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Superman/Batman #41 through 43 by Alan Burnett, Dustin Nguyen, et al ... Read more

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Batman comic series Last Rites featuring Catwoman in Faces of Evil. ... Read more

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The villain named Hush, created by comic superstars Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee, makes a dramatic return to the life of Batman. What will this mean for Bruce Wayne? Secrets shared years ago between Bruce Wayne and Tommy Elliott begin to have dangerous repercussions in the present. Why is this mystery driving Hush to destroy Batman's life? What part does Catwoman play in Hush's plans? ... Read more

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Great story, great artwork
Paul Dini is a great writer - nice plot, catchy dialogue - and the art by Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs is spectacular - realistic enough to be believable, stylized enough to make it enjoyable, and dazzling colors that know how to enhance the story from moody shadows to vibrant lights.It collects Detective Comics 846-850; the plot follows up on Private Casebook (Detective Comics 840-845), and both should be read together.Both collections are self-contained, which is a welcome relief from the half-finished, confusing storylines of the Grant Morrison Batman RIP story arc.

Better as a Batman: Hush companion than an independent sag
Heart of Hush does a lot of things right. But, mainly, it just tries too hard. The story of Heart of Hush is a solid one: Hush is back, and as usual is aiming to kill Batman. This time, he uses his surgical background to manipulate Batman and those close to him. The flashbacks sequences, in particular, are excellent. The problem here is that it feels too much like an episode of the old Animated Series. (Understandably; Paul Dini was the main writer for the show).Because of this, it lacks the dark, almost scary feel of contemporary Batman series and so doesn't fit in with the timeline it's supposed to exist in. The Batman depicted here is the clear-cut heroic Batman, fighting costumed villains and not realistic criminals, having sympathy for children, and even desiring to be loved. While that's nice, it really feels to have too positive of an outlook and sacrifices the gritty realism of Gotham.
As far as the art, it too feels straight off the animated series. Like the writing, there isn't anything really wrong with it, it just doesn't compare with other series and graphic novels out there, especially not Jim Lee's beautiful art in the original Hush.
Overall, Heart of Hush is a decent but unmemorable graphic novel. The best that can be said for it is that it nicely complements Batman: Hush. If you particularly like the character Hush or just want some new Batman to read, this could be for you. If not, I'd stay away.

Yeah 5 stars
Great story of Hush, I really enjoyed it. Some people might hate it. And its on them. But me I love it.

The Dark Knight vs. The Bandaged Man: Round 3
I have a number of problems with "Batman: Hush". It is, at best, an average Bat-story that happens to have very good artwork. One of my main problems was the titular villain. Writer Jeph Loeb and Artist Jim Lee simply failed to create an engaging villain. His motivations for launching his scheme were weak and cliched. To me, Hush was a one-trick pony who should have stayed dead, but naturally, DC milked the cash cow with "Hush Returns". So when Paul Dini revealed that he had plans for Hush, I was worried, even with Dini's knack for characterization. Thankfully, I was more or less wrong.

The book opens in the days leading up to the events of "Batman: RIP" and essentially serves as Dini's final storyline for Detective Comics (though elements have been continued through the current Batman: Streets of Gotham and Gotham City Sirens books). Hush has resurfaced in Gotham and is ready for Round 3 with the Dark Knight. However, his plans for revenge against Batman are accelerated by the Black Glove's own campaign against the pointy-eared one. Parallel to this new campaign is a re-examination of Hush's childhood and his transformation into the bandaged villain. Dini doesn't work miracles, but he does manage to inject some needed complexity into the character by expanding on the flashbacks from "Batman: Hush". He even manages to tie in elements from his earlier stories and give a sense of unity to his entire tenure on Detective comics. His characterization of Batman and the world of Gotham is spot on, from a perfect summation of his relationship with Selina Kyle to an absolutely hilarious Joker cameo. Artist Dustin Nguyen is also right at home with his style which is equal parts Scott McDaniel and Mike Mignola.

Ultimately, Heart of Hush is another worthwhile outing from Paul Dini and Company.

