ICYMI: Meet "The Robin King" - the newest Dark Multiverse monstrosity debuting in "Dark Nights Death Metal #2"

One of the most sadistic alternate versions of Batman to come out of 2018's "Dark Nights Metal" event was "The Batman Who Laughs" - the result of a "fusion" of The Joker's final laughing gas gift that infects a Batman from an alternate world after he kills his most feared adversary and transforming him into the thing he fears the most - becoming his own worst enemy and with the skills of the Dark Knight to boot. This evil Bruce Wayne along with other alternate versions of the Caped Crusader hailed from the Dark Multiverse and tried to conquer the regular DCU - only to be thwarted and all except the Batman Who Laughs being defeated.

Fast forward to the new event by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo in the sequel series "Dark Nights Death Metal", and we meet the newest creature to come out of TBWL's legacy - The Robin King.

As tweeted by Scott Snyder himself, this barbaric noble and twisted version of the Boy Wonder looks to be The Batman Who Laugh's "insurance policy". He'll be debuting on "Dark Nights Death Metal #2" this month - but the variant cover above by

DC officially announces "Dark Nights: Death Metal" - Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo's proverbial "last ride" DC event starting this May

Teased. Hinted. Expected. Now it is officially unveiled by DC Comics and writer Scott Snyder himself.

Two years after the end of "Dark Nights: Metal", DC has announced a sequel series in "Dark Nights: Death Metal" - a six issue miniseries that will begin this May. Snyder will once again be in the driver's seat as the writer of the story, with his wingman and longtime collaborator Greg Capullo taking care of art duties. The duo will also be joined by inker Jonathan Glapion, with FCO Plascenia also retruning as colorist.

According to Newsarama's article, Dark Nights: Death Metal's plot will go something like this: "The Earth has been consumed by Dark Multiverse energy, having been conquered by the Batman Who Laughs and his evil lieutenants, corrupted versions of Shazam, Donna Troy, Supergirl, Blue Beetle, Hawkman, and Commissioner Jim Gordon," reads DC's announcement. "Some heroes, like Wonder Woman and the Flash, have made compromises as they negotiate to keep humanity alive in this hell-born landscape. Others, like Batman, are part of an underground resistance looking to take back control of their world. Superman is imprisoned, cursed to literally power Earth’s sun for eternity."

If that sounds fun and insane... IT IS. Wonder Woman is also meant to be the key figure/ character of this storyline, which will also feature Batman, Superman, and several one-shot tie-ins. Prepare yourselves for the Metalverse Encore this year.

Dark Nights: Death Metal will begin on May 13 with issue #1 and will be a monthly series running all the way to November this year.

ICYMI: Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo tease their "DC Encore" for DC Comics

Teased at the official DC Nation Twitter page a few days ago, "Batman" and "Dark Nights: Metal" collaborators Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo are ready to reteam for the encore... A "DC Encore" that is shrouded in mystery yet is rumored to set up the new DC Timeline for DC Comics. This project is given its very first teaser image of Wonder Woman wearing a new kind of armor, wielding a chainsaw, and having the severed withered head of the "Batman Who Laughs" tied to her belt.

Read more on what this all could be possibly alluding to via The Hollywood Reporter.

DC Comics announces new "Justice League" relaunch series for June w/ Scott Snyder, Jim Cheung, and Jorge Jimenez

In what will certainly get DC fans talking following the events of "Dark Nights: Metal" and their summer Justice League centered event called "No Justice", DC Comics has announced that superstar Batman writer Scott Snyder will be paired with artists Jim Cheung and Jorge Jimenez to relaunch "Justice League" with a brand new issue #1 this June! The line-up - teasing the long awaited return of Martian Manhunter to the legue as well as the addition of Green Lantern John Stewart and Hawkgirl ala the classic Justice League and Justice League Unlimited DC Animated Series, a great mystery will bring these heroes together and shape the DC Universe anew moving forward.

Justice League ships biweekly with issue #1 hitting on June 6 and #2 on June 20.

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.

Kotobukiya previews "Batman Rebirth" statue for May 2018

As one of the "new looks" that made its grand debut early last year, The "Batman Rebirth" suit is the new look that debuted just as Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo ended their epic run on the main "Batman" title just before DC Entertainment introduced the "Rebirth" era of the DC Universe. Retaining the black and grey colors that The Dark Knight wears proudly, the suit was a minor yet sleek redesign of Bats usual appearance - now sporting a Bat symbol with gold linings in his chest, a black and gold utility belt that looked like it had "fangs", and finally the most identifiable change in having the inner portion of the cape colored purple - a direct homage to the "purple gloves" Batman wore during his first appearance in "Detective Comics #27".

Now Kotobukiya is set to immortalize the Bat's new look in the next ARTFX+ statue hitting next year! Following Superman and the Super Sons statues, Batman Rebirth is the next in line and is expected to come out on May 2018! Above is just one preview picture the company has released  of the impressively sculpted 1/10 scale statue. Check out more via Kotobukiya's Facebook page!

Dark Days: The Forge is out this week. DO NOT MISS IT.

