Batman and Batfamily Solicitations for June 2018

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SUPER SONS/DYNOMUTT SPECIAL #1
Written by PETER J. TOMASI • Art and cover by FERNANDO PASARIN and OCLAIR ALBERT
Variant cover by DOUG MAHNKE
It’s no fun for Jon Kent to be visiting Big City with his parents for the funeral of an old friend. So his best pal Damian Wayne decides to follow along and give him the inside scoop on the city. But when they go to meet Robin’s local friend, Dynomutt, they find him injured and in need of help. And Dynomutt’s human superhero companion, Blue Falcon, has seemingly turned evil. What’s the reason for this betrayal between once-loyal companions, and what role might the evil Red Vulture play in this scenario?
RETRO-SOLICITED • ONE-SHOT • On sale MAY 30 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T



BATGIRL #24
Written by SHAWN ALDRIDGE • Art by SCOTT GODLEWSKI • Cover by DAN MORA
Variant cover by JOSHUA MIDDLETON
After narrowly escaping the mazes of her own mind, Batgirl swings back into action to help Jacob Cesaro, an old classmate who has recently made some bad life decisions. Little does she know he’s now Two-Face’s latest recruit—and the key to his plans to take over the city! But Jacob’s not in it for the money and power promised by one of Gotham City’s greatest villains...he’s got something much more valuable in mind!
On sale JUNE 27 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T



BATMAN #48
Written by TOM KING • Art and cover by MIKEL JANIN • Variant cover by OLIVIER COIPEL
“THE BEST MAN” part one! Batman and Catwoman decide it might be better to elope rather than go through some big, stodgy wedding ceremony, but no sooner do they put their marriage on the fast track than The Joker appears! And when The Joker kidnaps the Caped Crusader, will he give his old foe a piece of his mind or bash in his brains?
On sale JUNE 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

BATMAN #49
Written by TOM KING • Art and cover by MIKEL JANIN • Variant cover by OLIVIER COIPEL
“THE BEST MAN” part two! Now it’s up to Catwoman to rescue her one true love. It’s the Cat vs. the Clown in one exciting showdown that sets the stage for our giant anniversary issue—and the biggest union in comics!
On sale JUNE 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

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BATMAN: PRELUDE TO THE WEDDING — ROBIN VS. RA’S AL GHUL #1
Written by TIM SEELEY • Art by BRAD WALKER and DREW HENNESSY
Cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE
Ra’s al Ghul returns to have a heart-to-heart with his grandson, Damian. Once upon a time, Ra’s thought Bruce Wayne would be the heir apparent to his criminal empire, but now that Batman has turned his back on Talia for good, Ra’s wants to know if Damian Wayne will honor his mother by stepping into the family business at last.
ONE-SHOT • RETROSOLICITED • On sale MAY 30 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US
RATED T+



BATMAN: PRELUDE TO THE WEDDING — NIGHTWING VS. HUSH #1
Written by TIM SEELEY • Art by TRAVIS MOORE
Cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE
Dick Grayson has a lot of responsibility. Being the original partner to Batman, he’s the natural choice to be Bruce Wayne’s best man. So if anyone has to get to the wedding, it’s going to be him. Too bad Hush has other plans—and maybe Bruce Wayne does, too!
ONE-SHOT • On sale JUNE 6 • 32 pg, FC • $3.99 US • RATED T

BATMAN: PRELUDE TO THE WEDDING — BATGIRL VS. THE RIDDLER #1
Written by TIM SEELEY • Art by MINKYU JUNG
Cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE
On the eve of Batman’s wedding to Catwoman, two of Gotham City’s finest minds clash. In her role as Oracle, Barbara Gordon wired all of her allies together. But when The Riddler takes on Batgirl, will he tear everything asunder?
ONE-SHOT • On sale JUNE 13 • 32 pg, FC • $3.99 US • RATED T

