Eight Bat-titles: Which Ones Do You Plan to Pick Up? [Archive]

Captain Jim

05-29-2009, 09:22 PM

There was a thread like this several months ago, when the titles were first announced, but it seemed premature, as we didn't know who the creators would be or the premise of some of the books. Since they start appearing next Wednesday, and we now know a lot more, I thought it would be a good time to revisit this topic.

Please note that this is different from the other thread currently in circulation asking which of the titles you're looking forward to the most. In this thread we're asking which of the titles you plan to pick up as of right now, and you can vote for any or all of them.

If you have any caveats, you'll have to point them out in a post.

Note: I intentionally did not include Azrael because this book isn't coming out until fall, and it's creative team has yet to be revealed. We can revisit it later.

Co-features are not listed in the poll for lack of space, but they are as follows:

Detective - The Question (Rucka/ Hamner)
Batman: Steets of Gotham - Manhunter (Andreyko/ Jeanty)

RonnieThunderbolts

05-29-2009, 09:24 PM

I'm giving them all a chance, Batgirl I may not give an entire arc if the first issue isn't really promising, but the rest will all get at least one story arc through completion.

WorstThingUS

05-29-2009, 09:36 PM

Batman & Robin - Gotta have the All Star Superman team
Red Robin - Love Robin, love Tim Drake
Detective Comics - Love Rucka on Gotham.
Streets of Gotham - Love Dini
Batgirl - Will give it a try

No Azrael because I've never cared for the character and remain utterly uninterested. No Batman because, well, Judd Winnick. And no Gotham Sirens, because despite my love of Dini I've got problems and no medication (and don't want to open that can of worms here).

Captain Jim

05-29-2009, 09:41 PM

Aaron Nowack

05-29-2009, 09:59 PM

I'll be trying at least one issue of each, except for Outsiders which already got its issue.

Mundungus

05-29-2009, 10:16 PM

I promised myself I would only buy Green Lantern, Green Lantern Corps, and Blackest Night this summer to really cut back on costs.

But I really want to try out Batman and Robin, Detective Comics, and Red Robin.

I'm already picking up The Outsiders due to Peter Tomasi's involvement. It's decent, but is kind of losing steam. Their first mission feels more like filler to test the waters than what they were actually assembled for. I want to stick it out a bit longer.

Though if I only end up picking up the GL books I'll have to stick to reviews.

zur en arrh

05-29-2009, 11:12 PM

All but Detective, Outsiders, and Batgirl.

Will.S

05-29-2009, 11:20 PM

Batman and Robin and Detective.

Might check out Streets of Gotham.

Frisky Dingo

05-29-2009, 11:23 PM

Giving every series (except "Outsiders") a couple of issues to see how they go. I know my wallet's hoping I don't like a few because it will take a hard hit if I enjoy most of the titles and keep them on the pull list. But we'll see what happens, feeling pretty optimistic about most of the titles.

SpideyZERO

05-30-2009, 12:05 AM

Batman & Robin - Flagship title afterall, and I like Morrison

Batman - Enjoy Under The Hood, and looking forward for Bagley's art

Streets of Gotham - Like the team, nice premise

CYOTI

05-30-2009, 12:19 AM

Batman & Robin
Batman
Detective Comics
Outsiders
Batman: Streets of Gotham
Gotham City Sirens
Red Robin

Still leery about Batgirl, but I'll give it a try.

matt levin

05-30-2009, 08:27 AM

Gotham City Sirens, because the last (2?) adventure with Harley, Ivy, Batgirl and Co. were delightfully funny, written then, as now, by Paul Dini.

Not getting any of the others, despite my All Star Superman enjoyment, and my enjoyment of Greg Rucka's work, because they're no longer about the characters I've enjoyed. Oh sure, the costumes are (nominally) the same, but the characters? Naw, not for me. These will be among the first I'll wait for in trade editions if you who read'm keep telling me how good they are.

Matt

Blue Blazes

05-30-2009, 08:56 AM

I'm going to give them all a try, likely for at least an arc each.

I've dropped Outsiders for the time being, but plan to pick it up again when they return to Gotham and the prisoners who escaped from Arkham.

me too. although ive just never been able to get into the outsiders, so im not even going to bother.

I think all the titles are worth trying, given to the new status quo in the batverse. im excited to see how things turn about.

