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Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2023)
Batman: The Brave and the Bold: Out of the Darkness (Batman: The Brave and the Bold
Batman is face to face with an imposter in a poignant and heartfelt tale of redemption! Plus, more unique stories including Superman takes on a memory-melting mystery!
In Batman: The Brave and the Bold, comics' top writers and artists take on the citizens of Gotham City--and beyond--in a one-of-a-kind anthology series, presenting tales you won't find anywhere else.
Batman: The Brave and the Bold Vol. 2 is headlined by "Batman: Pygmalion," a story both written and drawn by superstar artist Guillem March. An injured Batman wakes up in an unfamiliar home--but when he's face to face with another Dark Knight, who's really pulling the strings?
Plus, Superman is confronted with a relic from his past--sparking an enigmatic era-spanning adventure--in "Order of the Black Lamp" from writer and Halt and Catch Fire co-creator Christopher Cantwell, and acclaimed artist Javier Rodríguez.
Finally, fan-favorite vigilante Wild Dog looks to find his place in the crimefighting landscape in "Here Comes Trouble" from Peacemaker Tries Hard! writer Kyle Starks and Green Lantern artist Fernando Pasarín!
In Batman: The Brave and the Bold, comics' top writers and artists take on the citizens of Gotham City--and beyond--in a one-of-a-kind anthology series, presenting tales you won't find anywhere else.
Batman: The Brave and the Bold Vol. 2 is headlined by "Batman: Pygmalion," a story both written and drawn by superstar artist Guillem March. An injured Batman wakes up in an unfamiliar home--but when he's face to face with another Dark Knight, who's really pulling the strings?
Plus, Superman is confronted with a relic from his past--sparking an enigmatic era-spanning adventure--in "Order of the Black Lamp" from writer and Halt and Catch Fire co-creator Christopher Cantwell, and acclaimed artist Javier Rodríguez.
Finally, fan-favorite vigilante Wild Dog looks to find his place in the crimefighting landscape in "Here Comes Trouble" from Peacemaker Tries Hard! writer Kyle Starks and Green Lantern artist Fernando Pasarín!
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First published April 22, 2025
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November 1, 2025
A good collection of stories. This is not quite what I was expecting. This is an anthology of five stories. Only two of the stories star Batman. I would be okay with that if I had known about it. I probably should have read the synopsis instead of just the title before ordering it.
Batman is found injured and suffering from amnesia. He has no idea who he was before but seems to have a certain number of skills and muscle memory. Finding a new family, does he want to go back to who he was? What happens when his new snd old world colloid? This is an esay five-star story. If you think this Batman story has been done before, stick around to the end.
Superman is the hero to millions. However, who was his hero growing up? Now he might have a chance to meet them. I would give this 3.5 stars. I liked the part of Clark readjusting to the fact that the world has forgotten he is Superman, I don't think this was covered enough in the Superman comics. The actual adventure, I thought, was pointless unless it led to something later.
A crime bosses sins/victim has returned to haunt him. Who is this baseball themed attacker? It is up to Batman to put the peices together and save the gangster. This is 4.5 stars.
Who is Emilia Harcourt? Is she a weapon or a victim? Who does she actually work for? Will she be a good soldier for Amanda Waller? I like this now character and am interested to see her again. This is 4 stars.
There are no superheroes in the mid-west. There is the Wild Dog and gangsters. Now, a new player has entered the game. Taking advantage of the lack of heroes he is taking over. Having taken on the heavy hitters, this place should be a breeze, right? This is 4 stars. I like the underdog (no pun intended) story. Also, Wild Dog will have to face his three fears.
Batman is found injured and suffering from amnesia. He has no idea who he was before but seems to have a certain number of skills and muscle memory. Finding a new family, does he want to go back to who he was? What happens when his new snd old world colloid? This is an esay five-star story. If you think this Batman story has been done before, stick around to the end.
Superman is the hero to millions. However, who was his hero growing up? Now he might have a chance to meet them. I would give this 3.5 stars. I liked the part of Clark readjusting to the fact that the world has forgotten he is Superman, I don't think this was covered enough in the Superman comics. The actual adventure, I thought, was pointless unless it led to something later.
A crime bosses sins/victim has returned to haunt him. Who is this baseball themed attacker? It is up to Batman to put the peices together and save the gangster. This is 4.5 stars.
Who is Emilia Harcourt? Is she a weapon or a victim? Who does she actually work for? Will she be a good soldier for Amanda Waller? I like this now character and am interested to see her again. This is 4 stars.
There are no superheroes in the mid-west. There is the Wild Dog and gangsters. Now, a new player has entered the game. Taking advantage of the lack of heroes he is taking over. Having taken on the heavy hitters, this place should be a breeze, right? This is 4 stars. I like the underdog (no pun intended) story. Also, Wild Dog will have to face his three fears.
March 28, 2025
Three fairly typical anthology stories: not fundamentally badly written, but by no means extraordinary. It hums along gently, without making waves. It's a bit bland, in fact.
The good news is that all the stories are well drawn, which is more of a consolation than it seems in these moribund days of featureless drawing.
The good news is that all the stories are well drawn, which is more of a consolation than it seems in these moribund days of featureless drawing.
July 6, 2025
Really enjoyed this collection of stories.
It opens with an amnesiac waking up in an apartment, unsure of who he is. But he is highly skilled and clearly has experience in hand to hand combat. Cool story with some really cute moments as a young girl and her mother care for the amnesiac. Probably my favourite of the bunch.
