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Class is back in session: DC’s Gotham Academy returns this October

Matthew Lazorwitz — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 17:15:00 +0000

We live in the age of reboots. Is there a TV series from the ’80s and ’90s that does not have some new version on a streaming service or even a network (I’m not taking shots here, just stating facts. I’m an old, and have been enjoying the Matlock reboot starring Kathy Bates). But as...

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BatChat With Matt & Will: The Forgotten Sidekicks of the 2010s

Matthew Lazorwitz and Will Nevin — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000

The Bat family has grown considerably over the years. What started out as Batman and Robin now contains what seems to be a dozen or more characters. And recent years have seen many attempts to add characters who would be big hits and draw massive popularity. And while this has created some good characters, none...

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BatChat With Matt & Will: A Tragic Lack of Women Writers

Matthew Lazorwitz and Will Nevin — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Mainstream superhero comics have been a boys’ club since their invention, and while things have gotten better in recent years, it is telling how few Batman comics have women writers, outside the works of Devin Grayson and Mariko Tamaki. For the last week of March, of Women’s History Month, we’re reading three stories by other...

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When Bruce met Clark, and two more Knight Terrors end, in BatChat

Matthew Lazorwitz and Will Nevin — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 13:00:00 +0000

What happened when the heroes who would some day be the World’s Finest met for the first time? Find out in this new version of the first meeting of Batman and Superman in Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #18, written by Mark Waid, drawn by Travis Moore, colored by Tamra Bonvillain and lettered by Steve Wands. Trapped in...

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Nightwing and Catwoman Enter the Nightmare Realm in BatChat

Matthew Lazorwitz and Will Nevin — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 13:00:00 +0000

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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Wonder Woman #794 Starts Putting the Pieces in Place

Cat Purcell — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Hera’s plans for Wonder Woman finally start to become clear in Wonder Woman #794 written by Michael Conrad and Becky Cloonan, penciled by Emanuela Lupacchino, inked by Wade Von Grawbadger, colored by Jordie Bellaire and lettered by Pat Brosseau. Will this be the start of all of the threads of this arc weaving together to...

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Wonder Woman #793 is a Trinity Reunion

Cat Purcell — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000

The DC Trinity united as the Justice League’s abandoned Watchtower has sent out a distress signal. This leads our trio on a mystery in space to find out who could have possibly activated it! Wonder Woman #793 written by Michael Conrad and Becky Cloonan, penciled by Emanuela Lupacchino, inked by Wade Von Grawbadger, colored by...

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Wonder Woman #792 Is No Milk Run For Diana

Cat Purcell — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Diana and Cheetah escape by the skin of their teeth from Cale Industries as the mystery behind the milk unravels. Wonder Woman #792 is written by Michael Conrad and Becky Cloonan, art by Marguerite Sauvage and lettered by Pat Brosseau. Escape from the Lab Diana has found Cheetah, locked in a cage, in the experimental...

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Harley Quinn Turns 30 in a Big Not-So-BatChat Roundup

Armaan Babu and Matthew Lazorwitz — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0000

It’s a busy time for the Gotham crew — whether or not they’re in the city itself. First up, the Batgirls continue to investigate a serial killer in their midst — and they’re going full Library Mode in Batgirls #10, written by Becky Cloonan and Michael W. Conrad, drawn by Neil Googe, colored by Rico...

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A Major Villain Returns in Wonder Woman #791

Cat Purcell — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 15:00:00 +0000

We’re jumping right into a new arc as Wonder Woman investigates the cause of a mysterious vision by a sister Amazon and runs into two past adversaries along the way in Wonder Woman #791 by Michael Conrad and Becky Cloonan, art Marguerite Sauvage, and lettered by Pat Brosseau. Clonan and Conrad continue their trend of...

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Hippolyta Ascends in Olympus: Rebirth

Cat Purcell — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Olympus: Rebirth is written by Michael W Conrad and Becky Cloonan, with art by Caitlin Yarsky, colors by Jordie Bellaire and letters by Pat Brosseau. Many talk of how phenomenal storytellers weave the threads of their story’s parts into a wide, encompassing tapestry. Cloonan and Conrad have truly done that with so many threads from...

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Villainy Inc. Falls in Wonder Woman #790

Cat Purcell — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 15:00:00 +0000

It’s Wonder Woman’s final showdown with Villainy Inc and Dr. Cizko in Wonder Woman #790 is written by Michael Conrad and Becky Cloonan, penciled by Emanuela Lupacchino, inked by Wade Von Grawbadger, colored by Tamra Bonvillain and lettered by Pat Brosseau. Bad Calculations With one of Cloonan and Conrad’s classic twists, it appears Etta had...

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Wonder Woman #789 Is An All Action Epic

Cat Purcell — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Villainy Inc. is badder and bigger than ever as the Wonder friends come to a head with Cizco’s scheme. Wonder Woman #789 is written by Michael Conrad and Becky Cloonan, penciled by Emanuela Lupacchino and Eduardo Ponsico, inked by Wade Von Grawbadger and Julio Ferreiro, colored by Tamra Bonvillain, and lettered by Pat Brosseau. Diana...

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Remember: Comics Have Always Been Political In Wonder Woman #788

Cat Purcell — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Dr. Cizco continues his late night rants while Diana discovers she doesn’t have to face her mess alone in Wonder Woman #788, written by Michael Conrad and Becky Cloonan, penciled by Emanuela Lupacchino, inked by Wade Von Grawbadger, colored by Tamra Bonvillain and lettered by Pat Brosseau. The Bros The Milk is back and Siggy...

