Tuesday Roundup: December 4th

All month long, comic book fans will be coming together to celebrate the season of giving, togetherness, joy and…rot?

 

Well, yes. The holidays may be known as a festive time, but with Rotworld in full swing, we’re bringing a little decomposition to December in 2012. The shocking, suspenseful storyline which unfolds each month in both Swamp Thing and Animal Man continues in both comics this week. ANIMAL MAN #15 finds Buddy Baker, Black Orchid, John Constantine, Beast Boy, Steel and Frankenstein running into the ferocious, furry frenzy of Gorilla Grodd and his minions. And judging by this week’s “brainy” new preview, it doesn’t look like they’re be teaming up to fight a common enemy. Then in SWAMP THING #15, Swamp Thing and Deadman make their way to Gotham, but first they must deal with William Arcane. It’s probably safe to assume young William’s not going to make Santa’s nice list this year…

 

Of course, that’s just the start of this week’s excitement. “Death of the Family” visits Detective Comics this week, and we have three different links to a slick preview of issue #15 below. All this, plus new Before Watchmen: Comedian, Before Watchmen: Minutemen, Earth 2, Green Arrow, Dial H and the debut of Human Bomb. Also, a special shout-out this week to the Superman Facebook page, which recently passed the 3 million mark. That’s a whole lotta “likes,” and as a thank you, we debuted this week’s ACTION COMICS #15 preview there.

 

Here’s what hit the web this past week…

 

USA TODAY ran an exclusive preview of BEFORE WATCHMEN: COMEDIAN #4 and interviewed writer Brian Azzarello.

 

IGN ran an exclusive preview of BEFORE WATCHMEN: MINUTEMEN #5.

 

POPMATTERS, COMIC BOOK RESOURCES, and NEWSARAMA ran a preview of DETECTIVE COMICS #15.

 

MTV GEEK ran an exclusive preview of SWAMP THING #15.

 

COMIC BOOK RESOURCES ran an exclusive preview of ANIMAL MAN #15.

 

THE MARY SUE ran an exclusive preview of WORLDS’ FINEST #7.

 

NEWSARAMA ran an exclusive preview of EARTH 2 #7.

 

GAWKER’s KOTAKU ran an exclusive preview of DIAL H #7.

 

CBS MAN CAVE ran an exclusive preview of BATWING #15.

 

POPMATTERS ran an exclusive preview of STORMWATCH #15.

 

COMIC VINE ran an exclusive preview of HUMAN BOMB #1.

 

IFANBOY ran an exclusive preview of GREEN ARROW #15.

 

The official Superman Facebook page ran an exclusive preview of ACTION COMICS #15 to commemorate reaching over three million “Likes.”

 

The DC Comics website ran exclusive previews of FAIREST #10, G.I. COMBAT #7, and THE PHANTOM STRANGER #3.

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Tuesday Roundup: November 27th

This week marks the release of BEFORE WATCHMEN: SILK SPECTRE #4, making Silk Spectre the first Before Watchmen title to reach its grand conclusion. Like all getaways, this road trip to 60s-era San Francisco seems to have flown by. However, before we all say goodbye to Sally Jupiter and the “Summer of Love,” we have one more beautiful (if a little tear-stained) issue to look forward to. And we do mean beautiful. Take a look at Wired’s preview of it below, if you have any doubt.

 

Even better, that’s only half of the Before Watchmen excitement arriving this week. We also get the latest installment of Before Watchmen: Ozymandias, featuring the unrivaled writing of Len Wein and art of Jae Lee. Both of those eagerly anticipated comics hit stores alongside plenty of equally anticipated titles from DC COMICS – THE NEW 52, including TALON #2, BATMAN, INCORPORATED #5, THE FLASH #14, JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #14 and AQUAMAN #14, which not only introduces the Ocean Master, but serves as a prologue to the upcoming “Throne of Atlantis.”