The second story is bizarre in a really enjoyable way. It has an almost silver-age science fiction quality to it. Clark Kent is sent an old mystery-decorder ring and goes on a rescue mission to save a man the world forgot. Works well as a short story.
The third story isn't too memorable, but it has some fun action and a creepy/goofy villian, like what if Condiment Man had a dark backstory.
Story four featured Emilia Harcourt working for Amanda Waller. Brought back from the dead Emilia is looking for revenge against the man who killed her. This was an exciting thriller in the vein of Jason Bourne.
The final story sees a high tech villian trying to take over the crime scene in the American Mid-West, with only Wild-Dog to stop him. Wild-Dog has an almost Punisher like feel, except society seems to accept him? Not sure how I feel about this one.
It opens with an amnesiac waking up in an apartment, unsure of who he is. But he is highly skilled and clearly has experience in hand to hand combat. Cool story with some really cute moments as a young girl and her mother care for the amnesiac. Probably my favourite of the bunch.
The second story is bizarre in a really enjoyable way. It has an almost silver-age science fiction quality to it. Clark Kent is sent an old mystery-decorder ring and goes on a rescue mission to save a man the world forgot. Works well as a short story.
The third story isn't too memorable, but it has some fun action and a creepy/goofy villian, like what if Condiment Man had a dark backstory.
Story four featured Emilia Harcourt working for Amanda Waller. Brought back from the dead Emilia is looking for revenge against the man who killed her. This was an exciting thriller in the vein of Jason Bourne.
The final story sees a high tech villian trying to take over the crime scene in the American Mid-West, with only Wild-Dog to stop him. Wild-Dog has an almost Punisher like feel, except society seems to accept him? Not sure how I feel about this one.
April 16, 2025
The second collection of Batman: The Brave & The Bold, starts to fill-in the gaps left by the Winning Card collection, which just pulled all the Joker stuff together.
The lead story here's the best one - Batman ends up getting amnesia, and starts protecting a small apartment building in the middle of Gotham while trying to recover his memory. Guillem March's art is decent, but the story's surprisingly good as well.
The rest of the book's more hit and miss. Chris Cantwell and Javier Rodriguez's Superman story is cute, trying to get Superman involved in a story with an old 50's hero who shouldn't exist, but it doesn't really go anywhere, while the so-so Wild Dog story from Kyle Starks is bolstered by art from Fernando Pasarin.
Okay, but definitely not the best of the Brave & The Bold. More like the Brave & The Okay.
The lead story here's the best one - Batman ends up getting amnesia, and starts protecting a small apartment building in the middle of Gotham while trying to recover his memory. Guillem March's art is decent, but the story's surprisingly good as well.
The rest of the book's more hit and miss. Chris Cantwell and Javier Rodriguez's Superman story is cute, trying to get Superman involved in a story with an old 50's hero who shouldn't exist, but it doesn't really go anywhere, while the so-so Wild Dog story from Kyle Starks is bolstered by art from Fernando Pasarin.
Okay, but definitely not the best of the Brave & The Bold. More like the Brave & The Okay.
December 11, 2025
I feel like the title for this series is a bit of a misnomer, especially in trade. It's more of a random DC anthology title with the Tom King story already having been plucked out for vol. 1. There are also no team ups which was always the entire premise of The Brave and the Bold.
The lead story by Guillem March is probably the best of the 5 in here. It's about Batman waking up with amnesia and gaining his skills back. Then there's a twist. After that is an OK Superman story by Christopher Cantwell. Kent and Superman go off to write a story that involves a forgotten hero. It gets really bogged down in the story though. Then there's a Batman story with a baseball themed villain. After that Emilia Harcourt from the Peacemaker show returns to comics. The final story was a dumb story about Wild Dog.
The lead story by Guillem March is probably the best of the 5 in here. It's about Batman waking up with amnesia and gaining his skills back. Then there's a twist. After that is an OK Superman story by Christopher Cantwell. Kent and Superman go off to write a story that involves a forgotten hero. It gets really bogged down in the story though. Then there's a Batman story with a baseball themed villain. After that Emilia Harcourt from the Peacemaker show returns to comics. The final story was a dumb story about Wild Dog.
January 19, 2026
Batman Urban Legends makes a return and this time it’s laid out pretty good. Each story lands the ball good except maybe the Superman one but it still solid. Wild Dog is a standout here and definitely could use his own mini series.
June 27, 2025
Several different stories but they were some of the better ones for an anthology.
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August 11, 2025Read the Kyle Starks story. Love it when a good author gets free reign with a couple D listers who I’ve never heard of.
October 11, 2025
Anthology with interesting Batman and Superman twists and some heroes like Wild Dog who don’t get a lot of attention.
October 24, 2025
Save for the first story in the arc, this was a booooring holiday read.
January 18, 2026
Pygmallion, ☆☆☆☆
Order of the Black Lamp, ☆☆☆☆
Mr. Baseball, ☆☆☆
Second Life, ☆☆☆☆
Here Comes Trouble, ☆☆☆☆☆
We need more Wild Dog by Kyle Starks!
Order of the Black Lamp, ☆☆☆☆
Mr. Baseball, ☆☆☆
Second Life, ☆☆☆☆
Here Comes Trouble, ☆☆☆☆☆
We need more Wild Dog by Kyle Starks!
July 3, 2025
It was ok.
Not the best. Or the worst. Ok stories. Its cool they gave "C" list characters some spotlight and all. It was not bad.
Not the best. Or the worst. Ok stories. Its cool they gave "C" list characters some spotlight and all. It was not bad.
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