Batman and Batfamily Solicitations for December 2017

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DARK NIGHTS: METAL #5
Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Art and cover by GREG CAPULLO and JONATHAN GLAPION
Variant covers by TONY S. DANIEL, ANDY KUBERT and JIM LEE
The Justice League faces the final extinguishing of our world, invaded on all sides by unimaginable nightmares, fueled on to the edge of oblivion only by the belief that there must be a light in the endless darkness—somewhere. But…what if there’s not?
ADVANCE SOLICITED • On sale JANUARY 10 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US
FOIL-STAMPED, EMBOSSED COVER • RATED T+



BATMAN AND THE SIGNAL #2
Written by SCOTT SNYDER and TONY PATRICK
Art and cover by CULLY HAMNER
As Bruce Wayne fulfills his corporate duties at Wayne Industries, Duke Thomas (a.k.a. the Signal) embraces his role as Gotham City’s daytime protector while battling a deadly new rogues gallery. Could these teenage villains be connected to the recent metahuman population boom in the Narrows? To find out, the Signal must learn to work with a different kind of ally…the GCPD!
On sale DECEMBER 6 • 32 pg, FC, 2 of 3, $3.99 US • RATED T+



BATMAN/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES II #1
Written by JAMES TYNION IV
Art and cover FREDDIE E. WILLIAMS II
Variant cover by KEVIN EASTMAN
The team behind the smash-hit crossover series is back to reunite the Dark Knight and the Heroes in a Half-Shell. When Donatello goes looking for a new mentor to help him improve his fighting skills, he opens a doorway to another reality, hoping to summon the Turtles’ one-time ally, Batman. But instead, he gets sent to Gotham City and someone else comes through the open portal—Bane! Suddenly, there’s a new gang boss in New York and he’s out to unite all the other bad guys under him. Can Donnie get back in time and bring Batman with him to help his brothers before Bane causes irreparable destruction? Co-published with IDW.
On sale DECEMBER 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

BATMAN/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES II #2
Written by JAMES TYNION IV
Art and cover FREDDIE E. WILLIAMS II
Variant cover by KEVIN EASTMAN
The team behind the smash-hit crossover series is back to reunite the Dark Knight and the Heroes in a Half-Shell. When Donatello goes looking for a new mentor to help him improve his fighting skills, he opens a doorway to another reality, hoping to summon the Turtles’ one-time ally, Batman. But instead, he gets sent to Gotham City and someone else comes through the open portal—Bane! Suddenly, there’s a new gang boss in New York and he’s out to unite all the other bad guys under him. Can Donnie get back in time and bring Batman with him to help his brothers before Bane causes irreparable destruction? Co-published with IDW.
On sale DECEMBER 20 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

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DC UNIVERSE HOLIDAY SPECIAL 2017 #1
Written by GREG RUCKA, TOM KING, DENNIS O’NEIL, JEFF LEMIRE, MAX LANDIS, CHRISTOPHER PRIEST, SHEA FONTANA, JOSHUA WILLIAMSON and others!
Art by STEVE EPTING, RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE, BILQUIS EVELY, OTTO SCHMIDT, NEIL GOOGE, FRANCIS MANAPUL and others
Cover by ANDY KUBERT
DC Comics’ finest talents have assembled to bring you a holiday special like you’ve never seen before! Join Superman, Wonder Woman and the Flash as they deliver powerful messages of hope like only The Worlds Greatest Super-Heroes can! Plus: Sgt. Rock fights the Nazis on Hanukah, the Teen Titans take on the literal ghost of Christmas past, and Swamp Thing battles that creeping feeling of existential dread! And don’t miss the legendary Denny O’Neil’s return to comics with an all-new Batman story!
ONE-SHOT • On sale DECEMBER 6 • 96 pg, FC, $9.99 US • RATED T



BANE: CONQUEST #8
Written by CHUCK DIXON
Art and cover by GRAHAM NOLAN
By trying to abduct the infant Naja-Naja, Bane has made an enemy of Kobra. And the cult won’t stop until he’s dead. A global manhunt for the Man Who Broke the Bat begins but he’s not one to run or hide. With his trusted comrades Bird, Trogg and Zombie he plots a strategy to take the fight to the underworld empire run by Valentina. Bane’s original creators continue their epic tale of mayhem, revenge...and conquest!
On sale DECEMBER 6 • 32 pg, FC, 8 of 12, $3.99 US • RATED T+



