View Full Version : So which Bat books will you still be reading after BFTC?
Red_Knight
02-10-2009, 06:17 AM
Hey everyone,
now that we know what Bat books will be on the stands following BftC, have you decided which ones you'll pick up (or at least try out?). I'm curious. As far as I'm concerned:
Batman - I'm 90% in. As of now, we don't know whether this book will feature the new Batman or a time-traveling Bruce Wayne, but either works for me. If the book focuses on Bruce's misadventures across time, I'll have to see about the quality and overall importance of the stories. If it's just fluff and filler material to kill some time until his inevitable return, I'll have to pass, but I don't think DC would do that.
Detective Comics - I'm in. An hour ago, I would have said "pass", but Rucka's latest interview really got me excited about Batwoman and DC's commitment to her. Also, the preview art single-handedly propels 'Tec into my top 5 of gorgeous comics. Looking forward to it!
Batman & Robin - I'm in. Boy, am I ever in. Rumor has it that Morrison and Quietly will do this book, but even if they don't, this should be good. I mean, it's Batman and Robin! :P
Batman: Streets Of Gotham - I'm 90% out. I have no clue. The title is incredibly bland, but it seems to be all we have right now. Going by that, it sounds like the title might focus on Gotham's underworld. I could see it spinning out of "BftC: The Underground" and "BftC: Arkham Asylum". I guess it could be interesting, but I do have a budget, so unless the creative team is incredible and the solicits alone blow my mind, I'll (have to) pass. I'm reading Secret Six and now Dark Avengers, so I don't really need another "dirty dozen"-style book.
Gotham City Sirens - I'm out. I assume Dini will be doing this, and although his handle on the Gotham girls is legendary, I'm not really interested in a whole series on them. Besides, the title is just... bleh. Why not call it "Gotham Girls" and have people know what you are talking about?
Red Robin - If this Red Robin is Jason Todd, I am 100% in, no questions asked. I seem to recall Didio saying there was no book in the works for him, though. :mad: (Did I dream that, or where did that come from? Can someone help me out here?) If that's the case, I'm most likely out. I guess if the Robin-centric developments in BftC completely blow me away, I might change my mind, but I don't see it right now.
Batgirl - Whether it's Barbara or Cass, I'm out. I like both versions of Batgirl, but I don't like either of them nearly enough to want a solo title.
The Outsiders - Didn't read it when it was BATO, and I won't start now that it's TO. Meaning, I'm out.
What about you guys?
Libaax
02-10-2009, 09:03 AM
Detective Comics - is my premier bat book cause of Dini. I will read Gaiman,Dini issues. Not Rucka run.
Nightwing - i will start reading again
Gotham City Sirens ? Where can you read about if Dini is gonna write this ?
Nothing written in stone yet but...
Detective Comics - I'm in. An hour ago, I would have said "pass", but Rucka's latest interview really got me excited about Batwoman and DC's commitment to her. Also, the preview art single-handedly propels 'Tec into my top 5 of gorgeous comics. Looking forward to it!
The same, the art was bedazzling, and Rucka's interview made me a lot more confident in how the character was to be handled. I will at least give this first issue a shot.
Gotham City Sirens - I'm out. I assume Dini will be doing this, and although his handle on the Gotham girls is legendary, I'm not really interested in a whole series on them. Besides, the title is just... bleh. Why not call it "Gotham Girls" and have people know what you are talking about?
I hadn't heard of this one till now (Color me unattentive) but if good reviews start coming in from other fans, I'll probably play catch up and give it a chance.
Batgirl - Whether it's Barbara or Cass, I'm out. I like both versions of Batgirl, but I don't like either of them nearly enough to want a solo title.
It all depends on how the Oracle mini goes down.
It would seem the books focusing on the ladies are intriguing me more than the other options...at this point anyway.
I am so in for 'Tec.
Everything else... meh.
Libaax
02-10-2009, 09:24 AM
Batgirl i like Cass but she needs someone alot higher level than Beechen....
protege
02-10-2009, 09:42 AM
Well, the fact that I'm thinking of picking up a Batman title again on a regular basis after how many years of passing it by is news in itself. That being said, Outsiders is a lock, I'll pick up Detective if Batwoman is going to be the lead feature- as for the rest, well, If Dick was Batman i would've said yes, but after reading the lead post, I'm not sure that's going to be the case. Ditto with Batman and Robin. If Red Robin is Jason Todd, well, I may have to pass on it, but we'll see. I'm still waiting to hear what "Streets of Gotham" is supposed to be about.
Seraku
02-10-2009, 10:07 AM
Outsiders - in, love Tomasi and the idea of Alfred leading a team is appealing, also Deathstroke
Detective Comics - in, Rucka, Williams III. need I say more? plus I'm interested in what stories Rucka has about Kate
Batgirl - maybe, I refuse to read this if it's about anyone other than Cassandra Cain
Batman: Streets Of Gotham - dunno, the title brings to mind a more GCPD/Villains aspect which is always appealing. depends on the creative team.
