Batman #22 ("The Button" Part 3)

[MajorHoy]

Some info about this issue:



According to Newsarama (and also a listing on the DC website for Batman #22), Josh Williamson (who writes The Flash) will be doing the script for Batman #22 instead of regular Bat-writer Tom King.

DC's current crossover "The Button" will undergo a few minor changes in plans as it moves towards its May finale.

First, The Flash writer Josh Williamson will now also script Batman #22 rather than regular Batman writer Tom King - a decision with several reasons behind it.

"As we worked out the story details of the issues together, it become clear to me that Josh could script Batman #22 better than I could," King explained. "My responsibility is to put out the best Batman issue possible for the fans, and in this case, the way to do that was to step back a bit and let Josh take the lead. Reading it over now, it's obvious I was right; I love the issue and I love this event, and I can't wait for everyone to get it in their hands."

Williamson added that scheduling considerations also played a part in the decision, saying "Tom and I had been working together on this insane 'Button' crossover for months, so when he needed to focus on the next arc of Batman with 'The Brave and The Mold' and 'The War of Jokes and Riddles,' it was super easy for me to jump in and help take the script across the finish line. Tom and I had talked with DC editorial about what we could reveal in Batman #22 and how it would play out and we’re happy with the story we developed together. The next parts of the crossover are going to be a wild ride."

And Part 4 (in The Flash #22) will be out a week later (May 17th instead of May 10th).

[jbmasta]

Let's hope that DC are finally able to send the lenticular cover to international comic shops.

[Frontier]

Williamson's already writing the main Batman book. He's really moving up at DC .

[MajorHoy]

I'm really surprised there's not more talk about how King isn't writing Batman #22.

[millernumber1]

I'm really surprised there's not more talk about how King isn't writing Batman #22.

I noticed it, but since I'm not a super hardcore reader of Batman, I hadn't really commented much about it. I wonder if it was too much for Williamson, as well, since Flash has been delayed for the month of May.

[MajorHoy]

I noticed it, but since I'm not a super hardcore reader of Batman, I hadn't really commented much about it. I wonder if it was too much for Williamson, as well, since Flash has been delayed for the month of May.

Considering that we're talking about going from writing a twice-monthly title and now you're adding a third issue he's writing that month (plus any other outside projects he may have), a one week delay isn't all that terrible.

Let's be honest, the Button as an arc is much heavier on Flash mythos than it is on Bat mythos, so I think that this is fine. It's the return of Jay Garrick after all.

I'm still waiting to see if that will happen at the end of The Flash #22 or not.

[Harpsikord]

I'm really surprised there's not more talk about how King isn't writing Batman #22.

Let's be honest, the Button as an arc is much heavier on Flash mythos than it is on Bat mythos, so I think that this is fine. It's the return of Jay Garrick after all.

[JBatmanFan05]

I'm really surprised there's not more talk about how King isn't writing Batman #22.

I think part of it is that Williamson and King clash in styles. Anyway, I think King's issue might still end up the best issue in this arc with the simple hockey thing that was clever and kinetic.

[Caivu]

Here's the preview:

http://www.craveonline.com/entertain...view-batman-22

[geoffpayne1992]

If you are based in the UK try Forbidden Planet. Went on FCBD to the London Megastore and they had the US only Lenticular Covers, think you can still get them on their website too.

[RedBird]

I'm not quite sure what part of my response implied that I thought Damian was having a better relationship with Bruce. Titles and interactions are not the same thing. When did I imply that Bruce was a great father to Damian?

Also we have been through damn near 3 reboots (one soft, one converging I think). Time has been altered. I dont know whats canon anymore. I literally stated that I just want to know if its still canon. I never said I wish the three boys plus Cass started addressing Bruce with a "whats up dad" casualness, that has never really been the case with these kids. Since the previous pre52 canon made it clear that they (the boys and Cass) were adopted, I would just like a direct answer. I am currently going by the assumption that it is still canon, however I may be wrong since some factors break that logic, (eg: Tim still having live parents). So I want to know. What is wrong with wanting to know? Why is that suddenly "fan insecurity"?

[darkseidpwns]

Its not really ambigious at all really. Tim has parents so he's not adopted obviously and this has been his status quo for the overwhelming majority of his existence in addition to being the current one.
Cass is not adopted and she never was.
Dick and Jason are still acknowledged as sons if RHATO and Nightwing are anything to go by. Dick ws literally referred to as the first son in the latest issue of Nightwing.

[RedBird]

Dick ws literally referred to as the first son in the latest issue of Nightwing.

REALLY? I admit I havent read the latest issue of Nightwing yet, but interesting to hear.

I do wonder if Tims Parents are going to end up having an "encore" death eventually, you know, just for the drama of it all. They are just sitting there not interacting with Tim and I don't think DC is above wiping them out for some man pain. Although I hope I'm wrong, I kinda liked the fact that Tim had parents in pre52, and the fact that they are still alive and well was one of the things I was pleased with in the new52. He kind of created a break from the convenient orphans Bruce kept finding to have as robin.

[thefiresky]

yo this issue is going to be f#$%^ing lit. I never get like super hyped to the point of jitters, but my grown ass feels like this is a paradox that has been a long time coming. It's like the conclusive emotional roller coaster for Bruce that's going to give him some sort of mild closure. This is huge for the Bat-Verse.

[MajorHoy]

yo this issue is going to be f#$%^ing lit. I never get like super hyped to the point of jitters, but my grown ass feels like this is a paradox that has been a long time coming. It's like the conclusive emotional roller coaster for Bruce that's going to give him some sort of mild closure. This is huge for the Bat-Verse.

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