 

Here’s what hit the web this past week…

 

USA TODAY ran an exclusive preview of TALON #2 and interviewed writer James Tynion IV.

 

MTV GEEK ran an exclusive preview of AQUAMAN #14.

 

MAXIM ran an exclusive preview of AMERICAN VAMPIRE #33.

 

WIRED’s GEEKMOM ran an exclusive preview of BEFORE WATCHMEN: SILK SPECTRE #4 and interviewed co-writer/artist Amanda Conner.

 

POPMATTERS ran an exclusive preview of BEFORE WATCHMEN: OZYMANDIAS #4.

 

AIN’T IT COOL NEWS ran an exclusive preview of BATMAN, INCORPORATED #5.

 

CBS MAN CAVE ran an exclusive preview of THE SAVAGE HAWKMAN #14.

 

IGN ran an exclusive preview of BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #14.

 

COMIC BOOK RESOURCES ran an exclusive preview of THE FLASH #14.

 

NEWSARAMA ran an exclusive preview of TEEN TITANS #14.

 

COMIC VINE ran an exclusive preview of JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #14.

 

IFANBOY ran an exclusive preview of ALL-STAR WESTERN #14.

 

COMIC MONSTERS ran an exclusive preview of LOT 13 #2.

 

COMICBOOK.COM ran an exclusive preview of THE FURY OF FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MEN #14 and also revealed the cover for issue #15.

 

DC Comics’ Twitter ran an exclusive preview of I, VAMPIRE #14. Check it out here, here, here, here, here, and here.

 

The DC Comics website ran exclusive previews of JOE KUBERT PRESENTS #2, PHANTOM LADY #4, RED LANTERNS #14 and SUPERMAN #14.

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Tuesday Roundup: November 20th

For comic book fans, Wednesday is usually the best day of the week. But we have to say, this week Thursday is giving it a run for its money. Wednesday brings with it new issues of Justice League, Wonder Woman, Nightwing, Green Lantern: New Guardians and Catwoman. But Thursday kicks off a long weekend with family, friends and turkey. Of course, this Friday is when all of the shops offer their great Black Friday deals, and seeing as how we still have a lot of holiday shopping to do, we’re looking forward to those as well.

 

Actually, can we just agree that every day this week is worth looking forward to? Even today. After all, today we have previews to all of this week’s new comics, and they’re all gathered below for your convenience. See? There’s plenty to get excited about today! Not the least of which is that Monday is behind us. (Yeah, even in the best of weeks, Mondays are still Mondays.)

 

Here’s what hit the web this past week…

 

USA TODAY ran an exclusive preview of GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS #14 and interviewed writer Tony Bedard.

 

TIME OUT CHICAGO ran an exclusive preview of WONDER WOMAN #14 and interviewed writer Brian Azzarello.

 

MTV GEEK ran an exclusive preview of RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #14.

 

COMIC BOOK RESOURCES ran an exclusive preview of CATWOMAN #14.

 

CBS MAN CAVE ran an exclusive preview of DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS #14.

 

MULHOLLAND BOOKS ran an exclusive preview of BIRDS OF PREY #14.

 

POPMATTERS ran an exclusive preview of SWORD OF SORCERY #2.

 

COMIC VINE ran an exclusive preview of NIGHTWING #14.

 

IGN ran an exclusive preview of SUPERGIRL #14.

 

NEWSARAMA ran an exclusive preview of BATWOMAN #14.

 

CRAVE ONLINE ran an exclusive preview of BLUE BEETLE #14.

 

IFANBOY ran an exclusive preview of THE UNWRITTEN #43.

 

SCIENCEFICTION.COM ran an exclusive preview of LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #14.

 

The DC Entertainment website ran exclusive previews of FABLES #123, JUSTICE LEAGUE #14, and YOUNG JUSTICE #22.

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Tuesday Roundup: November 14th

Can we all agree that October was a terrifying month? Whew… Just the memory of that fateful day is enough to give us all a cold sweat.

