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(Everybody’s Talkin’ About) DC Comics-The New 52, Tuesday Afternoon (ET) Edition

With the second full week of releases of DC Comics-The New 52 coming out tomorrow, more and more previews continue to roll out.

TV GUIDE MAGAZINE has the first exclusive look at SUICIDE SQUAD #1. “Espionage is not pretty, it's not martinis and tuxedos, it's usually down and dirty,” series writer Adam Glass (Supernatural) told them.

COMICS ALLIANCE debuted a 5-page sequence from BIRDS OF PREY #1 by Duane Swierczynski and Jesus Saiz (and in case you missed it last week, be sure to read Editor Janelle Asselin’s blog post on what to expect from the series).

NEWSARAMA has the exclusive preview of DEATHSTROKE #1 by Kyle Higgins, Joe Bennett and Art Thibert.

IGN continued their series of interviews with the writers and artists of all the books in DC Comics-The New 52. “Slade is a strategist—he's two, sometimes three steps ahead in a fight,” Kyle Higgins said when asked about DEATHSTROKE.

“The first thing we do is show that Batwoman just wants to be the good soldier of Gotham,” described BATWOMAN writer/artist J.H. Williams III told IGN. “She’s going after crimes and villains that really don't connect to her personal story, but they quickly become personal for her mission.”

“One of the primary aspects of his character that makes him so appealing and compelling is that he makes mistakes - big, huge messes in his life, and yet he keeps going on,” GREEN ARROW writer J.T. Krul said about the series’ protagonist to IGN. “He doesn't make excuses for himself; he doesn't pass the buck - Oliver Queen freely and wholeheartedly puts the blame on his shoulders and carries the weight day in and day out.”

NEWSARAMA also debuted the cover to DETECTIVE COMICS #4. Meanwhile, COMIC BOOK RESOURCES has the first look at the cover for ACTION COMICS #4 and WORD BALLOON premiered the cover to GREEN LANTERN #4.

To be continued …

Inside the numbers: JUSTICE LEAGUE # 1 is officially the best-selling comic book of 2011

(The cover to JUSTICE LEAGUE #4 by Jim Lee and Scott Williams)

Earlier today, Diamond Comic Distributors, the world's largest distributor of comics, graphic novels, and pop culture merchandise, officially announced that JUSTICE LEAGUE issue 1, written by Geoff Johns and drawn by Jim Lee and Scott Williams, is the bestselling comic book for the month of August—and to date, all of 2011.

That's the headline—and it's a good one—but, for those interested, here's a further look inside the numbers for DC COMICS-THE NEW 52:

· With a first printing exceeding 200,000 copies, JUSTICE LEAGUE #1 was the highest first printing of any DC Comics' title since 2006's JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA # 1 by NEW YORK TIMES bestselling writer Brad Meltzer, Ed Benes and Sandra Hope.

· The 200,000 first printing figure includes the digital combo pack and all variant editions, but not digital sales. The first printing was sold out at Diamond within hours of going on sale. The second printing of JUSTICE LEAGUE also sold out in less than 24 hours and the issue is now in its third printing.

· The DC Comics App peaked at # 4 on iTunes for Top Grossing I-Pad Apps. during the first week of The New 52.

· JUSTICE LEAGUE is one of ten titles so far from DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 with print runs of more than 100,000 (ACTION COMICS, BATGIRL, BATMAN, BATMAN AND ROBIN, BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT, DETECTIVE COMICS, FLASH, GREEN LANTERN, SUPERMAN).

· All 13 of the Week 2 titles from DC Comics: The New 52 have sold out from Diamond and are going back to press—ACTION COMICS, ANIMAL MAN, BATGIRL, BATWING, DETECTIVE COMICS, GREEN ARROW, HAWK & DOVE, JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL, MEN OF WAR, OMAC, STATIC SHOCK, STORMWATCH and SWAMP THING.

· With its second printing, ACTION COMICS, joins JUSTICE LEAGUE as the second title to date from DC Comics-The New 52 with more than 200,000 copies in print.