Just throwing in my five stars
At this point most of us know what this story is about and how great it is.So I'm not going to bother reviewing it in detail like i usually do.As the title of the review says, I'm just throwing my five stars. ... Read more

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The adventures of the World's Finest heroes continues in this new hardcover. First, sidekicks Robin and Supergirl must go undercover in Arkham Asylum. Then, Flash-foe Gorilla Grodd strikes at Superman and Batman through their weakest links: their closest confidants, Lois Lane and Alfred. Plus, a spooky Halloween tale delves into what scares Superman and Batman -- as well as their greatest foes, Lex Luthor and The Joker. And an epic tale tying into DC's BLACKEST NIGHT turns Man-Bat, Bizarro and Solomon Grundy loose on Superman and Batman's hometowns of Metropolis and Gotham City. ... Read more

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Good book.
I own basically all of the Superman/Batman volumes that this site has for sale and I must say that this was a good read.To tell the truth I seemed to liked the part of the book that focused on Robin and Supergirl's first outing together in Arkham Asylum.The volume is written well and the artwork is on par.However I must say that the ending is bittersweet.Overall, I enjoyed this book.

The sun sets on another creative team
This latest Superman Batman trade follows in the same formatted footsteps as the previous volume, compiling brief single and double issue exploits rather than one lengthy arc. And like the previous volume, it basically succeeds on all accounts, except for one ill-conceived misfire, a patently forced Blackest Night tie-in penciled by qualified artist Scott Kolins but unfortunately penned by not so qualified writer Scott Kolins. Thankfully most of the book is in the capable crafty hands of Mike Johnson and Michael Green, who have been a very welcome addition to this series. Included in this collection is a rather light hearted team-up of youngsters Robin and Supergirl, a two part "dreamy" excursion presenting the Justice Titans that could justly be considered the flip side to the recent amusing L'il League romp and just as easily been further expanded upon into a more elaborate adventure, a Halloween special courtesy of the Scarecrow, and the highlight of the entire book, the dark and foreboding Grodd issue. Sad to say, this volume marks the end of the two Mikes' run on the title. Their work in general, both imaginative and witty, was consistently entertaining and will be missed, although the trend to shorter stories may have been an omen that their creative wellspring was drying up. Time will tell if the next declared direction for the series, sequels to previous DC storylines, will succeed as well. ... Read more

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This graphic novel features the bad girls of Gotham City! Catwoman, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn are tired of playing by other people's rules regardless of which side of the law they're on. These tough ladies have a new agenda that's all their own, and they'll use any means necessary to pursue it. But can they get along and work as a team? And who will get hurt along the way? ... Read more

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Gotham City Sirens!
As someone who reads a variety of Batman comics, I would have to say that this series is awesome!I love Harley Quinn, so anything with her is always fun. With the addition of Poison Ivy and Catwoman, and a slew of other characters, this series is a recipe for success!The series revolves around the three girls, they team up after "Heart of Hush", Catwoman approaches Harley and Ivy to work together because she is still weak.So far my favorite issue is the christmas one!Overall, really good stories, great art, and great characters!

Sirens are a hit
I've been a Batman fan since I started reading comics and this is one of the first "side" series that I have liked how the " "Sirens" work well together and have a vib to them that makes this book click. Can't wait for Vol 2

With Bruce Wayne being dead and all, three of his villains sneak into their own series
- "Bruce Wayne" to Harley Quinn as they gaze out from on top a swank skyscraper: "You can see all the way to Blüdhaven."
- Harley: "All I see is an ugly brown smear."
- "Bruce Wayne": - "That is Blüdhaven."

If you feel you need a break from all the somber holy hell that's been going down in Blackest Night and Siege, then may I recommend GOTHAM CITY SIRENS? It features the Great and Wonderful Paul Dini as writer and this Spanish illustrator Guillem March, whose art is growing on me. GOTHAM CITY SIRENS, lighthearted and fun -and that word "fun" will probably soon wear out its welcome; I plan on using it a lot here - debuted along with a batch of other new titles under the Batman: Reborn banner.

The Batman is dead, long live the Batman. The Battle for the Cowl arc ends with Nightwing's assumption of the Dark Knight's mantle, and this inevitably impacts Gotham City, and one fallout is that we get a whole mess of new comic book titles: BATGIRL, RED ROBIN, BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM (also written by Paul Dini), and, of course, BATMAN & ROBIN. Meanwhile Batwoman takes over in DETECTIVE COMICS. And then we have GOTHAM CITY SIRENS which features three foxy femme fatales teaming up not to necessarily fight crime but just to hang out and do fun femme fatale things. Think of them as a more lighthearted, less psychotic Secret Six.