Finally out this week and bringing a whole can of mysteries and worms into the DC Universe during its Rebirth phase, "Dark Days: The Forge" is the first of two one-shot prologues that precede Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo's upcoming miniseries event "Dark Nights: Metal" - and the setup is just full of all of those things that will make and DC Comics reader and Batman fan scratch their heads and piece together the clues and mystery in a big way. Written by Snyder and featuring a talent pool of artists that includes Andy Kubert and Jim Lee, this is one game changer that will leave you gut punched at the reveal in the end of the issue, and I can't wait to pick up the next chapter in "Dark Days: The Casting" soon enough. If you want spoilers, Bleeding Cool has them but SPOILER WARNING there so click at your own risk.

Dark Days: The Forge is now out in comic stores.

Dark Nights: Metal will be Six Issues and starts this August

Revealed earlier this month during a special DC Rebirth panel that was livestreamed from Fan Expo Dallas, Batman writer Scott Snyder has revealed more details about "Dark Nights: Metal" - his BIG DC Comics event project reuniting him with artist Greg Capullo that features the Dark Knight and the rest of the DC Universe in a situation where Superman, Wonder Woman, and even Green Arrow have parts to play besides the Bat and his extended BatFamily.

As detailed in Newsarama, Metal will be six issues and self-contained - done by just him and Capullo.

"Metal is literally me and creators who are like family to me trying to celebrate the DCU in brand new off the wall ways with you guys. And to be super clear. Metal is a DC wide event. Next promo is Wonder Woman, then Superman. It's not a bat family book. It's Justice League+," tweeted Snyder. "Bat family plays a role, as goes Green Arrow, as do Teen Titans, as does Mera, and so on. This is me and brother Greg playing [with] all the toys"

Dark Nights: Metal begins on August 2017.

ICYMI: DC Comics officially reveals "Dark Nights: Metal" series by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo

In case you missed the live stream event held at the Fan Expo Dallas event, DC Comics has officially announced that superstar writer Scott Snyder and artist Greg Capullo are teaming up once again to bring a DC Universe event with Batman in the center - "Dark Nights: Metal"! Shown during a panel presentation along with DC Entertainment Co-Publishers Dan DiDio and Jim Lee, the upcoming new series will begin this August and follows the prelude books "Dark Days: The Forge" and "Dark Days: The Casting" -  which will both be released on June and July respectively.

This will be Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo's reunuon project following the conclusion of their critically acclaimed run on Batman for The New 52. It has The Dark Knight in the center of a mystery that is running around the DC Rebirth universe... And somehow involves Hawkman and Nth Metal.

Find out more details at DC Comics.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.

Batman Day: Save the date on September 17, 2016!

It's that time of the year again when a certain Caped Crusader gets a day to himself and his fans celebrating worldwide as well, as DC Comics has officially dated September 17, 2016 as "Batman Day" - the THIRD TIME the event has happened since its inception in 2014 as part of The Dark Knight's 75th Anniversary!

According to Comic Book.com, DC Comics has announced that there will be free comic book giveaways once again, as well as special artists like Frank Miller, Scott Snyder, and Tom King who have worked on the character promoting the legacy Bruce Wayne's alter ego has garnered for 77 years now. There's no better time to celebrate either, as Batman and the rest of the DC Universe have experience a "Rebirth" in comics, as well as Ben Affleck portraying an older and hardened Dark Knight in this year's "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" and will make a cameo in this August's Suicide Squad.

Prepare for Batman Day on September!

The End of an Era w/ Batman #51: Thank you Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo for an EPIC run on the Dark Knight!

"It was the best of times. It was the worst of times." And certainly as April concluded, so did the EPIC run of Scott Snyder on Batman - which is arguably one of the most impressive, exhausting, and game changing experiences the character has gone through in his 75+ year history! Since relaunching with "The New 52" back in 2011, DC Comics took bold steps to ensure that part of the Dark Knight's history would remain intact from the old timeline despite rebooting most of their character line, but that would all soon be planted with new storylines that would change Bruce Wayne and his universe through the years to come.

From introducing the "Court of Owls" to unleashing new madness with The Joker in "Death of the Family" and "Endgame", Snyder and his partner-in-crime Greg Capullo would push Batman and his allies to their very limits. It became apparent that Bruce's world would take a nosedive somehow, and by the conclusion of "Endgame" Batman "died" fighting his last epic battle with The Joker. Months would pass and a new Batman would step up in the form of trusted ally Jim Gordon... But even that tenure would be temporary and set the stage for the original's return - stronger, faster, and better than ever before.

Now it all ends... And where it began quietly before the storm hit, the Dark Knight is reborn anew and continues to watch his city vigilantly. Thank you Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo, and the rest for an EPIC run. Now a month remains before the DC Rebirth era begins!

DC All Access: Batman #49 marks the return of Bruce Wayne as Batman

The penultimate chapter of "SuperHeavy" has arrived in stores this week - Scott Snyder prepares to bring an amnesiac Bruce Wayne back to the cape and cowl he made famous, as Batman #49 is now out and will showcase what sacrifice the newly rejuvenated orphaned son of the Wayne Family will have to go through to save his successor and friend Jim Gordon, as well as the rest of Gotham City. That being said, DC All Access has uploaded a video that has Snyder explaining what this all means... As the conclusion to his epic storyline happens in next month's Batman #50 and just in time for "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" month too.

