Preview Monday: BIRDS OF PREY #18 and FABLES #127

Welcome back for another installment of Preview Monday! This week we’re giving you exclusive first looks at BIRDS OF PREY #18 and FABLES #127.

Mr. Freeze is out of Arkham and looking for revenge on the Court of Owls! Get ready for a chilling showdown, because his first target is the newest member of the Birds of Prey, Strix! What could Freeze have in store for the ex-Talon? And how will this affect the rest of the team? Find out in BIRDS OF PREY #18, in stores this Wednesday, written by new series writer Christy Marx and illustrated by Romano Molenaar and Vicente Cifuentes.

Also this week, the “Snow White” storyline continues in FABLES. Since Bigby left for his road trip, Fabletown has seen nothing but trouble. And now, the ruthless Prince Brandish has locked Snow White in a tower with no way out. Can Snow escape before the prince takes her as his wife? And what will Bigby do when he finds out her whereabouts? Written by Bill Willingham and illustrated by Mark Buckingham and Steve Leialoha, FABLES #127 arrives in stores this Wednesday.

BATMAN Group Solicits

BATMAN, INCORPORATED #11

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Art and cover by CHRIS BURNHAM

Variant cover by GUILLEM MARCH

1:100 B&W Variant cover by CHRIS BURNHAM

On sale MAY 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

Combo pack edition: $3.99 US

Batman’s world has been devastated by his war against Talia, but is he willing to give up on his own humanity?

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

 

BATMAN AND ROBIN #20

Written by PETER J. TOMASI

Art and cover by PATRICK GLEASON and MICK GRAY

On sale MAY 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

The massive fallout from the recent events in BATMAN, INCORPORATED take Batman to the very limits of his sanity…will The Red Hood pull him back—or push him over the edge?

 

BATMAN #20

Written by SCOTT SNYDER

Backup story written by SCOTT SNYDER and JAMES TYNION IV

Art by GREG CAPULLO and JONATHAN GLAPION

Backup story art by ALEX MALEEV

Cover by GREG CAPULLO

Variant cover by JOCK

1:100 B&W Variant cover by GREG CAPULLO

On sale MAY 8 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

Combo pack edition: $4.99 US

A strange visitor comes to Gotham City when tragedy delivers the team-up you’ve been asking for since the start of The New 52!

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

 

TALON #8

Written by JAMES TYNION IV

Art by MIGUEL SEPULVEDA

Cover by GUILLEM MARCH

1:25 B&W Variant cover by GUILLEM MARCH

On sale MAY 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for more information.

Can the Talon escape the jaws of death? What will become of him if he doesn’t? Find out in this story that leads directly into next month’s BIRDS OF PREY #21!

 

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT ANNUAL #1

Written by GREGG HURWITZ

Art by SZYMON KUDRANSKI

Cover by ALEX MALEEV

On sale MAY 29 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T

In “Once Upon a Midnight Dreary” three of The Dark Knight’s greatest foes unite in to tackle the threat of Batman head-on! Will the diabolical scheming of Scarecrow, Mad Hatter and The Penguin be too much for

Batman to handle?

 

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #20

Written by GREGG HURWITZ

Art and cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER

1:25 B&W Variant cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER

On sale MAY 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

It’s the penultimate chapter of the definitive Mad Hatter story—and not everyone makes it out alive!

And in the backup story, Emperor Penguin makes a trip to Blackgate Prison he won’t soon forget!

 

DETECTIVE COMICS #20

Written by JOHN LAYMAN

Art and cover by JASON FABOK

Backup story art by ANDY CLARKE

1:25 B&W Variant cover by JASON FABOK

“We Can Be Heroes” Blank variant cover available

On sale MAY 1 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

Combo pack edition: $4.99

The superhuman transformation of Ignatius Ogilvy is just the tip of the iceberg when an extremely unexpected character comes to The Penguin’s aid! And in the backup story, Emperor Penguin makes a trip to Blackgate Prison he won’t soon forget!

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

 

BIRDS OF PREY #20

Written by CHRISTY MARX

Art and cover by ROMANO MOLENAAR and VICENTE CIFUENTES

On sale MAY 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

The traitor revealed! Who will aid Mr. Freeze as he continues his onslaught against The Court of Owls—and how can the Birds hope to stop him?

 

BATGIRL #20

Written by GAIL SIMONE

Art by FERNANDO PASARIN

Cover by EDDY BARROWS and EBER FERREIRA

On sale MAY 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

There’s no time to catch your breath after last issue’s shocking ending as an emotionally unstable Batgirl must confront one of Batman’s most violent foes: The Ventriloquist!

 

BATWOMAN #20

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

Art by TREVOR McCARTHY

Cover by J.H. WILLIAMS III

1:25 B&W Variant cover by J.H. WILLIAMS III

On sale MAY 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

Batwoman is being played right into a confrontation with Batman…and that’s the least of her problems after the final page of issue #20!

 

CATWOMAN ANNUAL #1

Written by ANN NOCENTI

Art by ARDIAN SYAF

Cover by EMANUELA LUPACCHINO

On sale MAY 29 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T+

It’s Cat vs. Bird for the dark heart of Gotham City! Kicking off an explosive new storyline that continues into CATWOMAN, Selina must choose work for a master—or pay a high price for her freedom!

 

CATWOMAN #20

Written by ANN NOCENTI

Art and cover by RAFA SANDOVAL and JORDI TARRAGONA

On sale MAY 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

Membership in the Justice League of America is going to cost Catwoman the rest of her nine lives as Selina comes to grips with the deadly reality of her current imprisonment!

 

NIGHTWING #20

Written by KYLE HIGGINS

Art and cover by BRETT BOOTH and NORM RAPMUND

On sale MAY 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

After witnessing so much death in the past few months, how will Nightwing react when he learns a key figure in his life has returned from the grave?

 

BATWING #20

Written by JUSTIN GRAY and JIMMY PALMIOTTI

Art by FABRIZIO FIORENTINO

Cover by KEN LASHLEY

On sale MAY 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

This issue answers the question that’s been on everyone’s mind: Who is Batwing?

