Tony Daniel, who'll be pulling double-duty on the title for six issues. You may recall Daniel did a pretty bang-up job on a little thing called BATTLE FOR THE COWL, which set the stage for all the Batman excitement going on now. Because we're all about consistency here at The Source, we got Tony chatting about his plans for a certain Caped Crusader:
"It’s a very exciting time right now. I’ve done my research, I've chosen my players, and I’ve outlined six months worth of story and I’m in the scripting phase of my first issue. We’ll be seeing the return of some once-familiar faces, faces, I can say, who are not so friendly to Gotham. I’ll be introducing a new character to the city of Gotham. There are also a few surprises in store that I hope will get people excited. "
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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Heard the big news from last week? Well, we announced the new creative team for JUSTICE LEAGUE. Specifically, writer James Robinson and artist Mark Bagley. But before Bagley -- who just wrapped up a historic run on the weekly TRINITY series -- steps aboard JUSTICE LEAGUE, he's got a three-issue arc on BATMAN, pairing him with writer Judd Winick. We teased a page before, but we've got three more that you may want to check out.
BATMAN #688 hits 7/8.
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We showed you some of Mr. Bagley's excellent inked work yesterday, with our JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA announcement. But how about the colored version?
Have a great weekend.
It's a short week here at The Source, what with our bosses letting us have Friday off. But that just means we have to end the week with a bang.
So, let's get right to it: Writer James Robinson and artist Mark Bagley will be the new ongoing creative team on JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA, starting in October. I'll give you a minute or two to wipe the drool off your keyboards.
All done? Great. The fun doesn't stop there. We managed to snag Robinson for a quick second to talk about the upcoming assignment, and how it ties into his current JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE mini-series, with artist Mauro Cascioli. Take it away, James:
"It's a thrill to be given the reins of DC's flagship team book and to know that my partner in crime(fighting) will be the esteemed Mark Bagley who's dynamic storytelling skills I intend to make full use of. It's further exciting/gratifying for me that I can dove-tail the events of Cry For Justice into the main book where post-Blackest Night will emerge a new team and a new exciting direction as they get caught up in the next wave of events building throughout the DCU."
Speaking of Mr. Bagley, who's just coming off a historic run on the yearlong weekly series TRINITY, we've snagged a first-look at an upcoming cover from JUSTICE LEAGUE. I probably don't even have to ask you to click, do I?
And if you'll be in Charlotte this weekend, swing on by Heroes Con, where Mark Bagley will be sharing his first thoughts on the gig during the DC NATION panel on Saturday at 1pm.