Catching up with Catwoman, it's key that you know she's had a traumatic time of it of late, what with her heart having gotten ripped out by Hush (but then she got better, largely because magic is real in the DC Universe). Still what we see now isn't the same Selina Kyle we're used to. Catwoman finds herself still very much in a weakened state and she almost gets taken out permanently by a third-rate super-powered thug, until Poison Ivy intervenes. And that's how the partnership starts, and Harley Quinn soon gets in the mix. But, first, before these gals officially become a crew, Harley and Ivy feel that Selina should demonstrate her loyalty to them by revealing Batman's true identity. How does Selina Kyle get around that one?

GOTHAM CITY SIRENS Vol. 1: UNION collects the first seven issues of the series, and the premise is a lark and catchy enough that Marvel promptly ushered out MARVEL DIVAS (*coughripoffcough*). There's always this fun caper element around Selina Kyle and Harley Quinn is simply bent, and they offset the much moodier Poison Ivy. Another neat thing in this series is the emergence of the rehabilitated Edward Nigma (a.k.a. the Riddler) as a crime solver in his own right. And nothing gets the seal of approval like trading crime theories with the Caped Crusader himself. How clever is Mr. Nigma? He quickly figures out, with regards to this new Batman, that something is rotten in the state of Gotham.

Paul Dini still finds space here and there to explore the characters' darker side. Because everyone here comes with deep-seated psychological baggage. But I relish that this series means to not take itself seriously. I like that we get a peek into the villain(ess)'s world. Who woulda thunk it that there were such niche specialists as, say, the Broker (he finds and sells secret villain hideouts) and the Carpenter (she builds or fixes up villain lairs)? I, for one, wouldn't mind if the cute Carpenter (real name Jenna) becomes a recurring character. She builds the girls an impressive headquarters, and then blows the money paid for the gig on Vegas. What's not to love?

In these seven issues, our sexy crew does tangle with bad guys here and there, most notably with the low-rent Bonebreaker, with Hush, and the Joker. Surprisingly, the most effective storyline deals with the tragic villain dwarf Gaggy. Oh, that poor bitter dwarf.

When Bruce Wayne starts painting the town red with Harley Quinn, you didn't think Mr. J would stand around and do nothing, did you? And never mind that Bruce Wayne is supposed to be deaders. Still, when the Joker comes calling, this puts Harley Quinn in a position. She and the Joker have called it quits, but she still harbors lovey-dovey feelings for the demented clown prince of crime. It's not that startling that when Ivy and Selina have had enough of the Joker's homicidal attentions and decide to settle scores once and for all, that Harley would hem and haw and suggest an alternate option: "What about we serve him a restraining order?"

Paul Dini, who'd put his own spin on our leads when he was doing BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES, comes to this series already with a feel for his cast. Most of us know that Dini actually created Harley Quinn for BATMAN: TAS. The series' tone is breezy and it feels like the reader is hanging out with the girls, soaking in their misadventures. Even though Ivy does sometimes come across as the wet blanket or the den mother. I guess hardcore environmentalists just have a hard time letting their hair down. Guillen March's style, light and not quite cartoony, fits the relaxed vibe, and he draws sensual women like it's his superpower. Some of the provocative poses in which he puts our three girls, well, you don't get that limber without agonizing thru some seriously advanced yoga. The girls look good. This series looks good. Paul Dini is still Great and Wonderful. ... Read more

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Featuring stories written by Alan Burnett, renowned writer of TV’s Superman/Batman Adventures and Batman Beyond animated series, this new SUPERMAN/BATMAN volume presents an epic tale that takes the Dark Knight and The Man of Steel from the streets of Gotham to the outer reaches of Apokolips in a quest that pits them against the terrifying galactic villain Darkseid, Scarecrow, Killer Croc and more.


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One of my favorite series
This series continues to be awesome! The Artwork never fails, the stories are always tight and on well thought out and it stars BATMAN AND SUPERMAN! you can't go wrong! With Torment the action picks up and the heroes are really going to need to rely on eachother more than ever.

Superman/Batman series Finally Back on Track!
I had given up on this title until I read this story. After leaving it sit on my shelf for a year, I finally picked it up and it has restored my faith in this once flagging series.
Alan Burnett writes a mean Superman/Batman tale and understands the inverse relationship these characters have, which he sums up very well in the last few pages of the book. Readers will notice that this tale reads more like a Batman story than a team up, where finding a missing Superman is the object of the story. Although Superman's mind is shattered in this tale, it is Batman who we feel sorry for at the end of the book. His encounter with Becca, the wife of Orion, leaves him questioning his mission and the solitude he must endure to complete it, and his sacrifices to save his friend go unnoticed, even by the Man of Steel himself.
As for the art; Dustin Nguyen is a tremendouly talented artist who I must commend. I am glad DC realised this and gave him the job of drawing Batman in the pages of Detective Comics. His art is crisp and clean and Dustin is well on the road to the A-List. I just wish DC would put more artists of this caliber on the Batbooks.
If the last few volumes of this book left you cold, with the confusing, sometimes out of continuity storylines, then this volume will be a welcome relief. I look forward to reading more from this talented team.