BATGIRL #18
Written by HOPE LARSON
Art by SAMI BASRI
Cover by DAN MORA
Variant cover by JOSHUA MIDDLETON
It’s the holiday season in Burnside, and everyone is getting into the spirit…including Harley Quinn! After the maid of mischief infects Barbara Gordon’s company party with a killer virus, Batgirl must embark on a wild-goose chase around the city to find a cure. The clock’s ticking—will our hero save the day in time?
On sale DECEMBER 27 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

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BATMAN #36
Written by TOM KING
Art and covers by CLAY MANN
Variant covers by OLIVIER COIPEL
“SUPERFRIENDS” part one! Batman and Superman. For so many years they’ve fought together for justice. Sometimes, they’ve even fought each other. Now, from the creators who broke your heart in “The Ballad of Kite Man” comes a look at how the flaws of each frightens the other and how the hope in each inspires the other. Don’t miss this two-part event that everyone will be talking about as the relationship between these two men is forever changed.
On sale DECEMBER 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

BATMAN #37
Written by TOM KING
Art and cover by CLAY MANN
Variant cover by OLIVIER COIPEL
“SUPERFRIENDS” part two! The stunning conclusion to the two-part story. Torn apart by betrayal, Batman and Superman try to find a way back to friendship, to trust. Both understand that the future of the DCU depends on this relationship; both understand that without the help of the other, their lives will fall apart. And yet, one is still the spoiled rich boy, and the other is still the naive farm boy. Men from two worlds confront each other and try to see the hope behind the madness.
On sale DECEMBER 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T



BATGIRL AND THE BIRDS OF PREY #17
Written by JULIE BENSON and SHAWNA BENSON
Art by ROGE ANTONIO
Cover by YANICK PAQUETTE
Variant cover by KAMOME SHIRAHAMA
“MANSLAUGHTER” finale! A mysterious plague has infected all the men in Gotham City! The Birds of Prey have united the city’s female heroes to stop whoever’s behind this manfluenza, but even their combined might may not be enough to defeat the Daughters of Gotham and their mysterious leader, Patient Zero. They’ll have to act quickly if they want to save Batman and the men of Gotham before they succumb and the virus spreads far beyond the city limits.
On sale DECEMBER 13 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T



BATMAN BEYOND #15
Written by DAN JURGENS
Art by PHIL HESTER and ANDE PARKS
Cover by BERNARD CHANG
Variant cover by DAVE JOHNSON
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for details. Includes a code for a free digital download of this issue.
“The Long Payback” part two! The Royal Flush gang continues to deal Batman a deadly hand, but Terry soon discovers they’re not the only ones after him. Someone behind the scenes is coordinating an attack of Batman’s greatest villains against him, forcing Batman to overcome multiple threats if he has any hope of discovering who’s pulling the strings and manipulating Neo-Gotham’s underworld against him.
On sale DECEMBER 27 • 32 pg, FC,$3.99 US • RATED T

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BATWOMAN #10
Written by MARGUERITE BENNETT
Art by SCOTT GODLEWSKI
Cover by DAN PANOSIAN
Variant cover by MICHAEL CHO
“Home Horrors” part one! After her deadly trip around the world hunting the infamous Many Arms of Death, Batwoman returns to Geneva, the site of her most brutal losses and memories. As the clock begins to tick on a new cycle of violence, Kate must overcome her haunted past to ensure her terrorist foes don’t begin the new year with a bang!
On sale DECEMBER 20 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T+



BATMAN: CREATURE OF THE NIGHT #2
Written by KURT BUSIEK
Art and cover by JOHN PAUL LEON
In a world where Batman is only a comic book character, young Bruce Wainwright is starting to feel a surprising strength and power grow inside him...and after years of mourning the loss of his parents, that power feels good--intoxicating, even! The question is, to what use will he put it?
On sale DECEMBER 27 • 48 pg, FC, 2 of 4 • $5.99 US • RATED T+



BATMAN: WHITE KNIGHT #3
Written by SEAN MURPHY
Art and cover by SEAN MURPHY
Variant cover by SEAN MURPHY
Tragedy strikes, and the Bat-family face the fight of their lives against an army of super-villains and waning public support. A new discovery reinforces Jack’s plot to jeopardize the Dark Knight’s standing in Gotham City, and Harley’s obsession with The Joker reaches a new height—and threatens to change the game for good!
On sale DECEMBER 6 • 32 pg, FC, 3 of 7, $3.99 US • RATED T+

