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AZRAEL: DEATH’S DARK KNIGHT #3

Written by Fabian Nicieza
Art by Frazer Irving
Cover by Guillem March

If murder and suicide are sins before God, then what if you were asked to kill in the name of God and by doing so, it would ultimately kill you? To reclaim his damaged soul, to redeem the mistakes of his past and to make a difference in a Gotham City that has been torn apart by the death of The Dark Knight, Azrael must make a fateful decision – become a hero and die, serving in Heaven or reject the opportunity and live, damned to suffer in Hell.
And while large issues of life and death, morality and eternal salvation are weighed, Azrael must also confront the two parties interested in regaining the Suit of Sorrows: Talia al Ghul and Nightwing!

On sale May 13 • 3 of 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN IN BARCELONA: DRAGON’S KNIGHT #1

Written by Mark Waid
Art by Diego Olmos
Cover by Jim Lee

When a string of bizarre murders hits Spain’s beautiful coastal city of Barcelona, The Dark Knight makes solving this crime his top priority. Full of international intrigue, high adventure and even higher stakes, BATMAN IN BARCELONA: DRAGON’S KNIGHT showcases The Caped Crusader in a different type of Gotham – but one no less dangerous!
Fan-favorite writer Mark Waid (KINGDOM COME) delivers an exciting, non-stop one-shot full of surprises while Spanish art sensation Diego Olmos (SUPERNATURAL: RISING SON) beautifully illustrates his home city. Featuring a gorgeous cover by best-selling artist Jim Lee (BATMAN, SUPERMAN)!

On sale May 27 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US

BATMAN: BATTLE FOR THE COWL #3

Written by Tony Daniel
Art by Tony Daniel & Sandu Florea
Covers by Tony Daniel

With the destruction of Arkham Asylum, the return of the Black Mask, and dozens of Gotham City’s most lethal villains rioting through the streets, Nightwing, Robin and their allies seem to have their hands full. But when you add a deadly Jason Todd masquerading as a gun-toting Batman to the mix, things have definitely spiraled out of control!
This is the issue everyone’s been waiting for – find out who wins the Battle for the Cowl! Who earns the right to take on the mantle of the Bat? Will it be Robin? Jason Todd? Nightwing? Azrael? Catwoman? Two-Face? Damian Wayne? Batwoman? Or someone completely unexpected? This 3-issue series continues to shock and surprise as the battle comes to a startling finale for the ages!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Tony Daniel), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Tony Daniel). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

On sale May 20 • 3 of 3 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99

GOTHAM GAZETTE: BATMAN ALIVE? #1

Written by Fabian Nicieza
Art by Dustin Nguyen, Guillem March, Jamie McKelvie, ChrisCross and Alex Konat
Cover by Dustin Nguyen

A city looking to rise up. A new Dark Knight is casting his shadow until dawn's early light. A cop looking to solve a murder whose solution may be worse than the crime.
A reporter who can reclaim her social standing only by rejecting everything she believes in. A doctor who has found new life by compromising her old one. One hero who has determined a course of action no matter whose plans it spoils.
Harvey Bullock. Vicki Vale. Dr. Leslie Thompkins. Stephanie Brown. These four ordinary people living extraordinary lives look to regain their balance in a city that turns lives upside down. Morning comes to Gotham City and the time for mourning has passed. How do the people of Gotham City deal with the sudden arrival of hope? Find out in this new one-shot!

On sale May 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99

BATMAN: BATTLE FOR THE COWL – THE NETWORK #1

Written by Fabian Nicieza
Art by Don Kramer
Cover by Ladrönn

A wave of heroes arrive in Gotham City in this one-shot with hopes of helping stem the tide of chaos threatening to overwhelm everybody! Starring Huntress, Batgirl, Misfit, Ragman, Manhunter and many others. Will these heroes succeed – or will they be victims of Gotham City's madness? And if they do succeed, what does the future hold for them?

