DC Comics has scheduled a facsimile edition of Batman Beyond #1, the first issue of the original tie-in mini-series for the acclaimed animated series, to hit comic store shelves on January 9, 2024. Batman Beyond first hit comic shelves in January 1999, starting with a six-issue mini-series before graduating to an ongoing series. The special one-shot is priced at $3.99US, with $4.99US blank card stock and $5.99US foil variant covers also available. Continue below for artwork and details.
BATMAN BEYOND #1 FACSIMILE EDITION
Written by: Hilary J. Bader
Art by: Rick Burchett, Terry Beatty
Cover by: Bruce Timm
Foil variant cover by: Bruce Timm
$3.99US | 32 pages | Blank card stock variant $4.99US | Foil variant $5.99US
Decades after Bruce Wayne retires, Terry McGinnis continues the legend of Batman in this limited series inspired by the animated series. This 6-issue miniseries based on the fan-favorite Batman Beyond animated series begins with a 2-part story revealing the destiny of Bruce Wayne and the origin of his successor! ON SALE 01/09/2024
Also, DC Comics recently announced a special Batman Beyond: The Animated Series Classic Compendium – 25th Anniversary trade paperback collection, timed to mark Batman Beyond‘s 25th anniversary. Click here for further details, including a content breakdown and early cover artwork.
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Warner Bros. Animation announced the Max streaming service has renewed the Harley Quinn animated series for a fifth season. The fourth season of the acclaimed animated comedy series recently completed streaming on Max. Continue below for artwork and details provided by Warner Bros. Animation.
Official details are as follows:
The critically acclaimed Max Original adult-animated series Harley Quinn has been renewed for a fifth season.
Suzanna Makkos, Executive Vice President, Original Comedy and Adult Animation, Max and Adult Swim, quote: “The talented Harley Quinn team has once again succeeded in delivering a season that builds on everything that has come before while still feeling fresh and inventive. They continue to provide hilarious, heartwarming, and deranged stories with our lovable group of DC misfits, and we couldn’t be more excited for the fans to see what they’ve accomplished in season 5.”
Peter Girardi, Executive Vice President, Alternative Programming, Warner Bros. Animation, quote: “Harley Quinn has raised the comedic crowbar with every new season. We’re excited to continue this partnership with Max and take our biggest swing yet for season 5.”
Executive Producers Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker, and Dean Lorey, quote: “We’re thrilled that the news of Harley and Ivy’s continuing misadventures is finally out and we can stop telling people in secret. We must have handed out at least three thousand NDAs by now. It was a big waste of paper.”
Season 5 credits: Based on characters from DC, Harley Quinn is produced by Delicious Non-Sequitur Productions, Lorey Stories, and Yes, Norman Productions in association with Warner Bros. Animation. The series was developed by Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker, and Dean Lorey. Dean Lorey serves as Executive Producer and Showrunner. Executive Producers are Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker, Kaley Cuoco, Sam Register, and Katie Rich. Co-Executive Producers are Chrissy Romero. Supervising Producers are Cecilia Aranovich Hamilton and Ian Hamilton. Producer is Susan Ward. Consulting Producers are Jamiesen Borak and Leslie Schapira. Co-Producer is Vidhya Iyer.
Max recently announced a new Harley Quinn animated spin-off series titled Kite Man: Hell Yeah! debuting in 2024, in which Kite Man and Golden Glider take their relationship to the next level by opening a bar in the shadow of Lex Luthor’s Legion of Doom.
Further details on Harley Quinn‘s fifth season are expected in the near future.
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DC Comics has announced collected editions of its original Batman Beyond tie-in titles and the recent third volume of Batman: The Adventures Continue, both hitting shelves in early 2024. Batman Beyond: The Animated Series Classic Compendium – 25th Anniversary will collect over 30 issues, the majority of which never before collected or reprinted, and Batman: The Adventures Continue – Season Three will collect all eight issues from the title’s third and final volume. Continue below for details, provided by DC Comics.