Gotham City Sirens - probably not, again depends on creative team
Red Robin - probably since this is either Tim or Jason's book, which is appealing either way
Batman - yes, Morrison + Batman, don't even have to ask.
Batman & Robin - maybe, depends on who the leads are
Pixie_Solanas
02-10-2009, 10:21 AM
Whichever one Morrison is writing - and that's about it.
I might stick around for JH Williams' art on Detective. But once he's gone, fahgeddaboutit.
FemGeek
02-10-2009, 10:31 AM
Outsiders - I'll give it a shot, but I've been getting annoyed with the way the team keeps changing.
Batgirl - That depends on who Batgirl is. If it aint Cass, I'm out.
Detective Comics - Don't think so. i don't like Batwoman. Perhaps someday I'll change my mind, but not anytime soon.
Batman: Streets Of Gotham - That would depend on who's in it and on it.
Gotham City Sirens - Again, who's in it an on it.
Red Robin - Batman - Batman & Robin - No. I never got the main Batbooks before anyway.
celticguy
02-10-2009, 10:46 AM
Gotham City Sirens is this going to be like BoP a new Oracle book? I have heard zip on this?
Also is Red Robin going to be Jason in Gotham if he is they you have. Batman, Outsiders, Robin, Red Robin and Vigilante all operating in Gotham and still the city is a sewer?
Batman: Streets Of Gotham - Is this a Gotham PD book?
Lupek
02-10-2009, 10:57 AM
I'm going to finish up with Gotham After Midnight (which I quite like) but I've decided that now is a good time to drop the bat books. I don't have a problem with anyone temporarily replacing Bruce as Bats, but I do not dig Rucka, have no interest in Batwoman and could stand to save some money. Perhaps when Morrison comes back to Batman I will jump on again.
I will check out Red Robin though, as long as Winick doesn't write it. And if that Batgirl book is some kind of Year 2 Barbara Gordon story, I am up for that as well.
HopeLantern
02-10-2009, 11:35 AM
Batman - I will definitely be in on this. I suspect that Daniels will continue to handle the art duties, plus I like to think this will focus on Bruce lost in time. So this remains on the pull list.
Detective Comics - I've never ever been big on 'Tec. That won't start now.
Batman & Robin - OF COURSE I'M IN!!! If this is Morrison and Quietly, I will definitely be picking this up. Regardless of the many, and admittedly often accurate, criticisms of Morrison's work on the title, before Morrison I never read Batman. Now because of him, I'm going back and picking up all the trades. I'm totally on board with this, and really, really hope that picks up right where BFTC ends. Damien is like his child, so I'm all but sure that if Morrison is writing this, Damien will in fact be Robin. So what happens to Tim...
Batman: Streets Of Gotham - No, doesn't sound like something I'd enjoy.
Gotham City Sirens - Nah, not interested in what will probably be an updated version of Birds of Prey.
Red Robin - I think this might be read pile material unless Jason Todd is totally revamped during BFTC or unless Tim is the lead character.
Batgirl - pass
The Outsiders - No way. This isn't even on the readpile.
Choppa
02-10-2009, 11:40 AM
So there's going to be the Azrael one-shot and that's it? What's the point of that if they aren't going to continue using the character?
Wind-Breaker
02-10-2009, 11:43 AM
Batman - Not sure, need to hear more about it
Detective Comics - Definately pull if it has Batwoman in it.
Batman & Robin - If Morrison is on it, I'll pass
Batman: Streets Of Gotham - If this is the book that Dini is on then I'll pull
Gotham City Sirens - I can't reserve an order for this comic fast enough, a must have.
Red Robin - Adding to the pull list (especially if Todd is in it or if Fabian is writting)
Batgirl - I give it a test drive for a few issues.
The Outsiders - Already on my pull list
Kiryu
02-10-2009, 12:42 PM
Batman: I dig Tony Daniel's art but it depends on the writer. If its Morrison, I'm in. According to Tony Daniel, he is absolutely doing the art on this book. Starting with the first issue in June when it returns from hiatus.
Detective Comics: JH Williams and Rucka = Purchase. 13 issues of JH is too cool.
Outsiders: Maybe, I haven't been floored by Tomasi yet but he said some cool stuff about Alfred.
Batgirl: Depends on team and character
Batman and Robin: Feels like it'll be Fabian, undecided.
Batman: Streets of Gotham: Depends on writer
Gotham City Sirens: I'm in if its Dini or Simone
Red Robin: I bet its Winick and Jason Todd. Pass.
I'll read whatever title Morrison ends up on for sure. Even if its more then one.
Detective Comics: definitely. This looks awesome.
The Outsiders: Does anyone know who is writing this? I am hoping it'll be more like the 'pre-Batman and the Outsiders'-Outsiders, Winick's book. If it's like that, YES.
Red Robin: If this is Jason Todd, I'll buy it immediately.
