The primary DC crossover occasion of 2023 introduces a brand new hero who can be excellent for the function of Nightwing’s sidekick. With Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths within the rearview mirror, Lazarus Planet has stepped ahead to supply one other piece of resistance to DC’s heroes. Lazarus Planet spills out of Mark Waid and Mahmud Asrar’s Batman vs. Robin restricted collection, because the volcano on Lazarus Island exploded and coated the Earth within the mystic Lazarus power. This has brought about heroes, villains, and civilians to expertise adjustments, together with the start of recent metahuman talents. One younger man takes his powers for a take a look at drive in Lazarus Planet: Legends Reborn.
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The “Metropolis Boy” story in Lazarus Planet: Legends Reborn #1 is by Greg Pak, Minkyu Jung, Sunny Gho, and Wes Abbott. It follows a younger man who visits Gotham Metropolis and has the power to work together along with his atmosphere. A storm attributable to the Lazarus Resin brings an inanimate object to life whereas additionally boosting Metropolis Boy’s powers. After being swept away in a sewer pipe, Metropolis Boy discovers a golden tiara, and when he touches it he witnesses visions of the tiara’s proprietor. Nightwing saves Metropolis Boy and ultimately takes the tiara to its rightful proprietor.
Nightwing is impressed by Metropolis Boy’s powers and a aware to return a misplaced merchandise. Metropolis Boy winds up ducking away from Nightwing, which prompts Batman to make an look. Batman warns Nightwing to not let Metropolis Boy get too comfy, and the top tag teases “Metropolis Boy’s adventures will proceed this 12 months… keep tuned!”
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Nightwing’s Titans Substitute the Justice League
The landmark Nightwing #100 picks up some plotlines from Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #7 when Batman urged a brand new function for Nightwing within the DC Universe. Nightwing and Batman stood collectively on the grave of their expensive buddy Alfred Pennyworth, discussing whether or not Dick Grayson will lead what takes the place of the disbanded Justice League.
Batman was capable of let his guard down and speak to Dick Grayson like a son, apologizing for the occasions he is ever let him down. It is a touching second and demonstrates how Dick coming into Bruce Wayne’s life saved the each of them. The subsequent day, Nightwing referred to as a press convention on the web site of Bludhaven’s jail, reshaping it into the form of the letter “T” whereas additionally declaring “It’s time for the Titans.”
DC adopted up Nightwing #100 with the announcement of a brand new Titans collection by Tom Taylor and Nicola Scott. The outline of Titans reads, “The Dark Crisis is over and the Justice League is not any extra. Now, a brand new crew has to rise and defend the earth…TITANS! The time has come for the Teen Titans to develop up. Every member joined as a a lot youthful hero sure that in the future they’d be invited to hitch the Justice League. Now they are not simply becoming a member of the League…they’re changing it! Are the no-longer-teen heroes prepared for the large leagues? Hazard lurks round each nook as Tremendous Heroes and Tremendous-Villains alike problem the brand new crew earlier than they’ve even begun. Will the DCU ever be the identical?
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