DonC

05-30-2009, 09:08 AM

I pre-ordered Batman, Detective and Sirens. I like Paul Dini's writing so I might pick up and issue or two of Streets off the shelf. If Tim Drake is confimed for being Red Robin, I'll probably try that as well. Batgirl, I'll wait and see who the star is. If it's Barbara then I'll give that a shot.

No Oustisders and no Batman and Robin. I don't care what DC says, that one will be late so I'm just going to wait for the trade paperbacks that will come out in about 3 years.

md62

05-30-2009, 10:40 AM

Batman - despite Winick's revival of Jason I liked his last run on Batman. And with Bagley on art I am getting the first arc.

Batgirl - a big ? I like the art team but the writer gets ONE issue to hook me.

Red Robin - I like Tim Drake.

Batman & Robin - on the fence with this book. I didn't enjoy Morrison's run on Batman as much as I thought I would. I am not a fan of Quitely's "lumpy" people. And I hate the character of Damian. Probable pass.

The rest of the books I'm not going to get.

F1uke

05-30-2009, 11:25 AM

Batman & Robin : Without a doubt

Batman : Skeptical on DC's choice on Winick, but I'm going to give this book a shot

Detective Comics : Not super excited, and don't care when it comes, so I ordered 12 issues of Detective through the mail to save money

Outsiders: No, dropping it to pick up Batman: Streets of Gotham

Gotham City Sirens : Still on the fence, though I know Dini will put together a solid story

Red Robin : Yes, I am a Tim Drake fan

Batgirl : Probably get the first couple, but unless it hooks me, thats probably about it

Azrael: Maybe

marvelprince

05-30-2009, 02:15 PM

F1uke

05-30-2009, 03:28 PM

And come on people, Outsiders is pretty slow at the moment, but this is guy who wrote a killer Nightwing and Final Crisis Requiem. Dude can bring it!

True, I have enjoyed Tomasi's other work in the past, but with all the other great selections, I'm not going to stay with a book that barely does it for me now..

Chachi

05-30-2009, 07:11 PM

Batman and Robin - gonna give this an arc or two.
Batman - at least Bagleys 4 issues.

Only other book that sounds interesting is Streets Of Gotham.

Karl O'Neill

05-30-2009, 07:16 PM

All of them except two.

Gotham city sirens---I think streets of Gotham by dini will be better and i can't aford to get them all.

Batgirl----Don't know anything about the writer.

Looking forward to Morrison's title the most, Then Detective comics and streets of Gotham and Batman by winick.

WorstThingUS

05-30-2009, 07:25 PM

Hmm I'm pretty surprised that so many people are planning on picking up Streets of Gotham as opposed to Winnicks Batman. I also knew there were lots of people excited about Detective Comics, but to see it so high is pretty cool. Interesting results.

And come on people, Outsiders is pretty slow at the moment, but this is guy who wrote a killer Nightwing and Final Crisis Requiem. Dude can bring it!

The Final Crisis Requiem was indeed awesome, but while he did lift Nightwing immeasurably, ultimately it committed the worst sin of all: it was dull. So this slowness you're talking about on The Outsiders unfortunately seems to be par the course for him.

Karl O'Neill

05-30-2009, 07:29 PM

Outsiders is rocking at the moment.

Chiroptera

05-30-2009, 09:25 PM

Azrael: Not even if they were paying ME to read it.

Batgirl: Probably a pass but I'll give the first issue a go, most likely.

Batman: Seeing Dick Grayson backtracking into being his mentor's successor again after all the work he put into being his own hero is a disappointment for me so I'm not bothering with this one either.

Batman & Robin: Combine my reason for passing on Batman with the fact that I didn't like Morrison's Batman, detest Quietly's art style, and think Damian's the most horrific addition to a character cast in years.

Detective Comics: I'll be picking it up during Rucka's run for sure, I can't wait to see what he's going to do with Batwoman. Once he's done I don't know. If Batwoman continues to be the main character I'll probably continue reading it but if not then I'll be dropping this one.

Gotham City Sirens: It's Paul Dini, and he's writing Catwoman and Poison Ivy, not a chance I'd pass up on this one.

Outsiders: Dropped it back when J'onn and Catwoman were dropped from the team roster.

Red Robin: I'm not much of a Tim Drake fan, but I may end up picking this one up, I'm curious to see where it goes and I'm pleased with him for being the only one still keeping the faith that Batman's out there and alive.

pgonzo98

05-31-2009, 01:48 AM

i intend to get them all.

SuperSince92

05-31-2009, 01:46 PM

I'll def be reading Batman & Robin and Batman.