 

RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS ANNUAL #1

Written by JAMES TYNION IV

Art by AL BARRIONUEVO

Cover by KEN LASHLEY

On sale MAY 29 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T

Arsenal finally confronts Green Arrow, but it may be a short-lived reunion as someone from their past has targeted them both. Find out what the feud between Arsenal and Green Arrow is about, along with secrets from Roy Harper’s history.

 

RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #20

Written by JAMES TYNION IV

Art by JULIUS GOPEZ

Cover by MICO SUAYAN

On sale MAY 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

The return of Proctor sees Arsenal and Kori reliving Red Hood’s memories—including his battles with the League of Assassins!

 

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(BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT ANNUAL #1 cover by Alex Maleev)

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BATMAN, INCORPORATED #10

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Art and fold-out cover by CHRIS BURNHAM

Variant cover by JASON MASTERS

1:100 B&W Variant cover by CHRIS BURNHAM

On sale APRIL 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

Combo pack edition: $3.99 US

• When only one can survive, which will it be: the man or the bat?

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

 

BATMAN AND ROBIN #19

Written by PETER J. TOMASI

Art and fold-out cover by PATRICK GLEASON and MICK GRAY

On sale APRIL 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• On the darkest of nights, who is the one person Batman meets that could change his life forever?

 

BATMAN #19

Written by SCOTT SNYDER

Backup story written by SCOTT SNYDER and JAMES TYNION IV

Art and fold-out cover by GREG CAPULLO

Backup story art by ALEX MALEEV

MAD Variant cover by The Usual Gang of Idiots

1:100 B&W Variant cover by ALEX MALEEV

On sale APRIL 10 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

Combo pack edition: $4.99 US

• Who would cause Bruce Wayne to use a gun?

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

 

TALON #7

Written by SCOTT SNYDER and JAMES TYNION IV

Art and fold-out cover by GUILLEM MARCH

1:25 B&W Variant cover by GUILLEM MARCH

On sale APRIL 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• If the Court of Owls isn't responsible for killing Talon, then who is?

 

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #19

Written by GREGG HURWITZ

Art and fold-out cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER

1:25 B&W Variant cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER

On sale APRIL 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Where is Batman while Gotham City is being destroyed?

 

DETECTIVE COMICS #19

Written by JOHN LAYMAN

Art and fold-out cover by JASON FABOK

Backup story art by ANDY CLARKE

1:25 MAD Variant cover by The Usual Gang of Idiots

On sale APRIL 3 • 80 pg, FC, $7.99 US • RATED T

Combo pack edition: $8.99 US

• In a special oversized celebratory issue, Batman is challenged by the "Mystery of the 900!”

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

 

BATGIRL #19

Written by GAIL SIMONE

Art by DANIEL SAMPERE and VICENTE CIFUENTES

Fold-out cover by EDDY BARROWS and EBER FERREIRA

On sale APRIL 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Will a battle of sibling rivalry lead to a death in the family? 

 

BATWOMAN #19

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

Art and fold-out cover by TREVOR McCARTHY

1:25 MAD Variant cover by The Usual Gang of Idiots

On sale APRIL 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

• What is the shocking family revelation that can turn Batwoman's world upside down?

 

CATWOMAN #19

Written by ANN NOCENTI

Art and fold-out cover by RAFA SANDOVAL and JORDI TARRAGONA

On sale APRIL 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

• Catwoman needs help—but what is the only place the Justice League of America can take her?

 

BIRDS OF PREY #19

Written by CHRISTY MARX

Art by ROMANO MOLENAAR and VICENTE CIFUENTES

Fold-out cover by ARDIAN SYAF and VICENTE SIFUENTES

On sale APRIL 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• There is a traitor on the team—so who is the member that threatens to tear the Birds of Prey apart?

 

BATWING #19

Written by FABIAN NICIEZA

Art and fold-out cover by FABRIZIO FIORENTINO

On sale APRIL 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Batwing quits—and what new member of the Batman family is ready to take his place?

 

NIGHTWING #19

Written by KYLE HIGGINS

Art and fold-out cover by BRETT BOOTH and NORM RAPMUND

On sale APRIL 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• “Death of the Family” is over, but the laughs continue to plague Nightwing. But it can't be him—can it?

 

RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #19

Written by JAMES TYNION IV

Art and fold-out cover by MICO SUAYAN

On sale APRIL 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• What horrors lie beneath the mask of the Red Hood?

 

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(The cover for DETECTIVE COMICS #19 by Jason Fabok)

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BATMAN, INCORPORATED #9

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Art and cover by CHRIS BURNHAM

Variant cover by CHRIS BURNHAM

1:100 B&W Variant cover by CHRIS BURNHAM

On sale MARCH 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

Combo pack edition: $3.99 US

• The fallout from last month’s shocking turn of events has Batman on the run!

• Is The Dark Knight a murderer?

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

 

BATMAN AND ROBIN #18

Written by PETER J. TOMASI

Art and cover by PATRICK GLEASON and MICK GRAY

On sale MARCH 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• You dare not miss this issue!

• It’s the BATMAN AND ROBIN story of the year!

 

BATMAN #18

Written by SCOTT SNYDER

Backup story written by SCOTT SNYDER and JAMES TYNION IV

Art by ANDY KUBERT and SANDRA HOPE

Backup story art by ALEX MALEEV

Cover by GREG CAPULLO

Variant cover by ANDY KUBERT

1:100 B&W Variant cover by GREG CAPULLO

On sale MARCH 13 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

Combo pack edition: $4.99 US

• Welcome guest-artist Andy Kubert!

• In the wake of unspeakable tragedy, Batman is in danger of losing his humanity!

• And in the backup story, fan-favorite character Harper Row returns—but will she be able to pull Batman back from the brink?

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

 

TALON #6

Written by SCOTT SNYDER and JAMES TYNION IV

Art and cover by GUILLEM MARCH

1:25 B&W Variant cover by GUILLEM MARCH

On sale MARCH 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Batman uncovers more clues about Calvin’s mission in Gotham City…but will he stop The Talon or support him?

• Secrets are revealed about Sebastian Clark that could endanger the lives of everyone Calvin cares about!

 

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #18

Written by GREGG HURWITZ

Art and cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER

1:25 B&W Variant cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER

On sale MARCH 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• The terrifying tale of the Mad Hatter’s origin continues!

