WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER AND J.C. GAGNÉ; ART BY TOMMY CASTILLO, MICHEL GAGNÉ, AND WADE VON GRAWBADGER; COVER BY TIM SALE.
The new creative team of writer Ed Brubaker, artists Tommy Castillo & Wade von Grawbadger, and cover artist Tim Sale debuts! In "Dead Reckoning," Part 1, someone is picking off Gotham's Rogues? starting with one of Killer Moth's ex-henchmen who's decided to pick up the mantle now that his former boss has become Charaxis. At the scene of the crime, a clue is found, one of Two-Face's marred coins...except this time, both sides are marred. Plus, Part 2 of the 5-part backup feature, "Spore," written by J.C. Gagné and illustrated by renowned children's book and indie comics artist Michel Gagné (Zed, Insanely Twisted Rabbits).
WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER AND J.C. GAGNÉ; ART BY TOMMY CASTILLO, MICHEL GAGNÉ, AND WADE VON GRAWBADGER; COVER BY TIM SALE.
Part 2 of "Dead Reckoning." Jim Gordon returns to Gotham City and he's next on the hit list of a deadly assassin! Can Batman save Gordon from the mysterious killer who has Gotham's entire underworld on edge? Plus, Part 3 of the 5-part backup feature "Spore," drawn by renowned children's book and indie comics artist Michel Gagné (Zed, Insanely Twisted Rabbits).
WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER AND J.C. GAGNÉ; ART BY TOMMY CASTILLO, WADE VON GRAWBADGER AND MICHEL GAGNÉ; COVER BY TIM SALE.
"Dead Reckoning" (Part 3 of 6) continues as one of Batman's oldest foes is laid to rest. But while the Gotham underworld pays its respects, Batman scrambles to prevent the killer from striking again! Plus, the penultimate chapter of "Spore," by J.C. Gagné and indie comics artist Michel Gagné (Zed, Insanely Twisted Rabbits).
WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER AND J.C. GAGNÉ; ART BY TOMMY CASTILLO, WADE VON GRAWBADGER AND MICHEL GAGNÉ; COVER BY TIM SALE
"Dead Reckoning" Part 4 of 6. As Batman desperately tries to find the killer known as "The Charlatan," the rogues of Arkham Asylum find that the walls of their prison are no protection against his murderous spree. With the killer closing in on some of Gotham's most notorious villains, Batman is forced to turn to his oldest allies? on both sides of the law! Plus, the conclusion to the 5-part "Spore," drawn by children's book and indie comics artist Michel Gagné (Zed, Insanely Twisted Rabbits).
WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER AND JON LEWIS; ART BY TOMMY CASTILLO, WADE VON GRAWBADGER AND STEFANO GUADIANO; COVER BY TIM SALE.
"Dead Reckoning" Part 5 of 6 finds Batman in a desperate race to stop the Charlatan! Gotham City's newest? and possibly most dangerous? villain plans to take out more of Arkham's enemies. Can Batman? or anyone? stop him? Plus, in the back-up feature, Jon (ROBIN) Lewis and Stefano (BATMAN: FAMILY) Gaudiano team up for a tale that's truly out of this world! The mythos of Batman meets the tale of Robin Hood, as told with the sensibilities of a Grimm's Fairy Tale. The citizenry of the woodlands fear the creature known only as the "Bat King." But is he a demonic foe or a friend in need?
WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER AND JASON HALL; ART BY TOMMY CASTILLO, WADE VON GRAWBADGER, CRAIG ROUSSEAU AND DAN DAVIS; COVER BY TIM SALE.
The thrilling conclusion of "Dead Reckoning!" (Part 6 of 6). Batman's in a desperate race to stop the Charlatan! They finally meet at Arkham Asylum, where the Dark Knight and Jim Gordon must save their old friend Harvey Dent from the monster he created. Plus, in a back-up by Jason Hall (Pistolwhip, BEWARE THE CREEPER) and Craig Rousseau (HARLEY QUINN) & Dan Davis (HARLEY QUINN), someone has caught on to the Dark Knight's annual visits to Crime Alley. It's up to Alfred, Oracle, Robin, Batgirl and Nightwing to save Batman's secret identity!
WRITTEN BY PAUL BOLLES AND GREG RUCKA; ART BY SHAWN MARTINBROUGH AND KLAUS JANSON; COVER BY TIM SALE.
Guest creative team Paul Bolles and Shawn Martinbrough present "More Perfect than Perfect." Batman must find a serial killer intent on deleting "purposeless" people from Gotham City. Can the Dark Knight prevent the brutal murderer from bringing his warped mission to Wayne Enterprises? Plus, a backup story by Greg Rucka and Klaus Janson that leads into the upcoming miniseries BATMAN: DEATH AND THE MAIDEN! In 1920s Paris, a very special birth is about to take place? and Ra's al Ghul has taken note of it, setting the stage for a struggle that will span decades and intertwine with the life of the yet-unborn Batman! For more information, see the feature article.
WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER AND RICK SPEARS; ART BY PATRICK ZIRCHER, AARON SOWD AND ROB G.; COVER BY TIM SALE.
The conclusion of "Made of Wood" throws Batman and the JSA's Green Lantern Alan Scott into a race against time to save James Gordon from a homicidal maniac! And in the back-up? "The Dogcatcher," Part 2 of 4, by Rick Spears and Rob G. (Teenagers From Mars)? an unfortunate city worker happens upon the Joker's lost pooch!
WRITTEN BY BRIAN K. VAUGHAN AND RICK SPEARS; ART BY RICK BURCHETT, JOHN LOWE, AND ROB G.; COVER BY TIM SALE. Featuring guest creators Brian K. Vaughan (Y: THE LAST MAN), Rick Burchett (BATMAN ADVENTURES) and John Lowe (BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES)!
The Mad Hatter has kidnapped Dr. Kirk Langstrom, a.k.a. the Man-Bat! But how does the volatile doctor fit into the Hatter's twisted scheme to remake Gotham in his own warped image? And in the backup, Part 3 of "The Dogcatcher," by Rick Spears and Rob G.! One unlucky dogcatcher has found the Joker's pooch, and he's having one hell of a time getting it back to its rightful owner.
WRITTEN BY PAUL BOLLES AND RICK SPEARS; ART BY MIKE LILLY, SEAN PARSONS, AND ROB G.; COVER BY TIM SALE
"The Randori Stone" Part 1 of 2. Two years ago, Eddie Hurst was sentenced to death for a trio of murders he didn't commit. He was supposed to await his execution quietly in a cold cell at Blackgate, but something's happened to Eddie Hurst. He's gotten stronger. A lot stronger. And now he wants revenge on everyone who had a role in sending him down the river! Only Batman can stop the coming bloodbath - but can he uncover the mystery of Eddie's newfound strength? And in the backup, the flea-bitten conclusion of Rick Spears' and Rob G.'s "The Dogcatcher!"
WRITTEN BY PAUL BOLLES AND A.J. LIEBERMAN; ART BY MIKE LILLY, DAN DAVIS, JEAN-JACQUES DZIALOWSKI AND DAN GREEN; COVER BY TIM SALE.
The thrilling conclusion to the 2-part "The Randori Stone!" Batman's in a race against time to find the secrets of an ancient talisman. If he fails, a mystically enhanced escaped convict will destroy the entire Gotham justice system! And in the backup by A.J. Lieberman, Jean-Jacques Dzialowski and Dan Green, the Tailor supplies high-tech weapons and equipment to those with enough cash. But in Gotham City, no one operates outside the reach of Batman!
WRITTEN BY ANDERSEN GABRYCH AND A.J. LIEBERMAN; ART BY PETE WOODS, CAM SMITH, AND NATHAN FOX; COVER BY TIM SALE.
Part 1 of the 3-issue thriller "The Surrogate," by the hot new creative team of Andersen Gabrych, Pete Woods and Cam Smith! A pregnant woman bleeding from a gunshot wound collapses in Leslie Thompkins' clinic. Can Batman find her family? and the murderer? before she goes under the knife for an against-all-odds operation? And in the backup, part 3 of the 6-part "The Tailor." The Tailor is on the run from super-powered assassins? now learn how he landed on the bad guys' side! For more information, see the feature article.
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WRITTEN BY ANDERSEN GABRYCH AND A.J. LIEBERMAN; ART BY PETE WOODS, CAM SMITH, JEAN-JACQUES DZIALOWSKI AND DAN GREEN; COVER BY TIM SALE.
The conclusion of "The Surrogate!" Batman struggles for a way to safety through a mountain of rubble as Leslie Thompkins desperately tries to save an innocent woman and her unborn child! And in the back- upby A.J. Lieberman, Jean-Jacques Dzialowski and Dan Green, the Tailor gets ready for a battle he knows he can't win!
WRITTEN BY ANDERSEN GABRYCH AND A.J. LIEBERMAN; ART BY PETE WOODS, CAM SMITH, JEAN-JACQUES DZIALOWSKI AND DAN GREEN; COVER BY TIM SALE.
Tarantula and Orpheus guest-star in Part 1 of "The Rotting," a new 2-part story! Can Batman stop a terrible blight from wiping out the citizens of Gotham? And will his quest bring him into conflict with a beautiful but deadly vigilante from Blüdhaven? Plus, in the backup, the conclusion to "The Tailor"! As the Tailor gets ready to go head-to-head in a battle, he knows he can't win, he makes preparations for the only things in Gotham City that he cares about.
WRITTEN BY ANDERSEN GABRYCH; ART BY PETE WOODS, NATHAN MASSENGILL, BRAD WALKER, AND TROY NIXEY; COVER BY TIM SALE.