· All 13 of the Week 3 titles from DC Comics: The New 52 have sold out from Diamond in advance of publication and are going back to press, including BATMAN AND ROBIN, BATWOMAN, DEATHSTROKE, DEMON KNIGHTS, FRANKENSTEIN, AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E., GREEN LANTERN, GRIFTER, LEGION LOST, MISTER TERRIFIC, RED LANTERNS, RESURRECTION MAN, SUICIDE SQUAD and SUPERBOY.

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Announcing the DC Comics-The New 52 Art Tour

Artists and retailers team up to celebrate DC Comics-The New 52

This Fall, retailers across North America will be celebrating DC Comics-The New 52 with the DC Comics-The New 52 Art Tour!

Showcasing the creative process behind such titles as WONDER WOMAN, THE FLASH, ACTION COMICS, GREEN LANTERN, SWAMP THING and BATWOMAN retailers will be hosting events with DC Comics-The New 52 artists. Framed art will be on display to illustrate the artists’ process—from script, to pencils, to inks, to the final colored and lettered page. And in many instances, art from other DC Comics-The New 52 #1s will be on display in a gallery type atmosphere.

The talent will be on hand to discuss their work and sign copies of their DC Comics-The New 52 series. It’s an exclusive opportunity to meet the artists working on some of the most talked about comic books in ages.

So whether you’re a comic book fan or art aficionado, come out and celebrate art, superheroes and DC Comics-The New 52 at an event near you.

Saturday, September 24

Meet Cliff Chiang, artist on WONDER WOMAN

8:00-11:00pm

Bergen Street Comics

470 Bergen St

Brooklyn, NY 11217

This event will feature all of Cliff’s original art from WONDER WOMAN #1 on display.

Friday, September 30

Meet Francis Manapul, writer/artist on THE FLASH

7:00-11:00pm

Toronto Cartoonist Workshop

587A College Street (at Clinton)

Toronto, ON M6G 1B2

This event will feature all of Francis’ original art from Flash #1 on display.

Saturday, October 8

Meet Rags Morales, artist and Rick Bryant inker, on ACTION COMICS

3:00-5:00pm

Fat Jack’s Comicrypt

2006 Sansom Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103

Wednesday, October 12

Meet Doug Mahnke, Artist on GREEN LANTERN

4:00-7:00pm

Source Comics

1601 West Larpentur Ave.

Falcon Heights, MN 55113

Look for November dates soon!

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Teasing DC Comics-The New 52: "Find out who is under that mask."

“Find out who is under that mask.”

– Bones in BATWOMAN #1

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(Everybody's Talkin' About) DC Comics-The New 52, Early Tuesday AM Edition

As I type this blog post, the halls of 1700 Broadway are mostly quiet. Quiet, that is, save for the sounds of Jim Lee and Geoff Johns doing another round of morning radio interviews.

With less than 24 hours to go before tonight's midnight launch of DC Comics-The New 52, the press coverage continues to roll in. Among the late night/early morning highlights?

* THE ADVOCATE has an exclusive preview of BATWOMAN # 1.

* Check out Grant Morrison's interview with FAST COMPANY. As the internet noted last week, Grant provides some of the best pull quotes in the comic book industry and his FAST COMPANY interview is no exception. The feature also comes with an exclusive page from ACTION COMICS # 1, which shows Superman transforming into Clark Kent.

* Jim Lee was interviewed by the HOUSTON CHRONICLE.

* TIME OUT CHICAGO interviewed local retailers about DC Comics-The New 52 and the impact of digital on the comic book industry.

Oh and those morning interviews?

Here's a rundown of who Geoff and Jim will be talking with this morning:

8:40-8:50 am--WOCM-FM (OCEAN CITY RADIO)

9:00-9:10 am--WELI-AM (ARTFORD RADIO)

9:15-9:30 am--KRCL (SALT LAKE CITY RADIO)

9:30 – 9:40 am--KNX-AM (LOS ANGELES RADIO)

9:40-9:50 am--WKXL-AM (CONCORD RADIO)

10:10 – 10:20 AM--KFXR-AM (DALLAS RADIO)

10:20-10:30 AM--FOX NEWS RADIO (NATIONAL RADIO)

To be continued...

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Who’s Who at DC Comics-The New 52: JH Williams III

THE SOURCE: How do you write the first line of a new series?

