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Sidekicks, Icons, Stephanie Brown & DC Public Relations

In light of DC's reactions to questions about Stephanie Brown's announced appearance in the Smallville comic, ROBOT 6's Tom Bondurant looks back at the history of Batman's sidekicks.

CCI: DC's Batman Panel

The fate of the Bat Family post "Night of the Owls" is on the table as Scott Snyder, John Layman, Gregg Hurwitz, Gail Simone and more share what's next for Batman as the Joker cuts his way across the line, the Penguin returns and more.

Women of the DCU Who Deserve Their Own Films

With Warner Bros. announcing plans to continue its development of the DC cinematic universe, CBR looks at the vast tapestry of the DC Universe's female heroes to see who could anchor their own franchise.

The Speed of Fandom

Robot 6's Carla Hoffman wonders, "Can being a fan actually hamper you in enjoying the object of your own affection?" as she considers recent comments by Gail Simone and recent issues of Hulk.

Pipeline - 5/1/2012

Augie sees his comic shop through a three year old's eyes, and an Apple developer's conference through jaded comic convention-going eyes. Plus, "Before Watchmen" and unions!

New Clips For DC Nation's "Green Lantern," "Young Justice," "Animal Man"

In addition to new clips and a batch of stills from this weekend's episodes of "Green Lantern" and "Young Justice," Cartoon Network has released a look at its DC Nation "S.B.F.F." and "Animal Man" shorts.

ECCC12: Simone on "Batgirl" and Diversity

"Batgirl" writer Gail Simone engaged fans in an hour-long question and answer session about DC's New 52, the need for diversity in comic books, and hinting at some future projects.

ECCC12: DC Comics' New 52 Panel

"Batgirl" writer Gail Simone, "Batman" artist Greg Capullo, and the "Flash" team of Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato spoke with fans at Emerald City Comicon about DC's New 52, the line-wide relaunch now entering its eighth month.

First Look: DC Nation's Wonder Girl, Supergirl & Batgirl

A new image has arrived of Batgirl, Supergirl and Wonder Girl from "Super Best Friends Forever," the series of animated shorts by Lauren Faust that will air as part of Cartoon Network's DC Nation block.

THE BAT SIGNAL: Swierczynski Discusses Crime, Batgirl & "Birds Of Prey"

Writer Duane Swierczynski spoke with THE BAT SIGNAL about his approach to DC Comic's preeminent all-female crime fighting team, the "Birds Of Prey."

Hughes Reveals Fate of "All-Star Wonder Woman" and His 2012 Plans

CBR News spoke with acclaimed artist and writer Adam Hughes about the ultimate fate of "All-Star Wonder Woman," drawing covers and his unconventional convention business.

THE BAT SIGNAL: Mike Marts Readies the Bat Family for 2012

Batman group editor Mike Marts spoke with THE BAT SIGNAL about his goals and plans for the Batman family of title as the New 52 enters 2012.

REVIEW: "Birds of Prey" #4

Doug Zawisza gives "Birds of Prey" #4 4.5 stars, saying the Duane Swierczynski and Jesus Saiz title "delivers a great read, each and every month."

REVIEW: "Batman, Incorporated: Leviathan Strikes"

Chad Nevett gives Grant Morrison's long-awaited "Batman, Inc.: Leviathan Strikes" 4.5 stars, calling the one-shot "the best comic DC has published in the latter half of 2011."

CBR TV: Kyle Higgins on "Deathstroke," "Nightwing"

CBR TV spoke with writer Kyle Higgins about his work on DC Comics' "Deathstroke" and "Nightwing," the non-controversy surrounding Dick Grayson's name and more.

Batgirl Joins "Birds of Prey" Full Time

In next month's "Birds of Prey" #4, former Oracle Barbara Gordon will return to the team he helped start as Duane Swierczynski makes cloak and dagger plans for Batgirl and the rest of the on the run cast.

EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: "Batgirl" #3

Courtesy of DC Comics, CBR presents an exclusive preview of "Batgirl" #3, written by Gail Simone with art by Ardian Syaf with an Adam Hughes cover. The issues swoops into stores November 9.

NYCC: DC All Access: Batman

At the DC All Access: Batman panel at New York Comic Con, writers Scott Snyder, Peter J. Tomasi and artists Tony Daniel and Greg Capullo gave fans a sneak peek at upcoming Bat book story lines.

PRESS RELEASE: "Action Comics" #1, "Batgirl" #1 Get Third Printings

DC Comics Promises Major "Birds of Prey" Twist

With the appearance of Batgirl in December's "Birds of Prey" #4, DC Comics and series writer Duane Swierczynski promise readers a "status quo-altering revelation" while unveiling Dave Finch's cover for the issue.

DC's New 52: Retailer Report 1

After the first full week of comic shops sales, CBR talks to retailers across the country about DC Comics New 52 titles to see what the fan response was, what shop owners want to see next and what books beyond "Justice League" hit big.

