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BATMAN #684
Written by Dennis O’Neil
Art by Guillem March
Cover by Alex Ross
Variant cover by Tony Daniel
“Last Days of Gotham” part 2 of 2! In a world without a Batman, what
happens when Commissioner Gordon lights the Bat-signal, in desperate need of
assistance against the growing tide of crime sweeping his city? What does
Nightwing do when his longtime partner fails to aid him in yet another of
Two-Face’s villainous assaults against Gotham? Without The Dark Knight to
protect its walls, Gotham City may be facing its final days!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10
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 December 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
DETECTIVE COMICS #851
Written by Dennis O’Neil
Art by Guillem March
Cover by Guillem March
Variant cover by Tony Daniel
“Last Days of Gotham” part 1 of 2! Longtime BATMAN writer and editor
Dennis O’Neil returns to The Dark Knight for this special two-part tale. Joined
by artistic rising star Guillem March (JOKER’S ASYLUM: POISON IVY), O’Neil’s
“Last Days of Gotham” dives into the soul of a city that has lost its most
famous citizen, its favorite son, its beloved protector. How will Gotham City
react in the wake of the horrible tragedy that has befallen The Caped Crusader?
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10
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 December 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
 ROBIN
#181
Written by Fabian Nicieza
Art and cover by Freddie E. Williams II
Red Robin is revealed, and Anarky is unleashed in Gotham City! A daring
jailhouse rescue rips the GCPD apart, forcing the Spoiler to live up to her
name! Plus, Oracle and Jason Bard team up again! And while all this is going on,
where is Robin? Maybe he's M.I.A.... or is it R.I.P.?
On sale December 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
NIGHTWING #151
Written by Peter J. Tomasi
Art by Don Kramer & Jay Leisten
Cover by Georges Jeanty
Nightwing has saved New York City from Two-Face, but that doesn’t mean
that he’s saved himself – or that Two-Face is through with him. Nightwing will
be forced to confront the madman in Arkham Asylum then face dire changes to his
personal life as he deals with the aftereffects of “Batman R.I.P.” and makes the
ultimate leap!
On sale December 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
BATGIRL #6
Written by Adam Beechen
Art by J. Calafiore & Jack Purcell
Cover by Andy Clarke
Batgirl's road to redemption at last brings her face-to-face with master
assassin David Cain! It's daughter versus father in all-out final combat. Will
Batgirl find her ultimate vengeance and kill again? Or will she be killed? All
the questions will be answered – and the ending will shock you!
On sale December 17 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
BATMAN: GOTHAM AFTER MIDNIGHT #8
Written by Steve Niles
Art and cover by Kelley Jones
You’d better watch out…It’s Christmas in Gotham City, and Midnight’s
reign of terror continues to unfold! As Batman’s relationship with Detective
April Clarkson heats up the holiday season, the maniacal Midnight turns his
attention towards her as well, and vows to make the season bright…with her
blood! Oh, the ho-ho-horror!
On sale December 24 • 8 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
On sale December 24 • 8 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
BATMAN: CACOPHONY #2
Written by Kevin Smith
Pencil 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) continues his
3-part miniseries event with a bang! It's Batman vs. The Joker vs. Onomatopoeia
in one of the craziest Batman adventures you've ever read. Will Batman be able
to uncover the relationship between The Joker and Onomatopoeia in time to keep
them from destroying Gotham City? Or are these villains too much for 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 Bill Sienkiewicz). 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 Bill Sienkiewicz).
Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale December 31 • 2 of 3 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #55
Written by Michael Green & Mike Johnson
Art by Rags Morales & John Dell
Cover by Rags Morales
The now super-powered Dark Knight takes his crusade worldwide, but one
man stands in his way: his original protege, Nightwing! Meanwhile, the
all-too-human Superman teams up with Zatanna to unravel the mystery behind the
loss of his powers!
On sale December 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SUPERMAN AND BATMAN VS. VAMPIRES AND WEREWOLVES #5-6
Written by Kevin VanHook
Art and cover by Tom Mandrake
Destroy all monsters! The Man of Steel and the Dark Knight Detective –
with help from their own supernatural expert Etrigan, the Demon – battle Dr.
Combs and his vampire and werewolf horde for the fate of all of Gotham City. But
when the good doctor invokes a Lovecraftian beast to join the fight, it will be
the ultimate monster mash for Superman and Batman!
Issue #5 on sale December 10; Issue #6 on sale December 31
5 and 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
 BATMAN
CONFIDENTIAL #24
Written by Andrew Kreisberg
Art by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens
Cover by Stephane Roux
"Rights" part 3 of 4! In an attempt to gain insight into this new kind of
criminal The Joker represents in Gotham, Batman goes undercover to share the
lunatic's cell in the Gotham City Police Department's holding pen! And a rogue
officer hunts down Commissioner Gordon!
On sale December 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
 BATMAN
AND THE OUTSIDERS #14
Written by Frank Tieri
Art by Ryan Benjamin & Saleem Crawford
Cover by J. Calafiore & Jack Purcell
In the wake of “Batman R.I.P.,” the Outsiders have come to a crossroads.
The team splinters apart, confused and unsure without their leader. Shunned by
her former teammates, Batgirl turns to one of the only people she can trust –
Nightwing. But the two soon realize they have very different views on keeping
the legacy of Batman alive.
On sale December 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SIMON DARK #15
Written by Steve Niles
Art and Cover by Scott Hampton
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