Women Wednesday: Absolute Wonder Woman #1 and #2 Covers

Ever wondered what if Wonder Woman was raised by Circe in Hell? Absolute Wonder Woman #1 answers that and it's awesome. The second issue is out today and shows the first meeting between this Diana and Steve Trevor.

Cover of Absolute Wonder Woman #1 from DC Comics

Cover of Absolute Wonder Woman #2 from DC Comics

Batman: Gotham by Gaslight - The Kryptonian Age #6

Batman: Gotham by Gaslight - The Kryptonian Age #6 came out this week from DC Comics. This has been a pretty good Elseworlds story. The cover shows Batman and Sheriff Clark Kent in the Old West. There are some really interesting twists on familiar characters. The last page of this issue is really cool and I can't wait for the next issue.

Cover of Batman: Gotham by Gaslight - The Kryptonian Age #6 from DC Comics

Countdown to Halloween 2024 Day 26: Green Lantern: Dark #1

If you remember the Tangent Universe, then you will want to pick up Green Lantern: Dark #1. This bi-monthly Elseworlds series from DC Comics is set on a post-apocalyptic Earth after the superheroes lost the fight to monsters. Only the Green Lantern reappears to stand against Grundy and his zombies.

Cover of Green Lantern: Dark #1 from DC Comics

Countdown to Halloween 2024 Day 15: DC vs. Vampires: World War V #3

The cover of DC vs. Vampires: World War V #3 features Damian Wayne as vampire Robin fighting vampire Captain Marvel with the help of Batman, who is supposed to be dead. The issue opens up with vampire Scott and Barda then shifts to vampire Wonder Woman fighting Green Lantern Alfred. We then see vampires Aquaman and Gorilla Grodd having their discussion interrupted by a mysterious woman. The scene shifts again to Green Arrow and his merry band consisting of Zealot, Killer Croc, Wildcat and Black Canary capturing starving vampires and trying to question them. The scene shifts to Ghost-Maker reporting in as he tries to find Mister Miracle. Then we shift back to Green Arrow and friends as the questioning goes south.

Finally, we get to Robin and his army of vampires attacking a semi-truck. They get a big surprise as vampires Wonder Girl, Captain Marvel and Raven fly out of the truck's trailer and attack. They are joined by vampire Batwoman, who sacrifices herself. There is an interlude with Black Canary talking with John Constantine. We then switch back to an injured Damian as he is joined by Batman, who unmasks and reveals who he really is. Unfortunately, we have to wait until next issue to find out who is wearing the Batsuit this time. Yeah, there is a lot going on in this issue and it's pretty fast paced.

The backup story features Bat-Mite as Geo-Force's new sidekick. That doesn't last long and he searches for a new superhero to annoy. He ends up being Afred-Mite.

Cover of DC vs. Vampires: World War V #3 from DC Comics

Absolute Batman #1

I just finished reading Absolute Batman #1 (December 2024), which hit the newsstands today. I had my doubts when I saw the first image but I was blown away by the art and story. This is like an Elseworlds on steroids. I love the twists on Batman and his supporting cast. I highly recommend at least giving this a shot because it may surprise you more than you think. I can't wait for the next issue.

Cover of Absolute Batman #1 from DC Comics

Women Wednesday: Dark Knights of Steel #8 Cover

Diana (Wonder Woman) and Zala (not Supergirl but a new character created for the limited series) are on the cover of Dark Knights of Steel #8 finally out this week from DC Comics:

Dark Knights of Steel #8 Cover from DC Comics

This is a pretty interesting Elseworlds story but you might want to wait until the limited series is collected in a trade paperback.

Superman: The Last Family of Krypton #1 Preview

Newsarama has a five page preview of Superman: The Last Family of Krypton #1 (October 2010) here. The three part mini series is an Elseworlds tale written by Carry Bates (one of my favorites) and dawn by Renato Arlem. The following cover is by Felipe Massafera:

Superman: The Last Family of Krypton #1 Cover by Felipe Massafera

Felipe Massafera did the cover of Superman: The Last Family of Krypton #1 that will be on sale August 4, 2010. The Elseworlds tale written by Carry Bates will take a look at what if baby Kal-El arrived on earth with his parents. Lara has to be the hottest MILF in comics now. The interior art will be done by Renato Arlem.