JH WILLIAMS: It can be tough. You want the first line to grab, but it can't be overloaded with information either. You want to set a tone, but also lead the reader into the story with ease, not overwhelm too much. It's a very fine line to walk. But the goal is to write a simple captivating line that has weight and meaning, but it's full understanding requires you to read the next line, and then the next, and so on. This concern occurs when writing prose work as well.

How do you draw a first panel of a first issue?

For me, first panels of a story need to function much in the same way as what I say about the first written line. I like to place focus on something in a way that when you first look at it, you don't know what the context is, or it raises questions as to what is happening. By doing this, you provoke the reader to want to learn more.

How do you introduce a new hero?

The goal for any new protagonist in a new story is to get at what makes them tick within the first chapter or issue. But to do so in a form that doesn't give away all there is to know about them. If a first appearance gives away everything about the lead character, then you've created an information bust, and the reader isn't going to be as compelled to return. You have to keep some mystery, or use complicated motivations for the character's behavior or actions.

How do you introduce characters?

I find that the best way to introduce new characters into a story is to try finding high points in the plot that could relate to them, giving them a key moment to present themselves. Another way is by use of a scene that defines the new character's motivations or mission in the story. Sometimes it can seen through the eyes of another character, and if done properly you briefly learn something about 2 characters at the same time.

How do you draw a first appearance?

This relates to how the character is introduced within the written plot. If the plot is showing the character at a relevant point, or at a high point, its easy to set the character within that visually. The scene informing how dynamic or emotionally positioned the character is visually. What does the scene mean to this particular character can inform how to handle them visually.

How do you introduce a new villain?

Villain introduction for me, works best if its revealed at a high point of tension, either related or unrelated to the scene at hand. A villain's first scene should also always leave questions to the reader on what is their deeper motivations.

What was the first comic you ever worked on?

I believe my first professional paying job was when I was 15 or 16. I did 2 pin-ups for something called Alternate Existence. It was very independently produced. And I was certainly not very good then ;-)

Who was the first character you followed?

Spider-Man, Batman, Kamandi, Micronauts.

Who was the first writer you followed?

Bill Mantlo.

Who was the first artist you followed?

Michael Golden.

What was the first convention you attended as a fan?

Probably some small local one in the Bay Area, California.

What was the first convention you attended as a professional?

San Diego Comic Con.

What was your first job in the comic book industry?

My first full issue for a major publisher was a fill-in for Milestone's Blood Syndicate, which came out okay. Before that I did things like Twilight Zone, Hero Alliance, Demonic Toys, none of it very good, my work on those is pretty unrecognizable to what I do now.

What was the first piece of original art you bought?

I've always shied away from buying original art, because I was afraid I'd lose my mind and spend too much money I didn't really have. So I stayed away from it for a very long time. Until I finally met Michael Golden a few years ago, we actually shared booth space at a couple cons. Of course I drooled unsavorily over his original art for sale. But couldn't bring my self to make a purchase. I fretted over it so much that I was telling Grant (Morrison) about it, he said I had to have it, as a totem piece for my artistic soul. The piece I kept eyeing all show was a cover to World's Greatest Comics Magazine: Fantastic Four. I remember having to go off for a panel or something for an hour or so. As I approached the booth, Bruce Timm, another booth mate who sat next to me and my wife Wendy, plops that cover art down on the table saying, "Hey, look what Michael just gave me!" I think my voice rapidly hit 4 octaves higher. I went on and on "HE GAVE THAT YOU?!!" I kept repeating that, I was so thrown off I really wasn't able to say anything else. It had to be at least a minute thirty seconds but felt like forever, before Bruce finally says "Wendy, I can't do it anymore, the poor guy is losing it! Jim, look at the bottom of the cover." And there in bold black ink, causing me to squeal loudly "NO WAY!", like a kid, it was signed with a personal note from Michael, to me. I literally got weak in the knees, I was shaking. I think that was my geekiest moment ever. So while I was away from the booth, Wendy, the sneak that she can be, bought the art for me, knowing how much Michael's work meant to me. She managed to pull Bruce into her scheming, I'm sure they found it quite amusing watching me squirm! But I love them to death for it! When growing up, if I had never been exposed to Michael Golden's art back then, I don't think I'd be a comics creator today. So its all his fault, hah! I proudly look at it everyday hanging framed in my studio.

