Batman and Batfamily Solicitations for February 2018

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MOTHER PANIC/BATMAN SPECIAL #1
Written by JODY HOUSER
Art by TY TEMPLETON
Backup story written by MAGDALENE VISAGGIO
Backup story art by SONNY LIEW
Cover by FRANK QUITELY
“MILK WARS” part two! Mother Panic has discovered a Gotham City transformed. What happened to her family and friends? And who moved into Gather House, the religious school that scarred Mother Panic as a young girl? It’s Father Bruce, the orphan millionaire who decided to give back to society by filling the deep demand for sidekicks. So many Robins in need of a nest! Plus, part two of the Eternity Girl backup story!
ONE-SHOT • On sale FEBRUARY 7 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T+



DARK NIGHTS: METAL #6
Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Art by GREG CAPULLO and JONATHAN GLAPION
Cover by GREG CAPULLO
Variant covers by TONY S. DANIEL, ANDY KUBERT and JIM LEE
All roads lead…to darkness. In the devastating and epic conclusion to DC’s cataclysmic event series, heroes from across the universe make their final charge into the unknown to battle the forces of the Dark Multiverse! Space and time, dreams and nightmares, all will collide—and what is left at the end will leave the DC Universe irrevocably changed!
ADVANCE SOLICITED • On sale MARCH 14 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • FOIL-STAMPED COVER • RATED T+


BATMAN: SINS OF THE FATHER #1
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE
Art and cover by RAFFAELE IENCO
Videogame art variant cover
Based on the acclaimed videogame series from Telltale Games, this new digital-first comic tells the story of events between the first and second seasons. Someone is killing people associated with Arkham Asylum during the time Thomas Wayne was forcibly committing people there. Suspicion falls on the families suing Bruce Wayne to pay for the harm caused by his father. Batman has other ideas, but his investigation leads to him becoming the target of a deadly assassin.
On sale FEBRUARY 21 • 32 pg, FC, 1 of 6, $2.99 US • RATED T+ • DIGITAL FIRST

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THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD: BATMAN AND WONDER WOMAN #1
Written by LIAM SHARP
Art and cover by LIAM SHARP
Don’t miss the start of a new, six-issue miniseries written and illustrated by Liam Sharp (WONDER WOMAN)! When a Celtic god’s murder leads to a war between the fairy folk and a possible breach between worlds, Wonder Woman must find the murderer and keep the peace while Batman investigates strange occurrences in Gotham City. As Diana must turn to the World’s Greatest Detective for help, the two heroes quickly learn their cases may be connected.
On sale FEBRUARY 21 • 32 pg, FC, 1 of 6, $3.99 US • RATED T+



BATGIRL #20
Written by HOPE LARSON
Art by CHRIS WILDGOOSE
Cover by DAN MORA
Variant cover by JOSHUA MIDDLETON
As the temperature drops even lower, Batgirl feels the pressure to find the maniac behind the worst blizzard that Gotham has seen in years! All signs point to the city’s latest villain turned hero: the Penguin. Could his efforts to help be a front for a greater crime in the making? What does his brilliant yet corrupt son, Black Sun, have to do with it? Find out in the thrilling conclusion to our wintry tale!
On sale FEBRUARY 28 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T



BATGIRL AND THE BIRDS OF PREY #19
Written by JULIE BENSON and SHAWNA BENSON
Art by ROGE ANTONIO
Cover by TERRY DODSON and RACHEL DODSON
Variant cover by KAMOME SHIRAHAMA
“Full Circle” part one! In addition to her vigilante life as Batgirl, Barbara Gordon also fought crime behind the scenes as Oracle. Now she’s taking it one step further—working to stop crimes before they happen. Her first target? Bringing down the Calculator’s intricate network of super-villains. Huntress and Black Canary are concerned she might be going too far, and it could put them all in the crosshairs when a new evildoer arrives to settle the score on behalf of the Calculator.
On sale FEBRUARY 14 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

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BATMAN #40
Written by TOM KING
Art and cover by JOELLE JONES
Variant cover by OLIVIER COIPEL
“SUPERFRIENDS” part four! Since the beginning, the friendship between Batman and Wonder Woman has stood at the heart of the DC Universe. Now that friendship is coming apart, and as it does, the universe itself begins to crumble. The conclusion of Batman’s team-up with Wonder Woman.
On sale FEBRUARY 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

