Welcome back to Upcoming Comics! Last week I mentioned Valentine’s Day, but now we can celebrate something bigger: President’s Day. Join me and the Batman News crew as we honor this sacred occasion with some comic books.
Upcoming Comics
Batman #144
The conclusion to “The Joker Year One” storyline with massive repercussions for the future!
Written By: Chip Zdarsky
Penciled By: Giuseppe Camuncoli, Andrea Sorrentino
Inks By: Stefano Nesi, Andrea Sorrentino
Colors By: Dave Stewart, Alejandro Sanchez
Cover By: Giuseppe Camuncoli, Stefano Nesi, Tomeu Morey
Thoughts: Not since Joker War have I so wanted Joker to simply go away for a long time.
Batman News Critic: Jackson
Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #24
“Return to Kingdom Come” concludes!
Written By: Mark Waid
Penciled By: Dan Mora
Inks By: Dan Mora
Colors By: Tamra Bonvillain
Cover By: Dan Mora
Thoughts: I’m very excited to see how Waid sticks the landing in this pseudo-prequel to Kingdom Come.
Batman News Critic: Casper
Nightwing #111
Something’s wrong with Nightwing, and he needs help figuring it out before it’s too late.
Written By: Tom Taylor, Michael Conrad
Penciled By: Sami Basri, Francesco Francavilla
Inks By: Sami Basri, Francesco Francavilla, Vicente Cifuentes
Colors By: Francesco Francavilla, Adriano Lucas
Cover By: Bruno Redondo
Thoughts: It’s always concerning when a story gives family backstory to a hero.
Batman News Critic: Aaron
Titans #8
The Titans must hold the world together after everything they’ve been through.
Written By: Tom Taylor
Penciled By: Stephen Segovia
Inks By: Stephen Segovia
Colors By: Annette Kwok
Cover By: Dan Mora
Thoughts: I’ll be curious to see how this title deals with the aftermath of Beast World.
Batman News Critic: None
Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong #5
The cataclysmic crossover between the DCU and Legendary’s Monsterverse continues!
Written By: Brian Buccellato
Penciled By: Christian Duce, Tom Derenick
Inks By: Christian Duce, Tom Derenick
Colors By: Luis Guerrero
Cover By: Romulo Fajardo, Drew Edward Johnson
Thoughts: A big moment for giant monkeys fighting dinosaurs!
Batman News Critic: None
Catwoman #62
Catwoman’s nine lives are running out faster than she thought!
Written By: Tini Howard
Penciled By: Carmine Di Giandomenico
Inks By: Carmine Di Giandomenico
Colors By: Veronica Gandini
Cover By: David Nakayama
Thoughts: DC is putting Waller everywhere, and I can’t wait for her mega-event master plan to be over.
Batman News Critic: William
Beyond the Bat
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Ratings
Most Excited: Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #24
Least Excited: Batman #144
Wild Card: Catwoman #62
Let us know in the comments what comics you’re looking forward to!