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SPOILER ALERT: If you have not read BATMAN AND RED ROBIN #19 and do not wish to know what happens, stop reading this post now (major spoilers ahead!)

From the creative team of writer Peter J. Tomasi and artist Patrick Gleason, BATMAN AND RED ROBIN #19 continues The Dark Knight’s long road of coming to terms with the death of his son, Damian.

Last issue, Tomasi created a stunning requiem for Damian in the form of a completely silent issue, accompanied by Gleason’s unforgettable artwork. Now, Batman begins his journey of discovery and recovery with the help of his allies.  

It all begins with Bruce Wayne (a.k.a. Batman)’s discovery of a note for Damian from a mysterious red headed girl who signs her name as C.K. After reading the note, Bruce sets off to find out more about this girl that his son evidently wished to keep a secret.

Once he meets Carrie Kelley face to face, Bruce becomes visibly upset and decides to leave Gotham. But when he doesn’t return home or check in for over six days, Alfred begins to worry.

After locating him, Alfred contacts Tim Drake (a.k.a. Red Robin) for help. Red Robin agrees to visit Batman in an undisclosed Arctic hide-out, and try to bring him back to Gotham.

Alfred isn’t sure what Bruce is doing in the arctic, but Red Robin is about to find out when he reaches the ancient castle that matches the coordinates that Alfred gave him.

Red Robin explores the castle in search of his former mentor, but what he discovers is something he was never prepared for.

Batman is not alone in the castle, Frankenstein, an agent of S.H.A.D.E., is right beside him. On an operating table!

Looks like Batman has a lot of explaining to do…

Take a look at Red Robin’s discovery of Batman’s little secret. How far is the Dark Knight willing to go to bring back Damian? Place your bets in the comments section below, and find out what happens next by reading the rest of BATMAN AND RED ROBIN #19, in stores now!

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The NEW YORK POST Reveals Surprising Gatefold Cover of BATMAN AND RED ROBIN #19

This morning the NEW YORK POST revealed the BATMAN AND RED ROBIN gatefold cover featuring . . . Carrie Kelley!
 
You may remember Carrie from Frank Miller’s BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT and now, she makes her first appearance in DC Comics-The New 52.
 
Written by Pete Tomasi with art by Patrick Gleason, BATMAN AND ROBIN now features a revolving title. This month, BATMAN AND RED ROBIN issue #19 spotlights the young and spunky teenager . . . But is she taking over as Robin?
 
See the cover in the gallery above, then head on over to the NEW YORK POST for the full story and to read an interview with writer Pete Tomasi.

And pick up the issue arriving in stores on Wednesday, April 10th!

 

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First Looks At BATGIRL #19, BATMAN #19, and BATMAN AND RED ROBIN #19

Last month, the DC Universe was shocked to learn about the tragic death of Damian Wayne (a.k.a. Robin) in BATMAN, INCORPORATED #8.

Following the horrific return of The Joker in “Death of the Family,” Damian’s surprising fatality came at a time that was already shrouded with darkness for the Bat-family. Broken and suffering from an unprecedented loss, what’s coming next for Gotham City’s mightiest protectors?

Below, take your first sneak peeks at the interior art for next month’s issues of BATGIRL, BATMAN, and BATMAN AND RED ROBIN, and place your bets in the comments section below about how (or if) the Bat-family will begin their journey of healing.

BATGIRL #19:

BATMAN #19:

BATMAN AND RED ROBIN #19:

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