BATMAN #41
Written by TOM KING
Art and cover by MIKEL JANIN
Variant cover by OLIVIER COIPEL
“EVERYONE LOVES IVY” part one! Mikel Janin returns to BATMAN for a brand-new epic! Pamela Isley’s influence can spread as far as vegetation will allow, putting the whole world at her fingertips. Can Batman and Catwoman stand their ground against an entire planet of Poison Ivys?
On sale FEBRUARY 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T



BATMAN/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES II #4
Written by JAMES TYNION IV
Art and cover by FREDDIE E. WILLIAMS II
Variant cover by KEVIN EASTMAN
With Bane, Bebop, Rocksteady and the entire Foot Clan pumped up on Venom, the odds are severely stacked against Batman and the Turtles. All looks lost until Master Splinter steps in—only to fall victim to the treacherous Bane! The heroes on the half-shell live to fight another day, but at what cost? Donnie thinks he has a plan for victory, but Batman warns against it.
On sale FEBRUARY 21 • 32 pg, FC, 4 of 6, $3.99 US • RATED T



BATMAN: CREATURE OF THE NIGHT #3
Written by KURT BUSIEK
Art and cover by JOHN PAUL LEON
Bruce Wainwright isn’t a child anymore—but the trauma that shaped him, and the monster he created, is still with him! Has Bruce grown enough to deal with the shock when he learns that one of his most closely held beliefs was a lie?
PRESTIGE FORMAT • On sale FEBRUARY 28 • 48 pg, FC, 3 of 4, $5.99 US • RATED T+

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BATMAN: WHITE KNIGHT #5
Written by SEAN MURPHY
Art and cover by SEAN MURPHY
Variant cover by SEAN MURPHY
Jack’s mind and body begin to betray him as he prepares for an inevitable showdown with Batman, and Bruce himself struggles to keep his team united. As the game gets tougher, Batman seeks counsel from a shocking source—and after Wayne Manor is infiltrated, a car chase for the ages aims to curb Napier’s supercriminal crew once and for all.
On sale FEBRUARY 7 •32 pg, FC, 5 of 8 • $3.99 US • RATED T+



BANE: CONQUEST #9
Written by CHUCK DIXON
Art and cover by GRAHAM NOLAN
Bane is going to war! And to take down Kobra in their lair, he’s going to need an army. Travel around the world with the Man Who Broke The Bat as he assembles his own dirty half-dozen of faces familiar and new. Who has the stuff and who can he trust? The breakneck pace continues as co-creators Chuck Dixon and Graham Nolan raise the stakes for Bane and his new crew! Come in for the kill!
On sale FEBRUARY 7 • 32 pg, FC, 9 of 12, $3.99 US • 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!
RESOLICIT • On sale FEBRUARY 7 • 32 pg, FC, 2 of 3, $3.99 US • RATED T+

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BATMAN BEYOND #17
Written by DAN JURGENS
Art by PHIL HESTER and ANDE PARKS
Cover by BERNARD CHANG
Variant cover by DAVE JOHNSON
“The Long Payback” part four! Following his defeat at the hands of Stalker, Batman is delivered into the arms of the mysterious villain pulling all the strings—someone he never expected! Humiliated by past defeats, this deadliest of enemies wants to drag Batman through the streets of Neo-Gotham en route to a public execution. With Bruce Wayne hampered by injuries, the rescue mission falls to a complete unknown, with dire consequences!
On sale FEBRUARY 28 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T



BATWOMAN #12
Written by MARGUERITE BENNETT
Art by SCOTT GODLEWSKI
Cover by DAN PANOSIAN
Variant cover by MICHAEL CHO
After her deadly trip around the world hunting the infamous Many Arms of Death, Batwoman returns to Brussels, 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! Don’t miss the issue we’ve been building to all year, with a twist no one saw coming!
On sale FEBRUARY 21 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T+

DETECTIVE COMICS #974
Written by JAMES TYNION IV
Art by JESUS MERINO
Cover by GUILLEM MARCH
Variant cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE
“KNIGHT’S FALL”! Can Tim Drake piece his dreams back together after Batwoman’s fateful decision, or will the Gotham Knights go their separate ways?
On sale FEBRUARY 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T