Detective I'll give an issue and I MIGHT give Red Robin and Streets of Gotham an issue as well.

RunningWithJuanPablo

05-31-2009, 03:03 PM

Batman, Batman & Robin, Red Robin, Gotham City Sirens, Detective Comics, and Azrael are the for sure pick-ups, but I may also give Batgirl and maybe Streets of Gotham a try. I think i'll pass on Outsiders though.

earl

05-31-2009, 03:12 PM

These I was already reading:
Batman
Detective
Batman Confidential

Batman & Robin -- I'm sure this will be pretty good. There have been things I have liked about Morrisons run and things I scratch my head about but being that we are only at the midpoint of his whole Bat-novel, it is still wait and see. Hopefully he comes through and it doesn't end like his X-men run, which had a great opening and the end not so hot.

Streets of Gotham -- I really like the idea of telling Batman stories from differing points of view. This title could end up being really great, as I could see Paul Dini really stretching out on that idea.
Gotham City Sirens -- I liked the whole Hush storyline that Paul Dini played out in the last part of his run on Detective. I figure this is where the sequel will happen.

I read up on Outsiders and thought it was pretty terrible. I dig Metamorpho and I'd like to see someone do something cool with The Creeper but the whole rocket ship thing was comic goofy in a bad way. If it was me, I'd get one of the writers from across the pond like Peter Milligan or David Hine and really play up the "outsider" part of the book and let it get weird with a capital W.

Azrael surprised me to be honest. I thought it was really good. I think that team should be given one of the Batman titles, as it was the best written and drawn of anything in Battle of the Cowl. DC will probably end up giving the book to another creative team and be surprised when the book flops.

Red Robin -- hmmm...not sure. I really on have a few issues of Robin and it was never my favorite book. Even though the book is going to be about the search for Batman/Bruce Wayne, I tend to doubt that it will really be the series that brings back the real Batman, so it might just be one long easter egg hunt. I've never really read anything by the writer, so I don't know. It definitely does not have that good a title.

F1uke

05-31-2009, 06:19 PM

Red Robin -- I tend to doubt that it will really be the series that brings back the real Batman, so it might just be one long easter egg hunt.

Quoted for Truth. I think this story will have as much impact on Bruce returning, that Battle for the Cowl had on Dick becoming Batman - aka none. I doubt Morrison even knows how Bruce is coming back, never mind Yost...

unlimitedjason

05-31-2009, 06:37 PM

Batman & Robin
Red Robin

I'm debating on Detective Comics-- I think I'll stick to trades.

Kiryu

05-31-2009, 06:42 PM

Batman and Robin and Detective Comics. Possibly Streets of and Sirens.

No on Batman, Winick is awful awful awful.

marvelprince

05-31-2009, 06:49 PM

Despite the pacing of Outsiders I'm still enjoying it mostly for Owlman and Geoforce. I'm just glad the title has an actually direction after the many creative changes.

I'm buying Detective Comics and am sure I'll love it simply for the art alone.

Not sure bout Azrael though. The mini was good, I might have missed something though, but I didn't get why Dick would let Azrael keep the armour if he knows the potential risks and that he has no qualms bout killing.

Anthony Z

05-31-2009, 07:22 PM

So far I'm definitely getting:
Detective
Batman & Robin
Streets of Gotham
and I'm on the fence for Batgirl (so I'll pick up the first and check it out) and Gotham City Sirens.
I was thinking of not dropping Batman from my pull list but after the solicitation for the first issue being a "Battle for the Cowl epilogie" I have to say I am pretty disappointed. Why not just jump right into the story? Seems like everyone else is.

Gitaroo_Dude

05-31-2009, 07:47 PM

Batman and Robin and Detective.

Might check out Streets of Gotham.

Same here.

Haven't decided if I'll trade wait Streets or just pick it up in singles.

Captain Jim

05-31-2009, 07:54 PM

Anthony Z

05-31-2009, 07:59 PM

Interesting to see so few people planning to pick up Batgirl. I wonder if this is because we don't know who the title character will be? (Or a combination of that and the relative unknown status of the writer?)

For me, personally, it's because they are failing entirely in making me care about the mystery of who she is. And there are a lot of other books out there that do have me hooked already.

