Annuals Spotlight: BATMAN ANNUAL #1

Expanding the story of this month’s epic “Night of the Owls” crossover event, BATMAN ANNUAL #1 sheds a spotlight on one of the Dark Knight’s classic rogues: Mr. Freeze.

 

“This month’s BATMAN ANNUAL is a can’t miss for readers,” teased editor Mike Marts. “Not only does it feature the mysterious origin of Mr. Freeze, but it continues important story threads of ‘Night of the Owls,’ as well. This one has it all – Nightwing and Robin guest star, and the amazing art chores are handled by Jason Fabok, who drew a few issues of DARK KNIGHT for us last year. And let’s not forget the stunning story by BATMAN regular Scott Snyder and his co-writer James Tynion IV!”

 

BATMAN ANNUAL #1 is in stores next Wednesday. For a full exclusive preview of the issue, head on over to ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY.

 

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BATMAN, INCORPORATED #1

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Art and cover by CHRIS BURNHAM

1:25 Variant cover by FRANK QUITELY

1:200 B&W Variant cover by CHRIS BURNHAM

On sale MAY 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

Combo pack edition: $3.99 US

• BATMAN, INCORPORATED makes its NEW 52 debut with an all-new first issue!

• The series hits the ground running as BATMAN and ROBIN face off against the assassin GOATBOY!

• LEVIATHAN’S sinister mission revealed!

This issue is also offered as a special combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.

BATMAN #9

Written by SCOTT SNYDER

Backup story by SCOTT SNYDER and JAMES TYNION IV

Art by GREG CAPULLO and JONATHAN GLAPION

Backup story art by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE

Cover by GREG CAPULLO

1:25 Variant cover by DALE KEOWN

1:200 B&W Variant cover by GREG CAPULLO

On sale MAY 9 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

Combo pack edition: $4.99 US

• “NIGHT OF THE OWLS” continues here!

• Batman must stop the TALONS that have breeched the Batcave in order to save an innocent life...and Gotham City!

• In the backup story, learn more about the PENNYWORTH family and the secrets they’ve kept from the Wayne family!

This issue is also offered as a special combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.

BATMAN ANNUAL #1

Written by SCOTT SNYDER

Art and cover by JAY FABOK

On sale MAY 30 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T

• MR. FREEZE is introduced to The New 52!

• What is Mr. Freeze’s relationship to the COURT OF OWLS? Is he an ally – or do they want him dead?

• “NIGHT OF THE OWLS” continues here!

DETECTIVE COMICS #9

Written by TONY S. DANIEL

Art by TONY S. DANIEL, JOEL GOMEZ and SANDU FLOREA

Backup story art by SZYMON KUDRANSKI

Cover by TONY S. DANIEL

1:200 Variant cover by TK TK

1:25 B&W Variant cover by TONY S. DANIEL

On sale MAY 2 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

Combo pack edition: $4.99 US

• BATMAN has been poisoned at the hands of the deadly MR. TOXIC!

• Featuring a TWO-FACE backup story written by TONY S. DANIEL with art by SZYMON KUDRANSKI

This issue is also offered as a special combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #9

Written by JUDD WINICK

Art and cover by DAVID FINCH and RICHARD FRIEND

1:25 Variant cover by DAVID FINCH and RICHARD FRIEND

On sale MAY 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• “NIGHT OF THE OWLS” continues here!

• Guest-writer JUDD WINICK joins artist DAVID FINCH for the return of RED ROBIN!

• Red Robin is back in Gotham City just in time to face off against TALON and THE COURT OF OWLS!

BATWING #9

Written by JUDD WINICK

Art by MARCOS TO and RYAN WINN

Cover by MARCOS TO

On sale MAY 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• “NIGHT OF THE OWLS” continues here!

• BATWING arrives in Gotham City just in time to fight the chaos the Court of Owls has unleashed! Outgunned and on unfamiliar turf, can Batwing survive?

BATMAN AND ROBIN #9

Written by PETER J. TOMASI

Art and cover by PATRICK GLEASON and MICK GRAY

On sale MAY 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• NIGHT OF THE OWLS continues here!

• ROBIN faces TALON alone with the skies of Gotham City at stake!

BATWOMAN #9

Written by J.H. WILLIAMS III and W. HADEN BLACKMAN

Art by AMY REEDER and ROB HUNTER

Cover by BEN OLIVER

1:25 B&W Variant cover by AMY REEDER

On sale MAY 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

• The next chapter in “TO DROWN THE WORLD!”

• An unconventional spy thriller of six interweaving lives with only one thing in common: BATWOMAN!

BATGIRL #9

Written by GAIL SIMONE

Art and cover by ARDIAN SYAF and VICENTE CIFUENTES

On sale MAY 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• “NIGHT OF THE OWLS” continues here!

• BATGIRL faces off against the Court of Owls to protect the life of her father, Commissioner Gordon!

BIRDS OF PREY #9

Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI

Art by TRAVEL FOREMAN and JEFF HUET

Cover by JESUS SAIZ

On sale MAY 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• “NIGHT OF THE OWLS” continues here!

• BLACK CANARY, BATGIRL, KATANA and POISON IVY risk their lives in Gotham City to battle THE TALON and The Court of Owls!

• A secret is revealed about Black Canary’s husband…Kurt Lance?!

RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #9

Written by SCOTT LOBDELL

Art and cover by KENNETH ROCAFORT

On sale MAY 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• “NIGHT OF THE OWLS” continues here!

• The Court of Owls is attacking, and the last person in the world you’d expect to answer Batman’s call to arms is the RED HOOD!

• Also featuring MR. FREEZE!

NIGHTWING #9

Written by KYLE HIGGINS

Art by EDDY BARROWS, RUY JOSE and EBER FERREIRA

Cover by EDDY BARROWS

On sale MAY 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• “NIGHT OF THE OWLS” continues here!

• NIGHTWING faces another villain claiming to be THE TALON at City Hall as the Court of Owls’ plans go into action – but will he be able to figure out what’s going on before it’s too late?

CATWOMAN #9

Written by JUDD WINICK

Art and cover by GUILLEM MARCH

On sale MAY 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

• “NIGHT OF THE OWLS” continues here!

• CATWOMAN and SPARK are forced to defend THE PENGUIN against the Court of Owls!

BATMAN and DETECTIVE COMICS ANNUALs unveil Lil' Gotham

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While the main story of both the BATMAN and DETECTIVE COMICS annuals deal with Azrael and his growing role in the Bat-universe, each book contains a "little" treat. Pun intended. Writer Derek Fridolfs teams with co-writer and regular artistic collaborator Dustin Nguyen for two two-page shorts spotlighting "Lil' Gotham." It's all your favorite Gotham City heroes and villains dropped in size and amped up in cuteness. How can you resist? Dustin was kind enough to send over a few panels this morning to Bat Editor Mike Marts and his able assistant Janelle Siegel. Lo and behold, we have them up here for you to fawn over.

BATMAN ANNUAL #27 features a race through the winding streets of Gotham titled "Off Rogue Racing," while DETECTIVE COMICS ANNUAL #11 is simply titled "Question & Answer." What more is there to say? Not too much, since we don't want to spoil the fun. But we did manage to get a few words from Mr. Marts. Take it away, Mike:

“The usual STREETS OF GOTHAM art tandem of Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs switch gears to deliver two separate “Lil Gotham” chapters. Humor for all ages and adorable art – how can you say no?”

BATMAN ANNUAL #27 hits 10/7.

DETECTIVE COMICS ANNUAL #11 hits 10/14.

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