First Printing. Direct Edition. Cover by Greg Capullo. Written by SCOTT SNYDER Art by GREG CAPULLO and JONATHAN GLAPION
Be here for the start of a new era for The Dark Knight from writer Scott Snyder (AMERICAN VAMPIRE, BATMAN: GATES OF GOTHAM) and artist Greg Capullo (Spawn)! A series of brutal killings hints at an ancient conspiracy, and Batman learns that Gotham City is deadlier than he knew. First appearance of Harper Row (cameo, not named in issue).
Written by Doug Moench, with art by Mike Manley and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Manley.
Looking back on his life, Bruce Wayne remembers how his parents' violent deaths at the hands of a two-bit gunman drove him to become the Dark Knight of Gotham City, and hints of a never-before revealed dark episode in Batman's early career are exposed, offering new insights into the character of the World's Greatest Detective.
Written by Steve Niles, Ivory Madison, David Tischman, and Simon Spurrier. Art by Chris Samnee, Clayton Henry, Marcus To, and Saleem Crawford. Cover by Andy Kubert. Also featuring work by Kevin Grevioux, Mike Raicht (Army of Darkness), Kevin Shinick (of Robot Chicken), Grey, Alex Konat, Stephanie Buscema (Amazing Spider-Man Family), Rafa Garres, Ray McCarthy.
The BATMAN 80-PAGE GIANT features can't-miss action from some of today's premiere up-and-coming talent working on your favorite characters! It's the biggest blizzard of the year, and everyone in Gotham City is doing what they can to help. Find out what Batman, Robin, Alfred, Catwoman, Mr. Freeze, Veil, Poison Ivy and more get up to when snow brings Gotham City to a standstill! 80 pages, full color.
The origin of Two-Face in "The Crimes of Two-Face." Originally presented in story by Bill Finger based on an idea by Bob Kane with art by Bob Kane.
Two-Face returns in "The Man who led a Double Life!" Originally presented in Detective Comics #68, story by Billy Finger with art by Bob Kane.
Black Canary stars in "An Orchid for the Deceased!" Originally presented in Flash Comics #95, art by Carmine Infantino and Frank Giacoia.
Starman stars in "The Case of the Camera Curse!" Originally presented in Adventure Comics #66, art by Jack Burnley.
Also features reprints of Blackhawk #13, More Fun Comics#66 starring the Spectre, Wildcat in Sensation Comics #71, and Detective Comics #80 featuring "The End of Two-Face!"
The Eighth Deadly Sin: Part 1 of 2 - Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art by J. Calafiore and Mark McKenna. Cover by J. Calafiore.
A murdered priest. A desecrated grave marker. A kidnapped child. A secret key. A mystery whose solution could upset the world order. For Batman and Robin to stop the rampage of a zealot named Amon, the Sixth Sinner, they first have to halt a deadlier foe intent on making sure Amon succeeds. To end the killer's mad scheme, Batman faces Azrael, Death's Dark Knight! 'The Eighth Deadly Sin' continues in DETECTIVE COMICS ANNUAL #11 and sets the stage for this month's premiere issue of the AZRAEL ongoing series!
WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART BY JIM APARO AND SAL BUSCEMA; COVER BY MICHAEL W. KALUTA
An explosive "Planet DC" Annual introduces the English metahuman known as the Boggart! Who or what is the Boggart? Who or what has attacked Alfred while on holiday and left him catatonic? What sinister occurences are going on at Castle Malvern? And what connection do they all have with the plucky English lass Rosemary Fields? These are all answers the Batman must discover as several lives hang in the balance in "Lost Boys". In the backup story, the Boggart solos as Rosemary's studies begin. Will her pet Boggart accept the new school and teachers or will he go "Slightly Beserk"?
Cover by Vincent Giarrano. "Fables of the Bat-Man," script by Doug Moench, art by Vincent Giarrano
In the future, set in a domed city ruled by a government that mind-controls its citizens on an unnamed planet, an old man spins tales for a group of children who are unwittingly being groomed for re-education; The fables revolve around the mythological "Bat-Man," who resided on the once-thriving planet Earth, each story coming with a special moral imparted by the old man to the children as a way of subtly warn them against their own government's sinister plans. The stories he tells include The Mad Jester, Cat-Fem, Split-Face, and The Scarecrow.
The BLOODLINES Summer Annual crossover continues from Green Lantern (1990 2nd Series) Annual #2. Gotham City's most gung-ho cop falls prey to one of the parasites...and is reborn as Ballistic, this Annual's infusion of New Blood into the DC Universe! But will he join Batman in the battle against the alien menace? Continues in Justice League Europe Annual (1990) #4.
Written by Doug Moench, with art by Eduardo Barreto. Cover by Christian Alamy.
ECLIPSO: THE DARKNESS WITHIN Annuals Crossover Event continues. When the Joker falls into possession of a black diamond and becomes 'eclipsed,' Batman is forced to become an Eclipso himself in order to confront his nemesis.
Written by Alan Grant and John Wagner, with art by Vince Giarrano. Cover by Sam Kieth.
Painted cover by Scott Hampton. "The Last Batman Story," script by Alan Grant, pencils by Jim Fern, inks by Steve Leialoha
Armageddon 2001 crossover; Waverider looks into a possible timeline for Batman; This one shows him going to prison for the murder of many of his major villains; Did he do it, does he become the Monarch?; Or are there other forces behind the killings? Guest starring the Joker, Catwoman and Robin. Brief Penguin appearance. Cameos by Superman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, and the Flash. 68 pgs., full color.
Cover by Denys Cowan and Dick Giordano.