Cayman
02-10-2009, 01:03 PM
The Outsiders: Does anyone know who is writing this? I am hoping it'll be more like the 'pre-Batman and the Outsiders'-Outsiders, Winick's book. If it's like that, YES.
Peter Tomasi.
Peter Tomasi.
MAYBE! This is confirmed as a bat-book? Why?
celticguy
02-10-2009, 01:20 PM
Detective Comics: definitely. This looks awesome.
The Outsiders: Does anyone know who is writing this? I am hoping it'll be more like the 'pre-Batman and the Outsiders'-Outsiders, Winick's book. If it's like that, YES.
Red Robin: If this is Jason Todd, I'll buy it immediately.
what if red robin is tim drake?
what if red robin is tim drake?
Jason Todd is unlike so many other characters in the DCU. I'm instantly interested, if he's in it. I'm not as interested in Tim Drake. Nice guy, though.
None so far until I find out more about each book. And I am not buying Detective - I am not interested in the character of Batwoman.
Libaax
02-10-2009, 01:56 PM
Red Robin i will read if its Tim. Jason Todd i tend to stay away from.
Speaking about Morrison and Dini i follow the idea of avoiding GM and reading any Bat book of Dini.
JoshuaCee
02-10-2009, 02:11 PM
Batman - I'm 70% sure that I'll continue to pick this up for the sole reason that I'm a completist. I hate myself for it.
Detective Comics - I know it's not recognized as such by DC, but to me, this the flagship Batman title. Greg Rucka is a fantastic writer and J.H. Williams is a fantastic artist. I'm looking forward to their run.
Batman & Robin - If Morrison and Quitely are indeed on board, than I'm on board. If not, we'll see. I'm not too interested in Jason Todd or Damien, so that may be a deal breaker.
Batman: Streets Of Gotham - I have a feeling that this is going to be written by Frank Tieri. And if that's the case, than I'm totally not picking it up.
Gotham City Sirens - Sounds like this could be a continuation of Birds of Prey. Regardless, it's going to depend on the creative team and the premise. If it's a "Gotham Girls" type book with Paul Dini, I'm in.
Red Robin - Again, this depends on the creative team and the premise. Although, I will that if this book is about Jason Todd, I'm won't be picking it regardless of the talent involved.
Batgirl - If this book is about Barbara, I'll eat my hat and buy 5 copies.
The Outsiders - Pass.
nepenthes
02-10-2009, 02:33 PM
I'll try all of them.
I do wish Red Robin turns out to be Jason but goddamn that's a cringer of a name.
It would have to be something sensational to keep me on the new Batgirl and/or Outsiders. I've never gotten into either of those. Totally foreign objects.
NickGuy
02-10-2009, 03:16 PM
ASBAR. the end.
Ullar
02-10-2009, 04:39 PM
Depending on the focus I might get Batman. Maybe Batman and Robin.
Liberty Belle Fan
02-10-2009, 05:40 PM
I'm going to read them all for the first few months and drop the ones that don't hold my interest. I know regardless I'll read Batman and Detective. Despite the number of times I waffled between Nightwing, Robin, and Outsiders I always read Batman and Detective.
Batman - I'm curious to see what story line they will have in this book. I've got a big run of Batman and Detective, so it would have to be spectacularly lame for me not to check it out.
Detective Comics - I'm not particularly interested in a Batwoman book, but that is trumped by the fact that JH Williams is an amazing artist and Greg Rucka is a pretty good writer. It is very odd that Rucka is doing both Action and Dectective and neither Superman or Batman is in either one.
Batman & Robin - There never has been a Batman and Robin #1. There was All Star Batman & Robin and there was maybe one of the series that was similarly titled tied to the cartoons. That being said it will be strange that it won't be Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson as the main characters. I'll probably end up reading it, but honestly, I'd almost rather the book be picking up say right at the end of 'Dark Victory' or whatever Robin origin story you want to use.
Batman: Streets Of Gotham - If they are making this about the criminals, I'm probably game. The title seems like a 'Legends of the Dark Knight' type book, which I would probably be good for too.
Gotham City Sirens - If Paul Dini is the writer, I might give it a shot. The title is no better than Bad Girls of Gotham, which at least sounded like a Donna Summer song.
Red Robin - Probably not. Goofy title and whoever they put in that costume, they won't interest me.
Batgirl - It seems like with all that has gone down over the years, if Barbara Gordon was going to be anyone now, she should be 'Batwoman'. Seems kind of odd to me... If they were to get Gail Simone to write the book, I might be interested.
The Outsiders - Nah. Someone could make a good Outsiders comic, but not with the folk they have put on the book. I'd probably follow it if they would get really odd ball and weird, but that is not going to happen.
The Batman
02-10-2009, 06:39 PM
Much as I hate to say it, there's a good chance I'll end up getting all of them. At least for a while.
Batman, Detective Comics, Batman & Robin, Batman: Streets of Gotham, and Gotham City Sirens at least are almost sure bets.
the goddamn batman
02-10-2009, 06:51 PM
I'm going to buy two copies of Tec so I can plaster my walls with the pages and be eternally inspired.