• Batman is still two steps behind the Hatter’s current reign of terror…will Catwoman’s interference make it three?

 

DETECTIVE COMICS #18

Written by JOHN LAYMAN

Art and cover by JASON FABOK

Backup story art by ANDY CLARKE

1:25 B&W Variant cover by JASON FABOK

On sale MARCH 6 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

Combo pack edition: $4.99 US

• Batman vs. The Penguin!

• The stakes are high, and even if Batman wins he loses!

• Plus, in the backup feature, it’s the origin of Ignatius Ogilvy, the new criminal kingpin of Gotham City.

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

 

BATGIRL #18

Written by RAY FAWKES

Art and cover by DANIEL SAMPERE and VICENTE CIFUENTES

On sale MARCH 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• The first of two issues by guest writer Ray Fawkes!

• Batgirl must face the man who sold her out to The Joker during “DEATH OF THE FAMILY”…her own brother, James Gordon, Jr.

• Can Barbara help him, or will this conflict be the final nail in her family’s coffin?

 

BATWOMAN #18

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

Art and cover by TREVOR McCARTHY

1:25 B&W Variant cover by TREVOR McCARTHY

On sale MARCH 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

• A new story arc begins here as Batwoman adjusts to her new partner and her new role in the war on crime.

• Guest-starring Batman!

 

CATWOMAN #18

Written by ANN NOCENTI

Art and cover by RAFA SANDOVAL and JORDI TARRAGONA

On sale MARCH 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

• Guest-starring Batman!

• In the fallout from “DEATH OF THE FAMILY,” Catwoman and Batman spend a night at the museum—fighting over stolen art!

 

BIRDS OF PREY #18

Written by JIM ZUB

Art by ROMANO MOLENAAR and VICENTE CIFUENTES

Cover by EMANUELA LUPACCHINO

On sale MARCH 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Welcome new series writer JIM ZUB (Skullkickers)!

• Mr. Freeze is out of Arkham Asylum and looking for revenge on the Court of Owls! His first target? The newest member of the Birds team, Strix!

• And if that wasn’t enough trouble for the girls, this issue introduces The Daughters of the Dawn who are abducting people with super powers…starting with a certain prisoner at Belle Reve!

 

BATWING #18

Written by FABIAN NICIEZA

Art and cover by FABRIZIO FIORENTINO

On sale MARCH 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Batwing’s armor is destroyed!

• Will the man behind the suit be enough to keep one of his only friends alive?

 

NIGHTWING #18

Written by KYLE HIGGINS

Art by ROGER BONET

Cover by JUAN JOSE RYP and ROGER BONET

On sale MARCH 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Dick Grayson lost so much during “DEATH OF THE FAMILY” that some new events are going to push him right over the edge!

• Nightwing has almost no hope left until the chance for vengeance presents itself. What decisions will he make?

 

RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #18

Written by SCOTT LOBDELL

Art by TIMOTHY GREEN II

Cover by MICO SUAYAN

On sale MARCH 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Jason Todd suffered terribly at the hands of The Joker in “DEATH OF THE FAMILY,” and now he’s changing the Outlaws’ mission!

• Something is bound to break with all that’s happened…will it be Jason’s soul?

 

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(The cover for BATWOMAN #18 by Trevor McCarthy)

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AQUAMAN VOL. 2: THE OTHERS HC

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art and cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO

On sale MAY 15 • 160 pg, FC, $22.99 US

• Aquaman joins up with his old teammates, The Others, to learn who destroyed Atlantis! But as they seek the truth, Black Manta is stalking them all—and Mera learns some dark truths about Aquaman! Don’t miss this second AQUAMAN hardcover!

• Collects AQUAMAN #7-13.

 

BATMAN, INCORPORATED VOL. 1: DEMON STAR HC

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Art by CHRIS BURNHAM and FRAZER IRVING

Cover by CHRIS BURNHAM

On sale MAY 8 • 176 pg, FC, $24.99 US

• In this DC Comics–The New 52 collection, Batman and Robin face off against the assassin called Goatboy as Leviathan’s sinister mission continues to develop!

• Plus: Someone is trying to kill Damian; Wingman and Redbird descend upon Gotham City; and much more!

• Collects BATMAN, INCORPORATED #0-6.

 

BATMAN: DETECTIVE COMICS VOL. 1 – FACES OF DEATH TP

Written by TONY S. DANIEL

Art by TONY S. DANIEL and SANDU FLOREA

Cover by TONY S. DANIEL

On sale APRIL 3 • 176 pg, FC, $16.99 US

• Bruce Wayne returns as Batman—and sets his sights on The Penguin, who in turn has his sights on Batman. Plus: Time is running out as Batman works to uncover the secret of the dread Dollmaker!

• Collecting DETECTIVE COMICS #1-7.

 

BIRDS OF PREY VOL. 2: YOUR KISS MIGHT KILL TP

Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI

Art by JAVIER PINA, JESUS SAIZ, TRAVEL FOREMAN and JEFF HUET

Cover by TRAVEL FOREMAN

On sale APRIL 17 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US

• In this second BIRDS OF PREY collection new villains threaten to expose Black Canary’s dark secret, and the Court of Owls sets its sight on the team!

• Plus, the girls bring an injured Poison Ivy to the Amazon to help her recover.

• Collects BIRDS OF PREY #8-13.

 

DIAL H VOL. 1: INTO YOU TP

Written by CHINA MIEVILLE

Art by MATEUS SANTOLOUCO, DAVID LAPHAM and RICCARDO BURCHIELLI

Cover by BRIAN BOLLAND

On sale APRIL 17 • 168 pg, FC, $14.99 US

• Hugo Award-winning novelist China Mieville joins DC Comics—The New 52 with the first collection of DIAL H!

• In the town of Littleville, CO, a troubled young man stumbles upon the lost H-Dial and all the power it possesses. Can our hero manage harness the power of the H-Dial and protect it from falling into evil hands? Or will this newfound power plunge our hero into madness?

• Collects DIAL H #0-6!

