Welcome to the very first installment of the longest-running column here at Comic Booked: Baturday, in which we discuss all there is to talk about the Dark Knight at the end (or, in this case, beginning) of each and every single month. There were lots of great things that happened to the Caped Crusader and his friends, family, and foes in the first month of the new year. Here are my thoughts and reactions to all things Batman-related in January 2019:
Batman in Comics in January 2019:
- Adventures of the Super Sons #6 (of 12) – 5/5
- Batgirl #30 & 31 – 4/5
- Batman #62 & 63 – 5/5
- Batman Beyond #27 & 28 – 5/5
- Batman Giant #7 – 4/5
- Batman: Kings of Fear #6 (of 6) – 4/5
- The Batman Who Laughs #2 (of 6) – 5/5
- Catwoman #7 – 4/5
- DC Primal Age Giant #1 (One-Shot) – 3.5/5
- Deathstroke #39 – 4/5
- Detective Comics #995 & 996 & 997 – 5/5
- Green Arrow #48 – 3.5/5
- Harley Quinn #57 – 3/5
- Heroes in Crisis #4 & 5 (of 9) – 5/5
- Justice League #15 & 16 & Ann. #1 – 5/5
- Justice League of America Giant #7 – 3/5
- Justice League Dark #7 – 4/5
- Justice League: Odyssey #4 & 5 (of 12) – 4/5
- Nightwing #56 – 3.5/5
- Old Lady Harley #3 & 5 (of 5) – 4.5/5
- Red Hood: Outlaw #30 – 5/5
- The Silencer #12 & 13 – 3.5/5
- Suicide Squad #50 – 3/5
- Suicide Squad: Black Files #3 (of 6) – 3/5
- Teen Titans #26 & Ann. #1 – 4/5
- Teen Titans Giant #7 – 3.5/5
- Titans #32 & 33 – 3.5/5
- Young Justice #1 – 5/5
Batman Cameos in Other Comics in January 2019:
- Action Comics #1,007 – 5/5
- Damage #13 – 3/5
- Mysteries of Love in Space #1 (One-Shot) – 3/5
- Naomi #1 – 4/5
- Superman Giant #7 – 3.5/5
Batman in Other Media in January 2019:
- Arrow on CW – 3/5
- Black Lightning on CW – 3/5
- DC Daily on DC Universe – 3/5
- Gotham on Fox – 5/5
- Reign of the Supermen on DC Universe – 5/5
- Young Justice: Outsiders on DC Universe – 5/5
My Pick of the Month for January 2019:
- THE BATMAN WHO LAUGHS!!!
So there you have it. Scott Snyder and Jock lead the charge with the newest issue (with that amazing setup and cliffhanger with featuring the return of the villain that arguably made them both famous, James Gordon, Jr.). DC Universe gave us a great show in Young Justice: Outsiders (which features a Black Lightning ten times better than the one the CW gave us in their live action version) and a fantastic movie in Reign of the Supermen (with enough nods to the classic story that brought yours truly to comics to begin with and enough new twists and turns to keep it fresh and modern). Gotham is back and just as crazy and great as usual on Fox. And then there are all of those great things that happened in the pages of the comics. But enough of my thoughts. What were some of your favorite moments in January 2019 featuring Batman? We here at Comic Booked love talking with you on our comments or on social media. Let us know your thoughts on all things Baturday. See you next month!