On sale May 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99

BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #29

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

“Bad Cop” part 1 of 2. In this sequel to the recent Joker story in BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #22-25, the Gotham City police officer tortured by The Joker’s maniacal actions has joined the villain in madness. Now he stalks the streets of Gotham as Batman’s latest rogue.

On sale May 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ORACLE #3

Written by Kevin VanHook
Art by Julian Lopez & Bit
Cover by Guillem March

The remnants of Anti-Life are within the Calculator’s grasp, and he will kill anyone who stands in his way! Will the Calculator be able to save the life of his daughter? Or will Oracle stop him from killing more Internet hackers? Either way, someone dies and someone gains ultimate knowledge…but at what price? Be here for the stunning conclusion that will change Oracle and the Birds of Prey forever!

On sale May 13 • 3 of 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ALL-STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER VOL. 1 TP

Written by Frank Miller
Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams

The talked-about hit Batman story by modern master Frank Miller (BATMAN: YEAR ONE, THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS) and artists extraordinaire Jim Lee & Scott Williams (BATMAN, SUPERMAN) is now available in softcover format! Lee and Miller join forces to tell a new version of Dick Grayson’s origin in a high-octane tale that unfolds with guest appearances by Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Black Canary and more! This volume collects issues #1-9 of the explosive series! Plus a Jim Lee sketchbook and a variant cover gallery.

Advance-solicited; on sale June 24 • 240 pg, FC, $19.99

BATGIRL: REDEMPTION TP

Written by Adam Beechen
Art by Jim Calafiore & Jonathan Glapion
Cover by Andy Clarke

Batgirl busts heads on the streets of Gotham City and redefines her place in the Bat-family! Adam Beechen (ROBIN) teams with artist Jim Calafiore (GOTHAM UNDERGROUND) on a story that sends Batgirl on a quest to conquer her inner demons and prove herself to the world. Collects BATGIRL #1-6.

Advance-solicited; on sale June 3 • 144 pg, FC, $19.99

BATMAN: THE BLACK CASEBOOK TP

Written by Bill Finger, Edmond Hamilton and others
Art by Sheldon Moldoff, Dick Sprang and others
Cover by Alex Ross
Discover the stories that inspired recent events in the Batman universe with this new collection! Featuring stories from BATMAN #65, 86, 112, 113, 134, 156 and 162, DETECTIVE COMICS #215, 235, 247 and 267, and WORLD’S FINEST COMICS #89. With an intro by Grant Morrison.

Advance-solicited; on sale June 17 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99

BATMAN: WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE CAPED CRUSADER? DELUXE EDITION HC

Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Andy Kubert & Scott Williams, Mark Buckingham, Bernie Mireault & Matt Wagner and Simon Bisley
Cover by Andy Kubert & Scott Williams

Best-selling author Neil Gaiman (THE SANDMAN) joins a murderer’s row of talented artists in lending his unique touch to the Batman mythos for this Deluxe Edition hardcover! Spotlighting the story “Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader?” from BATMAN #685 and DETECTIVE COMICS #852 in which Gaiman joins artist Andy Kubert and inker Scott Williams for a story that shines a new light on the Batman mythos. Also collects Gaiman stories from SECRET ORIGINS #36, SECRET ORIGINS SPECIAL #1 and BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE #2. This collection is not to be missed!

Advance-solicited; on sale July 22 • 7 1/16" x 10 7/8", 128 pg, FC, $24.99

HITMAN VOL. 1: A RAGE IN ARKHAM NEW PRINTING TP

Written by Garth Ennis
Art and cover by John McCrea

The cult hit from writer Garth Ennis (PREACHER) returns! Rediscover the story of Tommy Monaghan, an ex-military operative who has set himself up as a hired gun on the back streets of Gotham City. Collects THE DEMON ANNUAL #2, THE BATMAN CHRONICLES #4 and HITMAN #1-3!

