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BATMAN #686 Written by Neil Gaiman “Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader?” part 1 of 2! Best-selling author Neil Gaiman (THE SANDMAN) and superstar artist Andy Kubert (BATMAN, Marvel 1602) join forces for a special 2-part BATMAN event! “Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader” is a captivating and mysterious tale the likes of which Batman and friends have never experienced before. Delving into the realms of life, death and the afterlife, Gaiman leaves no stone unturned as he explores every facet and era of Bruce Wayne’s life. On sale February 11 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US |
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DETECTIVE COMICS #853 Written by Neil Gaiman “Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader?” part 2 of 2! This second part of Neil Gaiman and Andy Kubert’s special collaboration is sure to be a BATMAN story for the ages. This extraordinary tale, told as only Gaiman and Kubert can, explores the intricate relationships between Bruce Wayne and his friends and adversaries and builds toward an exciting and unexpected climax. It’s a classic in the making! On sale February 25 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US |
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BATMAN: GOTHAM AFTER MIDNIGHT #10 Written by Steve Niles Death strikes close to home for The Dark Knight as an important person in Bruce Wayne’s life dies at the hands of the Midnight Killer. But what’s Catwoman’s involvement? Will her heart belong to the murderous Midnight – both literally and figuratively – or can Batman stop this St. Valentine’s Day massacre before it’s too late? On sale February 25 • 10 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
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BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #26 Written by Christina Weir & Nunzio DeFilippis From the late ’60s Batman TV show comes King Tut making his first comic-book appearance in Gotham City ever in part 1 of a 3-part arc! A trail of murders involving museum executives and the mysterious riddles left behind lead Batman to suspect an old foe is back at work. But the Riddler is safely locked up – and not too happy that someone has stolen his M.O.! On sale February 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
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NIGHTWING #153 Written by Peter J. Tomasi 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 |
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ROBIN #183 Written by Fabian Nicieza 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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SIMON DARK #17 Written by Steve Niles Tragedy tears apart Simon Dark’s patchwork life! There aren’t many people who’ve gotten close to Simon Dark, but the events of this issue will leave them all hurt...or worse! Can Simon’s fragile world ever be stitched back together? On sale February 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
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THE BATMAN CHRONICLES VOL. 7 TP Written by Don Cameron, Bill Finger, Jack Schiff and Joseph Greene The chronological reprinting of every Batman story continues with this new set of tales from the 1940s in which Batman and Robin meet Two- Face for the first time! Collecting BATMAN #12-13, plus stories from DETECTIVE COMICS #66-70 and WORLD’S FINEST COMICS #7. 90 Advance-solicited; on sale March 18 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US |
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BATMAN: HAUNTED GOTHAM TP Written by Doug Moench The team behind the popular BATMAN/DRACULA: RED RAIN, BLOODSTORM and CRIMSON MIST reunited in 2000 for the 4-issue miniseries HAUNTED GOTHAM, collected here for the first time. Cut off from the rest of the world, Bruce Wayne must prevail against a nightmare army of demonic villains, led by a patchwork Joker. Advance-solicited; on sale March 18 • 208 pg, FC, $19.99 US |
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BATMAN: THE HEART OF HUSH HC Written by Paul Dini Secrets shared years ago between Bruce Wayne and Tommy Elliott — a.k.a. Hush — come to light with dangerous consequences in the present! Guest-starring Catwoman, this new hardcover ties directly into the “Batman R.I.P.” event and collects DETECTIVE COMICS #846-850. As Batman finds himself barely capable of handling the diabolical threat of the Black Glove, Hush attacks Bruce Wayne in his personal life by setting his sights on Bruce’s ex-lover: Catwoman! Advance-solicited; on sale April 1 • 144 pg, FC, $19.99 US |
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CATWOMAN: THE LONG ROAD HOME TP Written by Will Pfeifer Selina Kyle is back from the Hell Planet of SALVATION RUN — and she’s ready to get back into action in this volume collecting CATWOMAN #78-82, the final issues of the series. But to reclaim her place in Gotham City, Catwoman will have to declare war on the city’s underworld. Advance-solicited; on sale March 11 • 144 pg, FC , $17.99 US |
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DC COMICS CLASSICS LIBRARY: BATMAN — THE ANNUALS HC Written by Bill Finger, Edmond Hamilton and others Some of the greatest Batman tales ever are collected in this new hardcover! Reprinting the classic BATMAN ANNUALs #1-3 from 1961 and 1962, this can’t-miss collection reveals the secrets of the Batcave, the Bat-Signal and more! Advance-solicited; on sale April 22 • 256 pg, FC, $39.99 US |
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