"Down to the Bone." Story by Doug Moench. Pencils by Denys Cowan. Inks by Alfredo Alcala. Hugo Strange has tried many things to beat Batman. This time he uses a very novel approach as he utilizes financial and legal means to cause Bruce Waynes world to crumble around him. Will Batman navigate the maze of red tape set up in time to thwart Strange? 48 pages. Full color.
Written by FABIAN NICIEZA. Art by STEVE SCOTT, DANIEL SAMPERE, ANDREI BRESSAN, WALDEN WONG, RICH PERROTTA & RODNEY RAMOS. Cover by TONY S. DANIEL.
Over the years, Dick Grayson has worn several guises: First, he was Robin the Boy Wonder, then Nightwing, and finally Batman. But now that Bruce Wayne has donned the cape and cowl once again, Dick finds himself at an identity crossroads.
Pieces: Part 3 of 3 - Written by TONY S. DANIEL Art by STEVE SCOTT and RYAN WINN Cover by TONY S. DANIEL
Batman uses both his wits and brute force to deal with new and old enemies alike. Will Two-Face find his coin? Does the Riddler finally get the skeleton key to his locked memories? Is there a new power hierarchy about to reign in Gotham City? Find out in the stunning conclusion of the 3-part 'Pieces.'
Pieces: Part 2 of 3 - Written by TONY DANIEL Art by STEVE SCOTT and RYAN WINN Cover by TONY DANIEL
Batman acts on his suspicions of a newly elected political figure in Gotham City and finds himself in deep water. With piranhas. Meanwhile, Two-Face fights his way back from the brink of death to find an unlikely ally who will show him that there are two sides to every story.
Pieces: Part 1 of 3 - Written by TONY DANIEL. Art by STEVE SCOTT & RYAN WINN. Cover by TONY DANIEL.
Two-Face is back! As an unknown villain targets Two-Face and other Gotham City crimelords for extermination, Batman discovers that Kitrina Falcone, a.k.a. 'CATGIRL,' is next on the hit list! Can he save the junior mobster in time? And will helping Kitrina force Catwoman to get involved?
Written by TONY DANIEL Art and cover by TONY DANIEL Welcome back Tony Daniel as regular writer/artist on BATMAN!
Bruce Wayne may have returned, but Gotham City remains Dick Grayson's to protect as Batman. And when an aging but wealthy technology developer comes to Gotham with his beautiful daughter, it turns out he's in search of a joint project with WayneTech. DNA tracking is the name of his game, and there are others interested in his proposal. But when the developer goes missing, Batman finds that his tracks stop in the city's violent Chinatown neighborhood, where a new deadly Triad gang has taken root. Guest-starring I-Ching!
Variant cover by KEVIN NOWLAN. Bruce Wayne: The Return Home: Prelude - Written by Fabian Nicieza with art by Cliff Richards.
Celebrating the 'Return of Bruce Wayne'! Those closest to The Dark Knight look back on the legacy he has created. Featuring appearances by Alfred, Dick Grayson, Tim Drake, Damian Wayne, Selina Kyle and more!
Cover by Tony Daniel. Bruce Wayne: The Return Home: Prelude - Written by Fabian Nicieza with art by Cliff Richards.
Celebrating the 'Return of Bruce Wayne'! Those closest to The Dark Knight look back on the legacy he has created. Featuring appearances by Alfred, Dick Grayson, Tim Drake, Damian Wayne, Selina Kyle and more!
R.I.P. The Missing Chapter: Part 2 of 2 - Written by GRANT MORRISON Art and cover by TONY DANIEL
Grant Morrison and Tony Daniel continue their captivating untold tale of Bruce Wayne and his adventures between BATMAN R.I.P. and FINAL CRISIS! Discover the shocking secrets that point toward THE RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE that we couldn't show you until now!
Life After Death: Part 6 of 6 - Written by Tony Daniel. Art by Tony Daniel and Sandu Florea. Cover by Tony Daniel.
Who wears the Black Mask? The true identity of Gotham City's new crimelord is finally revealed and that identity will surprise everybody - especially Batman! And after the final showdown between Black Mask and The Dark Knight, will things ever be the same for Kittyhawk and the Reaper?
Life After Death: Part 5 of 6 - Written by Tony Daniel. Art by Tony Daniel and Sandu Florea. Cover by Tony Daniel.
Batman at the mercy of Black Mask! While trapped in the crime lord's headquarters, The Dark Knight must find a way to escape before all of Gotham City falls prey to the Mask's lethal toxins. Guest-starring Catwoman, Penguin, Robin and the Reaper!
Life After Death: Part 4 of 6 - Written by Tony Daniel. Art by Tony Daniel and Sandu Florea. Cover by Tony Daniel.
The unthinkable happens when Batman and the Penguin join forces to thwart the mass murder and mayhem of their common foe, the Black Mask. Plus, Batman confronts an adversary from days past who has a score to settle with The Dark Knight.
Written by Tony Daniel. Art by Tony Daniel and Sandu Florea. Cover by Tony Daniel.
While Black Mask and his Ministry of Death struggle to maintain control of Gotham City, The Dark Knight sets his sights on Kittyhawk - a young thief pivotal to the outcome of Black Mask's gang war. But will a powerful adversary thought long dead spoil all of Batman's plans? Guest-starring Oracle and the Penguin!
Written by Tony Daniel. Art by Tony Daniel and Sandu Florea. Cover by Tony Daniel.
With Batman pounding the pavement in search of Black Mask, Penguin on the run, and the completion of the new Arkham Asylum looming close, Gotham City has reached a boiling point! Guest-starring Catwoman and the Huntress and featuring the return of Gotham City's most notorious crime family!