BATMAN: PRELUDE TO THE WEDDING — RED HOOD VS. ANARKY #1
Written by TIM SEELEY • Art by JAVIER FERNANDEZ
Cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE
Red Hood has always been the one standing slightly apart from the rest of the Bat crew. Some see him as the Robin gone bad—which is exactly the kind of thing someone like Anarky can exploit. Now Red Hood is running security at Catwoman’s bachelorette party—and if Anarky can crash it, that could be the final straw for Jason Todd!
ONE-SHOT • On sale JUNE 20 • 32 pg, FC • $3.99 US • RATED T

BATMAN: PRELUDE TO THE WEDDING — HARLEY QUINN VS. THE JOKER #1
Written by TIM SEELEY • Art by SAMI BASRI • Cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE
Harley Quinn knows a thing or two about dysfunctional relationships. When she hears that her old flame is trying to get in the way of a happy new life for one of her best friends, the Maid of Mischief tracks The Joker down to give him a piece of her mind—and maybe a few blows from her hammer, too.
ONE-SHOT • On sale JUNE 27 • 32 pg, FC • $3.99 US • RATED T



BATMAN BEYOND #21
Written by DAN JURGENS • Art by WILL CONRAD • Cover by VIKTOR KALVACHEV • Variant cover by DAVE JOHNSON
“Target: Batman” part two! When a hyper-crime crisis strikes Neo-Gotham, Batman flies in to save the day. But why is the local news bashing him for his heroic deeds? Stranger still, why are the very people Batman saved suddenly turning on him with anger and almost uncontrollable violence?
On sale JUNE 27 • 32 pg, FC • $3.99 US • RATED T

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BANE: CONQUEST #12
Written by CHUCK DIXON
Art and cover by GRAHAM NOLAN
Bane! Batman! Their eternal feud continues in the heart of a Kobra stronghold! Who will live and who will die? And who will triumph in the end as this crime epic races on to its shocking conclusion, Bane co-creators Chuck Dixon and Graham Nolan bring their yearlong saga, the latest chapter in the life of the Man Who Broke the Bat, to a climax that you’ll never see coming!
On sale JUNE 27 • 32 pg, FC • 12 of 12, $3.99 US • RATED T



BATMAN: SINS OF THE FATHER #5
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE
Art and cover by RAFFAELE IENCO
The war between Deadshot and Batman hurtles toward a deadly conclusion. While Batman tries to find a way to prove Floyd Lawton and Deadshot are one and the same, Deadshot focuses his quest for vengeance on Bruce Wayne, determined to take away everything he values in life.
On sale JUNE 20 • 32 pg, FC • 5 of 6 • $2.99 US • RATED T+ DIGITAL FIRST



BATWOMAN #16
Written by MARGUERITE BENNETT
Art by FERNANDO BLANCO
Cover by DAN PANOSIAN
Variant cover by MICHAEL CHO
“The Fall of the House of Kane” part four! Alice’s deadly plague of virus-ridden bats may have been torn from the sky, but she still roams free. Now Batman must do whatever it takes to stop her—even if that means going through her sister, Batwoman, to do it. Blood ties and betrayal wage war in a clash for control that’s been in the making since the day Kate Kane put on the cowl: Batman vs. Batwoman!
On sale JUNE 20 • 32 pg, FC • $3.99 US • RATED T+

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THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD: BATMAN AND WONDER WOMAN #5
Written by LIAM SHARP • Art and cover by LIAM SHARP
There’s a grave missing detail of Batman and Wonder Woman’s investigation into the death of King Elatha—it’s not only about who killed him, but also what it means. As one king dies, another must arise…long live the new king Balor Evil-Eye! Now Batman and Wonder Woman must fight alongside Tir Na Nóg and destroy its causeways to our dimension!
On sale JUNE 20 • 32 pg, FC, 5 of 6, $3.99 US • RATED T+