 

SUPERMAN: ACTION COMICS VOL. 2 — BULLETPROOF HC

Written by GRANT MORRISON, SHOLLY FISCH and MAX LANDIS

Art by RAGS MORALES, GENE HA, CULLY HAMNER, BEN OLIVER, CAFU, BRAD

WALKER, RYAN SOOK and others

Cover by RAGS MORALES

On sale MAY 1 • 224 pg, FC, $24.99 US

• This new ACTION COMICS hardcover features President Superman, Nimrod the Hunter, The Forgotten Superman and much more! Plus: meet “The Boy Who Stole Superman’s Cape,” in a tale from Clark Kent’s early days in Metropolis!

• Collecting ACTION COMICS #9-12, 0 and ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #1.

 

BLUE BEETLE VOL. 2: BLUE DIAMOND TP

Written by TONY BEDARD

Art by MARCIO TAKARA, IG GUARA and others

Cover by FREDDIE E. WILLIAMS II

RESOLICIT • On sale APRIL 24 • 240 pg, FC, $19.99 US

• Blue Beetle Jaime Reyes has abandoned his friends, family and home, setting out on a path that brings him to New York City. As Beetle struggles with the curse of the scarab that is the source of his powers, a loathsome threat emerges: a predator who stalks runaway children!

• Collects BLUE BEETLE #0, 7-16 and GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS

#9.

Retailers: This title is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled.

 

FRANKENSTEIN, AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E. VOL. 2: SECRETS OF THE DEAD TP

Written by JEFF LEMIRE and MATT KINDT

Art by ALBERTO PONTICELLI and others

Cover by ALBERTO PONTICELLI

On sale APRIL 17 • 224 pg, FC, $16.99 US

• S.H.A.D.E. protects the world from supernatural threats—but what happens when the world nearly comes to an end? Frankenstein and his team give their all to help save the world from THE ROT!

• Includes FRANKENSTEIN, AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E. #0, 8-16 and MEN OF WAR #8.

 

WORLDS’ FINEST VOL. 1: LOST DAUGHTERS OF EARTH 2 TP

Written by PAUL LEVITZ

Art by GEORGE PEREZ, KEVIN MAGUIRE, JERRY ORDWAY and others

Cover by GEORGE PEREZ

On sale APRIL 3 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US

• Legendary writer Paul Levitz teams with artists George Perez and Kevin Maguire for this new title starring Power Girl and Huntress! Stranded on our Earth over five years ago, these two heroes are forced to fight evil in strange new surroundings, all while trying to find their way home. In two tales, WORLDS’ FINEST flashes back to how Huntress and Power Girl got to our Earth and what they’ve been doing the past five years, and then back to the present where they fight for the fate of millions against the Irradiated Man.

• Collecting WORLDS’ FINEST #0-5.

 

SWAMP THING VOL. 2: FAMILY TREE TP

Written by SCOTT SNYDER

Art by YANICK PAQUETTE, MARCO RUDY and others

Cover by YANICK PAQUETTE

On sale APRIL 10 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US

• In this second collection, Swamp Thing must battle his way through the Bone Kingdom and The Rot to free his ally—and ex-girlfriend—Abigail Arcane. But will the cost of freeing her be...fighting her? Nothing, not even this titanic battle, will prepare Swampy for what he has to face next: a resurrected and even more dangerous Anton Arcane!

• Collecting SWAMP THING #8-11, 0 and SWAMP THING ANNUAL #1.

 

ABSOLUTE BLACKEST NIGHT HC

Written by GEOFF JOHNS, PETER J. TOMASI and others

Art by IVAN REIS and others

Cover by IVAN REIS and OCLAIR ALBERT

RESOLICIT • On sale JUNE 26 • 576 pg, FC, 8.25” x 12.5”, $125.00 US

• The prophecy of the Blackest Night descends on the DC Universe! Can Hal Jordan lead DC’s champions against an army of Black Lanterns?

• Expanded to include BLACKEST NIGHT #0, BLACKEST NIGHT #1-8, UNTOLD TALES OF THE BLACKEST NIGHT #1, DC UNIVERSE #0, the BLACKEST NIGHT DIRECTOR’S CUT #1, and GREEN LANTERN #43-48 and 50-52!

Retailers: This title is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled.

 

THE AUTHORITY VOL. 1 HC

Written by WARREN ELLIS and MARK MILLAR

Art by BRYAN HITCH,

FRANK QUITELY and others

Cover by BRYAN HITCH and PAUL NEARY

On sale MAY 15 • 296 pg, FC, $29.99 US

• At last, the original run of THE AUTHORITY is collected in hardcover!

• First, the new team battles a nation of super-powered terrorists and stops an invasion from a parallel world. Then, the team faces a godlike invader returns to Earth after eons in exile.

• Collecting THE AUTHORITY #1-12.

 

LEGION WORLDS TP

Written by DAN ABNETT and ANDY LANNING

Art by YVEL GUICHET,

OLIVIER COIPEL, DARWYN COOKE, STEVE DILLON, KLAUS JANSON, MIKE McKONE and others

Cover by JOHN CASSADAY

On sale APRIL 24 • 240 pg, FC, $19.99 US

• Different Legionnaires are spotlighted as the team attempts to find a new identity and mission following the epic LEGION LOST. Mon-El, Spark, Magno, Starboy, Karate Kid and Apparition face menaces on their homeworlds while trying to find a way to rejoin the rest of the team.

• Collects LEGION WORLDS #1-6.

 

DC UNIVERSE: SECRET ORIGINS TP

Written by various

Art by various

Montage cover

On sale APRIL 3 • 328 pg, FC, $24.99 US

• Collecting the legendary SECRET ORIGINS annuals from the 1960s, this is an amazing look back at how DC’S heroes gained their powers and abilities.

• Featuring the work of Jack Kirby, Gardner Fox, Gil Kane, Carmine Infantino, Curt Swan and more!

• Collects SECRET ORIGINS #1, MORE SECRET ORIGINS #1, EVEN MORE SECRET ORIGINS #1 and WEIRD SECRET ORIGINS #1.