More like a lead-in towards things to come
Since its inception, the Superman/Batman series has had it's up's and down's, and in this installment, writer Alan Burnett gets his turn on the title.This time around, Superman and Batman are headed to Apokolips to take on Darkseid and his minions, with ramifications that lead into the Death of the New Gods mini-series, Countdown, and of course, Final Crisis.Yes, it's a long road to these mega-events indeed, and while Burnett manages to provide a thorough and sometimes entertaining narrative, the story as a whole just comes off as more of a lead-in to the aforementioned events than anything else.That being said, Torment is a lot better than the past few installments to come before it, so fans are lible to get more enjoyment out of this too.Dustin Nguyen provides some nice pencil work to boot; all of which adds up to Torment being worth a look if you're a fan of either character or are following the road to Final Crisis.

A prelude of things to come
It is currently quite in vogue to bash this comic just for its' very existence. "Do we really need a Superman/Batman teamup book?" is the litany voiced ad nauseum on internet messageboards. The chorus of complaints has reached an even higher pitch with the recent announcement of the new weekly series Trinity. Fortunately not all fans dance to the beat of the same drummer, as some of us prefer to judge stories on their own individual merits and not just by their premise. On this particular trade we welcome the writing talents of Alan Burnett, well known for his work on the DC animated universe. His intriguing tale takes our intrepid heroes on a perilous journey to Apokolips to battle Darkseid and Desaad, whose conclusion will set the stage and have severe ramifications for the DCU in the upcoming months. The story encompasses much of the New Gods lore, including the recent loss of Darkseid's Omega powers and the relationship that the Source Wall and Highfather's staff have to that. Along the way Batman is introduced and unintentionally seduced by Orion's beautiful wife Bekka, who is literally a sex goddess with some very powerful pheromones. This subtext is explored further as he reflects on his life and the sacrifices of love and passion that he has made for the sake of his full time mission as Batman. We also see the long overdue pairing of Desaad with the Scarecrow, a match truly made in Hell, although the Scarecrow is once again reduced to being someone's punching bag. Will DC please finally remove the kick me sign from behind his back. The trade ends on a tantalizing cliffhanger which directly segues into the Death of the New Gods storyline that is currently concluding. On the artistic side Burnett is ably assisted by the increasingly growing in stature presence of Dustin Nguyen. In a previous review of his work, I compared his illustrations to Jack Kirby's, so it is fitting irony that he would be involved in a story featuring many of Jack's greatest creations. After reading this solid effort, here's hoping that Alan Burnett follows in the same footsteps as Paul Dini, who has successfully made the transition from the animated DCU to the comics medium, and has a lengthy and stellar run himself. ... Read more

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Celebrate the holiday as the Justice League of America host a surprise party guest! Dr. Light aids with the Festival of Lights and Nightwing delivers a special gift to Robin. Plus the super-secret origin of Santa Claus! ... Read more

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Direct sales edition comic book published by DC Comics under their Wildstorm imprint. The third incarnation of the Wildcats title. ... Read more

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Title Page: The Eternal Return, Part 1 of 12: Come the Revolution. ... Read more

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Get ready for an epic tale written by Alan Burnett (Batman Beyond, The Superman/Batman Adventures animated series) with art by Dustin Nguyen (BATMAN) & Derek Fridolf! This haunting 6-part story arc will challenge Batmans and Supermans very souls, and could only be titled Torment. ... Read more

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Direct sales edition comic book published by DC Comics under their Wildstorm imprint. The third incarnation of the Wildcats title. ... Read more

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Written by Paul Dini Cover by Dustin NguyenArt by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs A "Batman: R.I.P." tie-in! "Heart of Hush" Part 3 of 5! To save the sanity of a kidnapped child, Batman must confront the Scarecrow! But their battle is just a part of Hush's plot against Batman and Bruce Wayne, setting the stage for the most shocking surprise ending of the year! Guest-starring Catwoman! ... Read more