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Comic Journal: Absolute Batman #12

  Dear Journal I was straight up giddy to be handed the latest issue in the Absolute Batman series, one that proves that the Dark Knight is the best superhero in any universe. Issue 11 left us with the ominous scene of Bain standing over Batman's closest circle of friends, who, in the regular universe, positioned themselves as his greatest foes. I guess it just goes to show that Bain is positioned against Bruce, no matter which timeline they traverse, although this time, he shows that there's more than one way to break a bat beyond bending a back.  In one go, Bain becomes the common origin source for The Penguin, Two-Face, Croc, and the Riddler, and what a way to do it. Halt, hear all ye squeamish ninnies, the visuals from #12 will give you nightmares, but the response from Batman and Alfred has me salivating, and while the entrance of a very cool looking Cat Woman was welcome, it's Joker's (hopeful) entry that I'm hoping and holding out for. Now what to read whil...

Panels of the Day: Kylooe

 Kylooe by Little Thunder OK, so no splash pages here, but it felt criminal not to direct readers to some of the gorgeous panels by Hong Kong writer and artist, Little Thunder. Read my full review of Kylooe at Fountain. Ink , and don't forget to pick up a copy at Forbidden Planet.

April Wishlist

Here are a few up-and-coming titles I'll be throwing my cash at.  Arcana Royale Black goat in a suit and high-stakes poker (or whatever the game is). Sign me up, Dark Horse, sign me right up!         Arcana Royale #1 Exquisite Corpses Exquisite Corpses is giving off strong Kill Bill vibes. Yes, please! Exquisite Corpses #1 Saga I've said it once and I'll say it again. If you have to read only one comic series in your lifetime, let it be Saga.  Saga Neighborhood Craftsmen: Stories From Kanda's Gokura-Chou You think you can tempt me with stories of Japanese craftsmanship and discipline? You are absolutely right! Neighborhood Craftsmen: Stories From Kanda's Gokura-Chou Lost Fantasy Big Final Fantasy swords? Sure, I'm down (No Diddy).  Lost Fantasy #1