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GOTHAM CITY GARAGE #5
Written by JACKSON LANZING and COLLIN KELLY
Art by CARMEN CARNERO
Cover by GUILLEM MARCH
Barbara Gordon knows what is good and right and true in the world. Her ridealongs make sure of that—and so does her mentor, Batman. But when she discovers the lies underneath the Garden’s sunny façade, her rebellion sparks a confrontation no one is ready for.
On sale DECEMBER 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+ • DIGITAL FIRST

GOTHAM CITY GARAGE #6
Written by JACKSON LANZING and COLLIN KELLY
Art by CARMEN CARNERO
Cover by YASMINE PUTRI
In this issue, we go to war!
On sale DECEMBER 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+ • DIGITAL FIRST



DETECTIVE COMICS #970
Written by JAMES TYNION IV
Art by JOE BENNETT
Cover by GUILLEM MARCH
Variant cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE
“Fall of the Batmen” part two! Spoiler and the team still have unfinished business to resolve...and unfortunately for everyone, the Victim Syndicate feels the same way!
On sale DECEMBER 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

DETECTIVE COMICS #971
Written by JAMES TYNION IV
Art by JOE BENNETT
Cover by GUILLEM MARCH
Variant cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE
“Fall of the Batmen” part three! With the Victim Syndicate on the move and Clayface on the edge, the team faces a crossroads—but Batwoman believes she knows the way forward! The trick is...does Batman agree?
On sale DECEMBER 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T



HARLEY QUINN #33
Written by AMANDA CONNER and JIMMY PALMIOTTI
Art by JOHN TIMMS
Backup story art by MIRKA ANDOLFO
Cover by AMANDA CONNER
Variant cover by FRANK CHO
“Aftermath” part two! We said the election would change Harley’s life forever, and we weren’t kidding! For one of the people closest to her...it’s ended their life! And in the “Secret Origins” backup story, you’ll learn how the incredible Eggy came to be the man...err, egg...he is today!
On sale DECEMBER 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

HARLEY QUINN #34
Written by JIMMY PALMIOTTI and AMANDA CONNER
Art by JOHN TIMMS
Backup story art by BRET BLEVINS
Cover by AMANDA CONNER
Variant cover by FRANK CHO
“Gossamer”! Look, we know Harley’s crossed paths with some ridiculous guest stars...but we assure you, this is the looniest one yet! And in the “Secret Origins” backup, see where Harley’s most steadfast companion and tenant, Big Tony, comes from—and why he sticks by the side of his insane (but very charming) landlord!
On sale DECEMBER 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

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HARLEY & IVY MEET BETTY & VERONICA #3
Written by PAUL DINI and MARC ANDREYKO
Art by LAURA BRAGA
Cover by SANDY JARRELL
Variant cover by STEPHANIE HANS
Betty and Veronica wake up in a place that seems nice—but something isn’t quite right. Maybe it’s the super-villain costumes they’re wearing. Or maybe it’s the henchmen chasing them and shouting about motorcycles and plants! Meanwhile, Riverdale doesn’t know what to do with certain members of the cheerleading squad. Co-published with Archie Comics.
On sale DECEMBER 6 • 32 pg, FC, 3 of 6 • $3.99 US • RATED T

NIGHTWING #34
Written by TIM SEELEY
Art by JAVIER FERNANDEZ
Cover by JAVIER FERNANDEZ
Variant cover by CASEY JONES
“RAPTOR’S REVENGE” finale! With Nightwing injured, Raptor attempts to turn the citizens of Blüdhaven into monsters. It will take everything Nightwing has to stop Raptor. Will his rocky alliance with Blockbuster stand long enough to take down Raptor, or will Nightwing be forced to take down his two greatest foes alone?
On sale DECEMBER 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T



NIGHTWING #35
Written by SAM HUMPHRIES
Art by BERNARD CHANG
Cover by YASMINE PUTRI
Variant cover by CASEY JONES
“THE UNTOUCHABLE: HUNTERS!” Nightwing finally feels like he’s got his life in Blüdhaven under control. But the one thing he wasn’t expecting was for a case from his past in Gotham City to rear its head here—a murderer he never set eyes on, but whose unmistakable signature has arrived in his new city! How many people will die before he’s stopped this time? Or worse than that...what if Dick can’t stop him? Incoming creative team Sam Humphries and Bernard Chang kick off a story that will take Nightwing back to his days as Robin and force him to question his future as well!
On sale DECEMBER 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T



