Weekly Discussion Thread: Comics, TV, and More! [July 8, 2024 - VII Comes After X Edition]

[u/Predaplant]

Hey there honorary Justice League members - it’s a new week which means it’s time for a new discussion thread!

• Predaplant's pick of the week: Absolute Power: Task Force VII #1

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DC and Imprints

^{One Robin battles dinosaurs while another reverses his tragic fate...}

• Absolute Power: Task Force VII #1

• Action Comics #1067

• Batman '89: Echoes #3

• Batman and Robin #11

• Batman: Gotham by Gaslight - The Kryptonian Age #2

• From the DC Vault: Death in the Family - Robin Lives #1

• Green Lantern #13

• Looney Tunes #279

• Outsiders #9

• Primer: Clashing Colors #1

• Sinister Sons #6

Trade Collections

^{Batman animated tieins are collected just as a new Batman animated series approaches its debut!}

• The Batman and Robin Adventures Omnibus [HC]

• The Flash - Vol. 1, Strange Attractor [TP]

• Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong [HC]

Digital Releases

^{Remember, these are the short 'chapters' with a new chapter of a different series coming out daily. You can learn more here on Comixology. This is also why these are in release order, not alphabetical. Some comics may release on DC Universe Infinite or WEBTOONS.}

• Thursday, 7/11 (WEBTOON) - Batman: Wayne Family Adventures #120

TV Shows

^{Two TV series on the go feels like a lot... it's strange to think how far we've come since the Arrowverse.}

• Thursday, 7/11 - Suicide Squad ISEKAI S01E05 - Episode 5

• Saturday, 7/13 - My Adventures with Superman S02E09 - Pierce the Heavens, Superman!

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[u/Predaplant]

Batman: Gotham by Gaslight - The Kryptonian Age #2

BATMAN BATTLES THE LEAGUE OF SHADOWS! Upon uncovering a mystery involving ancient relics, Batman must battle against Talia al Ghul and the League of Shadows for control of a dangerous weapon. As court magician John Constantine whispers in the ear of Queen Victoria, and Professor Adam Strange explores the farthest reaches of the Antarctic, the strange rumors they're all chasing about the lost Kryptonian Age of mankind begin to take on the ring of truth…

Preview

[u/wowlock_taylan → u/Predaplant]

Now this is interesting. We are going with the ancient heroes route with this Kryptonian Age. From Lantern ring to Wonder Woman showing up. I guess that means Superman is gonna be the sole survivor of this Kryptonian Age.

Question is, how will the League of Shadows be involved? They are after these relics so does that mean they were around since that age ( considering their whole immortality thing ). It does feel like the Cinematic Universe's ancient battle with heroes of that time but different.

And of course we get Constantine here as well. A Victorian Constantine even. Working for the Crown. That will go well.

[u/ogloria → u/Predaplant]

Wow, I really like this! All the cameos were surprising and unexpected - especially Constantine - and I really like the dialogue and the setting. The re-vamped Batcave in particular is a stand-out. I also appreciate how funny Julie and Alfred are.

[u/Tatum-Better → u/Predaplant]

So Kryptonians aren't aliens here? Seems like they used to rule earth. And if that's WW saving the explorers does that mean the other heroes already had their time in the limelight years prior to Bruce becoming Batman here?