BATMAN OCTOBER PREVIEWS
ARKHAM ASYLUM ANNIVERSARY EDITION
Written by Grant Morrison; Art and cover by Dave McKean
In celebration of the 16th anniversary of the critically acclaimed Batman story that helped launch the U.S. careers of Grant Morrison and Dave McKean, DC Comics is proud to present a softcover edition of the ARKHAM ASYLUM ANNIVERSARY EDITION, reprinting the now-classic confrontation between the Dark Knight and his archnemeses the Joker, Two-Face, Scarecrow, Poison Ivy, and more in the black heart of Gotham City's house for the criminally insane.
This graphic novel is well known for its psychological intensity and probing portraits of Batman and the Joker, as well as groundbreaking art that influenced scores of artists by introducing a new school of storytelling and technique to comics. This special edition also includes Morrison's complete original script annotated by both himself and editor Karen Berger, many of his original thumbnail breakdowns, step-by-step samples of how the story and art came together and much more!
Batman | 212pg. | Color | Softcover | $17.99 US | Mature Readers
BATMAN: GOTHAM COUNTY LINE #1 (OF 3)
Written by Steve Niles; Art and cover by Scott Hampton
Acclaimed writer Steve Niles (30 Days of Night) joins distinctive painter Scott Hampton (BATMAN: NIGHT CRIES) for a 3-issue Prestige Format miniseries that uncovers the investigation of grisly murders outside Batman's usual territory…in the Gotham suburbs! Commissioner Gordon calls on the Dark Knight for help in solving the mystery, although Batman has never delved into the suburbs of Gotham before. But the series of murders is so shocking that Batman must respond, despite being in unfamiliar territory!
Batman | 48pg. | Color | Prestige | $5.99 US
On Sale October 5, 2005
DETECTIVE COMICS #812
Written by David Lapham; Art by Ramon Bachs & Nathan Massengill; Cover by Lapham
Part 10 of the 12-part "City of Crime!" Bruce Wayne forgoes cape and cowl to investigate the mysteries of Gotham's seediest neighborhood, Crown Point. Plus, Gordon's back in town to help Robin uncover the Ventriloquist's secrets…only Scarface ain't talkin'.
Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.50 US
On Sale October 5, 2005
GOTHAM CENTRAL #36
Written by Greg Rucka & Ed Brubaker; Art by Kano & Stefano Gaudiano; Cover by Sean Phillips
The conclusion of the "Dead Robin" storyline! The cops have a dead kid in a Robin outfit, and the evidence is pointing inescapably toward Batman. But how can they catch the Dark Knight? Plus, the leak within the GCPD is revealed!
Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.50 US
On Sale October 5, 2005
BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #196
Written by J.H. Williams III & Dan Curtis Johnson; Art and cover by Seth Fisher
The conclusion of the 5-part "Snow," featuring Batman's first confrontation with Victor Fries — a.k.a. Mr. Freeze! And what "conclusion" will Batman draw from his experiences with a strike force?
Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.50 US
On Sale October 12, 2005
NIGHTWING #113
Written by Devin Grayson; Art by Cliff Chiang & Ande Parks; Cover by Phil Hester & Parks
A VILLAINS UNITED tie in! Dick Grayson is working for…Deathstroke the Terminator? Nightwing is no more — Dick Grayson's in a new outfit, and he's got a brand-new bag of dirty tricks. And those who thought he was simply "going undercover" are in for a rude awakening…
Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.50 US
On Sale October 12, 2005
BATGIRL #69
Written by Andersen Gabrych; Art by Pop Mhan & Jesse Delperdang; Cover by Tim Sale
Don't miss the debut of new penciller Pop Mhan (ROBIN) and cover artist Tim Sale (BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN)! Encased in ice by Mr. Freeze and held hostage by Nyssa, Batgirl is offered a choice: regain her destiny with the legendary League of Assassins or die a slow, frozen death!
Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.50 US
On Sale October 19, 2005
BATMAN #646
Written by Judd Winick; Art by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen; Cover by Jock
An INFINITE CRISIS tie-in! The Villains United want a piece of Gotham, and Black Mask is just the man to deliver it. Batman has his hands full with the criminals of Gotham, but before he can neutralize Deathstroke and company, Red Hood plans to take matters into his own hands!
Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.50 US
On Sale October 19, 2005
BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #70
Written by A.J. Lieberman; Art by Al Barrionuevo & Bit; Cover by Claudio Castellini
Batman and Hush race to find the former Clayfaces and unravel the mystery of the shapechangers! Just when Hush thought he had control over this new Clayface, he's proven wrong. Dead wrong! And when is one Clayface too many?
Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.50 US
On Sale October 19, 2005
BATMAN: JOURNEY INTO KNIGHT #3 (OF 12)
Written by Andy Helfer; Art by Tan Eng Huat; Cover by Pat Lee
Batman seeks clues about the mysterious plague unleashed on Gotham in the depths of the subway system and has a close encounter with an express train! Meanwhile, the Carrier makes an alliance that could lead to even more trouble for Gotham.
Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.50 US
BIRDS OF PREY #87
Written by Gail Simone; Art by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson; Cover by Adriana Melo & Will Conrad
The two masterminds behind DCU's heroes and villains meet at long last, as Oracle and the Society's Calculator face off!
Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.50 US
On Sale October 19, 2005
ROBIN #143
Written by Bill Willingham; Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens
An OMAC PROJECT tie-in! As the dreaded OMACs scour Blüdhaven for all costumes, Robin finds himself in the unenviable position of trying to save the newly resurrected Darla Aquista — the very girl who swore to use her demonic powers to rid the world of Robin!
Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.50 US
On Sale October 19, 2005
ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #3
Written by Frank Miller; Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams
Creative titans Frank Miller, Jim Lee & Scott Williams continue their striking new vision of the Dark Knight in this tale of young Dick Grayson's transformation from orphaned acrobat into the Batman's first sidekick: Robin, the Boy Wonder!
Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US
On Sale October 26, 2005
BATMAN: UNDER THE HOOD
Written by Judd Winick; Art by Doug Mahnke, Tom Nguyen and others; Cover by Matt Wagner
Shocking revelations and age-old foes make this new collection — featuring BATMAN #635-641 — a must-have! Batman is confronted with a hidden face from the past — it's the return of the Red Hood! With Black Mask controlling the Gotham underworld, what role will Red Hood have when all is said and done?
Batman | 176pg. | Color | Softcover | $9.99 US | ISBN 1401207561
On Sale October 26, 2005
CATWOMAN #48
Written by Will Pfeifer; Art by Pete Woods; Cover by Adam Hughes
Some of the nastiest villains in the DCU have laid siege to the East End, and Catwoman is the only thing keeping them from running riot! But now that she's dead center in their sights, even Batman won't be able to talk her off a path that leads straight into the heart of danger!
Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.50 US
On Sale October 26, 2005
