This week, we kick off Annotated Metal, where we’ll look at the characters and nods to the DC Universe and the pop culture references that make everything so… metal.

Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo have been teasing us with Dark Nights: Metal for months, and today, the issue finally arrives. But is it good?

Dark Night: Metal #1 arrives in stores on Wednesday, but already a couple of sites – including The Washington Post – have spoiled the big end reveal to the issue. While we are not allowed to review the book until Wednesday, let’s talk about that final page. MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD!

It’s post-San Diego Comic-Con week here in Episode 292 of the Wayne’s Comics Podcast! You’ll hear my interviews with many terrific DC Comics creators, all of which took place at this year’s big SDCC from July 20 through the 23rd!

For almost a year now, Duke Thomas has been zipping up his yellow leather suit and helmet and going on adventures with Batman. Now it is time for the hero to get a code name and a new series from DC Comics.

Some really cool news regarding that giant image DC Comics has had on the side of its booth since the start of this week’s San Diego Comic Con, not only has the return of Plastic Man, but a new team for the DCU, and more!

Maybe it’s just me, but “Prelude To Metal” sounds like a REALLY great name for an album…  Your Major Spoilers review of Dark Days: The Casting #1 awaits!

Dark Nights: Metal #1 arrives in stores in August, but DC Comics has released a sneak peek of the issue, just for you, our most favorite reader.

PRESS RELEASE – Image Comics is pleased to announce that the Diamond Gem Award-winning IMAGE+ magazine, Vol. 2 #1 will feature an overall increased page count, an original autobiographical comic strip from Ed Piskor, and the return of Scott Snyder and Jock’s smash hit WYTCHES. Vol. 2 of the magazine will hit comic book shops this August.

In June, DC Comics kicks off its Metal line with Dark Days: the Forge. The publisher has released a sneak peek of the issue, that you can check out, after the jump.

We loved the heck out of Batman/The Shadow #1 from DC Comics and Dynamite Entertainment. With the second issue arriving on May 24th, we have an early look for those that want to know what happens next.

Stephen geeks out a little too hard in this week’s Dueling Review as he and Matthew take a look at Batman/The Shadow #1 from DC Comics and Dynamite Entertainment.

This may be THE comic crossover for the ages – except for the time The Shadow and Doc Savage teamed up. You can check out Batman/ The Shadow #1 after the jump.

We know Greg Capullo and Scott Snyder are taking on Dark Nights: Metal, but today, DC Comics announced it is all part of a bigger plan to team the hottest artists and hottest writers together in six new titles.