 

BATMAN ILLUSTRATED BY NEAL ADAMS VOL. 2 TP

Written by BOB HANEY, DENNIS O’NEIL and others

Art by NEAL ADAMS and DICK GIORDANO

Cover by NEAL ADAMS

On sale APRIL 24 • 236 pg, FC, $24.99 US

• Don’t miss this second volume of Batman epics by artist Neal Adams

• Collecting BATMAN #217, 220-222, 224-227 and 229-231, THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #86, 88-90, 93 and 95, DETECTIVE COMICS #394-411 and WORLD’S FINEST #199-200 and 202.

 

BATMAN YEAR ONE HUNDRED TP NEW PRINTING

Written by PAUL POPE

Art and cover by PAUL POPE

On sale APRIL 17 • 232 pg, FC, $19.99 US

• A new edition of the acclaimed title from writer/artist Paul Pope!

• In Gotham City, 2039, a federal agent is murdered, leaving The Batman, a forgotten icon from the past, wanted for the murder.

• Collects BATMAN YEAR ONE HUNDRED #1-4, plus a story from BATMAN CHRONICLES #11.

 

BATMAN NOIR: EDUARDO RISSO

DELUXE EDITION HC

Written by BRIAN AZZARELLO

Art and cover by EDUARDO RISSO

On sale MAY 29 • 224 pg, B&W, 7.0625” x 10.875”, $24.99

• BATMAN NOIR: EDUARDO RISSO spotlights the art of 100 BULLETS illustrator Eduardo Risso, which casts the Dark Knight in deep shadow on every page. Written by his frequent collaborator Brian Azzarello, this title includes tales from a variety of Batman projects, including “Broken City,” a profound examination of the Dark Knight Detective and the grim metropolis that he protects. While hunting the murderer of a small boy’s parents, Batman is caught up in his own investigation and ruminations, only to fall prey to a deadly new pair of killers who have been stalking him.

• Collecting BATMAN #620-625, the Batman serial from WEDNESDAY COMICS #1-12, FLASHPOINT: BATMAN—KNIGHT OF VENGEANCE #1-3 and a story from BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #8.

 

THE NEW TEEN TITANS OMNIBUS VOL. 3 HC

Written by MARV WOLFMAN and GEORGE PEREZ

Art by GEORGE PEREZ, DAN JURGENS, CARMINE INFANTINO and others

Cover by GEORGE PEREZ

RESOLICIT • On sale MAY 29 • 792 pg, FC, $75.00 US

• In this third massive collection of the hit 1980s, the team battles the villainy of H.I.V.E., face the evil Dr. Light, witness the trial of Deathstroke, and try to rescue the dark hero known as Raven from her own father, Trigon.

• Collects TALES OF THE TEEN TITANS #45- 61 and 66-67, NEW TEEN TITANS #38, NEW TEEN TITANS #1-6 and SECRET ORIGINS ANNUAL #3.

Retailers: This title is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled.

 

TALES OF BATMAN: ARCHIE GOODWIN HC

Written by ARCHIE GOODWIN and JAMES ROBINSON

Art by WALTER SIMONSON, ALEX TOTH, GENE HA and others

Cover by JIM APARO

On sale MAY 8 • 480 pg, FC, $39.99 US

• These tales from legendary writer Archie Goodwin focus on The Dark Knight as a hero who stands against the monstrous forces of the night. Includes the Manhunter saga, which culminates in a Batman team-up.

• Collecting DETECTIVE COMICS #437-443, DETECTIVE COMICS ANNUAL #3, SHOWCASE ‘95 #11, LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #132-136, BATMAN: NIGHT CRIES and BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE #1 and 4.

 

THE FLASH CHRONICLES VOL. 4 TP

Written by JOHN BROOME

Art by CARMINE INFANTINO and JOE GIELLA

Cover by CARMINE INFANTINO and MURPHY ANDERSON

On sale APRIL 10 • 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US

• In this fourth volume collecting The Flash’s 1960s adventures in chronological order, the Fastest Man Alive battles Mirror Master, The Trickster and Captain Boomerang. This volume includes “Flash of Two Worlds,” in which The Flash first meets his Golden Age predecessor.

• Collects THE FLASH #119-124.

 

SHOWCASE PRESENTS: STRANGE ADVENTURES VOL. 2 TP

Written by JOHN BROOME, GARDNER FOX and others

Art by GIL KANE, CARMINE INFANTINO and others

Cover by GIL KANE and JOE GIELLA

On sale APRIL 17 • 520 pg, B&W, $19.99 US

• These 1950s tales star weird alien creatures and intrepid space explorers.

• Stories include “The Metal Spy from Space,” “The Hungry Meteorite,” “The Magic Horn from Space,” “The Day Science Ran Wild,” and many more.

• Collects STRANGE ADVENTURES #74-93.

 

SUPERMAN: SECRET IDENTITY TP NEW PRINTING

Written by KURT BUSIEK

Art and cover by STUART IMMONEN

On sale APRIL 3 • 208 pg, FC, $19.99 US

• Set in the real world, SECRET IDENTITY stars a young man named Clark Kent. All he wants is to be a writer, but his daily life is filled with the taunts of his peers, comparing him to the Clark Kent with superpowers—until the day he discovers he really can fly...

• A new edition collecting the 4-issue miniseries!

 

SUPERMAN BEYOND: MAN OF TOMORROW TP

Written by TOM DeFALCO, PAUL LEVITZ and J.T. KRUL

Art by RON FRENZ, RENATO GUEDES, HOWARD PORTER and others

Cover by howard porter • On sale APRIL 24 • 192 pg, FC, $16.99 US

• Starring the Superman from the era of BATMAN BEYOND! As Superman’s powers decline, he must stop a foe more powerful than any he’s faced before.

• Collects SUPERMAN BEYOND #0, SUPERMAN/BATMAN ANNUAL #1 and stories from BATMAN BEYOND UNLIMITED #1-10.

 

SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 VOL. 1: THE GUARDIAN TP

Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER

Art by PERE PEREZ

Cover by GARY FRANK

On sale APRIL 10 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US

• Following the end of the long-running CW hit series, SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 explores Clark Kent’s understanding of his true power as Superman, as well as his ability to inspire the people of Earth. This title features fan-favorite characters including Oliver Queen/Green Arrow, Chloe Sullivan-Queen, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor and General Lane.

• Collects SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 #1-4.