NIGHTWING: THE NEW ORDER #5
Written by KYLE HIGGINS
Art and cover by TREVOR McCARTHY
After a stunning revelation about the nature of Jake’s powers, the former Titans head to Metropolis to join forces with the one person who they believe they can restore the world’s superpowers—the depowered Superman! Caught between his old friends and the new order he created, Dick Grayson refuses to let his son become a weapon for either side…but is it even his choice anymore? How far will Dick go to protect his son?
On sale DECEMBER 27 • 32 pg, FC, 5 of 6, $3.99 US • RATED T+

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RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #17
Written by SCOTT LOBDELL
Art by DEXTER SOY
Cover by MIKE McKONE
Variant cover by GUILLEM MARCH
“BIZARRO REBORN” part four! Meet the newest reluctant members of the Suicide Squad—Red Hood, Artemis and Bizarro! The Outlaws are forced to join Harley, Deadshot and the rest of the Squad for a mission to the Arctic. If the cold doesn’t kill them, and they don’t kill each other, what’s hiding in the wreckage of the Colony will definitely finish the job!
On sale DECEMBER 13 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T+



SUPERMAN #37
Written by PETER J. TOMASI and PATRICK GLEASON
Art by DOUG MAHNKE and JAIME MENDOZA
Cover by IVAN REIS
Variant cover by JONBOY MEYERS
“SUPER SONS OF TOMORROW” part one! The four-part crossover between Superman, the Super Sons and the Teen Titans starts here! The Batman of Tomorrow travels to the present to prevent a cataclysmic disaster before it happens, revealing that Superboy will soon be responsible for the death of millions. But Superman will do anything to protect his son…and the Batman of Tomorrow is unwavering in his resolve to take down the Boy of Steel. Don’t miss a clash of titanic proportion in the opening chapter of this game-changing story!
On sale DECEMBER 20 • 32 pg, FC, • $2.99 US • RATED T

SUPER SONS #11
Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art by JORGE JIMENEZ
Cover by IVAN REIS
Variant cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN
“SUPER SONS OF TOMORROW” part two! The Super Sons are on the run after discovering Superboy’s dark destiny. Will Robin be able to protect his friend from the Batman of Tomorrow?
On sale DECEMBER 20 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

TEEN TITANS #15
Written by guest writer PETER J. TOMASI
Art by FRANCIS MANAPUL
Cover by IVAN REIS
Variant cover by CHAD HARDIN
“SUPER SONS OF TOMORROW” part three! The Batman of Tomorrow reveals himself to the Teen Titans to recruit them to his cause. But the reunion gives way to the big question: is the life of an innocent child worth more than the lives of millions? It’s the Teen Titans vs. the Super Sons in the battle you’ve been waiting for!
On sale DECEMBER 27 • 32 pg, FC, • $3.99 US • RATED T

[Korath]

There is a lot of things to say here, so I'll just say for now that I'm happy to see that, for Dark Knight Metal, a comic book actually made the effort to corectly write a french word ! ;p

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Trade Solicitations

BATMAN BEYOND VOL. 2: RISE OF THE DEMON TP
Written by DAN JURGENS • Art and cover by BERNARD CHANG
Batman is drawn into a battle against global conquest after a violent visit from his old foe, Curare, pulls him into the fray. A new world power that no one anticipated or recognizes is reengineering large swaths of the planet, and Batman’s only chance of success hinges on an old friend joining him in the fight that looms ahead as Terry must face one of Bruce’s old teammates. Collects issues #6-12.
On sale JANUARY 10 • 168 pg, FC, $16.99 US

HARLEY QUINN VOL. 4: SURPRISE, SURPRISE TP
Written by AMANDA CONNER and JIMMY PALMIOTTI
Art by JOHN TIMMS and CHAD HARDIN
Cover by AMANDA CONNER
Harley has faced every challenge even she could possibly imagine, but can she survive…a visit from her parents?! Harley’s gang of misfits must be on their best behavior when the Quinzels come to Coney Island. Plus, Harley’s entire cast of crazy characters comes together to celebrate the birthday of cyborg senior citizen Sy Borgman…but is there actually a bigger secret behind this gathering? Collects the lead stories from issues #22-27 plus the HARLEY QUINN 25TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL #1!
On sale JANUARY 10 • 144 pg, FC, $16.99 US

NIGHTWING VOL. 4: BLOCKBUSTER TP
Written by TIM SEELEY and MICHAEL McMILLIAN
Art by MIGUEL MENDONÇA, MINKYU JUNG, CHRISTIAN DUCE and others
Cover by MARCUS TO
One of the classic villains from Nightwing’s past shows up in Blüdhaven looking to use his brute force to exploit the city’s crime syndicates for protection. But it’s this rogues intellect that is going to be his real weapon in taking over Nightwing’s town. It’s up to the former Robin to stand up to this longtime nemesis, and he’ll have to use not only physical but also mental strength to take on this deadly and cerebral foe. Collects NIGHTWING #22-28.
On sale JANUARY 17 • 176 pg, FC, $16.99 US

