DC Holiday Special 2017
DC Holiday Special 2017
With 2017 history it’s time to be thankful DC remembered fans with a stocking stuffer holiday special.
The tales make up a worthy Tannenbaum tome as Jeff Limire bookends the seasonal sandwich of stories with Bibbo championing Superman and his deeds throughout the year to a doubting Clark Kent with John Constantine tossing in his two pence worth.
The meat of the book belongs to Sgt. Rock, the Atomic Knights, Flash (both Barry and Wally), Green Arrow and Black Canary, Deathstroke, Swamp Thing and Wonder Woman. Denny O’Neil returns for a haunting Batman yarn that warms no hearts.
“The Silent Night of the Batman” is the encore. Reprinted from Batman 218, “The Silent Night…” was the 1960s decade closer for Caped Crusader. Easily the best story of the book and has oft been reprinted capturing hearts again in the Batman by Neal Adams Omnibus, Batman Illustrated by Neal Adams (Vol. 2), Batman: The Joker’s Revenge trade paperback, Christmas With the Super Heroes (1988), Limited Collector’s Edition C-43 and Showcase Presents Batman trade paperback (Vol. 5).
Not the best for a good year, but a good way to start a new one.
New Year’s Eve
When you reach that age where this constitutes a fun and exciting New Year’s Eve.
And to be honest, I can’t say I mind it much.
Happy New Year, everyone.
New Year’s Revolution!
Forget resolutions – embrace the revolution. Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, and Catwoman bring in the New Year in Batman: Li’l Gotham (2012) #4, a digital-only effort later reprinted in Batman: Li’l Gotham (2013) #2 and Batman: Li’l Gotham TPB Volume 1. Artwork by Dustin Nguyen, written by Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs.
Post-Holiday Batman
You want a grim, angry Batman? Because this is how you get one. Artwork by Marco D’Alfonso.
“Where does he get those wonderful toys?”
Now we know.
DC’s 2004 Holiday Card with art by Jim Lee.
Young Sheldon’s Christmas
Young Sheldon and friend enjoy a visit to their local comic shop. Notice the Christmas With The Super-Heroes (1988) cameo.
Holy Gift Giving, Batman!
Batman and Robin spread some Christmas cheer, 60s-style. Art by Ryan Bullard.
DC Comics Presents 67
DC Comics Presents 67
E. Nelson Bridwell and Len Wein serve up a holiday comic book worthy of Curt Swan’s Superman.
Toyman tackles Christmas consumerism by unleashing his nefarious toys on a public panting to pile presents under the tree. Superman teams with his North Pole neighbor, enlisting Santa’s elves and his faithful flying reindeer, to halt Toyman’s plans.
The confrontation leads to a Noel knockdown, drag ‘em out fight between The Man of Steel and renegade toys. The outcome is never in doubt as Santa swings the Yuletide of battle leaving Superman wondering if it was all a dream…only to find a gift of presents past.