BATMAN: CACOPHONY #3

Written by Kevin Smith
Art by Walt J. Flanagan
Cover by Adam Kubert
Variant cover by Bill Sienkiewicz
Sketch cover by Bill Sienkiewicz

Best-selling comic book writer/director Kevin Smith (GREEN ARROW, Daredevil, Clerks) concludes his 3-part miniseries event starring The Caped Crusader! The wild ride that caught Batman between The Joker and Onomatopoeia comes to a crashing halt as Batman is forced to choose between capturing Onomatopoeia and saving the Joker's life! Will Onomatopoeia have the final word with a deadly “Bang!”?  Find out in this exciting conclusion!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with three covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Adam Kubert), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Bill Sienkiewicz). For every 50 copies of the Standard Edition, retailers may order one copy of the Sketch Edition (with a cover by Bill Sienkiewicz). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

On sale January 28 • 3 of 3 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #25

Written by Andrew Kreisberg
Art by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens
Cover by Stephane Roux

"Rights," part 4 of 4! The Joker makes a break for it as the rogue “policeman” tries stopping Batman once and for all. It leads Gotham City to ask one question – where on earth can the emerging psychopaths be imprisoned safely?

On sale January 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN: GOTHAM AFTER MIDNIGHT #9

Written by Steve Niles
Art and cover by Kelley Jones

The new year starts off with a bang as the villainous Midnight strikes throughout Gotham City, killing those he deems corrupt – which, in Gotham, is almost everybody. But knowing that he can’t defeat The Dark Knight, Midnight instead targets those who are close to him. And neither Batman, nor Bruce Wayne, can stop the madman!

On sale January 28 • 9 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

DETECTIVE COMICS #852

Written by Paul Dini
Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs
Cover by Andrew Robinson

A “Faces of Evil” issue starring Hush! Following the events of "Heart of Hush," this two-part story starts here and ends in the pages of this month’s BATMAN #685. Catwoman has a score to settle with Hush after their most recent encounter, but Hush isn't likely to take any attacks quietly. Will anyone be able to temper Selina's rage, or will she become a face of evil again?
And be sure to check out part two of this story on page 72!

On sale January 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN #685
Written by Paul Dini
Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs
Cover by Alex Ross

A “Faces of Evil” issue starring Catwoman! Continuing from this month’s DETECTIVE COMICS #852, Selina Kyle’s path of vengeance against Hush knows no bounds! After confronting the man responsible for nearly destroying her life, Selina’s wrath propels her into a downward spiral. With Tommy Elliot almost certain to suffer dire consequences, could Catwoman’s humanity be next to perish?

On sale January 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

NIGHTWING #152

Written by Peter J. Tomasi
Art by Don Kramer & Jay Liesten
Cover by Brian Stelfreeze

            A “Faces of Evil” issue! In this epilogue to “Batman R.I.P.” and “The Great Leap,” both Nightwing and Dick Grayson are forced to deal with startling and tragic recent events, and things will never ever be the same – especially with Ra’s al Ghul involved!

On sale January 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ROBIN #182

Written by Fabian Nicieza
Art by Freddie E. Williams II Cover by Brian Stelfreeze

The stunning conclusion to “Search for a Hero” and a “Faces of Evil” issue! In order to stop Anarky, do you impose order with an iron fist or embrace chaos? Or can Robin find a different way? After “Batman R.I.P.,” Gotham City demands a better class of hero, and the new Robin is going to give them exactly what they deserve...

On sale January 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SIMON DARK #16

Written by Steve Niles
Art and cover by Scott Hampton

The secret of Simon’s mysterious new adversary is revealed! But is it too late to stop the nemesis from carrying out his ghoulish plan? And tensions are rising between Simon and Rachel as they both begin to realize there’s no place for someone like Simon in the life of a normal girl.

On sale January 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN: FALSE FACES TP
Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Art by Scott McDaniel, Scott Kolins, Rick Burchett and others
Cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens

Don’t miss this hard-hitting volume from bestselling writer Brian K. Vaughan collecting BATMAN #588-590, DETECTIVE COMICS #787, WONDER WOMAN#160-161 and a tale from BATMAN: GOTHAM CITY SECRET FILES.

Advance-solicited; on sale February 11 • 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US

SIMON DARK VOL. 2: ASHES TP

Written by Steve Niles & Scott Hampton
Art and cover by Scott Hampton

The second volume of Simon Dark tales collects issues #7-12! Finally facing down the serial killing cult that has had Gotham City in a death grip, Simon learns more macabre secrets about his own origins.

Advance-solicited; on sale February 4 • 144 pg, FC ,
$17.99 US