Batman Reborn

[DaiRed]

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BATMAN AND ROBIN #1
Written by Grant Morrison
Art and cover by Frank Quitely
Variant cover by JG Jones
Sketch variant cover by Frank Quitely
"Batman Reborn" begins here! With the reunited team of Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely (ALL-STAR SUPERMAN, WE3, New X-Men), this first issue kicks off a 3-part story arc that can't be missed! The new Dynamic Duo hit the streets with a bang in their new flying Batmobile as they face off against an assemblage of villains called the Circus of Strange. They also tackle their first mission investigating a child who’s been abducted by the mysterious Domino Killer. But will everything go smoothly? And who exactly are the new Batman and Robin? The newest era of The Dark Knight begins here!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with three covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Frank Quitely), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by JG Jones). For every 250 copies of the Standard Edition, retailers may order one copy of the Sketch Variant Edition (with a cover by Frank Quitely), which is a sketch version of the Standard Edition. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale June 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

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BATMAN #687
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Ed Benes & Rob Hunter
Cover by Tony Daniel & Sandu Florea
Variant cover by JG Jones
In this special epilogue to BATTLE FOR THE COWL, new BATMAN writer Judd Winick rejoins the Bat Family! This 40-page issue explores the final moments of the Battle for the Cowl as the new Batman learns that winning the Cowl comes at a high price! Witness the new Batman taking to the streets of Gotham City for the first time! Putting a new man inside the Bat-suit was the easy part – now the fun begins! Guest-starring Superman and Wonder Woman, this issue is a must-read for any Batman fan.
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Tony Daniel & Sandu Florea), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by JG Jones). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale June 10 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

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DETECTIVE COMICS #854
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by JH Williams and Cully Hamner
Cover by JH Williams
Variant cover by JG Jones
“Elegy” part 1 of 4! A new era in the history of DETECTIVE COMICS begins as Batwoman is unleashed on Gotham City! Marked by the blood-red bat, Kate Kane is a soldier fighting her own private war – one that began years ago and haunts her every waking moment. With a script by Greg Rucka and breath-taking art by JH Williams III, you've never seen anything like this!
Featuring the debut of a new co-feature starring The Question written by Rucka! Odds against you? Alone and nowhere to turn? Willing to fight, but you don't know how? When you're searching everywhere for an answer, sometimes all you need to do is ask the right Question. Renee Montoya again dons the faceless mask to help those in need, all the while searching for her own answers in this new adventure with art by Cully Hamner (BLUE BEETLE).
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by JH Williams III ), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by JG Jones). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale June 24 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

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RED ROBIN #1
Written by Christopher Yost
Art by Ramon Bachs
Cover by Francis Manapul
Variant cover by JG Jones
Writer Chris Yost (New X-Men, X-Force) and artist by Ramon Bachs (Civil War: Front Line) kick off a brand-new ongoing series right here with “The Grail” part 1 of 4! Following the aftermath of BATTLE FOR THE COWL, a new Batman watches over Gotham City. But not everyone is ready to give up on the old one. Someone believes that Bruce Wayne may still be alive...and that someone is Red Robin. But who is wearing the Red Robin costume, and why is he traveling the globe looking for a dead man? Whoever he is, he's not alone in his search!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Francis Manapul), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by JG Jones). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale June 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

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BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM #1
Written by Paul Dini and Marc Andreyko
Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs and Georges Jeanty & Karl Story
Cover by Dustin Nguyen
Variant cover by JG Jones
An all-new Batman series by the DETECTIVE COMICS creative team of Paul Dini and Dustin Nguyen! As a new Batman rises on the streets of Gotham City, the heroes, villains and citizens take notice. How will the police feel about this new Batman, and can he control the crime in Gotham the way the old Batman did?
This new series also features a regular ongoing co-feature starring Manhunter written by Marc Andreyko and illustrated by Georges Jeanty (Buffy Season 8)! Kate Spencer lost a friend during the chaos of BATTLE FOR THE COWL, and now she wants payback. As usual, she’ll use any means necessary to get it!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Dustin Nguyen ), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by JG Jones). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale June 17 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

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GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #1
Written by Paul Dini
Art and cover by Guillem March
Variant cover by JG Jones
This all-new series features the bad girls of Gotham City! Catwoman, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn are tired of playing by other people's rules regardless of which side of the law they're on. These tough ladies have a new agenda that's all their own, and they'll use any means necessary to pursue it. But can they get along and work as a team? And who will get hurt along the way? DETECTIVE COMICS and STREETS OF GOTHAM writer Paul Dini kicks off this brand-new ongoing series with amazing artwork by Guillem March (JOKER’S ASYLUM: POISON IVY, GOTHAM GAZETTE).
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Guillem March), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by JG Jones). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale June 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

[Question]

I'm getting all of them.