REVIEW: "Batgirl" #1

Greg McElhatton gives "Batgirl" #1 3.5 stars, saying of Gail Simone and Ardian Syaf's re-introduction of Barbara Gordon to the Bat-family, "strong enough to make me want to read a second issue."

THE BAT SIGNAL: Miller Says Goodbye To "Batgirl"

Bryan Q. Miller spoke with THE BAT SIGNAL, reflecting on his run as the writer of "Batgirl" and discussing the end of Stephanie Brown's tenure as the female Caped Crusader.

Harras And Berganza Discuss DC's Relaunch

The Editor-in-Chief and Executive Editor of the DC Comics Universe tell CBR everything about the impending September relaunch of 52 titles from what stories still impact the characters to what titles are still on the way and much more.

Bat-Title Announcements Include "Batwing" & "Batman Inc."

UPDATED: Capping off a day of DC Comics announcements, the publisher makes plans for phase two of "Batman Inc." as well as "Red Hood & The Outlaws, "Batwing," "Batgirl," "Birds of Prey" and "Detective Comics."

DC Comics Solicitations for August, 2011

DC Comics has released solicitation information and images for new comics and products shipping in August 2011, including the latest chapters of the various "Flashpoint" series, a new "Fables" graphic novel and more.

EXCL. PREVIEWS: "Red Robin," Batgirl"

Courtesy of DC Comics, CBR has exclusive advance looks at "Red Robin" #22 and Batgirl #20, both of which storm their way into comic stores tomorrow, April 13.

DC Comics Solicitations for July, 2011

DC Comics has released solicitation information and images for new comics and products shipping in July 2011, including the latest chapters of the various "Flashpoint" series the return of Cassandra Cain and more!

Talking Comics with Bryan Q. Miller

ROBOT 6's Tim O'Shea discusses all things "Batgirl" with writer Bryan Q. Miller, as well as the final season of "Smallville," introducing new characters to the world of Stephanie Brown and more.

THE BAT SIGNAL: Mike Marts

The editor of the Batman comics line, Mike Marts swings by THE BAT SIGNAL to explain how the worlds of Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson will collide while the creators of Gotham City draw the wide-ranging cast closer together.

THE BAT SIGNAL: Bryan Q. Miller

Bryan Q. Miller discussed plans for the ongoing "Batgirl" series, including the current year's major arc, increasing Stephanie's support network beyond Gotham and what the "Death of Oracle" means for Team Batgirl.

REVIEW: "Batgirl" #17

CBR's Doug Zawisza gave "Batgirl" #17 a 4.5 star review, calling Stephanie Brown's latest adventure by writer Bryan Q. Miller and guest artist Pere Pérez "a beam of sunshine on the new comics’ racks."

PREVIEW: "Batgirl" #17

DC Comics has released a preview for "Batgirl" #17 by writer Bryan Q. Miller and artist Pere Perez. The issue, featuring Damian Wayne and a cover by regular series artist Dustin Nguyen, hits stores next Wednesday, January 12.

REVIEW: "Batgirl" #16

Doug Zawisza gave "Batgirl" #16 a 4 star review, saying Bryan Q. Miller and Dustin Nguyen's take on the titular hero "makes her one of the most believable, relatable, and approachable [DC characters]."

PREVIEW: "Batgirl" #15

DC Comics has released a preview of the November 10th shipping "Batgirl" #16 by writer Bryan Q. Miller and artist Dustin Nguyen. We have four pages of the book for you to check out.

PREVIEW: "Icons: The DC Comics & Wildstorm Art of Jim Lee"

Titan Books has provided CBR with a preview of "Icons: The DC Comics & Wildstorm Art of Jim Lee" including pages exclusive to CBR. "Icons" hits stores November 2.

THE BAT SIGNAL: Dustin Nguyen

Artist Dustin Nguyen continues his stay in Gotham City, leaving his mark along the "Streets of Gotham" and penciling his way onto "Batgirl" while hoping to bring Lil' Gotham to the printed age.

Dustin Nguyen Swings Onto "Batgirl"

As the teen heroine of Gotham City kicks her way into the second year of her ongoing series, the artist behind "Batman: Streets of Gotham" signs on to draw her adventures for writer Bryan Q. Miller starting in November.

Miller Readies "Batgirl" for Year Two

The man who launched Stephanie Brown's career as Batgirl, Bryan Q. Miller spoke about the end of the first year of the heroine's self-titled series and moving Batgirl out of Gotham and into the greater DCU.

PREVIEWS: "Batman' #701, "Batgirl" #12

Courtesy of DC Comics, CBR presents a preview of "Batman" #701 by Grant Morrison and Tony Daniel and an exclusive preview of "Batgirl" #12 by Bryan Q. Miller and Lee Garbett. Both issues hit stores July 14.

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