J.H. Williams III just knocked it out of the park with that preview. I'd but Ace The Bat Hound if Williams was drawing it... I'd plaster my walls with those, too,
I heard a thing that Streets of Gotham was from an average Joe perspective? That's kind of interesting. Depends on who's doing it.
Batman... all the rest: who's doing it? That's important to me, so, I'm not into anything until I know what the book is about and who's doing it.
thedevilsadvocate
02-10-2009, 07:48 PM
I'm defo getting Batman, Tec and Gotham City Sirens.
HaroldAllnut
02-10-2009, 08:12 PM
Call me a sore loser or whatever, but if Dick Grayson doesn't win Battle for the Cowl, I'll probably end up dropping all Bat-books, period. I know, I know... sour grapes and all... But it's the truth. :redface:
This may sound like an idiotic question, but since they're changing the title from Batman and the Outsiders to The Outsiders, does that mean that there's a possibility Batman (whoever that ends up being) won't be part of the team anymore? I mean, Alfred is leading this new group, but maybe that means that Batman has entrusted that responsibility to Alfred, and may monitor the team as opposed to taking direct, strong action as a member of it?
Regarding the books...
I'm 90% sure that I'll be sticking with Detective Comics. I've enjoyed Batwoman and Rucka's characterization of her since 52 and I'm something of a completist. I've been with the series since issue 841, which hasn't been that long, I know, but I'm aiming to keep on keepin' on. That, and the preview released at the NYCC sure did help me keep the faith in the future of this title.
I really have no clue what's going to happen with Batman. I guess it depends on who is creating and what the title is dealing with.
Red Robin, Gotham City Sirens, and Batman: Streets of Gotham all hold no real interest for me.
I'm checking out the Batman and the Outsiders Special tomorrow, so everything's up in the air regarding that. I imagine I'll be either setting up a thread regarding it or responding in said thread, so I can give a better answer regarding the upcoming Outsiders title tomorrow.
Outsiders - No
Detective Comics - No.. I don't like Batwoman. I don't care for the manner in which she's been foisted on the book.
Batgirl - No. Not interested.
Batman: Streets Of Gotham - No. Sounds like a re-hash of GCPD. Which I never liked to begin with.
Gotham City Sirens - No. Not interested.
Red Robin - Maybe. Maybe I'll pick up the TPB depending on the writer.
Batman - Yes Especially if it's Morrison.
Batman & Robin - Maybe. If it's Morisson or some other writer I like then it's a definete yes. I'll probably pick it up and see how it plays out whether or not deciding to keep it.
Vidocq
02-10-2009, 08:50 PM
I'm only picking up Outsiders, 'Tec and Maybe streets of Gotham, Since those are the only ones that got me curious, I'm going to wait for the fan reaction on everything else.
Batman - Yes.
I've always read the main Batman title since I got into comics. Not stopping now, not stopping once Bruce gets back.
Yes.
Detective Comics - This is the most 'iffy' one on the list, to me.
I love the art. Williams III is just out standing. But I'm not sure if I want to buy into 12 issues of Batwoman. I've never been that interested in her, and given that 6 of those issues have been said to "dive into her past", I'm not really down with a retcon/origin story of a character I don't really care that much about.
So I'd go with no.
Batman & Robin - I think I'll be picking this one up. Sounds like a fun title, that may focus on the adventures of Batman and Robin and FINALLY bring back some done-in-1 issues. I don't mind the typical six-issue arc. But what's wrong with a few single issue stories here and there?
I mean really though- I'd like to see this title be about Batman and Robin on an average night. Stopping crime and what not.
So, Yes.
Batman: Streets Of Gotham - As of now, I'm going with no.
However this may just be from my assertion of not knowing anything about it yet. Still, from guesses, I'm not really interested in this book. Unless it's GCPD. We need more from their POV.
But as my budget is now, I'll have to pass.
Gotham City Sirens - Not interested.
Didn't read BoP, not really interested in a re-hash. Or even if it's new- my budget's not too friendly towards this title.
Going with no.
Red Robin - If it's Jason Todd; Awesome. I'm getting it.
If it's Tim; ****ing finally. I've been waiting forever for some character developement for Tim. If that means he's going to put on a cowl on top of his Robin outfit, and add the Red to his name, and run around all angsty-like, then so be it; I'm in.
Either way, this book, believe it or not, excites me the most because of just how much possibility this title has.
Hell yes.
Batgirl - Cassandra? Alright.
Babs? Hrm. Not that cool.
Regardless, not really too interested in this.
Going with no.
The Outsiders - Like OP, I didn't read it with "Batman and.." on the title, not interested in starting now.
The cast never really interested me. Still doesn't.
So, no.
So for sure:
Batman, Batman and Robin, and Red Robin are all on my pull-list.
May change my mind on 'Tec. But other than that, most of these just don't interest me, or my budget's not really for all of them.
Detective Comics - This is the most 'iffy' one on the list, to me.