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Wonder Woman #787 Picks Up the Pieces of Diana’s Life

Cat Purcell — Fri, 13 May 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Diana dives into the depths of Altuum’s claims after the heart wrenching Trail of the Amazons in Wonder Woman #787, written by Michael Conrad and Becky Cloonan, penciled by Emanuela Lupacchino, inked by Wade Von Grawbadger, colored by Tamra Bonvillain and lettered by Pat Brosseau. Now with The Trial of the Amazons complete, are Cloonan...

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Trial of the Amazons Changes the World of Wonder Woman Forever

Cat Purcell — Mon, 09 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Trial of the Amazons encompasses Trial of the Amazons #1, Nubia and the Amazons #6, Wonder Woman #785, Trail of the Amazons: Wonder Girl #1, Wonder Woman #786, Trial of the Amazons: Wonder Girl #2 and Trial of the Amazons #2 with the talents of Stephanie Williams, Vita Ayala, Joelle Jones, Jordie Bellaire, Becky Cloonan,...

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Wonder Woman #784 Paves the way for Trial of the Amazons

Andrea Ayres and Cat Purcell — Sat, 19 Feb 2022 18:00:00 +0000

In Wonder Woman #784 – “Through A Looking Glass Darkly,” written by Michael Conrad and Becky Cloonan, with Marcio Takara as artist, Tamra Bonvillain as colorist, and Pat Brosseau on letters, Diana and friends find out who’s behind the Shining Knight in two ways as Diana confronts the Image-Maker. Meanwhile, in Bana-Mighdall, Atalanta, Faruka, and...

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Wonder Woman #783 is the Action Set-Up for Things to Come

Andrea Ayres and Cat Purcell — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 18:00:00 +0000

Wonder Woman #783 depicts Wonder Woman and friends tackling another new spin on an old acquaintance written by Michael Conrad and Becky Cloonan, with Marcio Takara as artist, Tamra Bonvillain as colorist and Pat Brosseau on letters. Meanwhile in Bana-Mighdall, Atalanta, Faruka, and Artemis debate what the Oracle’s vision shows. Written by Vita Ayala, art...

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Diana Fights Herself and a Couple Old Foes in Wonder Woman #782

Andrea Ayres and Cat Purcell — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 16:00:00 +0000

In “Through a Glass Darkly,” Diana has traveled with Deadman to the resting place of Seigfried to hopefully put her feelings of him to rest as well. Wonder Woman #782 is written by Michael Conrad, Becky Cloonan, art by Marcio Takara, colored by Tamra Bonvillain, and lettered by Pat Brosseau. Cat Purcell: Andrea I’m so...

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Old Friends and New Strangers in Wonder Woman 2021 Annual #1

Cat Purcell — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 18:00:00 +0000

Since her return from the Sphere of the Gods, Diana has tried her best to reconnect with her past and those she left behind. But now the past is coming for her. It all begins when a mysterious man appears, claiming to know the dark history of the Amazons. Could his claims be true? And...

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Wonder Woman #781 Asks If the World Needs Diana

Cat Purcell — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 18:00:00 +0000

Wonder Woman returns to a world that has moved on from her in Wonder Woman #781 written by Michael Conrad and Becky Cloonan with Marcio Takara as artist, Tamra Bonvillain as colorist and Pat Brousseau as letterer. Cat Purcell: We’ve got another great issue here that sets up some wonderful possibilities. It’s good to see...

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Wild Art Swings, a Peek at Peacekeeper-01 and More in BatChat (Text Edition)

Matthew Lazorwitz and Will Nevin — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Miracle Molly helps Batman discover another facet of Scarecrow’s master plan, Peacekeeper-01 is taken by Scarecrow to set up his endgame and Simon Saint picks a new target in Batman #115, with a lead story written by James Tynion IV, drawn by Bengal and Jorge Jimenez, colored by Tomeu Morey and lettered by Clayton Cowles....

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Homecoming in Wonder Woman #780

Andrea Ayres and Cat Purcell — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Diana adjusts back to life again in Wonder Woman #780 written by Becky Cloonan and Michael Conrad, pencils and inks by Travis Moore and Steve Pugh, colors by Tamra Bonvillain and Kendall Goode, and letters by Pat Brosseau. Andrea Ayres: Cat, I am a day late and a dollar short (as my mom used to...

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WMQ&A Episode 178: Wonderama with Becky Cloonan and Michael Conrad

Dan Grote and Matthew Lazorwitz — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Dan Grote · WMQ&A Episode 178: Wonderama with Becky Cloonan and Michael Conrad Becky Cloonan and Michael Conrad join the show to talk about their runs on DC’s Wonder Woman and Midnighter, and all the amazing artists they’ve worked with on both. You can listen to WMQ&A on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music,...

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It’s the End of the Road in Wonder Woman #779

Andrea Ayres and Cat Purcell — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +0000

In Wonder Woman #779, writers Becky Cloonan and Michael Conrad take us to an unknown realm where Diana finally confronts Janus. Will Janus’ plan for the future prevail, or will Wonder Woman reign her in? Art by Travis Moore, colors by Tamra Bonvillain and letters by Pat Brosseau. Cat Purcell: What a wild ride through...

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