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BATMAN #682

Written by Grant Morrison

Art by Lee Garbett

Cover by Alex Ross

Variant cover by Tony Daniel

            Two issues of BATMAN in one month! Now that “Batman R.I.P.” has concluded, the aftermath begins! If you thought mastermind writer Grant Morrison surprised you with “R.I.P.”, just wait until you see what he has planned for this retrospective story. In his last hours, Alfred the Butler tells the life story of the Batman as you've never seen it before in this two-part adventure which bridges the gap between the events of “Batman R.I.P.” and FINAL CRISIS. Learn the secrets of Batman's early years! Witness the nightmare of a Gotham City where Batman never existed!

            Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Alex Ross), 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 November 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN #683

Written by Grant Morrison

Art by Lee Garbett

Cover by Alex Ross

Variant cover by Tony Daniel

            This special two-part tale narrated by Sir Alfred Pennnyworth reflects upon the life and times of Gotham City’s most celebrated citizen – and hints at what’s next for The Dark Knight. Grant Morrison delivers a story of past memories, present heartache and future promises. A spectacular, unforgettable farewell to The Dark Knight, mixing memory, dream and speculation as Alfred closes the casebook on the greatest crimefighter of all time. With guest appearances by Batman friends and foes from every era of Batman's history, this epic adventure cannot be missed.

            Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Alex Ross), 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 November 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

DETECTIVE COMICS #850

Written by Paul Dini

Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs

Cover by Dustin Nguyen

            A “Batman R.I.P.” tie-in! “Heart of Hush” concludes in this anniversary double-sized issue! Catwoman’s life hangs in the balance during this final battle between Batman and Hush! And the life of Bruce Wayne will never be the same as the confrontation with his childhood friend Tommy Elliot reveals a terrible and shocking secret!

On sale November 5 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US

ROBIN #180

Written by Fabian Nicieza

Art and cover by Freddie E. Williams II

            As the Gotham youth gangs run rampant and the "blue-flu" sweeps the indignant Gotham police force, Robin faces off against a surprising yet familiar foe. And what role does Spoiler play in this opponent’s grand scheme?

On sale November 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

NIGHTWING #150

Written by Peter J. Tomasi

Art by Don Kramer and Jay Leisten

Cover by Philip Tan

Variant cover by Ethan Van Sciver

            Special oversized “Batman R.I.P.” tie-in issue! Believing Nightwing responsible for the death of an old flame, Two-Face has sworn his revenge upon Batman's first Robin and New York City itself. Armed with the same acid that turned him into Two-Face, Harvey Dent plans to scar half the population of New York to make them pay for his loss. And without The Dark Knight around for help, it's up to Nightwing to stop the Batman's most duplicitous and dangerous villain. Beware the acid rain as Nightwing confronts Two-Face in the final chapter of “The Great Leap”!

            Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Philip Tan), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Ethan Van Sciver). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

On sale November 5 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US

BATGIRL #5

Written by Adam Beechen

Art by J. Calafiore & Mark McKenna

Cover by Andy Clarke

            Batgirl has learned the identity of David Cain's target, but her Bat-family collides with her biological family as she races to prevent the murder of someone very close to her heart. Will the teen heroine thwart the evil man who raised her and ultimately find the redemption she so badly wants?

On sale November 19 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN: GOTHAM AFTER MIDNIGHT #7

Written by Steve Niles

Art and cover by Kelley Jones

            Batman has tracked down the maniacal Midnight to a gruesome grotto deep beneath the streets of Gotham. But a creature lurks in the waters of this underground lair, and it has a taste for human blood! Meanwhile, Bruce Wayne gets closer to Detective April Clarkson. Could Bruce be falling for her?

On sale November 26 • 7 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN: CACOPHONY #1

Written by Kevin Smith

Art by Walt J. Flanagan & Sandra Hope

Cover by Adam Kubert

Variant cover by Andy Kubert

Sketch cover by Andy Kubert

            Best-selling comic book writer/director Kevin Smith (GREEN ARROW, Daredevil, Clerks) steps into Gotham City to write this 3-part miniseries event! Practically from out of nowhere, the mysterious masked killer known as Onomatopoeia returns and sets his sights – and sounds – against The Caped Crusader!

            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 Andy Kubert). For every 50 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Adam Kubert), retailers may order one copy of the Sketch Edition (with a cover by Andy Kubert). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

On sale November 12 • 1 of 3 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

SUPERMAN/BATMAN #54

Written by Michael Green & Mike Johnson

Art and cover by Rags Morales & John Dell

            The Man of Steel attempts to help The Dark Knight learn how to control his newfound superpowers. But has the Caped Crusader let his new abilities go to his head? Meanwhile, Clark deals with suddenly being powerless and unable to protect the world.

On sale November 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERMAN AND BATMAN VS. VAMPIRES AND WEREWOLVES #3-4

Written by Kevin VanHook

Art and cover by Tom Mandrake

            The evil Dr. Combs has reanimated the dead and turned innocent victims into monsters from beyond! Artificially created vampires and werewolves now prowl the streets of Gotham, and only the combined might of The Man of Steel and The Dark Knight can hope to stop them. But when a rogue vampire named Dimeter and a feral werewolf called Janko decide to join their side against Combs and his legion of the undead, Superman and Batman will have to save themselves – and all of Gotham – from the creatures of the night! Good thing they've called in Green Arrow and his wooden and silver-tipped arrows for help!

Issue #3 on sale November 12 • Issue #4 on sale November 26 • 3 & 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #23

Written by Andrew Kreisberg

Art by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens

Cover by Stephane Roux

            The Joker continues leaving his psycho mark on Gotham City in Part 2 of this 4-part arc as Batman struggles with what the appearance of a villain like The Joker must say about The Dark Knight’s own affect on the city! Is Batman stopping crime or just inspiring deadlier, more insane evils?

On sale November 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US