I love the art. Williams III is just out standing. But I'm not sure if I want to buy into 12 issues of Batwoman. I've never been that interested in her, and given that 6 of those issues have been said to "dive into her past", I'm not really down with a retcon/origin story of a character I don't really care that much about.
So I'd go with no.
I recall reading only 3 issues were going to be based on her origin/past.
the goddamn batman
02-10-2009, 09:18 PM
It's not really a retcon if she didn't have an origin in the first place for them to retcon.
Oh, really?
My mistake on both parts.
I thought I read 6 for some reason. And as I said, I've never been interested in the character whatsoever.
If the story takes off and is just absolutely phenomenal, I'll pick up the trade eventually, or grab some back issues and pick it up half way through the run.
Batman & Robin - I think I'll be picking this one up. Sounds like a fun title, that may focus on the adventures of Batman and Robin and FINALLY bring back some done-in-1 issues. I don't mind the typical six-issue arc. But what's wrong with a few single issue stories here and there?
I mean really though- I'd like to see this title be about Batman and Robin on an average night. Stopping crime and what not.
Batman & Robin - There never has been a Batman and Robin #1. There was All Star Batman & Robin and there was maybe one of the series that was similarly titled tied to the cartoons. That being said it will be strange that it won't be Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson as the main characters. I'll probably end up reading it, but honestly, I'd almost rather the book be picking up say right at the end of 'Dark Victory' or whatever Robin origin story you want to use.
I'm probably way behind everyone else, but...
What is known about Batman and Robin? Will this be replacing Batman: Confidential and feature tales throughout Batman and Robin's history, or is it a modern day series with Dick Grayson as Batman and Damien as Robin (or whoever)? Are things still in the speculative stage?
Captain Jim
02-10-2009, 11:01 PM
MAYBE! This is confirmed as a bat-book? Why?
I have no idea if they'll still consider it a "bat-book" or not, but the title is certainly confirmed.
This may sound like an idiotic question, but since they're changing the title from Batman and the Outsiders to The Outsiders, does that mean that there's a possibility Batman (whoever that ends up being) won't be part of the team anymore?
I'd say it's more than a possibility. They've announced the members and Batman isn't among them. However, he is being replaced by a mysterious "Owlman" who presumably has some bat-connections.
Captain Jim
02-10-2009, 11:02 PM
So there's going to be the Azrael one-shot and that's it? What's the point of that if they aren't going to continue using the character?
Azrael is a three-issue mini-series coming out in March, April & May. If it sells well, he will be back.
Doc Goblin
02-10-2009, 11:08 PM
Batman - Most likely down for this. A poor writer and ending to BftC could change my mind though. I'm not going to keep reading the Batman title just because it's the Batman title.
Detective Comics - I'm definitely getting this. Batwoman is finally going to be explored, and it's by Rucka. Not only that, but Rucka'll will be bringing along Renee and other GCPD cast members. This will be awesome.
Batman & Robin - I have no idea. If this turns out to be Morrison's Batbook, then probably. But nothing about a Batman & Robin title just automatically interests me.
Batman: Streets Of Gotham - Can't say yet. This could be interesting, but it depends entirely on the creative team. I'm not sure DC even has an available writer I can think would make this work.
Gotham City Sirens - Very possible, especially if this is Dini's book.
Red Robin - Sold. That is, if this is Jason Todd. Even though I prefer him as Red Hood. If this is Tim or Dick, I'll probably pass.
Batgirl - Unlikely. I'm not really interested in Cassandra. And if DC does something as lame and backwards as making Babs Batgirl again, definitely not.
Outsiders - I'm in. I don't really like it as a Bat-book, but I like Tomasi.
Captain Jim
02-10-2009, 11:08 PM
No offense to anyone, but I think this thread is premature. How can you possibly say which titles you're going to buy when you don't know the creative teams or even which characters will be featured in many of these books? This needs to be revisited after the June solicitations.
For the time being, I can say I've decided to pick up at least the first Batwoman arc in Detective and decide after that whether or not to continue.
Outsiders I am leaning toward not picking up. I never cared too much for this team without Batman. On the other hand, I'll probably pick up the BATO Special this week. Maybe I'll get really excited about Alfred and Owlman. Or maybe Tomasi will really knock my socks off (like he did with The Mighty--hint, hint)... in which case I may need to reevaluate.
No offense to anyone, but I think this thread is premature. How can you possibly say which titles you're going to buy when you don't know the creative teams or even which characters will be featured in many of these books? This needs to be revisited after the June solicitations.
For the time being, I can say I've decided to pick up at least the first Batwoman arc in Detective and decide after that whether or not to continue.
Outsiders I am leaning toward not picking up. I never cared too much for this team without Batman. On the other hand, I'll probably pick up the BATO Special this week. Maybe I'll get really excited about Alfred and Owlman. Or maybe Tomasi will really knock my socks off (like he did with The Mighty--hint, hint)... in which case I may need to reevaluate.
This thread has primarily been speculation. People are saying what they'll buy--based on certain conditions. But with the writers and/or artists known on several titles, it's not tough to make a commitment this early.