 

TINY TITANS: AW YEAH TITANS TP

Written by ART BALTAZAR and FRANCO

Art and cover by ART BALTAZAR

On sale APRIL 10 • 128 pg, FC, $12.99 US

• It’s the final TINY TITANS collection, and Batgirl and her pals take over the Batcave! Plus: Coach Lobo’s Secret Soccer team plays the Birds of Prey, our heroes get lost in Metropolis, and the Tiny Titans take a big step toward becoming grown-up heroes!

• Collecting TINY TITANS #45-50.

 

TOTALLY USELESS MAD TP

Written and illustrated by THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS

On sale APRIL 3 • 128 pg, FC, 8.125” x 10.5”, $12.99 US

Don’t miss the latest sensational scoop of stuff from MAD — it’s totally useless, but that’s never stopped us before!

 

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COMIC BOOK RESOURCES Announces New BIRDS OF PREY Writer

In BIRDS OF PREY #18, Mr. Freeze is out of Arkham Asylum and is looking for revenge on the Court of Owls. His first target? The newest member of the Birds team, Strix! And if that wasn’t enough trouble for the girls, the issue also introduces The Daughters of the Dawn who are abducting people with super powers … starting with a certain prisoner in Belle Reve!

 

But that’s not the only exciting news for BIRDS OF PREY fans today. This morning, COMIC BOOK RESOURCES exclusively announced that beginning with issue #18, Jim Zubkavich (SKULLKICKERS) will be the new ongoing series writer!

 

“BIRDS OF PREY #18 is written as an ideal jumping on point for new or lapsed readers, but it doesn’t get rid of anything that’s happened in previous issues. It sets a new baseline and reintroduces the team while building on the foundation that’s been solidly set up,” Zubkavich revealed to COMIC BOOK RESOURCES.

 

“After being physically and emotionally trounced by Batman, Freeze is damaged goods and he’s not dealing with that too well. He feels he’s been used by Bruce Wayne, used by Batman and used by the Court of Owls. Since Batman and Wayne Corp. soundly kicked his ass, he’s lashing out at the next thing on his list and is determined to wreck vengeance on the Court and its many minions. That’s going to bring him into conflict with Strix and the rest of the Birds. The end result of that nasty conflict will be far reaching and bloody for everyone involved,” the writer teased about his debut issue. “Playing in the DC sandbox with both classic and new characters feels pretty cool, I don’t mind saying. When Freeze’s name came up during brainstorming sessions I felt I could build on the great new material that started in BATMAN ANNUAL #1. I’m excited about showing readers how focused and dangerous he can be.”

 

Head on over to COMIC BOOK RESOURCES to read the full interview with Zubkavich and to take an exclusive first look at issue #18’s stunning interior art by Romano Molenaar and Vicente Cifuentes.

 

BIRDS OF PREY #18 flies into stores on March 20, 2013.

5.2 Reasons We’re Addicted to Our Super-Heroines

BATGIRL #14 hit comic shops this week, and reading that issue reminded us of exactly how strong Barbara Gordon is—both in the physical sense (we'd last about three seconds doing what she does, as that's probably how long it would take for us to fall over and curl into the fetal position) and in the sense of being just a fantastic, all-around-amazing example of a great, well-written female character.

 

In fact, we here at DC love our female characters. We love them in the totally respectable "we love to read them" way…and, uh…not in the weird "they're printed on our cuddle pillow" way. From the super-strong to the willfully powerful to even the psychotically malicious, we've got some of the most fun, creative and widely recognizable female characters in comics—heck, pop culture, even—and every week a number of them prove their awesomeness by taking center stage in some of the best titles currently on shelves.

 

Whether via comic books, toys or collectibles, it truly is a great time to be a fan of the DCU females. We’re certainly in that camp. You could even say we have a bit of a heroine addiction. It’s one addiction we’re very proud to have. So proud, in fact, that we’re listing off the 5.2 Reasons We’re Addicted to Our Super-Heroines!

 

1. Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman has been around since 1941 and she still looks great—especially with Cliff Chiang drawing her monthly in the pages of the critically acclaimed and brilliantly written Wonder Woman series by Brian Azzarello. Infusing Greek mythology with superheroics, Azzarello has crafted a Wonder Woman tale that encompasses everything that makes the character great and conveys it all through a tone vastly different from what's come before—one a little more mature and sophisticated while still balancing superhero adventure and fantasy. From her compassion and strength of character to her, you know, actual strength and general badassery, it's really no wonder we love Wonder Woman.

 

 

2. Bats and Cats and Birds (Oh My!)

When it comes to strong female characters, like with all things, Batman has it covered. From the feline fatale Catwoman to the aforementioned butt-kicking Batgirl to the all-female team the Birds of Prey (whose member Katana will soon be getting her own ongoing) to the Batwoman and even the Huntress (and by extension her BFF Power Girl), the female members of the Bat Family almost make us want to go to Gotham and commit a crime just so we can experience their awesomeness firsthand. We don't think we'd be able to handle the hospital bills, though.

 

 

3. Amaya, Princess of House Amethyst

Although a newer member of DC COMICS – THE NEW 52, Amaya of House Amethyst (appearing monthly in the pages of Sword of Sorcery) had us along for the ride from the get-go—simply by way of its cool creative team—but once the story’s action took us to Gemworld, things took a turn toward Awesome Town (about 28 miles outside of Crazy Town and a few stops away from Amazingville). Amaya’s hilarious sarcasm and "what am I even doing here" attitude brings a great level of fun and teenage cynicism to an already entertaining fantasy adventure.

 

 

4. Ame-Comi

We've been really big fans of the Ame-Comi line of statues for quite some time. From the extremely creative designs to the fun little details, they're a great addition to our shrine of nerdiness (also known as, you know, our office). But what's even more excellent is that their popularity spawned a new digital first series Ame-Comi Girls, which features characters inspired by the line. It's a really fun read scripted by the All-Star Western team of Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, and each installment gets us excited about who is going to appear next and what twist to classic comic mythos and characters will occur.

 

 

5. Kickass Co-Stars

Whether we’re talking about the water-controlling warrior queen Mera from the pages of Aquaman, the alluring, if psychotic Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad, the face-punching powerhouse Cassie Sandsmark in Teen Titans, or Horsewoman, Exoristos and Shining Knight from Demon Knights, you don't have to headline a title to steal the show.