 

No, we’re not talking about Halloween, we’re talking about the day we first read BATMAN #13, which kicked off the much anticipated “Death of the Family” storyline with one shocker of a cliffhanger. We’ve been waiting a whole month to find out what happens next, and now that we’re on the brink, we’re starting to wonder if we should be careful what we wish for. Unfortunately, you won’t get any answers about what happened to Alfred in this week’s preview of BATMAN #14, but you will get more Batman and Harley. And speaking of Harley, you’ll get a lot more of her in this week’s SUICIDE SQUAD #14, which is a “Death of the Family” tie-in and is previewed below along with an interview with Adam Glass. Plus, we also have to think of our friend Barbara Gordon, who must confront one very literal demon from her past now that the Joker’s returned. BATGIRL #14 is also part of the “Death of the Family” storyline and is also out this week, along with BATMAN AND ROBIN #14, GREEN LANTERN CORPS #14, SUPERBOY #14 and more than enough to keep you reading and talking till next Halloween (or at least next week).

 

Here’s what hit the web this past week…

 

USA TODAY ran an exclusive preview of SUICIDE SQUAD #14 and interviewed writer Adam Glass.

 

BUZZFEED ran an exclusive preview of BATMAN #14.

 

COMIC BOOK RESOURCES ran an exclusive preview of BATGIRL #14.

 

THE LOS ANGELES TIMES’ HERO COMPLEX ran an exclusive preview of BATMAN AND ROBIN #14.

 

CBS MAN CAVE ran an exclusive preview of TEAM 7 #2.

 

POPMATTERS ran an exclusive preview of THE PHANTOM STRANGER #2.

 

MTV GEEK ran an exclusive preview of GREEN LANTERN CORPS #14.

 

IGN ran an exclusive preview of SUPERBOY #14.

 

CRAVE ONLINE ran an exclusive preview of FRANKENSTEIN, AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E. #14.

 

COMPLEX MAGAZINE ran an exclusive preview of DEATHSTROKE #14.

 

NEWSARAMA ran an exclusive preview of THE RAVAGERS #6.

 

COMIC VINE ran an exclusive preview of DEMON KNIGHTS #14.

 

IFANBOY ran an exclusive preview of LEGION LOST #14.

 

The DC Entertainment website ran exclusive previews of GREEN LANTERN: THE ANIMATED SERIES #8, GRIFTER #14, and SAUCER COUNTRY #9.

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Tuesday Roundup: November 6th

Remember, remember the…er, seventh of November? Well, it may not work as well as a rhyme or hold any historical significance, but we want you to remember November 7th. That’s the day the next batch of great new DC comics hit your local shop. Though, if you’ve been reading “Rise of the Third Army,” “Rotworld,” or “Hawkman: Wanted,” we don’t see how you could forget! All three exciting storylines get new installments on Wednesday, and considering the cliffhangers some of those titles left off with last month, you’ve likely been counting the days. This Wednesday also marks the debut of Before Watchmen: Moloch, a two-issue miniseries focusing on one of the big villains of Watchmen. Moloch is written by J. Michael Straczynski and drawn by none other than Eduardo Risso (100 Bullets, Spaceman), who knows a thing or two about crime stories. We have previews of all of these titles below, along with first-looks at ACTION COMICS #14, DETECTIVE COMICS #14, GREEN ARROW #14, EARTH 2 #6 and more. Take a look and we’ll see you in the shops on Wednesday!

 

Here’s what hit the web this past week…

 

MAXIM ran an exclusive preview of ACTION COMICS #14.

 

MTV GEEK ran exclusive previews of BEFORE WATCHMEN: MOLOCH #1 and EARTH 2 #6.

 

WIRED’s UNDERWIRE ran an exclusive preview of DIAL H #6.

 

IGN ran an exclusive preview of SWAMP THING #14.

 

GAWKER’s IO9 ran an exclusive preview of ANIMAL MAN #14.

