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Preview Monday: BATMAN AND RED HOOD #20 and THE RAVAGERS #12

Welcome back to another installment of Preview Monday! This week, we’re giving you exclusive first looks at BATMAN AND RED HOOD #20 and THE RAVAGERS #12.

Last month, everyone couldn’t stop talking about the New 52 introduction of fan-favorite character Carrie Kelley in BATMAN AND RED ROBIN #19. This week, The Dark Knight’s adventures continue as he teams up with Jason Todd for BATMAN AND RED HOOD #20, a gripping tale that will take Batman to the very limits of his sanity. Overcome by grief and desperation, Bruce Wayne will stop at nothing to bring back the life of his deceased son, Damian. But how can Red Hood help resurrect his fallen friend? And at what expense? Plus, will Carrie uncover what really happened to her former student, Damian? BATMAN AND RED HOOD #20, in stores this week, comes to you from the acclaimed creative team of writer Peter J. Tomasi and artists Patrick Gleason, Cliff Richards, Mick Gray, and John Kalisz.

Meanwhile, all bets are off in the final issue of THE RAVAGERS! As Caitlin and Rose deal with the shocking revelation about their origins, Deathstroke takes down the remaining members of the team. Will Slade Wilson be the end of The Ravagers as we know them? Or do they have a fighting chance at survival? Plus, find out where Beast Boy is headed next! THE RAVAGERS #12 hits stores this week and comes to you from the creative team of Tony Bedard, Michael A. Nelson, Diogenes Neves, Vicente Cifuentes, and Tony Avina.

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Details About Geoff Johns' Final GREEN LANTERN Issue Revealed

For nearly a decade, #1 New York Times best-selling writer Geoff Johns has been telling unforgettable stories that have forever changed the Green Lantern universe.

This spring, Johns’ acclaimed run on GREEN LANTERN comes to an epic conclusion with the release of GREEN LANTERN #20. This special oversized issue will feature a sweeping 66-page story, including 55 pages of art by series artist Doug Mahnke and special guest appearances by fan-favorite artists Ethan Van Sciver, Ivan Reis, Patrick Gleason, Cully Hamner, Aaron Kuder, Jerry Ordway, and more! Plus, the final four story pages will make your head explode!

"I'm extremely grateful for being able to conclude our run on Green Lantern with this monster of an issue," Johns told THE SOURCE. "I'm moving on feeling very proud of what my creative collaborators and I have done over the years with the Green Lantern universe. Thanks to all the readers out there who've been with us for this adventure. I can't wait until #20 is in your hands -- the last several pages in particular."

GREEN LANTERN #20 will also include a look back and farewell from Johns, as he reminisces on his extraordinary work from the last nine years.

In the gallery above, take your first sneak peek at Mahnke’s interior art for GREEN LANTERN #20. And don’t forget to pick up this historic and must-have issue when it flies onto stands on May 22nd!

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This Just Happened: It's Alive!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Looks like Batman has a lot of explaining to do…

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

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

This morning the NEW YORK POST revealed the BATMAN AND RED ROBIN gatefold cover featuring . . . Carrie Kelley!

You may remember Carrie from Frank Miller’s BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT and now, she makes her first appearance in DC Comics-The New 52.

Written by Pete Tomasi with art by Patrick Gleason, BATMAN AND ROBIN now features a revolving title. This month, BATMAN AND RED ROBIN issue #19 spotlights the young and spunky teenager . . . But is she taking over as Robin?

See the cover in the gallery above, then head on over to the NEW YORK POST for the full story and to read an interview with writer Pete Tomasi.

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

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Exclusive First Look at Patrick Gleason's Variant Cover for BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY - END GAME #1

On November 14, BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY - END GAME #1 will fly into stores.

Below, take an exclusive first look at the issue's variant cover by Patrick Gleason!

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Preview Mondays: BATGIRL #12, BATMAN #12, BATMAN AND ROBIN #12 and FAIREST #6

For this week's installment of Preview Mondays, we're giving you exclusive first looks at BATGIRL #12, BATMAN #12, BATMAN AND ROBIN #12 and FAIREST #6, all in stores this Wednesday.

Featuring a special guest appearance by Batwoman, BATGIRL #12 is written by Gail Simone and is illustrated by Ardian Syaf and Vicente Cifuentes. Click here to see an exclusive preview of the issue.

A stand-alone issue starring the esoteric Harper Row, BATMAN #12 is written by Scott Snyder and features stunning guest art by Becky Cloonan, the first woman to ever illustrate the series. Click here to see an exclusive preview of the issue.

Concluding the “Terminus” storyline with one epic showdown, BATMAN AND ROBIN #12 is written by Peter J. Tomasi and is illustrated by Patrick Gleason and Mick Gray. Click here to see an exclusive preview of the issue.

And wrapping up the premiere story arc of this new FABLES spin-off, FAIREST #6 comes to you from the acclaimed creative team of Bill Willingham, Phil Jimenez and Andy Lanning. Click here to see an exclusive preview of the issue.

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batgirl, Batman, batman and robin, fairest, gail simone, ardian syaf, Vicente Cifuentes, scott snyder, becky cloonan, peter j. tomasi, patrick gleason, mick gray, bill willingham, phil jimenez, andy lanning

BATMAN AND ROBIN, VOL. 1: BORN TO KILL SPOTLIGHT – DAY FIVE

Crime-fighting team Batman and Robin’s partnership is threatened when a mysterious killer from Bruce Wayne’s past comes to Gotham. Will the duo be able to work together to defeat evil or will Damian stray down a path of self-destruction?

BATMAN AND ROBIN, VOL. 1: BORN TO KILL collects issues #1-8 of BATMAN AND ROBIN, written by Peter J. Tomasi and with art by Patrick Gleason, Mick Gray and Guy Major. In addition to collecting issues #1-8, this hardcover collection also includes an exciting array of backup material, including 12 pages of sketches, character design and script excerpts. To celebrate the book’s release, we’ll be spotlighting some of this material daily on THE SOURCE this week.

BATMAN AND ROBIN, VOL. 1: BORN TO KILL is on sale in comic book stores on July 4th and in stores everywhere on July 10th.