Captain Jim
02-10-2009, 11:29 PM
To my knowledge the only definites we have are Detective and Outsiders. That's two titles out of eight--hardly "several titles."
TeamED209
02-10-2009, 11:51 PM
Batman-Definatly in always turns out to be one of my favorite titles
Red robin-im hoping its jason but ill give it a look either way
Outsiders-considering giving this another chance
Batman and robin - don't know much about this anyone have more details?
The rest im not too interested, reallly don't care for the batwoman character or rucka so won't be getting tec...
Spiffy
02-11-2009, 12:30 AM
Hey everyone,
now that we know what Bat books will be on the stands following BftC, have you decided which ones you'll pick up (or at least try out?).
I was tempted to simply quip, "the books with Bruce Wayne as Batman", but given the actual continuing lack of info on some of this, I guess I won't.
Batman - I'm 90% in. As of now, we don't know whether this book will feature the new Batman or a time-traveling Bruce Wayne, but either works for me. If the book focuses on Bruce's misadventures across time, I'll have to see about the quality and overall importance of the stories. If it's just fluff and filler material to kill some time until his inevitable return, I'll have to pass, but I don't think DC would do that.
I need to know who's writing it and who's staring in it. Yeah. Just a little info.
Detective Comics - I'm in. An hour ago, I would have said "pass", but Rucka's latest interview really got me excited about Batwoman and DC's commitment to her. Also, the preview art single-handedly propels 'Tec into my top 5 of gorgeous comics. Looking forward to it!
I was intrigued by that artwork too, as lame as Batwoman has been until now.
Batman & Robin - I'm in. Boy, am I ever in. Rumor has it that Morrison and Quietly will do this book, but even if they don't, this should be good. I mean, it's Batman and Robin! :P
So... this is an All-Star book? What?
Batman: Streets Of Gotham - I'm 90% out. I have no clue. The title is incredibly bland, but it seems to be all we have right now. Going by that, it sounds like the title might focus on Gotham's underworld. I could see it spinning out of "BftC: The Underground" and "BftC: Arkham Asylum". I guess it could be interesting, but I do have a budget, so unless the creative team is incredible and the solicits alone blow my mind, I'll (have to) pass. I'm reading Secret Six and now Dark Avengers, so I don't really need another "dirty dozen"-style book.
Need. More. Info. But its not promising sounding.
Gotham City Sirens - I'm out. I assume Dini will be doing this, and although his handle on the Gotham girls is legendary, I'm not really interested in a whole series on them. Besides, the title is just... bleh. Why not call it "Gotham Girls" and have people know what you are talking about?
So... this is Catwoman, Harley and a few others smushed into one book?
Red Robin - If this Red Robin is Jason Todd, I am 100% in, no questions asked. I seem to recall Didio saying there was no book in the works for him, though. :mad: (Did I dream that, or where did that come from? Can someone help me out here?) If that's the case, I'm most likely out. I guess if the Robin-centric developments in BftC completely blow me away, I might change my mind, but I don't see it right now.
Ack. Pardon me while I choke on a hairball. Err. Who's writing it and who's starring in it? There seems to be a big pattern here!
Batgirl - Whether it's Barbara or Cass, I'm out. I like both versions of Batgirl, but I don't like either of them nearly enough to want a solo title.
Sigh... Who's writ.. oh never mind. Knowing DC this could even be a NEW Batgirl. A lame one no doubt.
The Outsiders - Didn't read it when it was BATO, and I won't start now that it's TO. Meaning, I'm out.
I liked parts of BATO, but... getting bored now! Plus, we need to know if its Dick leading the team or not. No matter WHAT name he's using at the time.
Spiffy
02-11-2009, 12:31 AM
No offense to anyone, but I think this thread is premature. How can you possibly say which titles you're going to buy when you don't know the creative teams or even which characters will be featured in many of these books?
Got it in one, Cap'n! :biggrin:
pressdarlings
02-11-2009, 01:07 AM
And if that Batgirl book is some kind of Year 2 Barbara Gordon story, I am up for that as well.
Now, THAT'S a thought.
Calvin Government
02-11-2009, 07:12 AM
I'm in on Detective with Rucka, and whichever one Morrison is on.
You know what would make these a lot easier to decide on? If DC would tell us who a creative team is when they announce the book so that I have an excuse to be mildly excited, instead of giving us a handful of generic titles and then just kind of hoping that someone cares.
Red Lotus
02-11-2009, 08:43 AM
Call me a sore loser or whatever, but if Dick Grayson doesn't win Battle for the Cowl, I'll probably end up dropping all Bat-books, period. I know, I know... sour grapes and all... But it's the truth. :redface:
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If Dick Grayson is the new Batman then I would be picking up any book that has him as the lead character. But if Grayson isn't Batman then I wont be getting any DC books at all. Which really wont be that big of a deal since the only book I get right now is Nightwing.