Will.S

05-31-2009, 08:22 PM

Interesting to see so few people planning to pick up Batgirl. I wonder if this is because we don't know who the title character will be? (Or a combination of that and the relative unknown status of the writer?)
They've made it extremely hard for me to care for the Cassandra Cain character or her direction since she goes through so many hands that have written sub-par stories. It just sours me on every level and makes me wish they just deep sixed the Batgirl character until they either fixed the Cassandra Cain character or bring back Barbara Gordon if they really want to be ballsy.

heffison

05-31-2009, 08:44 PM

I plan on getting Detective because I think Rucka's been cooking up something special for Batwoman for a while now, and the art is interesting. I don't plan to buy any of the other Batbooks.

I really like both Dick Grayson and Tim Drake, but I hate seeing this "oh, the cleaners sent the wrong costume, but I'll try it out" period for them. If I hear incredibly good things about Red Robin I might give it a try.

If we knew for sure that Dick was going to survive this, I might be able to relax a little and give Batman and Robin a shot. Maybe. But Damian works better as a villian, and I flat-out do not want to see Dick Grayson as Batman. I'm still hoping that Chris Kent is de-aged or back in the Zone (or Ursa gets him) by the time the 12 issues of B and R go by, so Dick can get back to using the Nightwing name. (Maybe that's the crossover later in the year, where Dick and Chris arm-wrestle for the rights to that codename.)

Now, if we get a mini called "The Secret Lives of Bruce Wayne" or something, I'd be all over that.

CocktailXYZ

06-01-2009, 10:34 AM

Giving everything a chance but the Outsiders. I think I will pick up the Outsiders Arkham hunt story issues, though - those sound awesome.

DonC

06-01-2009, 10:43 AM

Interesting to see so few people planning to pick up Batgirl. I wonder if this is because we don't know who the title character will be? (Or a combination of that and the relative unknown status of the writer?)

For me, it's that exact combination. I don't know who this Batgirl is and the only thing I know about Bryan Q. Miller is that he wrote a couple episodes of Smallville. Not exactly a ringing endorsement right there.

Lorendiac

06-01-2009, 11:41 AM

I wanted to vote for "None of the Above," but that wasn't listed.

There are some titles I'm likely to pick up later in TPB collections, and some I may well never bother with, but I don't plan on buying the flimsy, overpriced monthly issues of any of those as fast as they come out!

Kiryu

06-01-2009, 01:19 PM

For me, it's that exact combination. I don't know who this Batgirl is and the only thing I know about Bryan Q. Miller is that he wrote a couple episodes of Smallville. Not exactly a ringing endorsement right there.

Thats my reasoning for skipping Batgirl as well.

celticguy

06-01-2009, 01:35 PM

I'm going to give them all a try, likely for at least an arc each.

I've dropped Outsiders for the time being, but plan to pick it up again when they return to Gotham and the prisoners who escaped from Arkham.

I might give them a shorter leash than you but i will give them all a look. I am most interested in Sirens and streets of, since they could be something unique, or a car wreck we will see.

Bat-Reader

06-01-2009, 05:13 PM

Detective Comics - Batwoman (Rucka/ Williams III)
Batman: Streets of Gotham (Dini/ Nguyen)
Gotham City Sirens (Dini/ March)

I will give a shot to these 3.

DeathSentence

06-01-2009, 05:39 PM

Batman: Going to give this at least until Bagley wraps up his arc. Hope it is good.
Batman andd Robin: Probably going to buy the whole series. Depends if I like it or not tho.
Batwoman: Going to give it a shot.
Red Robin: I like Yost and Tim Drake is the man. So, definite pick up for me.
Batgirl: On the bubble. Never really cared for it, but I dont know yet.

Quinnhop

06-01-2009, 07:57 PM

#1 - Batman and Robin
#2 - Detective Comics
#3 - Batman
#4 - Gotham City Sirens
#5 - Red Robin
#6 - Batman: Streets of Gotham

Batgirl... I'll wait and see.

Outsiders... Already dropped.

Captain Jim

06-01-2009, 08:42 PM

I wanted to vote for "None of the Above," but that wasn't listed.

Fixed that for you. :smile:

Captain Jim

06-01-2009, 08:46 PM

another_version

06-01-2009, 08:54 PM

I plan on getting Batman, tec, B&R, RR, and streets.

paulski

06-01-2009, 09:13 PM

In order of excitement...

Detective Comics
Batman & Robin
Batgirl
Batman

I'll check out Red Robin & Sirens in trade format as well if they look okay.

Babylon23

06-01-2009, 10:08 PM

The only definites so far are Detective and Gotham City Sirens. I'll check out Batman and Robin and Streets of Gotham to see if I like them. I'm thinking of picking up Outsiders in trade.