 

POPMATTERS ran an exclusive preview of FAIREST #9.

 

CRAVE ONLINE ran an exclusive preview of BATWING #14.

 

SCIENCEFICTION.COM ran an exclusive preview of STORMWATCH #14.

 

COMIC BOOK RESOURCES ran an exclusive preview of GREEN LANTERN #14.

 

NEWSARAMA ran an exclusive preview of DETECTIVE COMICS #14.

 

COMIC VINE ran an exclusive preview of WORLDS’ FINEST #6.

 

IFANBOY ran an exclusive preview of G.I. COMBAT #6.

 

The DC Comics website ran exclusive previews of GREEN ARROW #14 and SWEET TOOTH #39.

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Tuesday Roundup: October 30th

For most people out there, tomorrow’s all about cool costumes and candy. But if you’re a DC fan, you’re definitely going to want to make sure you hit your local comic book shop or cruise on over to the DC Digital Store tomorrow for some extra-sized treats. With four new annuals hitting the streets, there will be plenty of costume-clad action taking placed long before the sun goes down. And if you’re more of an after-dark person, we have you covered there as well. Don’t miss our new horror comics, Lot 13 (written by Steve Niles with art by Glenn Fabry) and Ghosts (featuring a list of contributors that has to be seen to be believed!). Plus, a new Skeletor-driven Masters of the Universe comic, the latest issue of Aquaman, and the final, zombielicious installment of Vertigo’s The New Deadwardians. Check out previews of them all at the links below.

 

Here’s what hit the web this past week…

 

USA TODAY ran an exclusive preview of JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK ANNUAL #1 and interviewed writer Jeff Lemire.

 

USA TODAY also ran an exclusive preview of GHOSTS #1 and interviewed co-writers Geoff Johns and Jeff Lemire about their story in the anthology, “Ghosts For Hire.”

 

USA TODAY also ran an exclusive preview of MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: THE ORIGIN OF SKELETOR #1 and interviewed writer Joshua Hale Fialkov.

 

MAXIM ran an exclusive preview of BATGIRL ANNUAL #1.

 

/FILM ran an exclusive preview of ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #1.

 

BLOODY DISGUSTING ran an exclusive preview of LOT 13 #1.

 

COMIC BOOK RESOURCES ran an exclusive preview of AQUAMAN #13.

 

NEWSARAMA ran an exclusive preview of THE NEW DEADWARDIANS #8.

 

COMIC VINE ran an exclusive preview of THE PHANTOM LADY #3.

 

The DC Entertainment website ran exclusive previews of SWAMP THING ANNUAL #1, AMERICAN VAMPIRE #32, and JOE KUBERT PRESENTS #1. And check back tomorrow for an exclusive preview of SUPERMAN FAMILY ADVENTURES #6!

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Tuesday Roundup: October 23rd

For someone on the run and laying low, Calvin Rose has sure been seen in a lot of places. Making his debut during Zero Month in September, this week marks the release of TALON #1, and to help celebrate this new character and series, we decided to give fans two different first-looks at this first issue. You can find links to both of them below, along with eye-opening interviews from Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti on All-Star Western, Dan Jugens on The Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Men and Scott Lobdell on Superman. All that, plus previews of the latest issues of Batman, Incorporated, The Flash, Teen Titans, Justice League Dark, Batman: The Dark Knight and more.

 

Here’s what hit the web this past week…

 

THE WASHINGTON POST’s COMIC RIFFS BLOG and AIN’T IT COOL NEWS ran exclusive previews of TALON #1.

 

USA TODAY ran an exclusive preview of SUPERMAN #13 and interviewed writer Scott Lobdell.

 

THE LOS ANGELES TIMES’ HERO COMPLEX ran an exclusive preview of BATMAN, INCORPORATED #4.

 

MAXIM ran an exclusive preview of THE FLASH #13.

 

MTV GEEK ran an exclusive preview of RED LANTERNS #13.