DETECTIVE COMICS #975
Written by JAMES TYNION IV
Art and cover by ALVARO MARTINEZ and RAUL FERNANDEZ
Variant cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE
“THE TRIAL OF BATWOMAN”! In a 30-page anniversary story, Batwoman faces scrutiny from Batman and Red Robin but stands up for her actions. Will Batman allow her to continue bearing his symbol after everything she has done?
On sale FEBRUARY 28 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

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HARLEY QUINN #37
Written by FRANK TIERI
Art by MIRKA ANDOLFO
Cover by AMANDA CONNER
Variant cover by FRANK CHO
“ANGRY BIRD” part one! Ever since he started horning in on New York City, the Penguin and Harley Quinn have been stuck in a cold war...and it’s about to heat up! Making a long-term investment in a Gotham City that’s crawling with Bats isn’t the Penguin’s style, so now he’s hell-bent on making Coney Island his new nest!
On sale FEBRUARY 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

HARLEY QUINN #38
Written by FRANK TIERI
Art by MIRKA ANDOLFO
Cover by AMANDA CONNER
Variant cover by FRANK CHO
“ANGRY BIRD” part two! The Penguin didn’t come to Brooklyn alone this time...he’s put out an open invitation for some of Gotham City’s worst to join him in his new criminal empire, as long as they’re willing to hold off Harley Quinn! And when we say “worst,” we mean worst! Film Freak? Egghead? Condiment King?! Nateman’s Hot Dogs is gonna have a lot to say about that...
On sale FEBRUARY 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+



HARLEY & IVY MEET BETTY & VERONICA #5
Written by MARC ANDREYKO and PAUL DINI
Art by LAURA BRAGA
Cover by JEN BARTEL
Variant cover by BILQUIS EVELY
Archie and Jughead’s plan to save their girls from the dangers of the big city is foiled when Reggie tags along…and “Harley and Ivy” end up needing to rescue their saviors. But things can always get worse, and they do when Reggie leads some real Gotham gangsters back home to Riverdale!
On sale FEBRUARY 7 • 32 pg, FC, 5 of 6, $3.99 US • RATED T

NIGHTWING #38
Written by SAM HUMPHRIES
Art and cover by BERNARD CHANG
Variant cover by YASMINE PUTRI
“THE UNTOUCHABLE—INFILTRATION”! Another day in Blüdhaven, another death tied to the Judge of all Creation. The clues lead Nightwing to Guppy, who was there when the first murder occurred. If Nightwing can’t stop the Judge, maybe Dick Grayson can.
On sale FEBRUARY 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T



NIGHTWING #39
Written by SAM HUMPHRIES
Art and cover by PHIL JIMENEZ
Variant cover by YASMINE PUTRI
“THE UNTOUCHABLE—FACE OFF”! In a flashback issue with art by Phil Jimenez, witness the second early encounter between Nightwing and the Judge, when Dick Grayson was a college student and a Teen Titan—a meeting that haunts him still.
On sale FEBRUARY 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

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RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #19
Written by SCOTT LOBDELL
Art by MARCIO TAKARA
Cover by MIKE McKONE
Variant cover by GUILLEM MARCH
“Date Night”! By day, Artemis and Red Hood are teammates, but tonight they’re going out on their first date. Tonight they’re leaving Crime Alley behind and sampling the finer things Gotham City has to offer, including a surprise visit to the Batcave! With his friends gone for the night, how will Bizarro spend his free time? And what’s the deal with Artemis’ warning from last issue? Answers will definitely be revealed.
On sale FEBRUARY 14 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T+



SUPER SONS #13
Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art by CARLO BARBERI
Cover by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI
Variant cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN
“Mother’s Day” part one! Talia al Ghul returns for her son Damian, whom she trained from birth to be an assassin. With the evil in Robin’s past finally revealed to Superboy, it might be too much for the Sons’ partnership to survive…especially when the boys find out her next victim is one of the most important people in their lives!
On sale FEBRUARY 21 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

