legends of the dork knight issue #3

Legends of The Dork Knight issue #3


Welcome back Bat-fam! I know I really dropped the ball the last two months but with Christmas and then some issue in my own personal life this month it’s been hard to sit down and have the time to bust out this blog, but I’m back in full swing and we are on track to keep this thing going every month again! The best (and worst) part of taking a two-month hiatus is that there has been so much new Batman news to cover that I can write for hours and hours and still have more to share with you guys! I appreciate all the support I received on Twitter when I announced I was having some personal issues and could not deliver this blog or any reviews for that week. That’s one of the best things about doing what I do is establishing myself in an amazing community of people I’ve never even met before in my life, but whose passions are the same as mine and something as minimal as Batman comic books has brought us all together. I am so grateful to be able to share my Bat-Passion with all of you guys and it truly means the world to me to have you guys on this journey with me! So, with that, let’s get to the latest in the world of The Batman!

James Tynion IV first Batman issue sells out ITS FIRST WEEK!

I remember on Batman day last year I was sitting in front of my computer watching the live press event where they were going to announce the new Batman writer and once they announced Tynion, I was like a kid on Christmas! Tynion has been behind some of the greatest Batman stories out there. Working alongside Scott Snyder in The New 52 Batman series, Batman Eternal, Batman TMNT, Batman and Robin, Detective Comics, Batman Lost and so many other titles. All of which have just been some of the most amazing Batman titles ever released and so it is only fitting that he would take over the reigns from former writer Tom King, who received a lot of mixed reviews for his 85-issue run in the series. Tynion makes first issue was Batman #86, and he came out of the gates strong redefining Batman right off rip and introducing some amazing new gadgets and a new set of foes, the likes we haven’t seen in a long time in a Batman story. Tony S. Daniel also came aboard for the first issue and the two round houses kicked the hell out of the first issue and got readers amped and hooked after only one issue! Batman #86 sold out shortly after its release date and has already been ordered for a second printing. That just tells you how well received he is as the new writer and with only two issues out so far, Batman is back on top as it should be since it’s the characters signature series! I have personally fallen in love with the new theme of Batman, and the introduction of new Bat-gadgets and the emotions of the character have me so excited to see where Tynion is able to take the rest of the series before it eventual re-boot, which I am very upset about but I won’t get into it right now. For now, I’m just enjoying the amazing ride we are on and can’t wait to see what’s to come for Batman with the current assassin’s issue and the amazing epilogues hinting towards a possible altercation with the Clown Prince of Crime himself!



DC teases new Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo series.

So, if you guys have been following along with me on Twitter, you may have noticed I have a huge admiration for Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo. I call the two the DC Mad-Men and that because they completely redefined Batman over at DC and since their run that started in 2012, the team has put out just some amazing Bat stories including the Batman Who Laughs and Last Knight on Earth along with Jock, Jonathan Glapjon, fco plascencia who have all been a part of the amazing creative team. Well today DC releases an amazing new teaser for what Snyder has been teasing for awhile that follows his amazing 39 issue run of Justice League. It is still a bit unclear as to what the project is, but I know when that creative team is assembled, it’s going to be great! Check out the teaser below and let me know what you think the team is working on. New Wonder Woman series? A new Justice League Series? Or something we have never seen before? I guess we will all find out soon enough!






Suggested Read – February

Batman Mad Love


Since February is the month of hallmark cards and cheap chocolates and phony love momentous, I have picked Batman: Mad Love for my suggested reading. Written by legendary Batman the Animated Series team Paul Dino and Brice Timm, this animated series based story reveals the origin of Harley Quinn and her quest to prove her love to the Joker by eliminating the Dark Knight.For any BTAS fans out there, this story is a must read and is just pure insanity throughout as Harley tries to prove her love for her Puddin.
Batman Mad Love is available on Amazon or your local bookstore.

Suggested Watch

Batman vs TMNT 2019


This DC animated film is one of the greatest crossover movies I think they have ever released. Based on the original crossover story, Batman vs TMNT is just an all around fun and guilty pleasure movie for the entire family. If you are a fan of either of these franchises, you need to do yourself a favor and sit down and enjoy this one. Just all-around fun, while still appeasing to us older fans with some darker moments and humor. Here is the “official” description
When a new menace in Gotham begins stealing all the experimental technology, Batman is put on high alert. But, a team of warriors lurking beneath the streets are also on the case; the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Led by Leonardo and along with his brothers, the brainy Donatello, fearless Raphael and wisecracking Michelangelo; these mysterious martial artists are on a collision course with the Dark Knight. Based on the hit DC Comics crossover, it’s time for a high flying, pulse pounding adventure the likes of which Gotham City has never seen
Batman vs TMNT is available on Digital and SVD or Blu-Ray or 4K UHD

Bat-Collector spotlight
Batwoman PVC Diorama
DC Gallery
Diamond Select Toys

In November I highlighted the Dark Knight and Dark Knight Rises Series Dioramas from my friends at Diamond Select Toys and the response was so amazing that I had to do another one of their amazing pieces this month. With Batwoman becoming a more well-known name due to the CW tv series, what a better time to showcase this amazing piece. The packaging only really catches your eye and has that timeless Batman feel to it. Just looking at the box, you know there’s going to be something amazing inside. The diorama itself is actually one of the best looking I have reviewed so far. It has a very glossy paint job that makes the Batwoman suit pop and the red that is used in her hair is just a stunning color. The sculpt of this piece is just flawless. There are zero imperfections in the entire thing, and it has to be the most amazing thing I’ve gotten from DST. All around just an amazing piece that any collector would want to have in their collection. I make sure to inspect every single aspect in these reviews to see if I can find any faults or flaws and with this one there are none. That just shows you how much Diamond Select Toys values these products and for the price point, you get way more then you pay for with this piece. So, if you know a Batwoman fan, or are one yourself, I highly recommend adding this piece to tour collection. I rate this piece a perfect 10/10! You can pick it up online at many retailers or your local comic book shop that carries the DST line!







Conclusion-
Well, since this is the first issue back, I will keep it short and sweet. I really hope to grow this thing beyond where it is because my main goal with this column is to have it really community focused. I want to share as much as I can that gets sent in to me from all of you guys! The community of comic book fans is what really drives me to do this. It is one of the coolest things every week to have a chance to review all these amazing Batman books and to see all of you guys re-tweet them or share them and give your own opinions on them. That is my driving force for this, is having you guys onboard as well. So if you Greer guys have anything you want to share with the rest of the bat-fan community PLEASE feel free to message me. Anything you guys want me to discuss or give my opinion on? Have pictures of yourself in cosplay or meeting one of your comic book heroes? Or anything else you guys have that you want to share, then send me a message and ill be sure to include it in a future column! Well, until next time, thanks for reading and be sure to follow me on twitter @wes_greer or send me an email at wesgreer.comicsthegathering@gmail.com

-Wes Greer