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Nightwing and Catwoman Enter the Nightmare Realm in BatChat

Matthew Lazorwitz and Will Nevin2 years ago2 years ago013 mins

It’s the final stand against Newmazo. But how can Batman, Superman and the combined might of the heroes of Earth stand against an android both with all their powers and a brilliant mind? Find out in Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #17, written by Mark Waid, drawn by Dan Mora, colored by Tamra Bonvillain and lettered by…

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Joker Gets a Day Job and the Scooby Gang Takes a Cruise in BatChat

Matthew Lazorwitz and Will Nevin2 years ago2 years ago010 mins

The S.S. Silver St. Cloud is setting out for its maiden voyage to test a new navigational system developed by WayneTech. Bruce Wayne has invited Mystery Inc. to join him on the cruise and to help solve the mysteries he has set up. But when real pirates show up, it’s up to Batman, Scooby-Doo and…

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Bruce Has That Nightmare Again, Then Takes a Vacation in BatChat

Matthew Lazorwitz and Will Nevin2 years ago2 years ago010 mins

DC’s big summer event has kicked off. The new villain Insomnia has put the heroes of the DC Universe into deep sleeps, and he is traveling through their nightmares. What are Batman’s greatest nightmares? Find out in Knight Terrors: Batman #1, written by Joshua Williamson, drawn by Guillem March, colored by Tomeu Morey and lettered…

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Batman Hunted, Riddler’s Diary and Hey, More Nine-Panel Grids in BatChat

Matthew Lazorwitz and Will Nevin2 years ago2 years ago011 mins

In the ruins of the Orgham Tower, Batman faces down the Orgham prince, and on the surface, the next domino of the Orgham plan to conquer Gotham falls. The lead story in Detective Comics #1,073 is written by Ram V, penciled by Ivan Reis and Goran Sudzuka, inked by Danny Miki and Sudzuka, colored by…

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Rogue Robots, a Day with Dick and Cat vs. Mask in BatChat

Matthew Lazorwitz and Will Nevin3 years ago3 years ago012 mins

The robot rebellion is here, and Batman and Superman are its prisoners. But as other heroes leap into the fray, can the Dark Knight and the Man of Steel figure out how to stop the AI revolt in Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #16, written by Mark Waid, drawn by Dan Mora, colored by Tamra Bonvillain and…

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Clowns, Clowns, Everywhere Clowns in BatChat

Matthew Lazorwitz and Will Nevin3 years ago3 years ago08 mins

Crystal Cove is proud of their tenacious teens and wants to be able to call upon Mystery Inc. at a moment’s notice — you never know when a real estate developer in a mask will cause trouble. Inspired by Gotham’s most famous method of communication, they invite Commissioner Gordon and Batman to the unveiling of…

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Everyone’s Back in Gotham This Week in BatChat

Matthew Lazorwitz and Will Nevin3 years ago3 years ago011 mins

Batman is back in his own Gotham, but things have changed. And so has he. Is he really ready to step right into the role again, even after everything that has happened? Batman #136 is written by Chip Zdarsky, drawn by Belen Ortega, colored by Tomeu Morey and lettered by Clayton Cowles. In the backup,…

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‘Tec Shines as Tim Drake Rushes Toward the End in BatChat

Matthew Lazorwitz and Will Nevin3 years ago3 years ago012 mins

The grand opening of Orgham Place holds something sinister, and the Bat Family must try to stop it. But the Orghams have plans within plans that even Batman may not be able to stop. The lead story in Detective Comics #1,072 is written by Ram V, penciled by Ivan Reis and Stefano Raffaele, inked by…

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Tom King Wrote a Batman Story? The Devil You Say! (BatChat)

Matthew Lazorwitz and Will Nevin3 years ago3 years ago011 mins

A new anthology series debuts in this first issue of Batman: The Brave and the Bold:  The robots are revolting! And they’re killing all humans, too … but seriously. As Batman and Superman face Ultra-Morpho, all the robotic heroes and villains of the DCU begin to attack. And by issue’s end the true mastermind is…

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A Bogus Mystery Inc., Joker Inc. and More in BatChat Inc.

Matthew Lazorwitz and Will Nevin3 years ago3 years ago010 mins

Mystery Inc. is out as Batman’s go-to team of teen sleuths, and the Wraith Wranglers are in. But why has Batman dumped Scooby and the gang? Find out in The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries #8, written by Sholly Fisch, drawn and colored by Erich Owen and lettered by Saida Temofonte. All roads lead to a…

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Immortal History, Young Riddler and Batwoman Drops into BatChat

Matthew Lazorwitz and Will Nevin3 years ago3 years ago012 mins

Batman prepares to make his move to stop the Orghams and their plans for Gotham as Talia finishes telling him about the connection between her family and theirs. The lead story in Detective Comics #1,071 is written by Ram V; penciled by Stefano Raffaele, Ivan Reis and Eduardo Pasarin; inked by Raffaele, Danny Miki, Joe…

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You’re All Robots, Go to Hell in This Week’s BatChat

Matthew Lazorwitz and Will Nevin3 years ago3 years ago08 mins

Accused of the murder of Simon Stagg, Bruce Wayne has to sit on the sidelines as Superman and Robin try to figure out who really killed him. Metamorpho is on the hunt as well, and an old Justice League nemesis lurks in the shadows in Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #14, written by Mark Waid, drawn by…

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The Gang Saves a Talent Show and Joker Finds a Straightman in BatChat

Matthew Lazorwitz and Will Nevin3 years ago3 years ago010 mins

Daphne has won a chance to perform in a televised talent show in Gotham City, but all the contestants are disappearing! It’s up to Mystery Inc. and contest judge Bruce Wayne, with a little help from his costumed alter ego, to find out who’s behind it in The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries #7, written by…

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BatChat Goes Under the Red Mask as Joker Runs for President

Matthew Lazorwitz and Will Nevin3 years ago3 years ago012 mins

Batman comes mask to mask with Red Mask, the man behind this alternate Gotham, and learns the full extent of his plan in Batman #134, written by Chip Zdarsky, penciled by Mike Hawthorne, inked by Adriano Di Benedetto, colored by Tomeu Morey and lettered by Clayton Cowles. In the backup, Tim Drake makes a quick…

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Gotham Burns and the Orghams Plot in BatChat

Matthew Lazorwitz and Will Nevin3 years ago3 years ago012 mins

Threads begin to come together as Bruce Wayne faces his own mortality and the history of the Orghams is revealed. The lead story in Detective Comics #1,070 is written by Ram V, drawn by Stefano Raffaele, colored by Adriano Lucas and lettered by Ariana Maher. In the backup, a frozen Dr. Mead reflects on the…

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