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Trade Releases

ALL-STAR BATMAN VOL. 2: ENDS OF THE EARTH TP
Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Art by JOCK, TULA LOTAY, GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI and FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA
Cover by JOCK
In these tales from ALL STAR BATMAN #6-9, the Dark Knight faces some of his greatest foes to trace the origin of a blight that’s sweeping the planet, confronting Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy and the Mad Hatter along the way!
On sale MARCH 14 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US • ISBN: 978-1-4012-7789-5

ALL-STAR BATMAN VOL. 3: THE FIRST ALLY HC
Written by SCOTT SNYDER, RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE and RAFAEL SCAVONE
Art by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE and SEBASTIAN FIUMARA
Cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE
When the Dark Knight is taken down by a new enemy whose attacks he cannot counter, Batman uncovers a plot spanning generations...whose mastermind might be one of his closest allies! But who is the First Ally? And as painful secrets from the past are revealed, Batman must face down a nemesis unlike any he’s seen before—or risk the horrific consequences of the Genesis Engine falling into the wrong hands! Collects issues #10-14!
On sale MARCH 14 • 176 pg, FC, $24.99 US • ISBN: 978-1-4012-7726-0

BATGIRL VOL. 3: SUMMER OF LIES TP
Written by HOPE LARSON
Art by CHRIS WILDGOOSE, ELEANORA CARLINI, INAKI MIRANDA and others
Cover by DAN MORA
Batgirl and Nightwing’s feelings for each other have always run deep...but is their bond built on more than Bat-Family loyalty and a long-ago childhood crush? When an old villain comes back into Babs’ life, she and Dick will have to reopen painful wounds and remember a time they’d hoped would remain forgotten. This is an event no Batgirl or Nightwing fan will want to miss! Collects BATGIRL #12-17.
On sale MARCH 28 • 144 pg, FC, $16.99 US • ISBN: 978-1-4012-7890-8

DARK DAYS: THE ROAD TO METAL HC
Written by SCOTT SNYDER, JAMES TYNION IV, TIM SEELEY and others
Art by ANDY KUBERT, JIM LEE, JOHN ROMITA JR., SCOTT WILLIAMS, KLAUS JANSON, DANNY MIKI, JAVIER FERNANDEZ and others
Cover by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS
Batman is hiding a dark secret that could threaten the very existence of the multiverse! Leading directly into the blockbuster event DARK NIGHTS: METAL, this is an epic story that spans generations, featuring DARK DAYS: THE FORGE and DARK DAYS: THE CASTING, as well as classic DC stories that built the foundations of Metal, including FINAL CRISIS #6-7, THE RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE #1, plus (from the New 52 era) BATMAN #38-39, NIGHTWING #17 (current series) and more!
ADVANCE SOLICITED • On sale MAY 16 • 256 pg, FC, • FOIL COVER • $29.99 US • ISBN: 978-1-4012-7819-9

SUPER SONS VOL. 2: PLANET OF THE CAPES TP
Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art by JORGE JIMENEZ, CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO and others
Cover by JORGE JIMENEZ
Robin has a new member in mind for the Teen Titans, and—spoiler alert—it’s Superboy! But something sinister is at work, and Damian’s real motives for introducing Jon to the team are revealed to devastating consequences! Monster-maker Kraklow puts Superboy to the test during his first team-up with Damian Wayne’s Teen Titans. Collects SUPER SONS #6-10.
On sale MARCH 7 • 128 pg, FC, $14.99 US • ISBN: 978-1-4012-7846-5

BATGIRL: STEPHANIE BROWN VOL. 2 TP
Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER
Art by PERE PEREZ, LEE GARBETT, DUSTIN NGUYEN, RAMON BACHS and others
Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN
Stephanie Brown’s second semester at Gotham U. starts like anyone else’s: new classes, new allies, a vigilante stalker—everything a gal could want! But what Batgirl isn’t prepared for is the arrival of the mysterious Order of the Scythe. Who are they, and why have they set their sights on her? Also features Clayface, Supergirl, Klarion the Witch-Boy, Damian Wayne and more! Collects BATGIRL #13-24, BRUCE WAYNE: THE LONG ROAD HOME: BATGIRL#1 and a story from BATMAN INCORPORATED: LEVIATHAN STRIKES #1.
On sale MARCH 14 • 328 pg, FC, $24.99 US • ISBN: 978-1-4012-7788-8