[DaiRed]

I know for sure I'll be getting Batman, Detective, and Streets of Gotham. Still iffy on Batman and Robin, but may get it in trades.
My guesses for who will be who:
Batman- Dick
Robin- Damian
Red Robin- Jason.
Tim fans may not want to hear this, but he might die.

[Deadpool]

Batman And Robin- I may get the first issue, but Quitely's art just doesn't seem to fit well with me on the ongoing Batman. I liked his art on New X-Men and thought it fit there, LOVED it on All-Star Superman. But this seems off to me.

Batman- I Liked Under The Hood. I Very Much Enjoy Barry Ween. The Green Arrow/Black Canary Wedding Special Was A Hoot! (The Actual Book Not So Much), His Initial Run On Green Arrow As Good. But Other Than That, Judd Winnick Doesn't Fit. I Think That When He's Doing Something Funny, He's Spot On (Or, unfortunatly, when its about AIDs, Pedro and Me was wonderful). But other than that, no. Just no.

Detective Comics- Nothing Against Them, Just Not Interested In The Characters.

Red Robin- Ugh..Move On....

Gotham Streets and Sirens- Paul Dini? You Have My Attention. I'll Be Checking Those Out For Sure.

[KamenRiderKiva]

I agree with DaiRed on the guesses, im still iffy on the red robin though, it might be Tim as well

Speaking of Jason (and going off topic for a while) if the powers-that-be wouldnt have resurrected him before, he would´ve been a kick @$$ black lantern

[DaiRed]

I thought of something today, do you guys think that Batman could top the charts in June? I think Batman & Robin has the best chance considering the attention it's getting. I think it would be cool if it did, not to mention seeing the Dynamic Duo putting Marvel in its place.

[Deadpool]

I thought of something today, do you guys think that Batman could top the charts in June? I think Batman & Robin has the best chance considering the attention it's getting. I think it would be cool if it did, not to mention seeing the Dynamic Duo putting Marvel in its place.

Its hard to say. The summer months are often when events happen to grab spots on lists. And while there isn't a big companywide book out, there is Darkest Knight for DC and Flash Rebirt at DC as well. I'm not sure if Marvel has any Title specific events going on, but its possible.

I think that Batman books will see a bit of a jump on the lists. It's been stated by editor and creator alike the draw of the number 1 on an issue cover. The chance to start from the begining and get every issue is cool, as is the intrique involved with thinking "What's This Book All About?". A similar thought goes through when new creative teams take over or an old favorite comes back.

However, I think that when it comes to these books spinning out of what just happened in Bat-Titles, it has a little bit of a hill to run up. Batman R.I.P and Batman's involvement with Final Crisis is kind sore for some. Also Grant Morrison's crazy, continuity clustering writing makes me nervous for that book. Also, Quitely's art, while stunning, doesn't seem to fit a monthly, in-cannon title, at least for Batman. Judd Winnick is always a hit-or-mostly-miss. I've read a couple things by him good, but overall, his stuff doens't always work. Red Robin was perhaps one of the WORST things to come out of Countdown. Now to have a new character (or Jason again) get a solo title? Ugh, No.

So when I think about it, I have to say, Batman probably won't take the top, but he will probably crack the 10.

[DaiRed]

We'll have to wait and see. GO BATMAN!

[mbozzo]

I gues that I'll have to wait and see who this 'new' Batman is, let alone if there is more than one of him.

[DaiRed]

The Ongoing Question: Greg Rucka on his Detective Co-Feature
http://www.newsarama.com/comics/040908-Question-Rucka.html

[DaiRed]

POLL: Who Should Be Batgirl?
http://www.newsarama.com/comics/040913-Batgirl-Poll.html

[DaiRed]

Moving to Gotham: Mark Bagley Talks Batman
http://www.newsarama.com/comics/040917-Bagley-Batman.html

[DaiRed]

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BATMAN AND ROBIN #2
Written by Grant Morrison
Art and cover by Frank Quitely
Variant cover by Andy Kubert
“Batman Reborn” continues with the reteaming of Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely (ALL-STAR SUPERMAN, WE3, New X-Men)! In a blazing Gotham City police department, the new Batman and Robin face the bizarre, fighting freakshow that is the Circus of Strange and find that they don’t make as good a team as Batman had hoped! Meanwhile, the mysterious Sasha escapes from Professor Pyg and vows vengeance on the people who killed her father.
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Frank Quitely), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Andy Kubert). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale July 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

