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Post by All Star Batman on Nov 4, 2008 23:56:57 GMT -5
 Robin, Nightwing, Birds of Prey to End in February By Matt Brady posted: 2008-11-04 16:30:00 ETBuzz up! del.icio.us While fans are still up in the air about whether or not Batman will actually die at the end of Grant Morrison’s “Batman: R.I.P.” arc, DC has confirmed three casualties for Newsarama. According to the publisher, the February-shipping issues of Robin, Nightwing and Birds of Prey will be the final issues of the respective series. As well as being the final issues, Robin #183, Nightwing #153 and Birds of Prey #127 will end eras for Batman-related titles, as each stretches back at least nine years. Birds of Prey (which debuted in 1999) is currently written by Tony Bedard and follows the adventures of Barbra Gordon, the former Batgirl (now “Oracle”), Black canary and a rotating cast of DC’s female heroes; Nightwing (which debuted in 1996) is written by Peter Tomasi, and Robin (which debuted in 1994) is currently written by Fabian Nicieza. The three series – coincidentally all originally written by Chuck Dixon, fleshed out the world of Batman in the comics, showcasing the original Robin, Dick Grayson, as Nightwing, Tim Drake as Robin and Barbra Gordon in Birds of Prey. The three titles were roughly in the middle of DC’s lineup, sales-wise, with Nightwing seeing sales of over 50,000 copies to comic shops for September, while Robin and Birds of Prey saw sales of 32,000 and 21,000 copies, respectively. DC declined to say if the series’ cancellations were due to sales, or if the three titles would be replaced by three new titles in 2009.
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Post by jlavaia on Nov 5, 2008 1:18:53 GMT -5
this doesnt surprise me at all. Nightwing was one of the best comics out there when Dixon was writing it, but since he left the title it really hasnt been all that great. Birds of Prey was fantastic when Gail Simone was writing it, but when she left and they moved the team out of Gotham the stories started to slip. Robin has had some okay issues, but there was never a stand out run on the book.
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Post by nightbat on Nov 5, 2008 23:03:58 GMT -5
Looks like I'm done collecting DC books then. Unless the RIP storyline ends well, I'll be dropping Batman and Detective. The other 3 titles may not have had the greatest stories but do have wonderful characters. I hope that DC can launch some new books that use these heroes to their potential, especially Nightwing. Nightwing has been my favorite book over the years.
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Post by beserkerclaw on Nov 13, 2008 18:00:46 GMT -5
well dont be to upset with the cancellations i think the only reason it is happeneing is because of the plan they have for the Bat-LINE of books as a result of Bruces fate at the end of Final crisis, since it dont have anything to do with R.I.P. rip dosent get rid of bruce since r.i.p. takes place before Final Crisis number one
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Post by All Star Batman on Nov 13, 2008 18:52:19 GMT -5
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Post by batman35will on Nov 14, 2008 13:42:44 GMT -5
I can not they are cancelling Robin. Since they are could someone please tell me who the Red Robin is? I thought it would be Jason Todd(but wrong). If anybody finds out let Batman35will know. Thank you!
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Post by jlavaia on Nov 14, 2008 14:24:12 GMT -5
I can not they are cancelling Robin. Since they are could someone please tell me who the Red Robin is? I thought it would be Jason Todd(but wrong). If anybody finds out let Batman35will know. Thank you! Jason was Red Robin. the new Red Robin has yet to be revealed. |
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Post by All Star Batman on Nov 16, 2008 0:01:27 GMT -5
 ROBIN #183 Written by Fabian Nicieza Art and cover by Freddie E. Williams II A “Batman: Last Rites” tie-in and featuring an “Origins and Omens” backup story! Gotham City has found a new hero and his name is Robin – but with a battle for Batman's cowl looming, is Tim Drake ready to become something more? Guest-starring Jason Todd and Lady Shiva. And don’t worry, this final issue doesn’t mark the end of Robin – it’s just the start of an all-new beginning! FINAL ISSUE • On sale February 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
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Post by batman1973 on Nov 16, 2008 5:38:49 GMT -5
Looks to be good. Hate to see the good comics go, but maybe they'll be back
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Post by All Star Batman on Nov 18, 2008 18:07:59 GMT -5
 NIGHTWING #153 Written by Peter J. Tomasi Art and cover by Don Kramer & Jay Leisten It’s the fateful, final “Batman” Last Rites” issue featuring an “Origins and Omens” backup! As Robin, Dick Grayson fought alongside Batman as part of the dynamic duo, the greatest crime-fighting team in history. As Nightwing, he teamed up with his peers to combat injustice in the Titans and the Outsiders. Now, Dick Grayson faces the most important battle of his life. Batman is dead. The Mantle of the Bat must be passed, but it will require all of Dick’s training and skills to carry out the last wishes of Bruce Wayne and protect Gotham City. Will it be enough to protect himself from the dangers that await him? Or is this the last the world will see of Nightwing? FINAL ISSUE • On sale February 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US  BIRDS OF PREY #127 Written by Tony Bedard Art by Claude St. Aubin & John Floyd Cover by Stephane Roux Featuring an “Origins and Omens” backup story! Oracle calls on Batgirl to investigate her newest operative, Infinity, to find out what she's made of. The answer is a lot more disconcerting to the team than they’d expect in this series finale! FINAL ISSUE • On sale February 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
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