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Announcing the New York Comic Con Exclusive Covers for JUSTICE LEAGUE #12 and BATMAN #13

It’s hard to believe that New York Comic Con is only one week away!

Last week, MTV GEEK told you about two exclusive action figures that DC Collectibles will be selling at the convention. This afternoon, we’re pleased to tell you about some more exciting and exclusive swag you’ll be able to pick up if you’re attending New York Comic Con. Available for $10 each at the DC Collectibles Boutique at the Graphitti Designs booth (#939), the NYCC exclusive variant covers for JUSTICE LEAGUE #12 and BATMAN #13 are true collector’s items.

Illustrated by the prolific Jim Lee, the NYCC exclusive cover for JUSTICE LEAGUE #12 takes the iconic cover for the game changing issue and sets it against a night sky. And like the die-cut covers that COMIC BOOK RESOURCES exclusively revealed this morning, the NYCC exclusive cover for BATMAN #13 depicts The Joker’s face folded over Batman’s in a way that’s equal parts terrifying, unique, and awesome. Illustrated by Greg Capullo, this cover sets the haunting and unpredictable tone of the “Death of the Family” crossover event that kicks off next week.

In case you missed their reveals on BUZZFEED earlier today, take a look at both of the New York Comic Con exclusive covers below. New York Comic Con 2012 will take place October 11th – 14th at the Javits Center in Midtown Manhattan. See you there!

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COMIC BOOK RESOURCES Exclusively Debuts “Death of the Family” Die-Cut Covers

Today marks the first day of October, which means that the summer months are officially over and fall is in full swing. It means it’s time to start getting ready to dress up for Halloween, stock up on candy corn and sip pumpkin lattes. But in Gotham City, October means one thing: the return of The Joker.

Launching next week, the “Death of the Family” crossover event signifies the first appearance of The Joker in DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 since the criminal mastermind’s face was removed in DETECTIVE COMICS #1. To help commemorate this monumental and game-changing occasion, BATMAN artist Greg Capullo has created a series of die-cut covers that feature some of the Dark Knight’s closest allies and of course his most notorious foe, The Joker.

This morning, these covers were exclusively debuted on COMIC BOOK RESOURCES. The “Death of the Family” die-cut covers available in October will be for BATGIRL #13, BATMAN #13 and CATWOMAN #13. In November, a die-cut cover will be available for SUICIDE SQUAD #14, and in December, die-cut covers will be available for BATMAN AND ROBIN #15, DETECTIVE COMICS #15, NIGHTWING #15, RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #15 and TEEN TITANS #15.

Head on over to COMIC BOOK RESOURCES to take your first look at Capullo’s “Death of the Family” die-cut covers and share your impressions in the comments section below!

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Celebrate "THE DARK KNIGHT RISES" Day in Comic Book Shops Across North America Tomorrow

Last month, we told you that in anticipation of “THE DARK KNIGHT RISES” opening in theaters and IMAX ® on Friday, July 20, comic book shops across North America will be distributing a free comic book to celebrate the film’s highly-anticipated arrival. More than 500,000 copies of this free BATMAN comic book will be handed out tomorrow on a first-come, first-served basis.

The free BATMAN: EARTH ONE Special Preview Edition comic book features the first chapter of the all-new graphic novel BATMAN: EARTH ONE written by Geoff Johns and illustrated by Gary Frank, as well as a preview of BATMAN, VOL. 1: THE COURT OF OWLS, the New York Times #1 best-selling graphic novel collection of the hit series written by Scott Snyder and illustrated by Greg Capullo.

So what are you waiting for? Head out to a comic book shop tomorrow and pick up your free comic book. And don’t forget to see “THE DARK KNIGHT RISES” when it opens in theaters and IMAX ® this weekend.

Fans can find a comic book retailer in their area by visiting Comic Shop Locator.

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The Return of The Joker

This October, one of the most notorious villains in comic book history is making his return to DC COMICS-THE NEW 52. In the new storyline, “Death of the Family,” The Joker will come out of the dark in a horrifying, unnerving, and huge way. And the grave consequences of his reemergence will be felt by not only the Bat-family, but by all of Gotham City.

He crippled Batgirl. He killed Robin. What will The Joker do next? And what must Batman do to protect his secret identity and that of those who fight alongside him? The adventure begins in BATMAN #13 by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion.

“Joker is my favorite villain of all time,” Snyder told THE SOURCE. “Not just in comics. In everything - film, books, TV. He's the greatest, hands down. So this story is something extremely important and personal to me - something I've been building in my head ever since I started working in Gotham. Basically, this is my big exploration of the Joker, my ARKHAM ASYLUM or THE KILLING JOKE, only bigger in scope. Bottom line: it's the biggest, baddest, most shocking Joker story I could tell. This is Joker completely unleashed. He has been away for a full year planning this revenge, watching, plotting, setting things up. And now he's back. He has his traps set, his knives sharpened... And wait 'til you see him. Greg's sketches literally gave me chills. Point blank: This is Joker like you've never seen him before. He has a mission. He has a secret. And he has a serious axe to grind with Batman. It isn't going to be pretty, but it's going to be a wild ride. Thanks for taking it with us.”

“When Scott told me that he'd written a Joker story for our next arc, I couldn’t contain my excitement,” added Capullo. “Talk about a dream come true! For me, the Joker is the ultimate rogue and the villain I most wanted to draw. I gotta tell you, after hearing what the story is about, this isn't a dream come true. It's a nightmare! A macabre and bloody, flesh crawling nightmare. We hope you'll have the nerve to face what's coming. Warning: It ain't for the faint of heart!”

BATMAN #13 hits stores on October 10th. But in the meantime, take an exclusive first look at Capullo’s promotional art for “Death of the Family” below.

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Greg Capullo Goes REVOLVER

On July 10th, REVOLVER MAGAZINE will be releasing their July/August “Mayhem Festival” issue. The issue’s cover salutes the tour’s headlining bands Slayer and Slipknot. Oh, and did we mention it’s illustrated by BATMAN artist and self-proclaimed metal head Greg Capullo?

The issue also features an in-depth interview with Capullo about his love of both comics and heavy metal. Curious how did he came up with the concept for the issue’s cover?

“I draw superheroes all the time,” Capullo told REVOLVER. “It came down to coming up with one of those classic clashing-titans images.”

Click here to head on over to REVOLVER’s Facebook page to see Capullo’s cover and be sure to pick up the issue when it hits newsstands next month.

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BATMAN VOL. 1: THE COURT OF OWLS SPOTLIGHT – CHARACTER SKETCHES BY GREG CAPULLO

Exploring the never-before-seen history of the Wayne family and Gotham City itself, BATMAN VOL. 1: THE COURT OF OWLS collects the inaugural story arc of the bestselling and acclaimed series, BATMAN. Written by Scott Snyder and illustrated by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion, BATMAN VOL. 1: THE COURT OF OWLS also includes an exciting array of backup material including various script pages by Snyder as well as layouts and character sketches by Capullo. To celebrate the hardcover book’s release, we’ll be giving you a special behind-the-scenes tour of some of these supplemental materials every day this week right here on THE SOURCE.

BATMAN VOL. 1: THE COURT OF OWLS is available in comic book stores now and will be available in bookstores everywhere on Tuesday.