 

 

5.1 The Awesomeness that is Supergirl

 

 

5.2 The Upcoming Return of Stargirl

 

 

Nothing like awesome comics and stunning statues to feed our little Heroine addiction. So what are your reasons for loving DC’s heroines? Let us know in the comments!

BATMAN Group Solicits

BATMAN, INCORPORATED #8

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Art and cover by CHRIS BURNHAM

Variant cover by CHRIS BURNHAM

1:100 B&W Variant cover by CHRIS BURNHAM

On sale FEBRUARY 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

Combo pack edition: $3.99 US

• Everything Grant Morrison has been planning since the start of BATMAN, INCORPORATED leads to this stunning issue!

• You must not miss this one!

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

 

BATMAN #17

Written by SCOTT SNYDER

Art by GREG CAPULLO and JONATHAN GLAPION

Cover by GREG CAPULLO

Variant cover by TONY S. DANIEL and BATT

1:100 B&W Variant cover by GREG CAPULLO

On sale FEBRUARY 13 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

Combo pack edition: $4.99 US

• This is it: The stunning conclusion to “DEATH OF THE FAMILY”!

• Who lives? Who dies? Who laughs last? Find out as Batman and The Joker face off one last time!

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

 

TALON #5

Written by SCOTT SNYDER and JAMES TYNION IV

Art and cover by GUILLEM MARCH

1:25 Variant cover by MIKE CHOI

1:100 B&W Variant cover by GUILLEM MARCH

On sale FEBRUARY 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• The Talon vs. Felix Harmon, a.k.a. The Gotham Ripper!

• The bank heist goes terribly wrong. Who will make it out alive—and who is already dead?!

• The Talons secret hideout is in danger—and so are all the people in it!

 

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #17

Written by GREGG HURWITZ

Art and cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER

1:25 B&W Variant cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER

On sale FEBRUARY 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Ethan Van Sciver’s first storyline as regular artist continues as the gory details of The Mad Hatter’s past are revealed!

• With The Mad Hatter kidnapping citizens all over Gotham City, not even Batman can figure what he’s after.

 

BATMAN AND ROBIN #17

Written by PETER J. TOMASI

Art and cover by PATRICK GLEASON and MICK GRAY

On sale FEBRUARY 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Batman and Robin gear up to protect Gotham City in the week leading up to the 300th anniversary of the city’s founding!

• It’s a who’s who of Gotham City’s worst against The Dynamic Duo!

 

DETECTIVE COMICS #17

Written by JOHN LAYMAN

Art and cover by JASON FABOK

Backup story art by ANDY CLARKE

1:25 B&W Variant cover by JASON FABOK

On sale FEBRUARY 6 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

Combo pack edition: $4.99 US

• The repercussions of “DEATH OF THE FAMILY” spread as Batman tracks down the League of Smiles, a criminal group of psychotic killers that worship The Joker!

• Deadly new villains are introduced—and you won’t believe their horrific ties to Arkham Asylum!

• Plus: In the backup story, learn the secrets behind The League of Smiles’ beginnings!

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

 

BATGIRL #17

Written by GAIL SIMONE

Art by ED BENES

Cover by JUAN JOSE RYP

On sale FEBRUARY 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Barbara Gordon must deal with the fallout from “DEATH OF THE FAMILY” in this issue that will forever change her status quo in The New 52!

• What does James Gordon Jr. have planned for his sister, Batgirl?

 

BATWOMAN #17

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

Art and cover by J.H. WILLIAMS III

1:25 B&W Variant cover by J.H. WILLIAMS III

On sale FEBRUARY 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

• It’s the massive conclusion to the current storyline as Batwoman and Wonder Woman struggle to defeat Medusa and a horde of villains!

• Don’t miss the start of a surprising new status quo for Batwoman!

 

CATWOMAN #17

Written by ANN NOCENTI

Art and cover by RAFA SANDOVAL and JORDI TARRAGONA

On sale FEBRUARY 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

• After facing down The Joker and the power of Eclipso, Catwoman needs some downtime—which for her means a crime spree!

• Detective Alvarev is back on her tail—this kitty needs to watch her step!

 

BIRDS OF PREY #17

Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI

Art and cover by ROMANO MOLENAAR and VICENTE CIFUENTES

On sale FEBRUARY 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• The Birds are trapped fighting Basilisk—in total darkness!

• Something strange is happening to Black Canary…and only one man can be responsible. But Kurt Lance died years ago—right?

 

BATWING #17

Written by FABIAN NICIEZA

Art and cover by FABRIZIO FIORENTINO

On sale FEBRUARY 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• “BATWING: ENEMY OF THE STATE” continues!

• Batwing learns the hard way that you can’t bring justice to a country that doesn’t want it!

• Plus: Batwing battles the Sky Pirate!

 

NIGHTWING #17

Written by KYLE HIGGINS

Art by JUAN JOSE RYP and VICENTE CIFUENTES

Cover by EDDY BARROWS and EBER FERREIRA

On sale FEBRUARY 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Dick Grayson’s life lies in ruins in the wake of the events surrounding “DEATH OF THE FAMILY”!

• Is his career as Nightwing over? Where will he go now?

• Will the voice of reason come from Damian Wayne?

 

RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #17

Written by SCOTT LOBDELL

Art by TIMOTHY GREEN II

Cover by MICO SUAYAN

On sale FEBRUARY 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• In the wake of “DEATH OF THE FAMILY,” Bruce Wayne confronts Jason Todd!

• You DO NOT want to miss this!

 

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(The cover for BATMAN #17 by Greg Capullo)

Exclusive Preview of BIRDS OF PREY #13

In Yokohama, Japan, one thousand feet below sea level, a bomb is set to detonate in 24 hours. Meanwhile, in Gotham City, a team of ninja assassins attacks Katanna, stealing her sword and leaving her for dead. But does their desire for her sword confirm Katanna’s beliefs that it contains the soul of her dead husband? The ninjas will have to work fast to find out, as they’re not the only ones willing to shed some blood to be in possession of the weapon. And in order to get the sword back, the Birds of Prey will have to travel to Yokohama to track it down … with only 12 hours left until detonation.

