Category: DC Iron Age

Birds of Prey – New 52 (2011)

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DC Comics relaunched Birds of Prey with issue #1 in September 2011 for The New 52 relaunch with the new series having some similar characters which existed in a different universe than the previous DC titles. Novelist Duane Swierczynski replaced Andreyko as the writer, with Jesus Saiz handling the art. Noted Batman villain Poison Ivy was announced as one of the new characters joining the team.

The book’s first storyline begins shortly after Barbara regains the use of her legs due to the events of Flashpoint. Dinah approaches her old friend with an offer to join the new Birds of Prey team she is putting together, but she declines, instead suggesting that Katana take her place. The gun-toting vigilante Starling is also recruited into the team, along with Poison Ivy.

After the departure of Poison Ivy after issue #12, the team roster changed again when Katana spun off into her own solo book along with providing her services to the Justice League of America. With occasional help from Condor and a former Talon, the Birds of Prey move on with writer Christy Marx in issue #18.

 

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Volume 1 (1993)

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The first comic stories (The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Volume 1) consisted of a Prestige format, limited series, three-part comic book adaptation of the novelisation of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. This was followed by other three-part adaptations of The Restaurant at the End of the Universe (Restaurant at the End of the Universe Volume 1) in 1994, and Life, the Universe and Everything (Life, The Universe and Everything Volume 1) in 1996.

Deathstroke V4 (2016)

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In DC Rebirth, Deathstroke, along with Lady Shiva, is mentioned as one of the enemies that Batman thinks may be attacking him on Two-Face‘s orders. He also stars in an ongoing series where he has a change of conscience and recruits a team of young superheroes to redeem his past misdeeds. In addition, he has come into contact with the African hero Red Lion/President Matthew Bland of Buredunia. Bland offers him a high sum for making sure his competition was not bringing in US forces, in exchange for Slade’s Ikon Suit made of Promethium for his own suit. He attempts to save his son by using Speed Force energy off from Kid Flash, but he was thwarted by both Titans and Teen Titans. He later builds the newest team called Defiance, with both his children, Wintergreen, Adeline Kane and Wallace as his teammates.  It was later disbanded after Power Girl committed suicide, and Slade’s attempts have grown worse to himself. 

Deathstroke was later imprisoned in Arkham Asylum, though he escapes and later defeated by the Titans.  In order for his death-wish to be confirmed, he releases all the inmates that Robin had put to attack the Titans, he came close of Damian to kill him, but instead, he was killed by Red Arrow.

The Shadow: Blood and Judgement (1986)

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In 1986, another DC adaptation of The Shadow was developed by Howard Chaykin. This four issue mini-series, The Shadow: Blood and Judgement, brought The Shadow to modern-day New York. While initially successful, this version proved unpopular with traditional Shadow fans because it depicted The Shadow using Uzi submachine guns and rocket launchers, as well as featuring a strong strain of black comedy and extreme violence throughout.

Batman/Superman – New 52 (2013)

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Batman/Superman (Volume 1) is a comic book series chronicling the adventures of Batman and Superman. It, along with Superman Unchained, was launched coinciding with the 75th anniversary of Superman.

Unlike its predecessor series, Superman/Batman, the stories reflect the status quo that is going on in the other Batman and Superman comic books.

A Nightmare on Elm Street – Wildstorm (2006)

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In 2006, WildStorm Productions, a publishing imprint of DC Comics, acquired the “A Nightmare on Elm Street” license and, in October of the same year, began publication of a new ongoing comic book series written by veteran comic book writer, Chuck Dixon with artwork by Kevin J. West, Bob Almond and Joel Gomez and covers by Tony Harris of Ex Machina fame.

Batman: Full Circle (1991)

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The Reaper’s Back…the fiendish zealot first introduced in the best-selling BATMAN: YEAR TWO has returned from the grave to spread menace and madness throughout Gotham City. To halt the spread of the Reaper’s terror, Batman must confront the secret of his parents’ murders – at the risk of his own sanity…

This one-shot is a sequel to the storyline BATMAN: YEAR TWO.

New Suicide Squad (2014)

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This 2014 relaunch, from writer Sean Ryan and artist Jeremy Roberts, sees Deadshot and Harley Quinn teaming up with new Squad members Black Manta, Joker’s Daughter, the Reverse Flash and Deathstroke.

Batman & The Joker: The Deadly Duo (2023)

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The Joker will go to any lengths to get Harley Quinn back after she is abducted by a strange culprit. But who? Mysterious, Joker-like monsters are stalking the streets of Gotham, collecting severed heads. But why? Jim Gordon is missing, and after receiving a package containing a bloody piece of Gotham’s commissioner, Batman knows he must be willing to do anything to save him. But how? When The Joker proposes an uneasy alliance with Batman, the answers to those questions begin to become clear— and they will shake Gotham City and the Bat-Family to their core. This meticulously crafted tale of the Dark Knight’s deadliest team-up will introduce you to a grim and gritty Gotham that only Marc Silvestri could bring you.

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm – The Animated Movie (1994)

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DC Comics released a comic book adaption of Batman: Mask of the Phantasm in 1994. written by Kelley Puckett and drawn by Mike Parobeck.  The comic book adaptation was later included with the VHS release. Kenner, who had already released toys for the cartoon series, produced several tie in figures for the film, including Joker and the Phantasm (packaged unmasked, spoiling a pivotal plot point in the film). Batman & Robin Adventures Annual #1: Shadow of the Phantasm is a comic book sequel to the film. It was written by Dini and released in 1996.