In this review of the Nightwing 2024 Annual, the origin story of Bea Bennett – who she really is and how she came to be – is finally revealed!   Nightwing 2024 Annual Written by: Travis Moore Art by: Travis Moore Cover by: Travis Moore Variant cover by: Francesco Mattina   This review contains spoilers Synopsis: Many years ago, nine-year-old Destiny Alston was out at sea with her mother Nicole, on their way to Nicole’s promotion for a corporation called Ascendek, when the boat suddenly explodes. Destiny is blown out of the boat, and her mother is presumed dead. Drifting for ..read more

Funko has released details for their latest Batman: War Zone figure, Batgirl – Cassandra Cain. This new Batgirl figure is a Pop! Vinyl Figure, #501. She measured about 4.25″ tall. Cassandra is priced at $11.99 and is expected to ship June 2024. You can pre-order yours at Entertainment Earth’s website now.   Pre-order the Batman War Zone Spoiler Funko Pop!  here. Batman War Zone Batgirl (Cassandra Cain) Funko Pop! Vinyl Figure #501: Spread your wings and welcome a new member to the Batman Family. Batgirl, also known as Cassandra Cain, emerges from the shadows of Gotha ..read more

Funko has released details for their latest Batman: War Zone figure, Spoiler. This new Spoiler figure is a Pop! Vinyl Figure, #505. She measured about 4.25″ tall. Spoiler is priced at $11.99 and is expected to ship June 2024. You can pre-order yours at Entertainment Earth’s website now.   Pre-order the Batman War Zone Spoiler Funko Pop!  here. Batman War Zone Spoiler Funko Pop! Vinyl Figure #505: Spread your wings and welcome a new member to the Batman Family. Spoiler, also known as Stephanie Brown, emerges from the shadows of Gotham City to bring criminals to justice ..read more

Mattel has released details for the Batman UNO Card Game. This new game is a fun take on an age old favorite game. The Batman UNO cards is priced at $6.99 and is expected to ship July 2024. You can pre-order yours at Entertainment Earth’s website now.   Pre-order the Batman UNO here. Enjoy your next game night with the Batman Uno Card Game! With a deck featuring graphics inspired by caped crusader, players try to match colors and numbers. When you’re down to the last card in your hand, don’t forget to yell “UNO”! Perfect for 2-10 players, ages 7 years and up. Includes 112x cards and ..read more

In the trade paperback review of Batman: The Winning Card we relive the events from the pages of Batman: The Brave and the Bold #s 1-2, 5 & 9.   This Review Contains Spoilers   Batman: The Winning Card (Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Vol. 1) Writer: Tom King Artist: Mitch Gerads Colors: Mitch Gerads Letterer: Clayton Cowles Main Cover: Mitch Gerads Synopsis: A Year One story exploring the Batman and Joker relationship that honors the legacy of comics and TV that have come before. Review: Batman the Winning Card is the latest entry from superstar comic duo Tom King and Mitc ..read more

In this review of the Harley Quinn 2024 Annul #1, a surprise vacation on a cruise ship leads to a murder mystery. The victim is Vandal Savage. The suspect is the sorceress Zatanna. Never fear, Harley Quinn is on the case.   Harley Quinn 2024 Annual #1Cartoonist:  Erika Henderson Covers:  Erika Henderson Release Date:  April 30, 2024   This review contains spoilers   The Story The Harley Quinn 2024 Annual #1 begins as a normal heist leads to an abnormal take. Harley is rich but what to do with the loot? She decides to take a luxury cruise, unfortunately for her, Pa ..read more

In this preview of Harley Quinn 2024 Annual: Toot toot! Ladies and germs, don’t you just hate it when you bust your butt left and right with no reward? Whether you’re devoted to a life of heroism, villainy, or regular-person-ism—everyone needs a break. Which is where the HARLEY QUINN 2024 ANNUAL comes in! 40 pages of luxurious luxury cruise-based comedy guaranteed to leave you feeling rested, relaxed, and READY TO FRICKING SOLVE A MARITIME MURDER MYSTERY. When Zatanna gets framed for a mystery on a cruise ship, ol’ Shamluck Harley is on the case! Enjoy this preview of Harley Quinn 2024 An ..read more

In this preview of Nightwing 2024 Annual, the secret origins of Bea Bennett! During Nightwing’s recent pirate adventure, we learned that Bea Bennett, Dick/Ric’s ex-girlfriend, is a pirate queen whose father, the Quartermaster, left her an entire pirate society! But what about her life before she became a pirate? Before she met Ric Grayson? Just what, and more importantly, who led her to where she is today. A backstory like no other with tales of betrayal, love, and independence. Enjoy this preview of Nightwing 2024 Annual, provided by: DC Comics. And check back here at The Batman Uni ..read more

In this review of Harley Quinn #39, Harley’s project to help the criminally insane in crime as well as provide some mental therapy finds Maxie Zeus. Unfortunately this new project draws the attention of Gotham PD and Robin.   This review contains spoilers   Harley Quinn main cover by Sweeney Boo (Images courtesy of DC Comics) Harley Quinn #39Writer:  Tini Howard Artist:   Natasha Bustos Color Artist:   Nick Filardi Main Cover:  Sweeney Boo Variant Cover:   Jenny Friton, Logan Faeber, Maria Wolf, Adam Warren, Mindy Lee Release Date:  Apri ..read more

  Steph (@SMozVO) and Ian (@ibmmiller), bring you Season 16 Episode 8 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast! Reviews: Detective Comics #1084. Greater Gotham covers Nightwing #113, World’s Finest #26, Catwoman #64, Batman: Off World #4, The Brave and the Bold #12, The Penguin #9, Wonder Woman #8 (backup only). What new merch MUST one of our hosts obtain, and what old comic series MUST our other host buy? Are we as virulently salty about the Orghams again? These questions and more will (or will not!) be answered if you listen. Send us your feedback at tbu@TheBatmanUniverse.net, @TBU_Comics ..read more