 

POPMATTERS ran an exclusive preview of FABLES #122.

 

BLOODY DISGUSTING ran an exclusive preview of I, VAMPIRE #13.

 

GAWKER’s IO9 ran an exclusive preview of JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #13.

 

COMIC BOOK RESOURCES ran an exclusive preview of BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #13.

 

NEWSARAMA ran an exclusive preview of ALL-STAR WESTERN #13 and interviewed co-writers Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti.

 

COMICBOOK.COM ran an exclusive preview of THE FURY OF FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MEN #13 and interviewed writer Dan Jurgens.

 

MULTIVERSITY ran an exclusive preview of THE SAVAGE HAWKMAN #13.

 

The DC Comics website ran an exclusive preview of TEEN TITANS #13.

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Tuesday Roundup: October 16th

Everyone has their favorites in comics. Favorite characters. Favorite writers. Favorite artists. But every now and then, it’s fun, refreshing and absolutely essential to welcome someone new to the fold. After all, all of your favorites were once brand new themselves.

 

Christy Marx isn’t exactly new to comics and certainly isn’t new to writing fantasy, but she’s new to DC COMICS – THE NEW 52, and new to Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld, which is the anchor series in our new Sword of Sorcery comic. Amethyst made her New 52 debut in last month’s, SWORD OF SORCERY #0, but her adventures continue this week with its issue #1. You can check out a great preview of the issue and an interview with Ms. Marx below. And while you’re at it, be sure to check out the preview of CATWOMAN #13, which features the new creative team of Ann Nocenti and Rafa Sandoval, and the preview of JUSTICE LEAGUE #13, featuring the New 52 debut of Cheetah, and DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS #13, which begins a fresh new story featuring Black Lightning and Blue Devil. There’s a whole lot new this week, and it’s standing nicely side-by-side with Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Nightwing, the Minutemen, the Green Lantern Corps and many more of your favorites.

 

Here’s what hit the web this past week…

 

USA TODAY ran an exclusive preview of SWORD OF SORCERY #1 and interviewed writer Christy Marx.

 

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY ran an exclusive preview of JUSTICE LEAGUE #13.

 

MAXIM ran an exclusive preview of SUPERGIRL #13.

 

THE LOS ANGELES TIMES' HERO COMPLEX ran an exclusive preview of WONDER WOMAN #13.

 

MTV GEEK ran an exclusive preview of BATWOMAN #13.

 

THE EXAMINER ran an exclusive preview of DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS #13.

 

IGN ran an exclusive preview of NIGHTWING #13.

 

COMIC BOOK RESOURCES ran an exclusive preview of GREEN LANTERN CORPS #13.

 

POPMATTERS ran an exclusive preview of BEFORE WATCHMEN: MINUTEMEN #4.

 

COMIC VINE ran an exclusive preview of RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #13.

 

NEWSARAMA ran an exclusive preview of BLUE BEETLE #13.

 

IFANBOY ran an exclusive preview of LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #13.

 

The DC Comics website ran exclusive previews of BIRDS OF PREY #13 and CATWOMAN #13.

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Tuesday Roundup: October 9th

Is it possible to be both giddy and absolutely terrified at the same time? Well, if the start of this week has taught us anything, it would have to be that the answer to that question is yes. There’s no other way to describe how we’re feeling about the start of “Death of the Family” this week. The Joker returns to Gotham and makes his DC COMICS – THE NEW 52 debut in what’s looking to be one of the most terrifying storylines to hit the pages of Batman in ages. And talk about impact! When a villain like the Joker returns, he doesn’t just affect one hero. Not with his history. He’s “killed” Jason Todd, shot and nearly crippled Barbara Gordon, romanced (in the loosest term possible) Harley Quinn, and all of that was before he had one of the most disturbing facelifts in history in the pages of Detective Comics.