DeathSentence
02-14-2009, 02:55 PM
Batman - I'm pretty sure i am buying this one. I havent bought many batman comics, started with Last rites but I think i will check the first couple issues out.
Detective Comics- I am pretty sure I am out of this comic because I dont really care about Batwoman. If someone could convince me otherwise, than i might have to check it out, but as it stands I am not buying this book. Definitely not buying this one.
Batman & Robin - I am in for this one I think. Sounds like a great book, should be a lot of fun.
Batman: Streets Of Gotham - I am not going to be buying this comic sadly. Seemed like a lot of fun.
Gotham City Sirens - I decided I cant afford so I am not going to buy it.
Red Robin - This book sounds really good to me. The title is intriguing so I think i will check out the first couple of issues.
Batgirl - I do not think I will buy this. Does not appeal to me at all.
The Outsiders - I am pretty sure i am not buying this.
Ilash
02-14-2009, 03:13 PM
Detective and Batman are definites. Batgirl, Batman and Robin and Gotham Sirens are strong possibilities depending on the creative teams.
Jim Thompson
02-14-2009, 03:20 PM
Honestly? All of them. Morrison has really re-energized my interest in the Batman.
Also, I've thought for years Grayson should have moved up to the cape and cowl, so if that happens, I'll be quite pleased.
FemGeek
02-14-2009, 04:18 PM
The new info on the Streets of Gotham has me looking forward to the book. A bunch of my favourite characters all in one place? I'm there.
Alexx1
02-14-2009, 04:24 PM
The new info on the Streets of Gotham has me looking forward to the book. A bunch of my favourite characters all in one place? I'm there.
Yeah I agree with you there. Looks like I'm in Streets of Gotham.
It will be hard for me to pass up Sirens if that's the only place I can get my Catwoman fix.
I need to know whose writing Batgirl but if BOP is in fact showing up there it will be hard to pass that one up even though I have no desire to see Babs return to the Batgirl mantle.
I'll check out Tec because it's Rucka.
I wasn't impressed with the Outsiders special so if I check this one out again it would have to be the trade but as is, I'll pass on this one.
I'll need more information on Batman, Batman and Robin, and Red Robin like who are the characters in each book and who will be writing. I'll probably pass on any book that Morrison is attached to.
JumpingJupiter
02-14-2009, 04:55 PM
This event doesn't turn my crank really. Nothing really intrigues me. Maybe sirens but just because Huntress is in it. Nothing about this event gets me pumped. To me it's just another event to avoid.
BTW: Anyone know if Sirens will be a mini or an on-going?
Alexx1
02-14-2009, 05:21 PM
This event doesn't turn my crank really. Nothing really intrigues me. Maybe sirens but just because Huntress is in it. Nothing about this event gets me pumped. To me it's just another event to avoid.
BTW: Anyone know if Sirens will be a mini or an on-going?
Huntress will be in Streets of Gotham and Batgirl, not Sirens. Sirens features Catwoman, Harley, and Poison Ivy.
These will all be on-goings.
JumpingJupiter
02-15-2009, 02:26 AM
Huntress will be in Streets of Gotham and Batgirl, not Sirens. Sirens features Catwoman, Harley, and Poison Ivy.
These will all be on-goings.
So do we know who is the team on Streets of Gotham? And will these be cross overs? Hope not.
Captain Jim
02-15-2009, 06:53 PM
I haven't seen anything on creative teams for any of these yet (other than Detective and Outsiders). I'm looking for this info to come out next weekend at one of the conventions.
Alexx1
02-15-2009, 07:04 PM
So do we know who is the team on Streets of Gotham? And will these be cross overs? Hope not.
I don't think Streets of Gotham is a TEAM book as much it's an Bat-family anthology. Huntress and Batgirl will star in Streets of Gotham along with Kate Spencer as Gotham DA. I think the team thing came from the fact that the lead characters in this book appear also will be showing up in BFTC Network one shot which Oracle shows up in too. But again I don't think Streets of Gotham will be a team book. From what was said at the Batman Panel in NY, the BOP TEAM (which includes Huntress)will appear in the Batgirl title.
I don't think any of them will be crossover. Not at the moment at least.
I haven't seen anything on creative teams for any of these yet (other than Detective and Outsiders). I'm looking for this info to come out next weekend at one of the conventions.
I really hope you're right.
JumpingJupiter
02-15-2009, 09:00 PM
I haven't seen anything on creative teams for any of these yet (other than Detective and Outsiders). I'm looking for this info to come out next weekend at one of the conventions.
Thank you!
Henker
02-15-2009, 09:03 PM
Did they announce all the writers yet? That is going to play heavily into which books I'll pick up.
Not yet. Hopefully they'll introduce all the creative teams at the next convention, or sometime inbetween.
Christopher Cross Is God
02-16-2009, 11:24 AM
All depends on the creative teams.
I'm giving Tony Daniel at least a one-issue shot for BFTC.
But after BFTC? Whatever Morrison & Dini are writing, I'm in.
I'd most likely buy a new bat-book with Andreyko or Gail Simone, as well.
