ICYMI: Punchline gets her own 48-paged one shot this November

Following her debut during the build up and events proper of "Joker War" in the Batman titles, Punchline - the new female sidekick and field general to The Joker, will be starring in her own 48 paged one shot book as solicited by DC Comics. Written by James Tynion IV and Sam Johns, with illustrations by Mirka Andolfo and covers by Yasmine Putri and Frank Cho - the solicits and Newsarama state that the one shot will explore "the story of Alexis Kaye, and how she’ll take Leslie Thompkins, Harper Row, and Cullen Row on a harrowing journey that reveals her radicalization to The Joker’s ideology."

You can read more about the upcoming Punchline one shot in the Newsarama interview. The issue goes on sale on November 10th.

Batman #101 sees Grifter return to the DC Universe and joining The Dark Knight's world

The world of Batman is going to including something WILD come October - as following the conclusion of "Joker War" and the title's 100th issue, Batman #101 will see "Grifter" from WildC.A.T.s and formerly the Wildstorm universe join the Caped Crusader's adventures.

According to Newsarama, the alter ego of Cole Cash will somehow come under the employ of Lucius Fox - the technical expert and right hand man of Bruce Wayne for Wayne Enterprises and now his adventures as Batman with the passing of Alfred Pennyworth. How this will affect the status quo will be interesting to see - and it will be under the creative team of writer James Tynion IV and artist Guillem March.

Batman #101 arrives this October 20th.

Nightwing makes his long awaited return in cover to Batman #99

Ever since he got shot in the head by the KGBeast in Batman #55, Richard "Dick" Grayson's life has literally turned upside down and has never been the same for fans of the former Robin turned Nightwing. Batman went on a mission to avenge his fallen adopted son/ ward, but after Dick recovers he is not the same man. He doesn't remember ANYTHING after the death of his parents, and that amnesia pretty much erases his time as a hero and his history with the Bat Family. Beginning with Nightwing #50, he goes by the name "Ric Grayson" - and tries to lead a new life as a cab driver and normal civilian. That doesn't stick though, as his past somehow comes back to haunt him with four individuals taking up the Nightwing persona as a team, dealing with the Court of Owls, and "Ric" is pulled back into the world of crimefighting due to instinct and a feeling.

That will all come to a head in "Joker War" apparently, and via Newsarama/ Gamesradar and artist Jorge Jimenez on Twitter, it looks like Dick Grayson/ Nightwing will be back to reclaim his identity at long last if the cover to Batman #99 is any indication! I sure hope so - as MANY HAVE WAITED FOR DICK TO RETURN. It all leads to the milestone issue of Batman #100 this October... And one can only hope this is the payoff.

Batman #99, written by James Tynion IV and illustrated by Jorge Jimenez -  is solicited for a September release.

Batman resumes its twice monthly schedule this June; Issue #100 hits on October

With the corona virus pandemic putting a halt to a lot of businesses and practices, DC Comics is already making preparations to distribute their titles once again beginning this May. One of their flagship titles in "Batman" won't be coming back til June 9 - and when it does it will resume its  twice monthly distribution schedule.

That means issues 92 and 93 will hit within June - chronicling the events of the "Joker War" storyline and leading up to the mega-sized release of issue #100 in October. The series is helmed by writer James Tynion IV - and comes after Tom King's epic run on the book which saw The Dark Knight go through several ordeals and tests in his life - including progression in his relationship with Catwoman and his near marriage to her, and a huge battle against his nemesis Bane and his father from the Flashpoint timeline, Thomas Wayne/ Flashpoint Batman.

For more on the story - visit Newsarama for more details.

James Tynion IV and Tony S. Daniel take over “Batman” starting January 2020

Batman Day was celebrated last September 22nd, and coinciding with that event came a couple of announcements for The Dark Knight’s future - including who will be replacing writer Tom King in the mainline “Batman” comic book series next year. Following the end of the “City of Bane” storyline with issue #85 this December, DC Comics has announced that “Detective Comics” writer James Tynion IV will join forces with artists Tony S. Daniel to take on Batman starting with issue #86 this January 2020. Tom King meanwhile will go with Clay Mann and do a new 12 issue miniseries run with “Batman Catwoman” that same month.

For more on the story, visit Superherohype.

ICYMI: Scott Snyder takes over Justice League following "No Justice" weekly series this June

In case you missed the news from DC - Following the events of the DC Comics' crossover event "Dark Nights: Metal", Batman writer Scott Snyder will be dealing with the ramifications of that event with a weekly miniseries starting this May called "No Justice" - which will see members of the Justice League splintering into different factions and groups, with writers James Tynion IV and Josh Williamson joining him for writing duties and Francis Manapul for the artwok. Also following that, Snyder himself will take over the main team flagship title of "Justice League" beginning this June.

That's pretty big and a lot to take in for 2018... And definitely setting up a bigger play for the DC Universe moving forward. For more on the story, visit Batman-News.com.

Dark Days announced by DC Comics for the DC Rebirth era

The first "Big Event" news for the Rebirth era of DC Comics is on hand, as the publisher revealed via its recently June solicitations (as seen in Newsarama) that their "warm up" to the big storyline will happen with two one shots entitled "Dark Days" - written by Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV, with artwork by Jim Lee, Andy Kubert, John Romita Jr., and more. "Dark Days: The Forge" happens on June 14, while "Dark Days: The Casting" will be released on July 12.

The cover to "The Forge" looks to be centered around The Dark Knight detective himself - Batman. While no specifics were given on what the plot is for "Dark Days" - it is according to CBR set to "reveal the dark underbelly of the DCU" and lead on to an unspecified DC Event.

SDCC '15: DC Entertainment announces Batman Eternal sequel w/ "Batman and Robin Eternal"

Looks like Batfans are in for a big treat come Fall this year, as DC Entertainment has announced the much anticipated sequel to the 52 week-long 2014-2015 weekly Batman comic book series that was "Batman Eternal" with the upcoming 26-issue series "Batman and Robin Eternal"!

To be written by Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV with art duties performed by Tony S. Daniel, the new weekly series will explore the "Legacy of Robin" - since the Boy Wonder and Batman's famous sidekick celebrates his 75th Anniversary this year! That means Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, Tim Drake, and even Damien Wayne will be in the forefront of the story, as well as other supporting members of the Bat Family. As the cover art previewed in SDCC suggests, Dick will be the primary focus, as well as Harper Rowe/ Blue Bird.

However, the big surprise announcement was that the story will reintroduce another fan favorite Batman supporting character - Cassandra Cain, aka Batgirl in the Pre-New 52 era of DC Comics! After Stephanie Brown/ Spoiler made her comeback in Batman Eternal, Cass' long-awaited comeback in Batman and Robin Eternal is going to excite fans who have waited for her proper introduction to the new DC Universe for a long time. For more on the story, visit the source post at Comic Book.com!

Batman and Robin Eternal makes its debut on October this year!