ANARKY: THE COMPLETE SERIES TP
Written by ALAN GRANT
Art and cover by NORM BREYFOGLE and JOE RUBINSTEIN
Following the devastating earthquake that rocked Gotham City, Anarky becomes one of thousands of refugees streaming out of the ruined city. On the hunt to find his missing parents, Anarky must confront the possibility that his biological father is none other than the Joker! Collects ANARKY #1-8.
On sale JANUARY 17 • 200 pg, FC, $19.99 US

BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT VOL. 3 TP
Written by ALAN GRANT
Art by VINCE GIARRANO, BRET BLEVINS and others
Cover by BRIAN STELFREEZE
In these tales from the “Knightfall” epic, Jean-Paul Valley, the former Azrael, has taken over as Batman! As this untested Dark Knight struggles to keep crime in Gotham City under control, battling the Corrosive Man, Lady Clayface, the Ventriloquist, Scarface and others, Bruce Wayne retrains for battle with Lady Shiva! Plus, in a “Zero Hour” crossover, Batman and Robin encounter an Alfred from another Earth! Collects BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #0 and #24-31 plus BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT ANNUAL #2.
On sale JANUARY 10 • 320 pg, FC, $24.99 US

HARLEY QUINN AND THE GOTHAM CITY SIRENS OMNIBUS HC
Written by PAUL DINI, SCOTT LOBDELL, MARC ANDREYKO, TONY BEDARD and PETER CALLOWAY
Art by GUILLEM MARCH , ANDRES GUINALDO and others
Cover by GUILLEM MARCH
Catwoman, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn are tired of playing by other peoples’ 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? Collects GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #1-26 and CATWOMAN #83.
On sale APRIL 18 • 648 pg, FC, $75.00 US

TALES OF THE BATMAN: GENE COLAN VOL. 2 HC
Written by DOUG MOENCH, DAVID ANTHONY KRAFT and others
Art by GENE COLAN, ALFREDO ALCALA, BOB SMITH and others
Cover by GENE COLAN and DICK GIORDANO
These never-before-collected Batman tales from the 1980s spotlight the art of comics legend Gene Colan and include appearances by The Joker, Poison Ivy, Deadshot and the Scarecrow, plus two team-up tales co-starring Superman. Collects BATMAN #373, DETECTIVE COMICS #530-538 and 540-544 and WORLD’S FINEST COMICS #297 and #299.
On sale FEBRUARY 28 • 304 pg, FC, $39.99 US

[Assam]

UGH. I guarantee that if Dick and Babs aren't the only BatFam members in White Knight, the only other ones will be Damian and Kate. Just watch, it's gonna be one or the other.

Anyway, I'm getting Detective Comics as usual, ONLY for the Manslaughter arc I'm getting BoP (And I'm prepared to be let down) and there are two other that are maybe's: The Holiday Special I'll get if it has any stories about characters I care about, and I'll only get RHatO (A book I normally pull) if I hear that either A) The 'Tec team is still involved or B) The focus is still on the Outlaws and not the bloody Suicide Squad.

[Caivu]

UGH. I guarantee that if Dick and Babs aren't the only BatFam members in White Knight, the only other ones will be Damian and Kate. Just watch, it's gonna be one or the other.

Well, Renee is in it, so...

[WontonGirl]

Yeah, it's so much going on with this, I think I will just wait till the time comes closer to some of these issues to figure it out.

Although, King writing Supes and Bats does intrigue me.

[Frontier]

UGH. I guarantee that if Dick and Babs aren't the only BatFam members in White Knight, the only other ones will be Damian and Kate. Just watch, it's gonna be one or the other.

I'll be surprised if we see anymore of a Batfamily outside Nighwting and Batgirl. Murpyh is keeping his cast pretty compact (I mean, he's not even using Catwoman).

[dietrich]

Batman Beyond Rise of the Demon is a must for any Damian fan

Like a kid in a candy store so much goodness pretty much getting everything that has Damian, Dick, Jason, Bane, Metal and Harley. Sounds like Steph is Steph again so Tec is getting a 2nd chance.

Babs looks fierce in Gotham City Garage btw.

[WontonGirl]

I keep saying I'm going to check out Nightwing but I keep forgetting to do so. But I really want to.