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Who’s Who at DC Comics-The New 52: W. Haden Blackman

Yesterday on THE SOURCE, you got a backstage pass into the insights and personal stories of some of the writers and artists working on the JUSTICE LEAGUE family in DC Comics-The New 52. Today, beginning with BATWOMAN’s W. Haden Blackman, get to know some of the writers and artists working on the BATMAN group books.

THE SOURCE: How do you write the first line of a new series?

W. HADEN BLACKMAN: For us, the first line in the first issue of Batwoman was really driven by the desire to introduce a new villain immediately and set the tone for the entire first arc. We wrote in some placeholder dialogue, which we then revised after we had a strong first draft of the entire issue. As wit all the dialogue, we revisited it a few times, and made revisions after the first round of lettering- when we could finally see how it all fit together.

How do you introduce a new hero?

We hope that we were going to be both reintroducing Batwoman to fans, and also introducing her to new readers, so we do provide some recap to bring everyone up to speed. But it was more important for us to show how Batwoman's past impacts her decisions, actions, and attitudes in the present. For example, we don't dwell on the fact that she went to West Point or rehash her expulsion under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" - that story has already been told - but you will see how her training as a soldier influences how she operates as Batwoman and relates to other "superheroes." In terms of her actual entrance, we wanted it to be heroic, but also immediately set up the central conflict of arc one -- it isn't just a standard "let's watch her beat up some bad guys to establish that she can" intro.

How do you introduce characters?

For me, it always comes down to trying to identify something unique -- or at least interesting -- about that character, and building a scene around that. On Batwoman, we're also very interested in making sure each major character has her own mission as well, which we try to establish as early as possible. The ways in which these missions conflict or complement Batwoman's own create a lot of interesting dynamics.

How do you introduce a new villain?

It all depends on the villain, I think. With the Weeping Woman, who is introduced in the first issue of Batwoman, I had a lot of goals... I wanted her to be somewhat enigmatic with the possibility of even being sympathetic on some level, but also clearly frightening and monstrous. I also really wanted to be true to the legends that inspired the character, establish right away why she is a threat to Gotham, and suggest some of her powers. So, we approached it from the standpoint of a witness statement from someone who has been victimized by the Weeping Woman and can describe first hand what it is like to see her, be in her grasp, and hear her speak.

What was the first comic you ever worked on?

As a teenager, I did a self-published one-shot with a friend about a group of superheroes trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic world. My first "professional" work was a short story for Star Wars Tales about an alien space pirate.

Who was the first character you followed?

A tie between Swamp Thing, Firestorm, and Green Arrow -- I tried to buy everything they appeared in.

What was the first series you collected?

Swamp Thing. I remember traveling to every comic book shop in Southern California trying to find as many issues back issues as I could. I think I have at least two full sets of the original series. I'm only missing a first printing of House of Secrets #92.

Who was the first writer you followed?

Probably a tie between Len Wein and Steve Gerber, both guys who wrote stories about swamp monsters...

Who was the first artist you followed?

Hands down, Bernie Wrightson. I really credit him with getting me to read comics, although I first saw his work in Stephen King's Cycle of the Werewolf. There are some images in that book that I will never forget – a werewolf stalking after a boy while clutching the string of that kid's kite, a werewolf embracing a lonely, middle-aged woman, a severed pig's head on a post... I sought out everything he had done previously, which led me to Swamp Thing. And I still wish that someone would do a proper film version of Frankenstein based on his illustrations -- I think it's the most disturbing yet sympathetic version of the Monster imaginable.

What was the first convention you attended as a fan?

Various small conventions in Los Angeles, mostly in search of back issues.

What was the first convention you attended as a professional?

SDCC, to appear on a Star Wars panel.

What was the first comic book you read?

A weirdly oversized Howard the Duck that had three or four stories in it, including one where he fights a vampire cow. I still have it on my bookshelf.

What was the first piece of original art you bought?

A rejected cover sketch for an issue of Star Wars Republic by Tomas Giorello, which he was kind enough to ink for me as well.

What was the first digital comic book you downloaded?

In general, I still prefer my weekly trip to the comic book shop, but I have been checking out a lot of motion comics lately to see how they handle creating a sense of movement and integrate audio -- specifically, the voice acting, which really makes or breaks a motion comic for me.