DEATHSTROKE #32
Written by CHRISTOPHER PRIEST • Art by CARLO PAGULAYAN • Cover by ROBSON ROCHA
Variant cover by FRANCESCO MATTINA • Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for details.
“BATMAN VS. DEATHSTROKE” part three! When a retired superhero gets caught in the crossfire between the World’s Greatest Detective and the DCU’s most deadly assassin, could an entire legacy be wiped out? Lines are crossed when Deathstroke and Batman’s feud takes its darkest turn yet—and there’s no going back!
On sale JUNE 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T+



DETECTIVE COMICS #982
Written by BRYAN HILL • Art by MIGUEL MENDONÇA • Cover by EDDY BARROWS • Variant cover by MARK BROOKS
“On The Outside” part one! Duke Thomas. Cassandra Cain. They and other young heroes don’t intend to stand down, no matter what Batman thinks is best. Who can Batman trust to guide them? They need a teacher...and Black Lightning fits the bill!
On sale JUNE 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

DETECTIVE COMICS #983
Written by BRYAN HILL • Art by MIGUEL MENDONÇA • Cover by EDDY BARROWS • Variant cover by MARK BROOKS
“On The Outside” part two! Batman wanted Black Lightning involved in the lives of his protégés—but how involved was the Dark Knight thinking? What kind of missions will Jefferson Pierce take them on? And what, exactly, is he whispering in their ears about Batman himself?
On sale JUNE 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

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HARLEY QUINN #43
Written by CHRISTOPHER SEBELA • Art by MIRKA ANDOLFO • Cover by JOHN TIMMS • Variant cover by FRANK CHO
When Harley Quinn finds herself hammer-deep in a paranoid spiral, the last thing she needs is for someone to blow up her favorite bodega! Worse, the only clue she finds seems to indicate Harley herself was the actual target of the attack! What’s a girl to do when she’s pushed all her friends away just as someone decides to kill her?
On sale JUNE 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

HARLEY QUINN #44
Written by CHRISTOPHER SEBELA • Art by MIRKA ANDOLFO • Cover by JOHN TIMMS • Variant cover by FRANK CHO
And in issue #44, she’s up crazy creek without a hoagie when Harley Quinn goes full Batman to hunt down whoever made her favorite bodega go boom. But while digging her way through a twisted trail of clues, Harley discovers trouble that could mean the end of New York City…only nobody believes her!
On sale JUNE 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+



NIGHTWING #45
Written by BENJAMIN PERCY • Art by CHRISTOPHER MOONEYHAM • Cover by DECLAN SHALVEY
Variant cover by JOHN ROMITA. JR.
Nightwing investigates a string of murders that at first seem disconnected…but when signs start to point to the digital underworld, the mean streets of Blüdhaven begin to transform. So how does a hero like Dick Grayson-—used to using his fists to solve problems—stop a villain he can’t get his hands on? Especially when Blüdhaven isn’t the only thing compromised by a tech implant in this new “smart city” initiative…so is Nightwing’s mind.
On sale JUNE 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T



RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #23
Written by SCOTT LOBDELL • Art by TREVOR HAIRSINE and RYAN WINN • Cover by TREVOR HAIRSINE
Variant cover by GUILLEM MARCH
Bizarro is teetering on the brink between brilliance and—well, Bizarro! Artemis is coming to grips with her past as a secret envoy to Lex Luthor. But it’s Red Hood who’s in for the shock of his life when he finds the cache of letters Ma Gunn kept from him when he was a ward under her care. Letters from his father. Jason Todd has hated his deadbeat dad as long as he can remember, but what he’s about to learn may threaten the future of the Outlaws—and anyone who dares to stand in Jason’s path.
On sale JUNE 13 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T+

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MOTHER PANIC: GOTHAM A.D. #4
Written by JODY HOUSER
Art by IBRAHIM MOUSTAFA
Cover by TOMMY LEE EDWARDS
After six months of learning the ins and outs of her new status quo, Violet Paige decides it’s time to go public: Gotham City’s favorite bad-girl celebutante is back! But not everyone is pleased to learn of the socialite’s sudden resurfacing, least of all her estranged brother, who thought he had her on ice for good. Meanwhile, the Cult of the Bat begins to make moves, and it’s no laughing matter.
On sale JUNE 27 • 32 pg, FC • $3.99 US • MATURE READERS