Will.S

06-02-2009, 06:39 AM

Red Robin's votes seem to have shrunk the longer the poll has been up. I'm wondering if it will really not do any better than this? Why are so many people steering away from Red Robin?
Chris Yost has a very good track record at Marvel and the costume/persona of Red Robin is pretty cool but the art is a little off putting for me and the purpose of the book will really have to be defined for the first year.

The search for Batman seems like a decent idea but given the title's lower tier importance I think we all know that it isn't going to play a large part in Bruce's return until they include it in a crossover again. It'll probably start out above Robin's numbers but it'll shed readers until it hits those same numbers again.

The only definites so far are Detective and Gotham City Sirens. I'll check out Batman and Robin and Streets of Gotham to see if I like them. I'm thinking of picking up Outsiders in trade.
I'm picking up Outsiders in trade as well, as a monthly it doesn't seem like it'll read all that great.

kindella2

06-02-2009, 10:14 AM

picking up Batman at #687...how far do i need to go back. i was starting with the Resurrection of Ras Al Gul but im not sure.

Ideas...

Pixie_Solanas

06-02-2009, 11:06 AM

You'd have to pay ME to read Detective Comics.

Abeja

06-02-2009, 11:16 AM

picking up Batman at #687...how far do i need to go back. i was starting with the Resurrection of Ras Al Gul but im not sure.

Ideas...

I would suggest starting at the beginning of Morrisons run. Andy Kubert (artist on 687-688) does the art for the start of the run. Its a great read that you would probably enjoy. I loved #666.

Im gonna be picking up B&R. Cant wait.

jerrymcl89

06-02-2009, 12:11 PM

Red Robin could be very good, but I don't think a lot of people really have a handle on what kind of book it's going to be. Also, although I've heard good things about Yost, I don't think I've read anything he's done, unlike Morrison, Dini, and Rucka (I'm familiar with Winick, but that's more harm than good).

Nick Soapdish

06-02-2009, 12:39 PM

I'm curious about the new Batman & Robin and I've always been a big Tim Drake fan so I voted for those two. I plan to at least take a look at the Dini books and Batgirl, but that may be it.

Bamf25

06-02-2009, 12:55 PM

At this point all but Outsiders, although Winick has me concerned. I have to say I am getting Streets and Sirins because of Dini, and Red Robin because of Yost.

Mia

06-02-2009, 01:04 PM

I'm getting Batman and Batman and Robin. Winnick and Morrison's run on Batman have warranted me picking up the book. Surprised to see so many people supporting 'Tec. Never thought that Mary Sue--pardon me Batwoman had so many fans!

FeminineMystique

06-02-2009, 03:07 PM

Detective Comics for certain because I want to see what Rucka does with Batwoman. She's a promising new character but she's only really gotten minor roles up till now (She got a fair bit of page times towards the end of 52 but that's about it)

Batman and Robin I'll give it a try. Morrison, when he's firing on all cylinders, can write some of the best superhero stuff around.

Red Robin because I want to see what happens to Tim Drake now.

Batman...I'm not so sure about. Winnick's last Batman run was terrible. So long as he doesn't turn either Jason Todd or Black Mask into his little God Mode Mary Sue's again I'll give it a try.

Captain Jim

06-02-2009, 06:26 PM

picking up Batman at #687...how far do i need to go back. i was starting with the Resurrection of Ras Al Gul but im not sure.

Ideas...

You could probably start right there. I'd suggest getting the three issues of Battle for the Cowl, if you haven't, because 687 is a follow-up to that story. In fact, a lot of the plot elements from BFTC will be followed up in Batman, as I understand it.

Surprised to see so many people supporting 'Tec. Never thought that Mary Sue--pardon me Batwoman had so many fans!

I think people are picking it up more for the creative team than the title character. There are quite a few Rucka fans and lots and lots of JH Williams fans. Most people think that the preview pages that have been released are pretty impressive.

Captain Jim

06-02-2009, 06:29 PM

Bat-Reader

06-02-2009, 09:23 PM

Not quite true.

I personaly have nothing against Winick or anyone. I avoid The Dynamic Duo.

What i heard is there won't be any Dynamic Duo in Streets of Gotham, plus i have faith in Paul Dini and really like Nguyens art.
I think same non Dyanmic Duo and the creative team factors go for The Sirens. And Detective Comics, i like Willams III's art and it really suits Batman. And i have faith in Rucka. Death and Maidens is a great Batman story.