Rucka/JH Williams seems like a solid creative team, but I wasn't wowed by the preview of their first issue........I might wait on a trade for that one, after seeing how various reviews turn out on their work.
I'll avoid anything by Tomasi or Winick.........Might do the same with Nicieza, although I will try out his first Azrael issue. I was so turned off by Nicieza's portrayal of Jason Todd, though (Just horrible characterization, IMO), and his later issues with Anarchy didn't sound great.
booziehand
02-16-2009, 12:49 PM
I'll probably be one of the few that give them all a try. Just to see where they are going with the stories and then drop the ones where the stories aren't to my liking
F1uke
02-16-2009, 11:58 PM
Batman - Unless someone like Plastic Man takes over for Batman, I'm in.
Detective Comics - I'm not sure how I feel about it being Batwoman yet, but I'm 95% sure I'll be picking this up.
Batman & Robin - No questions. Yes.
Batman: Streets Of Gotham/Gotham City Sirens - These are both a wait and see for me
Red Robin - 98% sure I'll be picking this up. I feel like one of the 3 Robins will be Red Robin, so yes.
Batgirl - If it's Barbra, perhaps. If not, unlikely
The Outsiders - Count me in.
Desaad
02-17-2009, 12:32 AM
You know...I could get the name "Streets of Gotham" out of my head. It just sounded so familiar. And then I vaguely recall hearing that "Gotham Central" was going to be relaunched as "Streets of Gotham" once upon a time, or hearing something akin to that, but that it never went through.
My google-fu is strong, and I have come up with this...
EN: So in drawing up these columns, were Montoya and the Question at the top of your list of street-level characters? Was there anyone else you were considering?
GR: Montoya was at the top of my list, but at the time, she was vying with John Henry, because we hadn’t split the themes, yet. Coming into IC, Montoya had reached the end of one arc, and was in a good position to move into another arc. There’d actually been a plan to give Central a spin-off type book, called “Streets of Gotham,” where she’d have been, essentially, a PI. But once we started talking John Henry, and started realizing that he was, in many ways, the most pure “hero” we had on a “self-made man” level, we knew we needed another POV. And that’s how Montoya came in.
I honestly do not remember who it was who suggested the Question. If it was me or someone else, but it made perfect sense. Of all the costumed heroes in the DCU, he was the one who’d always been at ground level, and it was ground level that concerned him, where he lived. I don’t really remember, but it may have been that we’d been talking about using Question in “Streets,” and that was how he entered the 52 discussion.
Now maybe they just repurposed the name. It's a solid name, after all. But I think it's a pretty safe bet that "Streets of Gotham" will heavily feature Montoya AND that it is going to be written by Greg Rucka (and possibly Eric Trautmann).
Granted, they could choose to bring her into the Morrison SHADE/Global Peace Agency bit, but it looks like they are going in a different direction with that (Nemesis and Chase).
theNighteye
02-17-2009, 08:31 PM
i will start reading all of them. i already have my checklist from the dc site.
Captain Jim
02-17-2009, 09:36 PM
I think it's a pretty safe bet that "Streets of Gotham" will heavily feature Montoya AND that it is going to be written by Greg Rucka (and possibly Eric Trautmann).
No offense, but I think you're barking up the wrong tree on this one. This doesn't sound anything like Gotham Central to me. Didio has already said...
In Streets of Gotham, you’re going to get a chance to see the supporting cast of Batman’s world, meaning that you’re going to see Batgirl and Huntress and also the new DA of Gotham City, Miss Kate Spencer.
No mention of Montoya there (which, of course, doesn't eliminate her from consideration). But I think it's more likely she'll be showing up in Rucka's Batwoman stories in Detective. Plus, I don't really expect Greg to be writing more than one bat-book at the moment. He's also writing Nightwing/ Flamebird in Action and co-writing World of Krypton.
Desaad
02-17-2009, 11:08 PM
No offense, but I think you're barking up the wrong tree on this one. This doesn't sound anything like Gotham Central to me. Didio has already said...
No mention of Montoya there (which, of course, doesn't eliminate her from consideration). But I think it's more likely she'll be showing up in Rucka's Batwoman stories in Detective. Plus, I don't really expect Greg to be writing more than one bat-book at the moment. He's also writing Nightwing/ Flamebird in Action and co-writing World of Krypton.
It's all speculation, so no offense taken.
That said, Rucka having too many books doesn't factor into it -- quite the opposite.
According to Rucka himself, he's got 5 things coming our way from DC, two of which are 'sort of attached at the hip' (but not New Krypton/Action), and one of which is co-written by Eric Trautmann. Detective is one thing. Action is another. New Krypton came up after he made the 'attached at the hip' statement, so that isn't what he is referring to.
That leaves two things unaccounted for. Now they could be two things that are somehow heavily related, or one of them could relate to his Detective run, which I think is probably more likely.
Either way, I suspect Renee Montoya to be heavily involved in whatever comes next, and Checkmate too.
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