On your creative process:

When writing any story, I try to start with a one-liner, or even short description of a character arc, that interests me. For a comic book arc, I'll then turn that into a very detailed outline akin to a film treatment. Next, I do a very quick breakdown of the individual issues, estimating the number of pages required for each scene, just to make sure everything is going to fit comfortably and that I'm taking advantage of even page reveals whenever possible. This becomes my rough skeleton, though I usually throw out big chunks of it when I actually start writing and new (and hopefully better) ideas surface. When I write a first draft, I try to avoid getting bogged down in detailed descriptions or polishing dialogue until it's "just right," because I rarely know exactly what needs to be shown and said in every panel until I get to the end of an issue. I do sometimes write some scenes multiple times, though, to try out different ideas, perspectives, or hooks. After I barrel through the first draft, the next revision focuses largely on all the description I think is necessary; then I do at least two dialogue passes, not reading or touching anything but the dialogue. And finally a polish looking for typos or any dialogue that really calls attention to itself (which I hate). Working with Jim on Batwoman has been a similar process. The biggest difference is that we need to be a little more rigid about how many pages we devote to each scene because we are following some rigorous design principles -- every first and last page is always three panels, and every scene with Batwoman is a two-page spread. After we get the breakdown done, we divvy up the first draft, lobbying for first crack at the scenes that interest us the most (and if neither of us wants to write a scene, we know that there's something wrong with just the idea of the scene...). Then we swap our scripts and suggest revisions to one another, and usually end up on the phone for editing sessions where we read and reread the dialogue together.

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New Allies, New Villains and New Beginnings in Gotham

BATMAN #3

The first shots of the war for the soul of Gotham City have been fired.

DETECTIVE COMICS #3

Batman vs. the Dollmaker #thenewvillains

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #3

The White Rabbit #thenewvillains

BATWING #3

Batwing has a new ally.

BATMAN AND ROBIN #3

Can Robin control his own killer instincts?

BIRDS OF PREY #3

Who will be the fourth Bird of Prey?

BATWOMAN #3

Batwoman faces the terrifying villains stalking Gotham City’s children.

BATGIRL #3

Batgirl vs. … Nightwing?

RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #3

Enter the Chamber of All.

NIGHTWING #3

Nightwing heads to Chicago to search for answers about his past.

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Today’s Batman panel at SDCC

Today’s Batman panel at SDCC showed you exclusive first looks at the interior art for many of the books in the Batman family of DC Comics-The New 52, including BATMAN, BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT, BATMAN AND ROBIN, BATWING, BATWOMAN, CATWOMAN, DETECTIVE COMICS, NIGHTWING and RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS. Below, click through the gallery to take a look at the art we revealed.

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With all these new villains, Arkham Asylum is going to need a new wing

This October, Gotham City will be overrun by new villains. In DETECTIVE COMICS, Batman will face the Gotham Ripper. In BATGIRL, Barbara Gordon will take on Mirror. Mysterious villains will be terrorizing Gotham in BATMAN, BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT, BATWOMAN and NIGHTWING. And around the globe, evil takes new forms in BATWING and RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS. Can the Bat family defeat all these foes or is the fate of Gotham – and the world at large – permanently doomed?

BATMAN #2

Written by SCOTT SNYDER

Art and cover by GREG CAPULLO and JONATHAN GLAPION

Cover by GREG CAPULLO

Variant cover by JIM LEE

1:200 B&W variant cover by GREG CAPULLO

On sale OCTOBER 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

Bruce Wayne is back in the cowl, hunting a new and deadly killer in Gotham City – a killer with a vendetta against Bruce Wayne! But who is this mysterious killer in an owl skull mask? And is he the key to unlocking one of Gotham’s oldest and most terrifying secrets? Be there for their first brutal encounter!

BATWING #2

Written by JUDD WINICK

Art and cover by BEN OLIVER

On sale OCTOBER 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

He is called Massacre, and he brings death. What does the soldier in service of Batman Incorporated do when he’s met his match? When he’s been brought so low and been wounded so badly? What does he do when lost Super Heroes begin turning up as victims? Batwing fights back!