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BATMAN #688
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Mark Bagley & Art Thibert
Cover by Tony Daniel & Sandu Florea
There may be a new Batman in Gotham City, but that doesn’t mean the city wants him. As Two-Face and Penguin take measures to keep the new Dark Knight at bay, one of the archvillains makes a startling discovery about the new Caped Crusader. Plus, Batman trains the new Robin, and Mark Bagley starts a 4-issue stint as guest artist!
On sale July 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

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BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM #2
Written by Paul Dini; co-feature written by Marc Andreyko
Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs; co-feature art by Georges Jeanty & Karl Story
Cover by Dustin Nguyen
In this second issue by the dynamic duo of Paul Dini (DETECTIVE COMICS) and Dustin Nguyen (BATMAN), Commissioner Gordon teams with the new Batman to combat the fiery threat that Firefly has spread across Gotham City. And to make matters worse, the mysterious adversary known only as Abuse makes his presence felt!
Meanwhile, in the Manhunter co-feature, now that Kate Spencer is the new District Attorney of Gotham City, will she use her legal power or her Super Hero identity to find the killer of the previous D.A.?
On sale July 15 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

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DETECTIVE COMICS #855
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by JH Williams III; co-feature art by Cully Hamner
Cover by JH Williams III
“Elegy” part 2 of 4 by Greg Rucka and JH Williams III! Batwoman captures her enemy, a madwoman known only as Alice who sees her life as a fairy tale and everyone around her as expendable extras – including Kate! But when the tables are turned, Batwoman finds herself in a hallucination slamming the present into a collision with the past, and the hints of a threat that will claim the lives of every man, woman and child in Gotham City.
And in the all-new co-feature starring the Question, Montoya's quest to find a missing young girl turns deadly.
On sale July 29 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

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GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #2
Written by Paul Dini
Art and cover by Guillem March
Tommy Elliott, a.k.a. the villainous mastermind known as Hush, has escaped the confines of Batman’s headquarters and is wreaking havoc throughout Gotham City all under the guise of Bruce Wayne. Will the loose assemblage of Catwoman, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn be enough to stop the madman’s rampage? Or are Gotham’s femmes fatales doomed to fail before they even begin?
On sale July 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

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RED ROBIN #2
Written by Christopher Yost
Art by Ramon Bachs & Art Thibert
Cover by Francis Manapul
Red Robin continues scouring the world, searching for clues to Bruce Wayne's final fate in this new series from writer Chris Yost (New X-Men, X-Force) and artist Ramon Bachs (Civil War: Front Line)! But now he's been targeted by the League of Assassins. What does Ra's al Ghul want with Red Robin? Why are members of the League of Assassins being targeted for death? And what happened to the life Red Robin left behind? Spoiler guest-stars as "Batman Reborn" continues here in “The Grail” part 2 of 4.
On sale July 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

[DaiRed]

I'm beginning to think that it's actually Tim as Red Robin. If so, where does that leave Jason post-BFTC.
I can't wait for Bagley on Batman. He's my favorite Spidey artist.
And when is Batgirl's title gonna start? I'm guessing maybe August since the Oracle mini will be over by next solicits and if the rumors are true, you-know-who will be Batgirl again.

[Question]

Part Two of 'Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader?' came out this week.

It was amazing.

[DaiRed]

Part Two of 'Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader?' came out this week.

It was amazing.

I'll be getting it next week with my monthly ship.

[Deadpool]

I gotta say that I'm really only interested in the Dini books....otherwise I'm pretty much done with Bat-Titles.

[Question]

Really?

I'm totally looking forward to Rucka on Batwoman.

[DaiRed]

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Who is Batgirl?
http://blog.newsarama.com/2009/05/04/who-is-batgirl/

[DaiRed]

Word Balloon: The Greg Rucka Debrief
http://www.newsarama.com/comics/060924-WB-Rucka.html

[DaiRed]

Best Shots Extra: Detective Comics #854
http://www.newsarama.com/comics/060924-BSE-Tec.html

[DaiRed]

Best Shots Extra: Gotham City Sirens #1
http://www.newsarama.com/comics/060925-BSE-GCSirens.html

[Deadpool]

Hey Daired, How about instead of just linking to other people's opinions about the Bat-books, how about you share your opinions. Newsarama is a pretty popular site and I think that the content they have is easily found without you posting every poll or news update when no discussion has taken place. Plus you post the Batman solicits that are available in numerous different places. If you want to get a Discussion about the Batman line going, then say something. Don't just post a link to Newsarama talking about the book. Give us your own opinion.