Advance-solicited; on sale June 17 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US

	AZRAEL: DEATH’S DARK KNIGHT #3 Written by Fabian Nicieza Art by Frazer Irving Cover by Guillem March If murder and suicide are sins before God, then what if you were asked to kill in the name of God and by doing so, it would ultimately kill you? To reclaim his damaged soul, to redeem the mistakes of his past and to make a difference in a Gotham City that has been torn apart by the death of The Dark Knight, Azrael must make a fateful decision – become a hero and die, serving in Heaven or reject the opportunity and live, damned to suffer in Hell. And while large issues of life and death, morality and eternal salvation are weighed, Azrael must also confront the two parties interested in regaining the Suit of Sorrows: Talia al Ghul and Nightwing! On sale May 13 • 3 of 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
BATMAN IN BARCELONA: DRAGON’S KNIGHT #1 Written by Mark Waid Art by Diego Olmos Cover by Jim Lee When a string of bizarre murders hits Spain’s beautiful coastal city of Barcelona, The Dark Knight makes solving this crime his top priority. Full of international intrigue, high adventure and even higher stakes, BATMAN IN BARCELONA: DRAGON’S KNIGHT showcases The Caped Crusader in a different type of Gotham – but one no less dangerous! Fan-favorite writer Mark Waid (KINGDOM COME) delivers an exciting, non-stop one-shot full of surprises while Spanish art sensation Diego Olmos (SUPERNATURAL: RISING SON) beautifully illustrates his home city. Featuring a gorgeous cover by best-selling artist Jim Lee (BATMAN, SUPERMAN)! On sale May 27 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US
	BATMAN: BATTLE FOR THE COWL #3 Written by Tony Daniel Art by Tony Daniel & Sandu Florea Covers by Tony Daniel With the destruction of Arkham Asylum, the return of the Black Mask, and dozens of Gotham City’s most lethal villains rioting through the streets, Nightwing, Robin and their allies seem to have their hands full. But when you add a deadly Jason Todd masquerading as a gun-toting Batman to the mix, things have definitely spiraled out of control! This is the issue everyone’s been waiting for – find out who wins the Battle for the Cowl! Who earns the right to take on the mantle of the Bat? Will it be Robin? Jason Todd? Nightwing? Azrael? Catwoman? Two-Face? Damian Wayne? Batwoman? Or someone completely unexpected? This 3-issue series continues to shock and surprise as the battle comes to a startling finale for the ages! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Tony Daniel), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Tony Daniel). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale May 20 • 3 of 3 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99
GOTHAM GAZETTE: BATMAN ALIVE? #1 Written by Fabian Nicieza Art by Dustin Nguyen, Guillem March, Jamie McKelvie, ChrisCross and Alex Konat Cover by Dustin Nguyen A city looking to rise up. A new Dark Knight is casting his shadow until dawn's early light. A cop looking to solve a murder whose solution may be worse than the crime. A reporter who can reclaim her social standing only by rejecting everything she believes in. A doctor who has found new life by compromising her old one. One hero who has determined a course of action no matter whose plans it spoils. Harvey Bullock. Vicki Vale. Dr. Leslie Thompkins. Stephanie Brown. These four ordinary people living extraordinary lives look to regain their balance in a city that turns lives upside down. Morning comes to Gotham City and the time for mourning has passed. How do the people of Gotham City deal with the sudden arrival of hope? Find out in this new one-shot! On sale May 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99
	BATMAN: BATTLE FOR THE COWL – THE NETWORK #1 Written by Fabian Nicieza Art by Don Kramer Cover by Ladrönn A wave of heroes arrive in Gotham City in this one-shot with hopes of helping stem the tide of chaos threatening to overwhelm everybody! Starring Huntress, Batgirl, Misfit, Ragman, Manhunter and many others. Will these heroes succeed – or will they be victims of Gotham City's madness? And if they do succeed, what does the future hold for them? On sale May 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99
BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #29 Written by Andrew Kreisberg Art by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens Cover by Stephane Roux “Bad Cop” part 1 of 2. In this sequel to the recent Joker story in BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #22-25, the Gotham City police officer tortured by The Joker’s maniacal actions has joined the villain in madness. Now he stalks the streets of Gotham as Batman’s latest rogue. On sale May 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
	ORACLE #3 Written by Kevin VanHook Art by Julian Lopez & Bit Cover by Guillem March The remnants of Anti-Life are within the Calculator’s grasp, and he will kill anyone who stands in his way! Will the Calculator be able to save the life of his daughter? Or will Oracle stop him from killing more Internet hackers? Either way, someone dies and someone gains ultimate knowledge…but at what price? Be here for the stunning conclusion that will change Oracle and the Birds of Prey forever! On sale May 13 • 3 of 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
ALL-STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER VOL. 1 TP Written by Frank Miller Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams The talked-about hit Batman story by modern master Frank Miller (BATMAN: YEAR ONE, THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS) and artists extraordinaire Jim Lee & Scott Williams (BATMAN, SUPERMAN) is now available in softcover format! Lee and Miller join forces to tell a new version of Dick Grayson’s origin in a high-octane tale that unfolds with guest appearances by Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Black Canary and more! This volume collects issues #1-9 of the explosive series! Plus a Jim Lee sketchbook and a variant cover gallery. Advance-solicited; on sale June 24 • 240 pg, FC, $19.99
	BATGIRL: REDEMPTION TP Written by Adam Beechen Art by Jim Calafiore & Jonathan Glapion Cover by Andy Clarke Batgirl busts heads on the streets of Gotham City and redefines her place in the Bat-family! Adam Beechen (ROBIN) teams with artist Jim Calafiore (GOTHAM UNDERGROUND) on a story that sends Batgirl on a quest to conquer her inner demons and prove herself to the world. Collects BATGIRL #1-6. Advance-solicited; on sale June 3 • 144 pg, FC, $19.99
BATMAN: THE BLACK CASEBOOK TP Written by Bill Finger, Edmond Hamilton and others Art by Sheldon Moldoff, Dick Sprang and others Cover by Alex Ross Discover the stories that inspired recent events in the Batman universe with this new collection! Featuring stories from BATMAN #65, 86, 112, 113, 134, 156 and 162, DETECTIVE COMICS #215, 235, 247 and 267, and WORLD’S FINEST COMICS #89. With an intro by Grant Morrison. Advance-solicited; on sale June 17 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99
	BATMAN: WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE CAPED CRUSADER? DELUXE EDITION HC Written by Neil Gaiman Art by Andy Kubert & Scott Williams, Mark Buckingham, Bernie Mireault & Matt Wagner and Simon Bisley Cover by Andy Kubert & Scott Williams Best-selling author Neil Gaiman (THE SANDMAN) joins a murderer’s row of talented artists in lending his unique touch to the Batman mythos for this Deluxe Edition hardcover! Spotlighting the story “Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader?” from BATMAN #685 and DETECTIVE COMICS #852 in which Gaiman joins artist Andy Kubert and inker Scott Williams for a story that shines a new light on the Batman mythos. Also collects Gaiman stories from SECRET ORIGINS #36, SECRET ORIGINS SPECIAL #1 and BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE #2. This collection is not to be missed! Advance-solicited; on sale July 22 • 7 1/16" x 10 7/8", 128 pg, FC, $24.99
HITMAN VOL. 1: A RAGE IN ARKHAM NEW PRINTING TP Written by Garth Ennis Art and cover by John McCrea The cult hit from writer Garth Ennis (PREACHER) returns! Rediscover the story of Tommy Monaghan, an ex-military operative who has set himself up as a hired gun on the back streets of Gotham City. Collects THE DEMON ANNUAL #2, THE BATMAN CHRONICLES #4 and HITMAN #1-3! Advance-solicited; on sale June 17 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US