 

BIRDS OF PREY #13, in stores tomorrow, is written by Duane Swierczynski and illustrated by Romano Molenaar and Vicente Cifuentes. Click here to see an exclusive preview of the issue.

 

 

BATMAN Group Solicits

TALON #4

Written by SCOTT SNYDER and JAMES TYNION IV

Art and cover by GUILLEM MARCH

1:25 Variant cover by MIKE CHOI

1:100 B&W Variant cover by GUILLEM MARCH

On sale JANUARY 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Talon battles his past and future in Metropolis!

• Things are getting tense for Calvin Rose as he tries to escape Metropolis without losing the reason he left the Court of Owls in the first place. But standing in his way is one of the Court’s most lethal weapons!

 

BATMAN #16

Written by SCOTT SNYDER

Backup story written by SCOTT SNYDER and JAMES TYNION IV

Art by GREG CAPULLO and JONATHAN GLAPION

Backup story art by JOCK

Cover by GREG CAPULLO

Variant cover by AARON KUDER

1:100 B&W Variant cover by GREG CAPULLO

On sale JANUARY 16 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

Combo pack edition: $4.99 US

• “DEATH OF THE FAMILY” continues!

• Batman heads into his showdown with The Joker as the madman’s plan is finally revealed – in Arkham Asylum!

• It all lead’s into next month’s terrifying conclusion!

• And in the backup story, in the midst of The Joker’s assault on Batman and his allies, get a secret glimpse into what started The Crown Prince of Crime on his horrifying journey!

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

 

BATMAN, INCORPORATED #7

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Art and cover by CHRIS BURNHAM

Variant cover by TONY S. DANIEL

1:00 B&W Variant cover by CHRIS BURNHAM

On sale JANUARY 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

Combo pack edition: $3.99 US

• The fight to reclaim Gotham City begins!

• Batman, Inc., takes the offensive against Talia and Leviathan!

• It’s Damian vs. Heretic — and if Damian loses, the city dies!

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

 

BATMAN AND ROBIN #16

Written by PETER J. TOMASI

Art and cover by PATRICK GLEASON and MICK GRAY

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

• “DEATH OF THE FAMILY” continues here!

• Has The Joker broken Damian? Has Batman’s son met his fate at the hands of The Clown Prince of Crime?

 

BATMAN AND ROBIN ANNUAL #1

Written by PETER J. TOMASI

Art by ARDIAN SYAF and VICENTE CIFUENTES

Cover by MIKE CHOI

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

• Robin leads Batman on an unrelenting hunt across the globe for family secrets that promise to change them both forever.

• If you think you know Bruce Wayne...think again!

 

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #16

Written by GREGG HURWITZ

Art and cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER

1:25 B&W Variant cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER

On sale JANUARY 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Welcome new series artist Ethan Van Sciver!

• Do you dare journey into the twisted world of the Mad Hatter?

• Batman has discovered a trail of bodies but no leads as he realizes that this is unlike any Mad Hatter case he’s seen before.

 

DETECTIVE COMICS #16

Written by JOHN LAYMAN

Art and cover by JASON FABOK

Backup story art by ANDY CLARKE

1:25 B&W Variant cover by JASON FABOK

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

Combo pack edition: $4.99 US

• A “Death of the Family” tie-in issue!

• As The Joker continues to wreak havoc on The Dark Knight and his allies, Batman is forced to cut a deal with The Penguin…one that will come back to haunt both of them when a new villain interferes!

• And in the backup story, Ignatius Ogivly usurps The Penguin’s throne and decides to lead the underworld crimelords in The Penguin’s place!

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

 

BATGIRL #16

Written by GAIL SIMONE

Art and cover by ED BENES

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

• “DEATH OF THE FAMILY” continues here!

• In this issue you are invited to the wedding of Barbara Gordon and The Joker!

• The entire Gordon family is on hand for the most terrifying nuptials of all time!

 

BATWOMAN #16

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

Art and cover by J.H. WILLIAMS III

1:25 B&W Variant cover by J.H. WILLIAMS III

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

• This issue guest-stars everybody!

• In this penultimate chapter, everything that’s been happening in BATWOMAN comes to a head!

• Plus, a new hero is introduced, and Wonder Woman fights monsters!

 

CATWOMAN #16

Written by ANN NOCENTI

Art and cover by RAFA SANDOVAL and JORDI TARRAGONA

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

• Catwoman is possessed by the power of Eclipso!

• Selina may be able to fight her way out of the Black Room, but what will be left of her soul if she does?

• And find out the shocking identity of the person who hired Catwoman to steal the diamond in the first place!

 

BIRDS OF PREY #16

Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI

Art and cover by ROMANO MOLENAAR and VICENTE CIFUENTES

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

• The team gets a deadly new member in the form of Strix, a former Talon from the Court of Owls!

• Who is she and what does her appearance mean for the rest of the Birds?

• Plus: Something goes terribly wrong for Black Canary...

 

BATWING #16

Written by FABIAN NICIEZA

Art by ALLAN JEFFERSON

Cover by SIMON BISLEY

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

• David refuses one bribe too many, and now the police have issued a hit on him!

• It’s Batwing vs. the correct police force of Tinasha!

• Can Batwing save his alter ego and the innocents who may be caught in the crossfire?

 

NIGHTWING #16

Written by KYLE HIGGINS

Art by EDDY BARROWS and EBER FERREIRA

Cover by EDDY BARROWS

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

• A “DEATH OF THE FAMILY” tie-in!

• After the shocking events of last issue, it didn’t seem like things could get much worse for Nightwing, but when The Joker’s involved that’s never a safe bet!

• Dick’s past is about to burn down around him – literally!

 

RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #16

Written by SCOTT LOBDELL

Art by TIMOTHY GREEN II

Cover by TYLER KIRKHAM and BATT

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

• “DEATH OF THE FAMILY” continues here!

• Ties in to this month’s TEEN TITANS #16!

• Tim Drake and Jason Todd have to survive a confrontation with The Joker and stop their respective teams from killing each other.

• Considering how well they have worked together in the past, that shouldn’t be a problem, right? RIGHT?

 

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