I'll give a quick review of each Batman title that I've read:

Batman and Robin: Really Solid. I didn't really dig Morrison's previous run and I can't stand the character of Damian, but it was well written none the less. And while I feel that Quietly's art doesn't really fit on an ongoing title, it did seem to fit the tone of the book very well.

Batman: Didn't read it.

Red Robin: It was okay. I wasn't a fan of the Red Robin concept when they tried it with Jason and I'm not really a fan of it not with Tim Drake (that's right Drake. Not Wayne). The art was okay, the writing was okay. Not the most solid issue, but it served it's purpose and got me interested for at least another issue.

Streets of Gotham: I liked it a whole lot. Once it gets a proper focus storywise, the book will be even better. Dini is great, Nugyen's art was wonderful. And while I'm not really a fan of Manhunter, I adore Georges Jeanty's art (Buffy Season 8 is a really good title) so that was a plus.

Detective Comics: Didn't read It

Gotham City Sirens: Really fun. Harley, Ivy and Catwoman in a book written by Paul Dini? Yeah that's a book you should pick up. The art was good, the story was good. I'm really looking forward to what's coming up next.

[DaiRed]

Well I wait til the end of the month to get my comics, that's why I haven't posted any reviews. Well so far, I'm liking everything.
I decided to add Batman & Robin to my pulllist because I liked it so much.
Batman's going to be good. I loved the BFTC epilogue. Dick will be a great Batman.
1st issue of Red Robin was good. A little surprised by Tim's reaction to being "replaced." I thought it was more of a passing of the torch moment when Damian saved him from Jason. I think they could explain why he believes Bruce is still alive though.
I'm looking forward to more from Streets of Gotham. Dini is the man when it comes to Batman.
Detective Comics was alright, but I'm taking it off my pullist. Sorry, but Batwoman just doesn't interest me. Let me know when Batman's back in his first title.
And Dini scores again with Gotham City Sirens, and March's art is glamours with the ladies. Giggety.;)
Bruce can take his time coming back if you ask.

Let the rest of the world know what you think of the era:
http://www.newsarama.com/comics/090626-poll-bat-family.html

[DaiRed]

DC Preview: Batman #688 - Bagley & Batman
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Well Bagley may be the best Spidey artist, but it looks like I need awhile to get used to him on Batman.
I don't like how they have Dick smile. I know he's lighter but it doesn't seem very Batman.
I'm looking forward to what happens based on the opening.

[DaiRed]

Tony Daniel Replaces Winick, Bags on Batman
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Personally, I think this should be good. Daniel has a good feel for the character and he's a great artist.
Well I guess we know who's attacking Dick in that preview. And I'd really like to see how Dick will interact with Catwoman. She doesn't know who the new Batman is yet doesn't she?

[DaiRed]

Closing Statements Q&A: Manhunter: Streets of Gotham #1
http://blog.newsarama.com/2009/07/12/closing-statements-qa-manhunter-streets-of-gotham-1/

[Question]

Personally, I think this should be good. Daniel has a good feel for the character

...what?

You read Battle for the Cowl, right?

Horrible, horrible writing.

[DaiRed]

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BATMAN AND ROBIN #5
Written by Grant Morrison
Art and variant cover by Philip Tan & Jonathan Glapion
Cover by Frank Quitely
Are two Dynamic Duos too much for one city? Batman and Robin find themselves at cross-purposes with Red Hood and Scarlet. Who’s right? Who’s wrong? And who will end up being the chosen protectors of Gotham City?
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Frank Quitely), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Philip Tan & Jonathan Glapion). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale October 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

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AZRAEL #1
Written by Fabian Nicieza
Art by Ramon Bachs
Cover by Jock
Variant cover by Frazer Irving
Following the events of “The Eighth Deadly Sin” in BATMAN ANNUAL #27 and DETECTIVE COMICS ANNUAL #11, the new monthly series starring Death's Dark Knight begins! Michael Lane is a man in search of redemption, but does serving the Order of Purity as God's Angel of Justice bring him closer to achieving his goal – or simply send him further down a road paved with good intentions? When a hired killer comes to Gotham City seeking revenge for crimes committed decades in the past, Azrael faces an impossible conflict: What if God's justice forces the hero to claim one of God's servants? From writer Fabian Nicieza (SUPERMAN, TRINITY) and artist Ramon Bachs (RED ROBIN)!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Jock), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Frazer Irving). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale October 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