BATMAN BEYOND: THE ANIMATED SERIES CLASSICS COMPENDIUM – 25TH ANNIVERSARY
Written by HILARY J. BADER, RICH FOGEL, JASON HERNANDEZ-ROSENBLATT, PAUL D. STORRIE, and JORDAN B. GORFINKEL
Art by CRAIG ROUSSEAU, RICK BURCHETT, MIN S. KU, JOE STATON, and others
Cover by BRUCE TIMM
The year is 2039 and it’s been decades since anyone last spotted the Batman. Gotham has prospered into a megalopolis of neon and steel. But for all its glitz and advanced tech, it is still one of the most dangerous cities on the planet. When fate brings teenager Terry McGinnis into the life of reclusive billionaire Bruce Wayne, the time will come for a new Dark Knight to rise. This compendium collects Batman Beyond (vol. 1) #1-6, Batman Beyond (vol. 2) #1-24 – which has never been collected in its entirety – and a guest appearance in Superman Adventures #64. ON SALE 3/5/24 | $59.99 US | 752 pages | Softcover
BATMAN: THE ADVENTURES CONTINUE SEASON THREE
Written by PAUL DINI and ALAN BURNETT
Art by TY TEMPLETON, JORDAN GIBSON, JACOB EDGAR, and KEVIN ALTIERI
Cover by KEVIN NOWLAN
When all of Gotham’s major super-villains are behind bars, does Batman’s mission finally end? Fear not, the World’s Greatest Detective still has his hands full protecting the Muscle from retribution and pondering the return of his high school sweetheart…who also happens to be Harley Quinn’s college girlfriend?! Then, when Ra’s al Ghul and his daughter, Talia, show up with a proposition, Bruce must determine what Batman’s future will be! Alan Burnett and Paul Dini return one final time to the world of Batman: The Animated Series for a finale over 30 years in the making! Collects Batman: The Adventures Continue – Season Three #1-8. ON SALE 2/13/24 | $19.99 US | 208 pages | Softcover
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In related news, Young Justice producer Greg Weisman’s ongoing Gargoyles series at Dynamite Comics, based on his acclaimed 1990s Gargoyles animated series, continues in 2024 with a new title to mark the next chapter of the ongoing Gargoyles saga. Details are below.
GARGOYLES QUEST #1 Written by GREG WEISMAN
Art by PASQUALE QUALANO
Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN
Acclaimed author and Gargoyles creator Greg Weisman is joined by artist Pasquale Qualano for an all-new chapter in the ongoing Gargoyles saga – and the stakes have never been higher for the Manhattan Clan!
Thwarted in her earlier attempt to gain control of the ancient magical artifacts known as the Original Keys to Power, the evil Demona has set her sights on three New Keys that will give her the ability to make any human in her vicinity into her willing puppet. All that stands between Demona and world domination are Goliath and the Manhattan Clan. But despite their best efforts, Demona always seems to be a step ahead, gathering one Key after another. And once she has them all, the entire human race had better beware! ON SALE 01/10/24 | $4.99US
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DC Comics has released the preview pages for Batman: The Adventures Continue – Season Three #8, which will be available in print and digital starting Oct. 3, 2023. The issue not only concludes the third volume of the popular Batman: The Animated Series sequel comic, but is also the finale to the “three season” series. Continue below for artwork and details, all provided by DC Comics.
BATMAN: THE ADVENTURES CONTINUE – SEASON THREE #8
Written by ALAN BURNETT and PAUL DINI
Art and cover by TY TEMPLETON
Variant cover by KERON GRANT
Variant cover by GUSTAVO DUARTE
1:25 variant cover by HAYDEN SHERMAN
$3.99 US | 32 pages | 8 of 8 | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
Over the last three seasons, the minds behind the version of Gotham that defined a generation have brought you a continuation of their masterwork–and now that continuation comes to an end. Ra’s al Ghul’s mysterious plot has now been fully revealed, but will Batman be able to stop it in time? Or has the Dark Knight’s luck finally run out? Find out in this series finale over 30 years in the making! ON SALE 10/3/2023
Ty Templeton’s cover for Batman: The Adventures Continue – Season Three #8 pays tribute to the cover of 1992’s The Batman Adventures #1, also drawn by Templeton. The Batman Adventures was the first of DC Comics’ many Batman: The Animated Series tie-in titles.
The first volume of Batman: The Adventures Continue launched in April 2020 from DC Comics, accompanied by a tie-in toyline and heavy promotional campaign, and introduced characters such as Azreal, Talon and Red Hood in to DC Animated Universe continuity. Check out the The World’s Finest Batman: The Adventures Continue subsite for further details, exclusive content, videos, interviews, and much more.