RonnieThunderbolts

06-02-2009, 09:31 PM

Not quite true.

I personaly have nothing against Winick. I avoid The Dynamic Duo.

What i heard is there won't be any Dynamic Duo in Streets of Gotham, plus i have faith in Paul Dini and really like Nguyens art.
I think same non Dyanmic Duo and the creative team factors go for The Sirens. And Detective Comis, i like Willams III's art and it really suits Batman. And i have faith in Rucka. Death and Maidens is a great Batman story.

Batman: Streets of Gotham will be starring Batman, and will probably occasionally feature Robin as well (the Robin part is assumption on my part). Mike Marts said recently that he is the star of the title, it is just told from different perspectives, but all stories still about Batman.

Bat-Reader

06-02-2009, 09:35 PM

Batman: Streets of Gotham will be starring Batman, and will probably occasionally feature Robin as well (the Robin part is assumption on my part). Mike Marts said recently that he is the star of the title, it is just told from different perspectives, but all stories still about Batman.

I don't think Bruce is back yet ? :p

What i heard is from a Paul Dini interview btw.

RonnieThunderbolts

06-02-2009, 10:03 PM

What i heard is from a Paul Dini interview btw.

In what Paul Dini interview did he say Batman: Streets of Gotham wouldn't have the dynamic duo? The only pages from the series released so far is a shot of the dynamic duo, the solicits for the first three issues are about the Police working with Batman and Robin against Firefly.

Bat-Reader

06-02-2009, 10:05 PM

In what Paul Dini interview did he say Batman: Streets of Gotham wouldn't have the dynamic duo? The only pages from the series released so far is a shot of the dynamic duo, the solicits for the first three issues are about the Police working with Batman and Robin against Firefly.

It seems a really old one.

Karl O'Neill

06-03-2009, 12:12 PM

Okay, I see Batman is now ahead of Streets. On the other hand, Detective is running closely behind Batman & Robin.

No surprize there JIM!

Chiroptera

06-03-2009, 02:03 PM

I must say I'm very pleased with Tec's showing in this poll!
I really really hope Rucka hits one out of the park on his run because I desperately want to believe Batwoman will become an interesting and worth while character, and if anyone can make that happen it's him.

Shazam

06-05-2009, 05:58 PM

Detective, for the Question.
Batman and Robin; curious to see Dick as Batman.

ScottyQuick

06-05-2009, 06:18 PM

Samy

06-05-2009, 06:52 PM

Getting
Batman: I'm a major Dick Grayson fanboy and I've enjoyed Winick at times.
Detective Comics: I want to learn more about Kate Kane.

Not getting
Gotham Streets: No characters I'm interested in
Gotham Sirens: No characters I'm interested in
Red Robin: No characters I'm interested in
Outsiders: I've only felt lukewarm from Tomasi's past offerings, not enough to get me excited
Batgirl: No characters I'm interested in
Batman and Robin: I actively dislike both Morrison and Quitely's work.

NeoStar9X

06-06-2009, 12:40 AM

I usually try to trade things as I didn't have the patience for getting monthlies but this new "relaunch" in a manner of speaking of Batman post BftC is to hard to pass up. With being able to set aside a bit more for collecting each month I figure I'd try to get in on the ground floor and see how long I can last. I'll be so busy this summer at work I think I might not notice the monthly wait. Hopefully in that time I can get used to it and get used to avoiding review threads until the end of each month (more costly to have titles shipped once a month from the store I'm getting my issues from).

So going after the following.

Batman
Batman and Robin
Batman: Streets of Gotham
Red Robin
Gotham City Sirens
and then Batgirl when it finally comes out

Still debating if I'll pick up Outsiders once it's new arc starts. It will depend how closely it connects with the rest of the batverse. Going to pass on Detective Comics as Dini is doing two other titles now and I don't really care for Batwoman. These are pretty much the only comics I'd be getting outside of trading Green Lantern/GLC but I'm going really slow with that. Seem to the only two sections of the DCU that really grab me.

Was curious to what others would be doing. With the price increase on some titles didn't want to assume people were picking up all the new stuff along with other titles they usually get.

Name Already Taken

06-06-2009, 12:57 AM

For a relaunch, there are plenty to choose from. I plan on getting both Dini spin-offs, B&R for the full run since the first issue was great, and maybe Winick's main title. The other ones I will try and pick up in trade, namely Red Robin unless a major plot point happens during the run.

