Detective Comics #6 Feb07

Detective Comics #6

After a tour of duty on Batman with Dick Grayson as the man behind the cowl, Daniels returned to the Dark Knight's world in writing Detective Comics. Not with Bruce Wayne firmly entrenched as the undisputed caped crusader, Daniels' run has hit its stride after five issues. This week Comic Book Daily takes a look at issue six of Tony Daniels' take on Bruce Wayne and the world of Batman.

Auction Highlights #59

ComicLink November 2011 Featured Auction The November ComicLink Featured Auction has just ended. I really liked this auction, there was a little something here for everybody! The top 50 comics were an interesting mix. Of the top 50 there were 16 DCs, 1 Harvey, 1 EC, 27 Marvels and 5 Timelys....

Undervalued Spotlight #101

Detective Comics #395, DC Comics, January 1970 I meant to post this book right after Undervalued Spotlight #98. The two books go hand in hand as far as I’m concerned since both represent major steps in the development of superhero comics. Alas, Halloween came along as did my 100th Spotlight...

DC 52 Panel – Robinson helmed JSA title announced Aug28

DC 52 Panel – Robins...

DC held a panel on Aug. 27 focusing on the DC 52 relaunch, where creators talked about their work, while new projects were also unveiled.

Suddenly/Meanwhile… ...

So about last week. I’m sure you may have noticed that this column went on a mini hiatus. Sorry about that. Had some stomach based maladies. The good news is that I got a chance to read some stuff and now you get to hear about it. I’ve been reading a lot about how great Alex...

Review: Detective Comics Annual #12 Dec14

Review: Detective Comics A...

Writer: David Hine Artist: Agustin Padilla Colourist: Tony Avina Letters: Sal Cipriano Cover: Stanley Lau Publisher: DC Detective Comics Annual #12 is the latest comic in the Batman Inc. story. Let’s have a look. Synopsis With his return to the present, Bruce Wayne has expanded his...

Will No One Shell Out Big ...

Above you see Fred Ray’s patriotic 1942 cover to Superman #14 Arguably one of those crazy iconic covers that’s been homaged and or just straight up ripped off by a generation of comic artists. The cover was from the collection of Jerry Robinson, the creator of The Joker (among many...

CBD’s 52Qs | #13: "What's your take on the new direction of the Batman line?" Nov24

CBD’s 52Qs | #13: &qu...

Every week CBD’s Editor in Chief Pete DeCourcy asks the question and the crew (and special guests) give their answers, we’ll be doing this for 52 weeks. Tip of the hat goes to the gang at Scans_Daily for the inspiration. Today’s Question: “What’s your take on the new...

Jock Joins Steven Snyder o...

I don’t really recall where I first came across Jock’s art for the first time, it’s probably the Losers – but chances are it was a Batman cover or something. Either way, he’s quickly become one of my favourite artists working today. When I found out that...

Auction Highlights # Detec...

The final price settled at $1,075,000.00 which technically is less than the Action #1 since there was a...

Batman Beats Superman (in ...

Looks like all Batman needed was preparation time to finally defeat Superman, at least when it comes to dollars earned. A rare copy of the first Batman comic book has surpassed the previous comic book record price, $317,000, paid for a first Superman comic by John Dolmayan, drummer for the...