 

You can grab a first-look at the start of “Death of the Family” below in our preview of BATMAN #13. Of course, that’s just the start of what will be hitting shops on Wednesday. You also don’t want to miss BATGIRL #13, which serves as a prelude to “Death of the Family,” the continuation of “Rise of the Third Army” in GREEN LANTERN CORPS #13, TEAM 7#1 and THE PHANTOM STRANGER #1, and the second issue of BEFORE WATCHMEN: DR. MANHATTAN. That’s right, it’s only the second issue, which means if you haven’t been reading this beautiful Before Watchmen book, you don’t have much to get caught up on before Wednesday.

 

Here’s what hit the web this past week…

 

BUZZFEED ran an exclusive preview of BATMAN #13.

 

USA TODAY ran an exclusive preview of BATGIRL #13 and interviewed writer Gail Simone.

 

MAXIM ran an exclusive preview of BATMAN AND ROBIN #13.

 

SCI FI NOW ran an exclusive preview of BEFORE WATCHMEN: DR. MANHATTAN #2.

 

BLASTR ran an exclusive preview of TEAM 7 #1.

 

GAWKER’s IO9 ran an exclusive preview of THE PHANTOM STRANGER #1.

 

POPMATTERS ran an exclusive preview of DEMON KNIGHTS #13.

 

MTV GEEK ran an exclusive preview of SUPERBOY #13.

 

COMPLEX MAGAZINE ran an exclusive preview of FRANKENSTEIN, AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E. #13.

 

SCIENCEFICTION.COM ran an exclusive preview of GRIFTER #13.

 

COMIC BOOK RESOURCES ran an exclusive preview of GREEN LANTERN CORPS #13.

 

NEWSARAMA ran an exclusive preview of DEATHSTROKE #13.

 

COMIC VINE ran an exclusive preview of THE RAVAGERS #5.

 

IFANBOY ran an exclusive preview of LEGION LOST #13.

 

The DC Comics website ran an exclusive preview of SUICIDE SQUAD #13.

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Tuesday Roundup: October 2nd

Usually when there’s talk of new blood in Gotham, it’s time for Gordon to light the bat-signal. But there’s no cause for alarm this week. In fact, there’s reason for celebration as the new Detective Comics creative team makes its eagerly anticipated debut. Writer John Layman and artist Jason Fabok launch a brand new, eight-issue story arc with Wednesday’s DETECTIVE COMICS #13, and you can take your first look at it below (we think “hard-hitting” is an apt description of it). And while you’re in a comic previewing state of mind, why not take a gander at the first issues of “Rotworld” in ANIMAL MAN #13 and SWAMP THING #13. Or “Rise of the Third Army” in GREEN LANTERN #13. Or at Rorschach’s bloody payback in BEFORE WATCHMEN: RORSCHACH #2. Many of our comics ended in cliffhangers going into Zero Month, and we know you’re eager to see how they get resolved. Well, guess what? It’s time!

 

Here’s what hit the web this past week…

 

USA TODAY ran an exclusive preview of DETECTIVE COMICS #13 and interviewed writer John Layman.

 

MAXIM ran an exclusive preview of GREEN ARROW #13.

 

TIME OUT CHICAGO ran an exclusive preview of BEFORE WATCHMEN: RORSCHACH #2.

 

POPMATTERS ran an exclusive preview of ACTION COMICS #13.

 

IGN ran an exclusive preview of ANIMAL MAN #13.

 

GAWKER’s IO9 ran an exclusive preview of DIAL H #5.

 

COMIC BOOK RESOURCES ran an exclusive preview of SWAMP THING #13.

 

NEWSARAMA ran an exclusive preview of STORMWATCH #13.

 

IFANBOY ran an exclusive preview of WORLDS’ FINEST #5.

 

The DC Comics website ran exclusive previews of EARTH 2 #5 and GREEN LANTERN #13.

 

The DC Comics Twitter account ran an exclusive preview of G.I. COMBAT #5 here, here, here, here and here.

 

The Batman Facebook page ran an exclusive preview of BATWING #13.

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