I can appreciate DC's attempt at renewing the franchise with various pov's from each title. Even though it was far from broken before FC, they seem to have a pretty well developed plan with each creative team on whatever title pursuing an interesting path while Bruce is gone. It definitely has the opportunity to revitalize interest in many supporting characters that may have fallen by the wayside in recent years. The fact remains, Batman has both a colorful cast of supporting chars that balance out his own iconic rogues gallery. The fact they are all dealing with his absence should provide plenty of decent story opportunities for the next year, and hopefully lay a solid framework for the next few to come.

James Conniff

06-06-2009, 01:28 AM

Batman and Robin- The first issue was a blast, and I look forward to what Grant is going to do with the book.

Detective Comics- The long awaited Batwoman story is finally going to be told. Rucka on writing duties and JH Williams with art that looks like this:
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/02/11/article-1141588-03754520000005DC-911_468x263_popup.jpg
How can you not pick something up that looks this damn good.

And depending on how the first issue of Red Robin is I may consider reading that as well.

Name Already Taken

06-06-2009, 01:30 AM

Too many titles. Rucka is def on my list.

Crowforge

06-06-2009, 01:37 AM

Which one has Man-bat?

Jakra64

06-06-2009, 08:35 AM

Batman and Robin
Batman
Detective Comics
Batman: Streets of Gotham
Gotham City Sirens
Red Robin
Batgirl

Basically, everything but Outsiders. I've actually dropped all the Superman books to get everything in this relaunch(Well, that plus Blackest Night tie-ins). Looking forward to it.

zur en arrh

06-06-2009, 09:10 AM

Everything but Batgirl and Outsiders.

another_version

06-06-2009, 10:11 AM

Which one has Man-bat?

I don't any at this point, after the BftC tie-in he can now transform by willpower alone. But he might make appearances in other titles later.

Jorriss

06-06-2009, 10:40 AM

All but Outsiders and Detective Comics, but I change my opinion pretty often on which I plan to get.

celticguy

06-06-2009, 10:43 AM

how many threads have asked this now?

Karl O'Neill

06-06-2009, 11:05 AM

how many threads have asked this now?

I was thinking that myself.

Will44

06-06-2009, 11:20 AM

This is the first one I've seen...

well, I'm on board for Batman and Robin. I'm not a fan of Winick, but I will check out Batman.

Pretty much everything else is a wait and see. I'll give them some reviews. Gotham Sirens LOOKS beautiful. Streets of Gotham will probably be the least offensive Bat-book on the stands. Dini is good at telling stories without upsetting people. I'm just afraid he'll be using Tommy Elliot/Hush a lot, and I'm sick of Hush.

RonnieThunderbolts

06-06-2009, 11:25 AM

This is the first one I've seen...

The most recent one before this thread isn't even half way down the first page of the board, here (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=271628), and was closer to the top when this thread was posted. I'm thinking the mods will probably merge it sometime soon.

BloodOps

06-06-2009, 11:47 AM

I'm not completely sure on several books but I know I'll be definitely picking up

Batman
Batman and Robin
Red Robin

The rest I'm still on the fence for, but I think I'll end up biting on Dini's series.

Red_Knight

06-06-2009, 01:47 PM

I'll be getting...

Batman & Robin - It seems that this will be the flagship book for the time being (or at least as important storywise), it's the continuation of G-Mo's storyline, and it has Quietly doing the art. This truely was a no-brainer.

Batman - I was actually going to skip this in favor of B&R, assuming that it would be become the default secondary title, with 'Tec now featuring Batwoman. Judging by the solicits, that doesn't seem to be the case though. I definitely want to follow the hunt for the Arkham escapees, the war for Gotham, and the mystery of the Black Mask. From the looks of it, all of that will be dealt with in this book, so I'm in.

Gotham City Sirens / Streets Of Gotham - I wasn't planning on getting these at all. Now I think I'll keep up with the solicits and might buy issues/arcs that interest me. I'm definitely onboard for the return of Hush, for example.

'Tec - If the reviews are good and I have the cash, I'm 90% sure I'll read this in trade sometime down the line. I like the character of Batwoman, I have complete faith in Rucka, and the preview art looks amazing; -- alas, I simply can't fit the monthly in my budget.

Come September, Azrael will be added to the pull list, as well.

The Curtain

06-06-2009, 02:20 PM

I'm going to be checking pretty much everything out. I loved Batman and Robin, and if the other new books are this good, my pull list is going to be huge.

