Post by All Star Batman on May 7, 2008 20:26:10 GMT -5
Next week is the beginning of an event that will forever change the world of the Dark Knight. Who will live, who will die, and who will be Batman? Get ready for Batman: R.I.P.!
You've seen previews for this in other thread, but here is the official discussion board for an even not just in a story in Batman, but will go across the other BatFamily books as well. Here is the checklist:
Batman #676-681
Detective Comics #846-850
Nightwing #147-150
Robin #175-76
Batman and the Outsiders #11-13
BATMAN #676
Written by Grant Morrison; Art and variant cover by Tony Daniel and Sandu Florea; Cover by Alex Ross
Are you ready for "Batman R.I.P."?
Beginning the epic story that will change the legend of the Dark Knight forever! Everything in Grant Morrison's groundbreaking run on Batman has been leading to this story, and nothing will ever be the same again.
Who will live? Who will die? Who will be Batman? The answers are sure to shock you in "Batman R.I.P.," featuring artwork by Tony Daniel and Sandu Florea and covers by Alex Ross.
Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US
On Sale May 14, 2008
BATMAN #677
Written by Grant Morrison; Art by Tony Daniel and Sandu Florea; Cover by Alex Ross ; Variant Cover by Daniel
Continuing "Batman R.I.P," the epic story that will change the legend of the Dark Knight forever! As the life of Bruce Wayne takes an interesting turn with Jezebel Jet, the life of Batman falls into the ultimate downward spiral.
Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US
On Sale May 28, 2008
BATMAN #678
Written by Grant Morrison; Art by Tony Daniel and Sandu Florea; Cover by Alex Ross; Variant cover by Daniel
Part 3 of "Batman R.I.P."! Batman's mysterious adversary has won. All is lost for the Dark Knight. Bruce Wayne is now deranged and dissociated, wandering homeless in the alleys of Gotham City. Is there a chance that Bruce can rebuild his Batman identity from scratch, or is this truly the end for one of the world's finest heroes?
Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US \
On Sale June 25, 2008
BATMAN #679
Written by Grant Morrison; Art by Tony Daniel and Sandu Florea; Cover by Alex Ross; Variant Cover by Daniel
"Batman R.I.P." — Part 4! Robin and Damian team up — yes, you read that right — to search for the missing Batman. Meanwhile, the Club of Villains — The Hunchback, Pierrot Lunaire, King Kraken, Charlie Caligula, Scorpiana and El Sombrero — rampage through Gotham City! This incredible fourth chapter of "Batman R.I.P." ends with the surprising return of a character you never thought
Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US
On Sale July 23, 2008
BATMAN #680
Written by Grant Morrison; Art by Tony Daniel and Sandu Florea; Cover by Alex Ross; Variant Cover by Tony Daniel
It's "Batman R.I.P." part 5 – and this issue features two events so monumental that one comic can barely contain them! First, Batman faces off against The Club of Villains. Then, The Joker makes his stand, challenging the Dark Knight to the ultimate battle of wits. Will Batman survive either of these threats – or could this be the end of Gotham City's greatest hero?
Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US
On Sale August 27, 2008
BATMAN #681
Written by Grant Morrison ; Art by Tony Daniel and Sandu Florea; Cover by Alex Ross; Variant cover by Tony Daniel
This is it – "Batman R.I.P." concludes here! The final, heartrending confrontation between Bruce Wayne and Jezebel Jet. The final fate of The Dark Knight. And the horrifying and shocking truth behind the Black Glove. With The Joker, the Club of Villains, Robin, Damian, plus an ending you'll never see coming – this one has it all!
Batman | 40pg. | Color | $3.99 US
ROBIN #175
Written by Chuck Dixon; Art by Chris Batista and Cam Smith; Cover by Freddie Williams II
The events of "Batman R.I.P." carve a path of destruction through Tim's life, threatening to rip apart the entire foundation of what made him choose to take on the role of Robin in the first place.
Tim's on the run and, with Batman's life at stake, he can't afford to make one misstep. Don't miss Part 1 of a shocking 2-part story that will irrevocably change Tim Drake's present as Robin…and his hard-won future as Batman.
Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US
On Sale June 18, 2008
ROBIN #176
Written by Chuck Dixon; Art by Chris Batista and Cam Smith; Cover by Freddie E. Williams II
A "Batman: R.I.P." story! The shocking conclusion that will start of the rest of Tim Drake's life — or is it the end? With Batman missing, Robin becomes the new Dark Knight. It's Robin and Spoiler in an all-out brawl with Gotham City's underworld — but with Batman's trail growing cold, the end of this fight will decide the future of the Bat family!
Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US
On Sale July 16, 2008
DETECTIVE COMICS #846
Written by Paul Dini; Art by Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs; Cover by Nguyen
A "Batman: R.I.P." issue — and part 1 of the 5-part story "The Return of Hush!"
Readers who were surprised by Catwoman's return last month haven't see anything yet as Hush makes a dramatic return to the life of Batman. What will this mean for Bruce Wayne? This epic story kicks off the countdown to DETECTIVE #850!
Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US
On Sale July 2, 2008
DETECTIVE COMICS #847
Written by Paul Dini; Art by Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs; Cover by Dustin Nguyen
A "Batman: R.I.P." tie-in! Secrets shared years ago between Bruce Wayne and Tommy Elliott begin to have dangerous repercussions in the present. Why is this mystery driving Hush to destroy Batman's life? And what part does Catwoman play in Hush's plans?
Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US
On Sale August 6, 2008
DETECTIVE COMICS #848
Written by Paul Dini; Art by Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs; Cover by Dustin Nguyen
A "Batman: R.I.P." tie-in! "Heart of Hush" Part 3 of 5! To save the sanity of a kidnapped child, Batman must confront the Scarecrow! But their battle is just a part of Hush's plot against Batman and Bruce Wayne, setting the stage for the most shocking surprise ending of the year! Guest-starring Catwoman!
Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US
On Sale September 3, 2008
DETECTIVE COMICS #849
Written by Paul Dini ; Art by Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs; Cover by Dustin Nguyen
A "Batman R.I.P." tie-in! In this penultimate chapter of the 5-part arc "Heart of Hush," Batman tears his way through Gotham City's underworld to reach his dangerous adversary. But after the Dark Knight learns what his childhood friend-turned-villain is really after, will Batman be able to survive what Hush plans next? The lives of both Bruce Wayne and Tommy Elliot come full circle in this story of beginnings and brutal endings!
Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US
On Sale October 1, 2008
DETECTIVE COMICS #850
Written by Paul Dini; Art by Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs; Cover by Dustin Nguyen
A "Batman R.I.P." tie-in! "Heart of Hush" concludes in this anniversary double-sized issue! Catwoman's life hangs in the balance during this final battle between Batman and Hush! And the life of Bruce Wayne will never be the same as the confrontation with his childhood friend Tommy Elliot reveals a terrible and shocking secret!
Batman | 48pg. | Color | $3.99 US
On Sale November 5, 2008
NIGHTWING #147
Written by Peter J. Tomasi ; Art by Don Kramer and Sandu Florea; Cover by Rags Morales
A "Batman: R.I.P." tie-in! Two-Face hits New York City – but when he takes a bite out of the Big Apple, he finds it rotten to the core. He'll make Nightwing and all of New York pay for their crimes…unless Nightwing can save one of Harvey Dent's old flames from an assassin's bullet!
Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US
On Sale August 6, 2008
NIGHTWING #148
Written by Peter J. Tomasi; Art by Don Kramer and Jay Leisten Cover by Rags Morales
A "Batman: R.I.P." tie-in! Nightwing's been shot by an assassin! How can he save the life of Harvey Dent's former lover before the killer returns to finish the job…and before he bleeds to death? Will Nightwing find sanctuary in the Batcave, or will Batman's recent disappearance lead to an even bigger mystery?
Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US
On Sale September 3, 2008
NIGHTWING #149
Written by Peter J. Tomasi; Art by Don Kramer and Jay Leisten; Cover by Rags Morales
A "Batman R.I.P." tie-in! With Batman missing in action, Nightwing faces off against The Dark Knight's most dangerous enemies – Killer Croc, Penguin, Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy, Two-Face and The Joker – to save the life of a woman marked for death.
Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US
On Sale October 1, 2008
NIGHTWING #150
Written by Peter J. Tomasi; Art by Don Kramer and Jay Leisten; Cover by Philip Tan; Variant Cover by Ethan Van Sciver
Special oversized "Batman R.I.P." tie-in issue! Believing Nightwing responsible for the death of an old flame, Two-Face has sworn his revenge upon Batman's first Robin and New York City itself. Armed with the same acid that turned him into Two-Face, Harvey Dent plans to scar half the population of New York to make them pay for his loss. And without The Dark Knight around for help, it's up to Nightwing to stop the Batman's most duplicitous and dangerous villain. Beware the acid rain as Nightwing confronts Two-Face in the final chapter of "The Great Leap"!
Batman | 48pg. | Color | $3.99 US
On Sale November 5, 2008
BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS #11
Written by Frank Tieri; Cover by Jim Calafiore; Art by Ryan Benjamin and Saleem Crawford
A "Batman: R.I.P." tie-in! In part 1 of the 2-part "Outsiders No More," the team faces its greatest crisis ever! Could the absence of the Dark Knight mean the end of the Outsiders? Featuring a guest creative team of Frank Tieri (GOTHAM UNDERGROUND) and Ryan Benjamin (DETECTIVE COMICS), this issue spotlights major turning points for two main characters.
DC Universe | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US
On Sale September 17, 2008
BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS #12
Written by Frank Tieri; Art by Ryan Benjamin and Saleem Crawford; Cover by Jim Calafiore
A "Batman R.I.P." tie-in! Deception, dissension and death…the final issue of the "OUTSIDERS NO MORE" story spells the end of the line for one of the team's members. But will it mean the end for the team itself?
DC Universe | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US
On Sale October 15, 2008
BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS #13
Written by Frank Tieri; Art by Ryan Benjamin and Saleem Crawford; Cover by J. Calafiore and Jack Purcell
A "Batman R.I.P." tie-in! Batgirl literally has her back against the wall as the remaining Outsiders turn against Gotham City's youngest protector! With Batman out of the picture, Cassandra Cain finds herself suddenly alone. Will the Outsiders ever be the same? The "Batman R.I.P." storyline continues having devastating effects across the DCU!
DC Universe | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US
On Sale November 19, 2008
You've seen previews for this in other thread, but here is the official discussion board for an even not just in a story in Batman, but will go across the other BatFamily books as well. Here is the checklist:
Batman #676-681
Detective Comics #846-850
Nightwing #147-150
Robin #175-76
Batman and the Outsiders #11-13
BATMAN #676
Written by Grant Morrison; Art and variant cover by Tony Daniel and Sandu Florea; Cover by Alex Ross
Are you ready for "Batman R.I.P."?
Beginning the epic story that will change the legend of the Dark Knight forever! Everything in Grant Morrison's groundbreaking run on Batman has been leading to this story, and nothing will ever be the same again.
Who will live? Who will die? Who will be Batman? The answers are sure to shock you in "Batman R.I.P.," featuring artwork by Tony Daniel and Sandu Florea and covers by Alex Ross.
Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US
On Sale May 14, 2008
BATMAN #677
Written by Grant Morrison; Art by Tony Daniel and Sandu Florea; Cover by Alex Ross ; Variant Cover by Daniel
Continuing "Batman R.I.P," the epic story that will change the legend of the Dark Knight forever! As the life of Bruce Wayne takes an interesting turn with Jezebel Jet, the life of Batman falls into the ultimate downward spiral.
Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US
On Sale May 28, 2008
BATMAN #678
Written by Grant Morrison; Art by Tony Daniel and Sandu Florea; Cover by Alex Ross; Variant cover by Daniel
Part 3 of "Batman R.I.P."! Batman's mysterious adversary has won. All is lost for the Dark Knight. Bruce Wayne is now deranged and dissociated, wandering homeless in the alleys of Gotham City. Is there a chance that Bruce can rebuild his Batman identity from scratch, or is this truly the end for one of the world's finest heroes?
Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US \
On Sale June 25, 2008
BATMAN #679
Written by Grant Morrison; Art by Tony Daniel and Sandu Florea; Cover by Alex Ross; Variant Cover by Daniel
"Batman R.I.P." — Part 4! Robin and Damian team up — yes, you read that right — to search for the missing Batman. Meanwhile, the Club of Villains — The Hunchback, Pierrot Lunaire, King Kraken, Charlie Caligula, Scorpiana and El Sombrero — rampage through Gotham City! This incredible fourth chapter of "Batman R.I.P." ends with the surprising return of a character you never thought
Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US
On Sale July 23, 2008
BATMAN #680
Written by Grant Morrison; Art by Tony Daniel and Sandu Florea; Cover by Alex Ross; Variant Cover by Tony Daniel
It's "Batman R.I.P." part 5 – and this issue features two events so monumental that one comic can barely contain them! First, Batman faces off against The Club of Villains. Then, The Joker makes his stand, challenging the Dark Knight to the ultimate battle of wits. Will Batman survive either of these threats – or could this be the end of Gotham City's greatest hero?
Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US
On Sale August 27, 2008
BATMAN #681
Written by Grant Morrison ; Art by Tony Daniel and Sandu Florea; Cover by Alex Ross; Variant cover by Tony Daniel
This is it – "Batman R.I.P." concludes here! The final, heartrending confrontation between Bruce Wayne and Jezebel Jet. The final fate of The Dark Knight. And the horrifying and shocking truth behind the Black Glove. With The Joker, the Club of Villains, Robin, Damian, plus an ending you'll never see coming – this one has it all!
Batman | 40pg. | Color | $3.99 US
ROBIN #175
Written by Chuck Dixon; Art by Chris Batista and Cam Smith; Cover by Freddie Williams II
The events of "Batman R.I.P." carve a path of destruction through Tim's life, threatening to rip apart the entire foundation of what made him choose to take on the role of Robin in the first place.
Tim's on the run and, with Batman's life at stake, he can't afford to make one misstep. Don't miss Part 1 of a shocking 2-part story that will irrevocably change Tim Drake's present as Robin…and his hard-won future as Batman.
Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US
On Sale June 18, 2008
ROBIN #176
Written by Chuck Dixon; Art by Chris Batista and Cam Smith; Cover by Freddie E. Williams II
A "Batman: R.I.P." story! The shocking conclusion that will start of the rest of Tim Drake's life — or is it the end? With Batman missing, Robin becomes the new Dark Knight. It's Robin and Spoiler in an all-out brawl with Gotham City's underworld — but with Batman's trail growing cold, the end of this fight will decide the future of the Bat family!
Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US
On Sale July 16, 2008
DETECTIVE COMICS #846
Written by Paul Dini; Art by Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs; Cover by Nguyen
A "Batman: R.I.P." issue — and part 1 of the 5-part story "The Return of Hush!"
Readers who were surprised by Catwoman's return last month haven't see anything yet as Hush makes a dramatic return to the life of Batman. What will this mean for Bruce Wayne? This epic story kicks off the countdown to DETECTIVE #850!
Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US
On Sale July 2, 2008
DETECTIVE COMICS #847
Written by Paul Dini; Art by Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs; Cover by Dustin Nguyen
A "Batman: R.I.P." tie-in! Secrets shared years ago between Bruce Wayne and Tommy Elliott begin to have dangerous repercussions in the present. Why is this mystery driving Hush to destroy Batman's life? And what part does Catwoman play in Hush's plans?
Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US
On Sale August 6, 2008
DETECTIVE COMICS #848
Written by Paul Dini; Art by Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs; Cover by Dustin Nguyen
A "Batman: R.I.P." tie-in! "Heart of Hush" Part 3 of 5! To save the sanity of a kidnapped child, Batman must confront the Scarecrow! But their battle is just a part of Hush's plot against Batman and Bruce Wayne, setting the stage for the most shocking surprise ending of the year! Guest-starring Catwoman!
Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US
On Sale September 3, 2008
DETECTIVE COMICS #849
Written by Paul Dini ; Art by Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs; Cover by Dustin Nguyen
A "Batman R.I.P." tie-in! In this penultimate chapter of the 5-part arc "Heart of Hush," Batman tears his way through Gotham City's underworld to reach his dangerous adversary. But after the Dark Knight learns what his childhood friend-turned-villain is really after, will Batman be able to survive what Hush plans next? The lives of both Bruce Wayne and Tommy Elliot come full circle in this story of beginnings and brutal endings!
Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US
On Sale October 1, 2008
DETECTIVE COMICS #850
Written by Paul Dini; Art by Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs; Cover by Dustin Nguyen
A "Batman R.I.P." tie-in! "Heart of Hush" concludes in this anniversary double-sized issue! Catwoman's life hangs in the balance during this final battle between Batman and Hush! And the life of Bruce Wayne will never be the same as the confrontation with his childhood friend Tommy Elliot reveals a terrible and shocking secret!
Batman | 48pg. | Color | $3.99 US
On Sale November 5, 2008
NIGHTWING #147
Written by Peter J. Tomasi ; Art by Don Kramer and Sandu Florea; Cover by Rags Morales
A "Batman: R.I.P." tie-in! Two-Face hits New York City – but when he takes a bite out of the Big Apple, he finds it rotten to the core. He'll make Nightwing and all of New York pay for their crimes…unless Nightwing can save one of Harvey Dent's old flames from an assassin's bullet!
Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US
On Sale August 6, 2008
NIGHTWING #148
Written by Peter J. Tomasi; Art by Don Kramer and Jay Leisten Cover by Rags Morales
A "Batman: R.I.P." tie-in! Nightwing's been shot by an assassin! How can he save the life of Harvey Dent's former lover before the killer returns to finish the job…and before he bleeds to death? Will Nightwing find sanctuary in the Batcave, or will Batman's recent disappearance lead to an even bigger mystery?
Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US
On Sale September 3, 2008
NIGHTWING #149
Written by Peter J. Tomasi; Art by Don Kramer and Jay Leisten; Cover by Rags Morales
A "Batman R.I.P." tie-in! With Batman missing in action, Nightwing faces off against The Dark Knight's most dangerous enemies – Killer Croc, Penguin, Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy, Two-Face and The Joker – to save the life of a woman marked for death.
Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US
On Sale October 1, 2008
NIGHTWING #150
Written by Peter J. Tomasi; Art by Don Kramer and Jay Leisten; Cover by Philip Tan; Variant Cover by Ethan Van Sciver
Special oversized "Batman R.I.P." tie-in issue! Believing Nightwing responsible for the death of an old flame, Two-Face has sworn his revenge upon Batman's first Robin and New York City itself. Armed with the same acid that turned him into Two-Face, Harvey Dent plans to scar half the population of New York to make them pay for his loss. And without The Dark Knight around for help, it's up to Nightwing to stop the Batman's most duplicitous and dangerous villain. Beware the acid rain as Nightwing confronts Two-Face in the final chapter of "The Great Leap"!
Batman | 48pg. | Color | $3.99 US
On Sale November 5, 2008
BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS #11
Written by Frank Tieri; Cover by Jim Calafiore; Art by Ryan Benjamin and Saleem Crawford
A "Batman: R.I.P." tie-in! In part 1 of the 2-part "Outsiders No More," the team faces its greatest crisis ever! Could the absence of the Dark Knight mean the end of the Outsiders? Featuring a guest creative team of Frank Tieri (GOTHAM UNDERGROUND) and Ryan Benjamin (DETECTIVE COMICS), this issue spotlights major turning points for two main characters.
DC Universe | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US
On Sale September 17, 2008
BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS #12
Written by Frank Tieri; Art by Ryan Benjamin and Saleem Crawford; Cover by Jim Calafiore
A "Batman R.I.P." tie-in! Deception, dissension and death…the final issue of the "OUTSIDERS NO MORE" story spells the end of the line for one of the team's members. But will it mean the end for the team itself?
DC Universe | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US
On Sale October 15, 2008
BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS #13
Written by Frank Tieri; Art by Ryan Benjamin and Saleem Crawford; Cover by J. Calafiore and Jack Purcell
A "Batman R.I.P." tie-in! Batgirl literally has her back against the wall as the remaining Outsiders turn against Gotham City's youngest protector! With Batman out of the picture, Cassandra Cain finds herself suddenly alone. Will the Outsiders ever be the same? The "Batman R.I.P." storyline continues having devastating effects across the DCU!
DC Universe | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US
On Sale November 19, 2008