BATMAN ’66 MEETS WONDER WOMAN ’77 TP
Written by JEFF PARKER and MARC ANDREYKO
Art by DAVID HAHN and KARL KESEL
Cover by ALEX ROSS
What mysteries are hidden in the book Ra’s al Ghul hired Catwoman to steal? And why does this caper lead Batman down memory lane—to his childhood fight against actual Nazis? Witness the Caped Crusader’s first encounter with one of the greatest heroes the world has ever known: Wonder Woman! Collecting the six-issue miniseries!
On sale MARCH 28 • 144 pg, FC, $16.99 US • ISBN: 978-1-4012-7803-8

BATMAN AND HARLEY QUINN HC
Written by TY TEMPLETON and others
Art by RICK BURCHETT and others
Cover by TY TEMPLETON
Ty Templeton and Rick Burchett reunite for a story that serves as a sequel to the Batman and Harley Quinn animated film! Harley Quinn is a legend in her own mind, so when she realizes The Joker thinks of her as more of a sidekick, she takes her revenge! But before Batman can swoop in and cart her off to Arkham Asylum, her pal Poison Ivy rescues her! But if the only way to get rid of her sidekick status is to strike out on her own, will Harley be willing to try it? And does that mean...joining Batman? Collects BATMAN AND HARLEY QUINN digital chapters #1-12.
On sale MARCH 7 • 136 pg, FC, $24.99 US • ISBN: 978-1-4012-7957-8

BATMAN AND SUPERMAN IN WORLD’S FINEST COMICS — THE SILVER AGE VOL. 2 TP
Written by EDMOND HAMILTON, DAVE WOOD, BILL FINGER and others
Art by DICK SPRANG and others
Cover by EVAN “DOC” SHANER
The adventures of the World’s Finest Heroes continue in this new collection of tales from the 1950s as Superman and Batman encounter alien gamblers, battle a space explorer turned villain, foils Lex Luthor’s attempt to conquer the bottle city of Kandor and visit an exhibit of futuristic crime-fighting inventions in Gotham City. Plus: Bat-Mite and Mr. Mxyzptlk trade foes and engage in a battle of magic! Collecting stories from WORLD’S FINEST COMICS #95-116.
On sale MARCH 7 • 304 pg, FC, $24.99 US • ISBN: 978-1-4012-7780-2

BATMAN BY NEAL ADAMS BOOK ONE TP
Written by BOB HANEY, FRANK ROBBINS, DENNIS O’NEIL and others
Art by NEAL ADAMS, DICK GIORDANO and others
Cover by NEAL ADAMS
Neal Adams’ epic tales of the Dark Knight are presented in a newly recut collection of stories from WORLD’S FINEST COMICS #175-176 and THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #79-85. These stories include Batman’s team-up adventures with Deadman, The Flash, Aquaman, Green Arrow and the Teen Titans!
On sale MARCH 7 • 240 pg, FC, $24.99 US • ISBN: 978-1-4012-7782-6

BATMAN NOIR: THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN HC
Written by FRANK MILLER
Art and cover by FRANK MILLER
It’s been three years since the events of The Dark Knight Returns, and everything is fine. At least on the surface. Together with his army of Bat-soldiers, including Carrie Kelley—formerly Robin, and now the new Catgirl—the Dark Knight wages a new war on a diseased world that’s become completely lost. Now DC presents the epic three-issue miniseries in black and white for the first time!
On sale MARCH 28 • 248 pg, B&W, $39.99 US • ISBN: 978-1-4012-7804-5

BATMAN: GOTHIC TP NEW EDITION
Written by GRANT MORRISON
Art and cover by KLAUS JANSON
In this epic from BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #6-10, the Dark Knight Detective must defeat an immortal killer while dealing with a terrifying horror from Bruce Wayne’s youth. While plagued by nightmares about his childhood, Batman investigates the murders of crime bosses in Gotham City. But what will he do when he discovers that the macabre killer is actually the headmaster who tormented Bruce Wayne as a boy?