The thrilling conclusion of "The Rotting" finds Batman and Tarantula facing off against...Orpheus? Why would the hero of The Hill attack the Dark Knight? And what pestilent plan is Kafka plotting for Gotham City? And in the backup, part 1 of the 2-part "Polished Stone." Orpheus has been fighting to gain control of The Hill in Gotham City, but he can't do it alone. With a little help from Batman and Green Arrow, a face from the past is resurrected like you've never seen her before!
WRITTEN BY ANDERSEN GABRYCH; ART BY PETE WOODS, CAM SMITH, BRAD WALKER AND TROY NIXEY; COVER BY TIM SALE.
The new Dynamic Duo takes to the streets in their creepiest adventure yet! Batman and the new Robin face off against the man who may be the sickest psychopath in the DCU: Mr. Zsasz! Can they stop him from slicing and dicing the citizenry of fair Gotham? And in the backup, Part 2 of "Polished Stone" written by Andersen Gabrych with art by newcomer Brad Walker & Troy Nixey! To gain credibility with his people, Orpheus must take down the only man with more power on the streets: Batman!
Written by Andersen Gabrych, Shane McCarthy Art by Pete Woods & Nathan Massengill, Tommy Castillo & Rodney Ramos Cover by Jock WAR GAMES:
ACT 1, PART 1! Gotham erupts in a massive gang war the likes of which have never been seen! Can Batman stem the tides of war? And in the backup story, Part 1 of the 3-part "Low," as the Riddler faces off against Poison Ivy!
Written by Andersen Gabrych, Shane McCarthy Art by Pete Woods & Nathan Massengill, Tommy Castillo & Rodney Ramos Cover by Jock
"War Games," Act 2, Part 1! Batman tries to maintain order in Gotham with the help of the G.C.P.D. But will it be enough when the Ravens hit town? And in the backup, Part 2 of the 3-part "Low."
Written by Andersen Gabrych, Shane McCarthy Art by Pete Woods & Cam Smith, Tommy Castillo & Rodney Ramos Cover by Jock.
"War Games," Act 3, Part 1! Batman engineers a mass meeting of criminals. But will it render the game unwinnable? And in the backup story, the conclusion of "Low," the Riddler takes on Poison Ivy!
Written by Andersen Gabrych and David Lapham Art by Pete Woods, Cam Smith and Lapham Cover by Jock.
Following the shocking events of "War Games," Batman faces an entirely different (and dangerous) Gotham City. And with Killer Croc and the Mad Hatter on the loose, does the Dark Knight even stand a chance? Plus, a backup story written and illustrated by David Lapham (Stray Bullets) serves as a prelude to the next epic DETECTIVE COMICS storyline, Lapham's "City of Crime!"
Written by David Lapham and Mike Carey Art by Ramon Bachs & Nathan Massengill and John Lucas Cover by Lapham
Part 1 of the sprawling 12-part saga "City of Crime" written by David Lapham (Stray Bullets) with art by Ramon Bachs (BATMAN: THE 12-CENT ADVENTURE) & Nathan Massengill (DETECTIVE COMICS)! Gotham City at night is no place for children, as Batman knows all too well. As the Dark Knight tries to shut down a drug ring that's turned deadly, Bruce Wayne must contend with a wayward 14 -year-old who's getting dangerously close to Gotham's underworld!
Plus, in the backup, Part 1 of the 4-part story "The Barker"? written by Mike Carey (LUCIFER) with art by John Lucas (CODENAME: KNOCKOUT)? featuring the return of a classic Golden Age character! There's been a murder under the Big Top, but once it's clear the authorities will be no help, it's up to the carnies and sideshow freaks to get to the bottom of a crime no one wants to touch!
Written by David Lapham and Mike Carey Art by Ramon Bachs & Nathan Massengill and John Lucas Cover by Lapham.
Batman and Robin are drawn further into David Lapham's (Stray Bullets) "City of Crime" in Part 2 of this sprawling 12-part saga! Batman's investigation into the murder of a young woman reveals more and more layers of death and corruption. Meanwhile, the Penguin begins to get involved and makes things all the more explosive! And in the backup, Part 2 of the 4-part story "The Barker"? written by Mike Carey (LUCIFER) with art by John Lucas. The plot thickens following a murder at the Big Top!
Written by David Lapham and Mike Carey Art by Ramon Bach's & Nathan Massengill and John Lucas Cover by Lapham.
In Part 3 of David Lapham's 12-part "City of Crime," the Penguin learns Mr. Freeze may have betrayed him, just as a secret player threatens to bring the city to its knees! Plus, Part 3 of the 4-part backup tale "The Barker," by Mike Carey and John Lucas!
Written by David Lapham and Mike Carey Art by Ramon Bachs & Nathan Massengill and John Lucas Cover by Lapham.
In Part 4 of the 12-part "City of Crime," people of Gotham City are going insane, and only Robin can save the innocents! Plus, Batman hunts Mr. Freeze while some of Gotham's villains begin plotting together. And in the backup, the conclusion of the 4-part "The Barker!"