Bruce Wayne Is Back as Batman!
Batman #49 is now out in comic book stores and digital worldwide.

Batman: DC March 2016 Solicitations see Bruce Wayne back in Batman #50

Looks like the original, read deal Bats is FINALLY coming back in time for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice next year, as the latest March 2016 DC Comics solicitations reveal that in Batman #50, Bruce Wayne will don the cape and cowl once again to help the current new Batman, Jim Gordon, in a fight to save Gotham City from the diabolical Mr. Bloom.

No surprises there at all, and it's ABOUT TIME that we see the one true Bats back!!! For more DC Comics solicitations, visit Newsarama.com.

Batman #50 hits comic book stores on March 23, 2016.

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!

DC Comics: Batman Day is happening in September 2015

After last year's big Batman 75th Anniversary and the success of "Batman Day" on July 23 last year, DC Entertainment is bringing the occasion back the second time around, as September 26, 2015 has been officially declared as "Batman Day" this year!

Making the announcement at their official website and news section for the press, the event will feature select libraries and comic book stores participating, and some of DC Comics' finest and creative talents like Jim Lee, Grant Morrison, Scott Snyder, and Greg Capullo participating.

You can find out more by visiting the DC Comics.com!

Batman: Bluprints of the Bat Robot armor released by DC Comics

With the official debut of the brand new Batman in the pages of this week's "Batman #41", Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo have gone and done something that hasn't been explored in Batman canon proper before... By putting the least likely person you'd have expect into the suit in Commissioner James Gordon.

While there is certainly more than meets the eye to this (you have to read the issue, or see the SPOILER reveal here via Comic Book.com), schematics showing off the robosuit designs and its functions have been released by DC Comics.com.

Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo present... The new Batman?

Pretty much expectations for BIG CHANGES for the Batman universe are going to happen when Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo end their biggest storyline of The Caped Crusader yet in the pages of this month's Batman #40. Something will occur that will change the entire landscape of Batman as we know it...

Newsarama has a detailed interview with Snyder, who initially wanted "Endgame" to be his final Batman story... But any continuation thereafter would see something drastic happen to the status quo that would be fresh and uncharted territory to fans of The Dark Knight. What could it be... And is this a mecha Batman we see with a gun in the cover to June's Batman #41?

We can only wait and see what will happen next.

Meet the "New and Improved" Joker in the cover to Batman #37

It was only a matter of time until he showed his maniacal and ugly face once more... But the latter statement could be wrong for the most part given his "new and improved" look for his much anticipated comeback.

Since last being seen at the end of the pivotal "Death of the Family" storyline, The Joker makes his long awaited return in the pages of this December's "Batman #37", which is part of the "Endgame" storyline being done by the long running New 52 era creative force of Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo.

In the cover drawn by Capullo (seen above) that debuted in HitFlix and was posted by Comic Book.com, the Clown Prince of Crime sheds off his rotting old face that he used as "a mask" and now sports a clean new face - one with a shorter hair length and with thinner red lips.

In fact, it's somewhat reminiscent of...

Yes. Joker as seen in Frank Miller's seminal 1980's classic Batman story - Batman: The Dark Knight Returns.

Nostalgic and creepy, and both ways aren't a good sign for The Dark Knight, who's taking quite the beating these days and is undergoing several changes thanks to the events of "Batman: Eternal". In fact, "Endgame" sees the Caped Crusader fighting against his fellow Justice League teammates who have been "Jokerized" for the most part.

Oh, and another variant cover channeling "The Death of Jason Todd" as drawn by Andy Kubert screams classic too.

Batman #37 will be released in comic book stores. December 10.

Batman: Greg Capullo teases Batman: Endgame with a pencilled image

Batman with a gun. Harper Row as Bluebird. And... A masked vigilante that could be the new Nightwing?

These are some of the speculations to come straight out of a pencilled image that artist Greg Capullo tweeted from his official Twitter page, which was featured in Newsarama and is obviously a tease for his and writer Scott Snyder's next big epic Batman story for The New 52 - Batman: Endgame. That begins with issue #35 next month, and as Snyder teased in a video with DC All Access.

Seeing Batman using a firearm may be a big surprise to most since he has the "No Kill" rule, but it certainly is not unheard of. In the early days of Bill Finger and Bob Kane's run with the Caped Crusader, he used guns. Also, it could be a modified stun weapon similar to what an aged Bats used against Superman in Frank Miller's Batman: The Dark Knight Returns. Seeing Harper Row in action with Batman is not a surprise since this storyline is supposed to take place after the events of Batman: Eternal... But the new kid to the left of The Caped Crusader is a mystery that needs solving. Could it be Dick Grayson back in a costumed identity, or is it Harper's brother joining the fight?

We'll find out soon enough when Batman #35 begins "Endgame".