Batman and Detective comics have been on my pull list for forever, and while I'm iffy about reading a book about Batwoman, I think Greg Rucka is a terrific writer.

The only new books I can think of that I probably won't pick up the first issue of are Azrael, as the character has never interested me, Outsiders, and Batgirl, unless the new Batgirl has me really curious. I'm not sure I'll keep reading everything else, but it all looks promising enough to make issue one worth purchasing.

E-Roc Hubertron

06-06-2009, 03:17 PM

For sure Batman and Detective Comics, Im excited for Batwoman if its done well

Im really Hesitant to pick up Batman and Robin because of how Dumb and convoluted Batman R.I,P, was, Biggest mistake was to get on board then,

maniacmatt

06-06-2009, 10:01 PM

B&R for sure maybe 'Tec and Streets.

nepenthes

06-06-2009, 10:54 PM

Batman & Robin
Batman
Streets of Gotham
Detective Comics
Gotham Sirens
Azrael
Peter Milligans Batman Confidential

beginning in August I should be picking up two batman titles three weeks of the month.yay.

heffison

06-07-2009, 10:10 PM

I find these numbers very interesting and will also be interested to see how the rankings compare with the eventual sales rankings. On this poll, more people plan to buy Detective and Streets than the solo Batman title (no doubt due to many people's dislike of Judd Winick). Will the same ranking be reflected in general sales figures? I doubt it.

Red Robin's votes seem to have shrunk the longer the poll has been up. I'm wondering if it will really not do any better than this? Why are so many people steering away from Red Robin?

I'll be avoiding Red Robin because I don't like the idea of pushing Tim Drake up and out of Robin. And while Winick is not a deal-breaker for me (if he took over a character or book I liked, I'd keep buying), I also don't have any interest in seeing Dick Grayson forced back into Bruce's cowl.

Yeah, call me an old fuddy-duddy, but all I want a year from now is a relaunch of Nightwing with Dick Grayson in the role, and Tim Drake reclaiming the Robin spot. I'd much prefer that Batman #666 be an Elseworlds book, rather than Morrison's plan for the next twelve months.

Captain Jim

06-08-2009, 05:22 PM

Somehow I don't foresee a total return to the status quo when Bruce returns.

Armless Penguin

06-08-2009, 05:27 PM

Somehow I don't foresee a total return to the status quo when Bruce returns.

Especially with Tim as Robin. That ship seems to have sailed at this point, and he's old enough now that it seems natural for him to move on. I expect we'll probably have a Bruce/Damian pair once Bruce comes back.

nepenthes

06-09-2009, 01:52 AM

Especially with Tim as Robin. That ship seems to have sailed at this point, and he's old enough now that it seems natural for him to move on. I expect we'll probably have a Bruce/Damian pair once Bruce comes back.

I wouldn't mind this at all. Damian needs to stay visible imo, I'd hate to see him stuck in limbo or written out. Drake can become Nightwing or take a new name all together, both can move onto other things and still stay connected to the batbooks

Somehow I don't foresee a total return to the status quo when Bruce returns.

me either

NeoStar9X

06-10-2009, 06:59 AM

Not crazy about Batwoman (her having flaming red hair doesn't help as I find that annoying at times for some reason) but I guess I can give Detective Comics a shot to see how it is at least for the first issue or two. Maybe. My mind changes on this very quickly and often. While the artwork so far looks great I'm not really sold on art nor is the main thing that draws me to something. Story and characters are the elements that do.

However I don't have any experience reading Rucka's work. The others such as Morrison, Dini, Yost (while I liked his animated work I still have issues with the kill spree and dumping that went on after New Mutants became New X-men -_-. Don't think I'll have to worry about that here though.), and Winick I do have experience with their writing. Not familiar with the writer on Batgirl but I happen to like the character more in general. I just hope Barbara isn't back in the suit. Never really cared for her but I did like Cass.

Kylun123

06-10-2009, 07:14 AM

Batman & Robin and Batman Confidential for me . . .

KYLeo71

06-10-2009, 07:57 AM

I'm coming back to the Batbooks after an over 20 year hiatus (the last time I regular bought a Batman themed book other than the original Batman & the Outsiders what back when Jason was still Robin). I got Battle for the Cowl and enjoyed it as well as Gotham Gazette: Batman Alive which intrigued me more. Originally, I had only planned on getting Batman, Batman & Robin, Detective, Red Robin, and Batgirl but now that I've seen the previews for Streets of Gotham and Gotham Sirens I'm tempted to pick those books up as well.