DETECTIVE COMICS #2

Written by TONY S. DANIEL

Art by TONY S. DANIEL and RYAN WINN

Cover by TONY S. DANIEL

On sale OCTOBER 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

Batman sets his sights on the Gotham Ripper, who in turn has his sights on Batman. Meanwhile, Bruce Wayne explores a budding romance with television journalist Charlotte Rivers, who’s visiting Gotham City to cover the gruesome slayings – while also trying to uncover Bruce’s own mystery. But time is running out as both Commissioner Gordon and Batman work to uncover the true identity of this new serial killer.

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #2

Written by DAVID FINCH and PAUL JENKINS

Art by DAVID FINCH and RICHARD FRIEND with JAY FABOK

Cover by DAVID FINCH and RICHARD FRIEND

On sale OCTOBER 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

Something sinister surges through Arkham Asylum, and Batman finds himself bombarded by his greatest foes in this second sensational issue from superstar creator David Finch!

Bigger, meaner, and more powerful than ever before, the inmates of Arkham Asylum run rampant as the entire Bat Family struggles to keep the walls from falling down, unleashing Gotham City’s worst criminals on the unsuspecting population. And you won’t believe the jaw-dropping final page! Just keep repeating, “It’s only a comic book. It’s only a comic book...”

BATMAN AND ROBIN #2

Written by PETER J. TOMASI

Art by PATRICK GLEASON and MICK GRAY

Cover by PATRICK GLEASON

On sale OCTOBER 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

Batman’s fears about Robin’s tendency to dish out more pain than necessary are growing! And who is the man named NoBody, visiting Gotham City to say hello to his old friend Bruce Wayne and find out where he went wrong in his battle against crime.

BATGIRL #2

Written by GAIL SIMONE

Art by ARDIAN SYAF and VICENTE CIFUENTES

Cover by ADAM HUGHES

On sale OCTOBER 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

The nightmare-inducing brute known as Mirror is destroying the lives of Gotham City citizens seemingly at random, and an explosive confrontation between Batgirl and Mirror leads Babs to question wearing the cape and cowl at all!

The riveting adventures of Batgirl continue in stunning fashion, with script by fan-favorite Gail Simone and stellar art by superstar Ardian Syaf!

BATWOMAN #2

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

Art and cover by J.H. WILLIAMS III

On sale OCTOBER 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

Horror! A terrifying new villain stalks the innocent children of Gotham City! Intrigue! A threatening government agency is hot on Batwoman’s trail. Romance! Kate Kane’s new relationship is heating up!

Can Batwoman stop the new evil rising from the damp back alleys of Gotham’s barrios? And overcome the many challenges she faces as both Batwoman and Kate Kane? 2011’s most anticipated new series intensifies in this exciting second issue!

NIGHTWING #2

Written by KYLE HIGGINS

Art and cover by EDDY BARROWS and JP MAYER

On sale OCTOBER 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

When a mysterious assassin targets Dick Grayson, Nightwing must work fast to uncover the killer’s plot before he strikes again. But as Haley’s Circus continues to perform in Gotham City, Dick finds himself torn between two lives: His old one as a circus performer and his new one as a Super Hero. And they may be more connected than he ever realized!

RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #2

Written by SCOTT LOBDELL

Art and cover by KENNETH ROCAFORT and BLOND

On sale OCTOBER 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

Red Hood is already globe-trotting in an effort to find the ancient assassins behind the slaughter of those who taught him some of his darkest skills... and if Roy and Kori are going to be of any help, well, they’ll just have to tag along – whether Jason wants them to or not!

BIRDS OF PREY #2

Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI

Art and cover by JESUS SAIZ

On sale OCTOBER 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

An explosion in a secure Gotham City airport terminal hurls Black Canary and Starling headlong into a nightmare involving stolen pharmaceuticals, terrorists for hire and killers in stealth suits who can appear – and disappear – at will. When Canary calls in backup, Starling’s not so sure a vengeful samurai who talks to her dead husband in a sword is the best choice.

CATWOMAN #2

Written by JUDD WINICK

Art and cover by GUILLEM MARCH

On sale OCTOBER 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

She’s a thief who lives to steal just for the thrill of breaking the law. He’s The Dark Knight, obsessively driven to battle evil with every ounce of his strength. They should keep each other at arm’s length, but...they just can’t seem to help themselves! Don’t miss this issue – things are gonna get messy!

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