Batman: The Adventures Continue – Season Three #8, the title’s final issue, is available in print and digital starting Oct. 3, 2023. Stay tuned for further updates and coverage on right here at The World’s Finest!
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DC Comics has released the final covers for Batman: The Adventures Continue – Season Three #8, which will be available in print and digital starting Oct. 3, 2023. The issue, which has four separate covers, not only concludes the third volume of the popular Batman:The Animated Series sequel comic, but is also the finale to the “three season” series. Continue below for artwork and details, all provided by DC Comics.
BATMAN: THE ADVENTURES CONTINUE – SEASON THREE #8 Written by ALAN BURNETT and PAUL DINI
Art and cover by TY TEMPLETON
Variant cover by KERON GRANT
Variant cover by GUSTAVO DUARTE
1:25 variant cover by HAYDEN SHERMAN
$3.99 US | 32 pages | 8 of 8 | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
Over the last three seasons, the minds behind the version of Gotham that defined a generation have brought you a continuation of their masterwork–and now that continuation comes to an end. Ra’s al Ghul’s mysterious plot has now been fully revealed, but will Batman be able to stop it in time? Or has the Dark Knight’s luck finally run out? Find out in this series finale over 30 years in the making! ON SALE 10/3/2023
Ty Templeton’s cover for Batman: The Adventures Continue – Season Three #8 is a clear homage to the cover of 1992’s The Batman Adventures #1, also drawn by Templeton. The Batman Adventures was the first of DC Comics’ many Batman: The Animated Series tie-in titles.
The first volume of Batman: The Adventures Continue launched in April 2020 from DC Comics, accompanied by a tie-in toyline and heavy promotional campaign, and introduced characters such as Azreal, Talon and Red Hood in to DC Animated Universe continuity. Check out the The World’s Finest Batman: The Adventures Continue subsite for further details, exclusive content, videos, interviews, and much more.
In related news, DC Comics recently announced sequel titles to their 2021-released Batman ’89 and Superman ’78 comic series. The titles, based on the classic live-action Tim Burton Batman and Richard Donner Superman theatrical features, follow Batman and Superman’s further adventures in the worlds established by their respective films. Continue below for cover artwork and details, provided by DC Comics.
BATMAN ’89: ECHOES #1
Written by SAM HAMM
Art and cover by JOE QUINONES
Variant cover by RILEY ROSSMO
1:25 variant cover by DOUG BRAITHWAITE
1:50 variant cover by BALDEMAR RIVAS
Blank sketch variant
McFarlane Action Figure variant
$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
You wanna get nuts? Let’s get nuts! After Harvey Dent’s crusade against Gotham and Batman, the Caped Crusader has disappeared without a trace. In his place, ordinary citizens have taken to the streets to root out crime. As innocents get hurt, the question on everyone’s mind is the same: Where is Batman? Sam Hamm, screenwriter of the 1989 Batman movie, and Joe Quinones reunite for another tale in Gotham! ON SALE 11/28/23
SUPERMAN ’78: THE METAL CURTAIN #1
Written by ROBERT VENDITTI
Art and cover by GAVIN GUIDRY
Variant cover by WILFREDO TORRES
1:25 variant cover by DOUG BRAITHWAITE
1:50 variant cover by ADRIAN GUTIERREZ
Blank sketch variant
McFarlane Action Figure variant
$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
When the planet Krypton exploded, its last son was rocketed across the cosmos and came to settle in a small town in Kansas. But what else came with him, and what if a piece of his home landed somewhere we never knew about? As Superman has become a symbol of strength and pride for America, the Soviet Union looks to crush that image with a creation of their own, built by their own might and forged by their own power! Robert Venditti returns to the Man of Steel with new artist Gavin Guidry! ON SALE 11/7/23
SUPERMAN ’78: THE METAL CURTAIN #2
Written by ROBERT VENDITTI
Art and cover by GAVIN GUIDRY
Variant cover by MICHAEL CHO
1:25 variant cover by MAX DUNBAR
$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
Superman brings Lois to the Fortress of Solitude for a private interview. Meanwhile, the Russians launch their first assault with their mighty Metallo in hopes of drawing the Man of Steel out into the open. Witness as the power of the people breaks Superman! ON SALE 12/5/23
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