BATMAN: NEW GOTHAM VOL. 2 TP
Written by GREG RUCKA
Art by SHAWN MARTINBROUGH, KOI TURNBULL, RICK BURCHETT and others
Cover by DAVE JOHNSON
Sasha Bordeaux knows Bruce Wayne is Batman, but being his personal bodyguard means she has to protect him in both identities. However, tailing Batman is not easy! It becomes a cat-and-mouse game as the Mad Hatter makes a phone call to Detectives Allen and Montoya and puts them under his control. This new title also includes appearances by Two-Face and Superman. Collects DETECTIVE COMICS #755-765 and SUPERMAN #168.
On sale MARCH 21 • 296 pg, FC, $24.99 US • ISBN: 978-1-4012-7794-9

BATMAN: TALES OF THE MAN-BAT TP
Written by CHUCK DIXON and BRUCE JONES
Art by FLINT HENRY, EDUARDO BARRETO and MIKE HUDDLESTON
Cover by MICHAEL GOLDEN
More feral than ever, Kirk Langstrom has only one consuming wish: to see his family again. But as a series of brutal murders committed by a winged creature terrorize Gotham City, S.W.A.T. teams mobilize to take down Man-Bat. But behind the true killer’s rampage lie secrets to chill even the blood of Man-Bat...secrets that could cost Langstrom’s wife her very life. Collects SHOWCASE ’94 #11, MAN-BAT #1-3 (1996) and MAN-BAT #1-5 (2006).
On sale MARCH 21 • 216 pg, FC, $19.99 US • ISBN: 978-1-4012-7541-9

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Thoughts:

- Penguin: Villain Turned Hero. Since when ?

- I'm glad to see us finally getting a Calculator arc in BoP but I'm not sure if the Bensons will be able to top any of Simone's Calculator storylines.

- So now that we've deal with the Trinity are we going to see Selina start narrowing down her bridesmaids? Is that why we're getting a random Poison Ivy arc? Although it also sounds like from the solicit that multiple people are gaining Ivy's powers.

- Bruce actually doing stuff at his company? When was the last time we saw that ?

- Batwoman in handcuffs and on trial? I guess we're finally going to see what Batman does when someone goes rogue, though I'm curious what exactly Kate does that sets this off. And I wonder if Tim is defending her because he believes she was in the right or because he wants to avoid his dark future?

- Penguin moving to Harley's neck of the woods to get away from the Batfamily is actually pretty sensible. I mean, when was the last time Batman bothered Harley or anyone tried to bring her in?

- Phil Jiminez doing a Robin flashback in Nightwing should be awesome...though I feel bad that he's stuck with the New 52 suit .

- Jason and Artemis on a date? I guess we know what that kiss sketch was meant for.

- Sounds like Talia is going to try and kill Lois, especially since the title is "Mother's Day."

[Aioros22]

Who is the kid next to Bruce in that beyond cover? Terris younger brother?

Trial of Batwoman? We`re finally going to see what her big deal is.

Jay and Artemis. Ha! Been calling it since the Annual. Sorry Dicko, it sounded flirting but all she was asking about was Jaybird flava.

[blitzwolf215]

Who is the kid next to Bruce in that beyond cover? Terris younger brother?

Yeah I believe that's Matt, people are speculating he will become Robin. Or rather they've been speculating it for years.

[Caivu]

- Batwoman in handcuffs and on trial? I guess we're finally going to see what Batman does when someone goes rogue, though I'm curious what exactly Kate does that sets this off. And I wonder if Tim is defending her because he believes she was in the right or because he wants to avoid his dark future?

I can only think of three plausible, non-character-assassinatey scenarios for this:

1. Kate kills someone because she's become brainwashed as a result of Scarecrow's experiments on her. There's a lot of stuff that foreshadows this, so maybe.

2. Kate kills someone for a justified reason. I'm thinking it's related to the cover of #973, where Kate's armed with a sniper rifle. Maybe there will be a situation where Bruce or someone else gets incapacitated and is in imminent danger of being killed by one of the Victim Syndicate, and Kate grabs a SWAT officer's gun or something.

3. Kate kills someone accidentally. This one's pretty weak, so I doubt it.

Whatever the case, it should be a complex, sticky situation.

[TheCape]

That Batman #40 solicit is the same than 39, i wonder if the arc was extended for an issue.

[HandofPrometheus]

Oh wow Terry Dodson draws Barbara like an adult like ARTIST ARE SUPPOSED TOO!

[WontonGirl]

Can't wait!

Anybody here reads Mother Panic?