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BATMAN #691
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Mark Bagley & Rob Hunter
Cover by Tony Daniel
BATMAN double-ships this month as Two-Face and the new Batman throw down in the Batcave. And the fight is a vicious one, but just as Two-Face begins to get the upper hand...Batman shows up? The final chapter of Dick Grayson's first adventure as Batman is a can't-miss!
On sale October 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

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BATMAN #692
Written by Tony Daniel
Art by Tony Daniel & Sandu Florea
Cover by Tony Daniel
BATMAN double-ships this month with Tony Daniel returning to the series as the new writer and artist after his best-selling BATTLE FOR THE COWL miniseries! 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!
On sale October 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

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DETECTIVE COMICS #858
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by JH Williams III; co-feature art by Cully Hamner
Cover by JH Williams III
Variant cover by Adam Hughes
The shocking and tragic origin story of Batwoman begins here! In “Go” part 1, young Kate Kane and her family are kidnapped by terrorists, and Kate’s life – and the lives of her family – will never be the same! Plus, the mystery behind the villainous Alice is at last revealed!
Then, in The Question co-feature, Renee’s search for a missing girl comes to a bittersweet end, leaving Renee with more questions and an even bigger mystery for her to solve. As long as she can survive the night, that is...
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by JH Williams III), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Adam Hughes). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale October 28 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

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BATGIRL #3
Written by Bryan Q. Miller
Art by Lee Garbett & Trevor Scott
Cover by Phil Noto
It’s a new look and a new costume for the all-new Batgirl! As crime in Gotham City continues to rise, the newest member of the Bat-family vows to wear the mantle of the Bat and fight alongside Batman and Robin in their war on crime. There’s just one problem: She hasn’t told Batman and Robin yet!
On sale October 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

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BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM #5
Written by Chris Yost; co-feature written by Marc Andreyko
Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs; co-feature art by Jeremy Haun
Cover by Dustin Nguyen
The 2-part "Leviathan" story begins from guest writer Chris Yost (RED ROBIN) as the Huntress finds herself in an unusual position – the responsible one! Because when Huntress hunts down a violent new criminal, she finds herself stuck with a violent, loose cannon of a partner on the case – the Man-Bat.
Meanwhile, in the Manhunter co-feature, Jane Doe is in custody and claiming that Two-Face asked her to kill the former D.A. Since Kate Spencer can't find the bipolar baddie, it's up to Manhunter to hunt him down!
On sale October 21 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

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RED ROBIN #5
Written by Chris Yost
Art by Ramon Bachs
Cover by Francis Manapul
“Council of Spiders,” Part 1 of 4! Ra's al Ghul goes from hunter to hunted! What is the Council of Spiders, why have they been killing assassins, and who is the Wanderer? After the death of Red Robin last issue, the League of Assassins now must – wait, WHAT? Everything shifts into insane overdrive as the daughter of Wayne Enterprises CEO Lucius Fox completes her quest to find Red Robin, only to get caught up in one of the deadliest games on the face of the planet.
On sale October 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

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GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #5
Written by Paul Dini
Art and cover by Guillem March
Harley Quinn takes center stage this issue as the girls deal with the after effects of Hush’s deadly manipulations over the last few months. Plus, don’t miss a surprise guest-star!
On sale October 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

[DaiRed]

SDCC 09 VIDEO: Dan DiDio Talks Batman
http://www.newsarama.com/common/media/video/player.php?aid=29658

[DaiRed]

SDCC 09 - DC's BATMAN: NEW DYNAMIC Panel LIVE!
http://www.newsarama.com/comics/090724-sdcc09-batman.html

[DaiRed]

Batman & Robin made no.1 in the sales for June 2009!:D
http://www.comichron.com/monthlycomicssales/2009/2009-06.html

1 Batman and Robin 1 $2.99 DC 168,539
4 Batman 687 $3.99 DC 96,876
13 Detective Comics 854 $3.99 DC 72,780
19 Red Robin 1 $2.99 DC 64,236
28 Batman Streets of Gotham 1 $3.99 DC 57,628
32 Gotham City Sirens 1 $2.99 DC 52,419

[DaiRed]

Best Shots Extra: DETECTIVE COMICS #855
http://www.newsarama.com/comics/070931-BSEDetective855.html