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Trade Solicitations

BATGIRL AND THE BIRDS OF PREY VOL. 3: FULL CIRCLE TP
Written by JULIE BENSON and SHAWNA BENSON
Art by ROGE ANTONIO and MARCIO TAKARA
Cover by YANICK PAQUETTE
Oracle’s past entanglements with Gotham City’s underworld have gotten the Birds in deep trouble as Calculator, Catwoman and Poison Ivy all pull the team into their own dark agendas! Collects BATGIRL AND THE BIRDS OF PREY #14-22.
On sale JULY 18 • 216 pg, FC, $19.99 US

BATMAN VOL. 6: BRIDE OR BURGLAR? TP
Written by TOM KING
Art by MIKEL JANIN, TRAVIS MOORE, JOELLE JONES and others
Cover by MIKEL JANIN
A young admirer of Bruce Wayne’s, Mattie, wants nothing more than to grow up to be like his millionaire idol. But what would happen if Mattie were forced to relive the worst tragedy of Bruce Wayne’s life and his parents were murdered? Batman’s hunt for the killer brings him face-to-face with a strange reflection of his own painful past. This stunning series continues as Batman and Wonder Woman’s storied friendship—one that has stood at the heart of the DC Universe since the beginning—unravels while the universe itself begins to crumble around them. Collects BATMAN #38-44.
On sale JULY 25 • 168 pg, FC, $16.99 US

BATMAN: DEATH AND THE MAIDENS TP NEW EDITION
Written by GREG RUCKA
Art and cover by KLAUS JANSON
Collecting the classic nine-issue miniseries! A dying Ra’s al Ghul must beg Batman for help against a woman who once shared his life. In exchange, he offers the Dark Knight the chance to speak with his dead parents! But what they say to him will profoundly affect both the man and the hero. This collection includes behind-the-scenes unused art and sketches by artist Klaus Janson.
On sale JULY 11 • 240 pg, FC, $19.99 US

BATMAN AND ROBIN ADVENTURES VOL. 3 TP
Written by KELLEY PUCKETT, TY TEMPLETON and HILARY J. BADER • Art by RICK BURCHETT, BO HAMPTON, BRANDON KRUSE, JOE STATON and others • Cover by JOE STATON and TERRY AUSTIN
In these all-ages stories, the Riddler has kidnapped Commissioner Gordon. Can Batman solve the battery of clues in time to save his life? And is Batgirl’s involvement a help or a hindrance? Plus, Poison Ivy escapes Arkham and stumbles upon a young boy with the uncanny ability to poison someone to death instantly. Collects BATMAN AND ROBIN ADVENTURES #19-25 and BATMAN AND ROBIN ADVENTURES ANNUAL #2.
On sale JULY 18 • 240 pg, FC, $24.99 US

BATMAN/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES DELUXE EDITION HC
Written by JAMES TYNION IV
Art and cover by FREDDIE E. WILLIAMS II
It’s the crossover you never saw coming! Join Batman and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as they try to save their cities from the baddest of the bad guys! The Caped Crusader joins forces with Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, Raphael and Master Splinter to take down the most vicious villains from two dimensions! This deluxe edition includes scripts, variant covers and more behind-the-scenes materials! Co-published with IDW.
On sale JULY 4 • 224 pg, FC • 7.0625” x 10.875” • $39.99 US

BATMAN: THRILLKILLER TP NEW EDITION
Written by HOWARD CHAYKIN
Art and cover by DAN BRERETON
Back in print at last! It’s 1961: a world of jazz and smoky cafes, Italian suits and skinny ties, beatniks and bohemians. In Gotham City, two thrill-crazed youths calling themselves Batgirl and Robin are making headlines. But when Dick’s family is murdered, mere mischief becomes serious business as Batgirl and Robin arm themselves and set out to get justice. At it’s up to Detective Bruce Wayne to stop the young thrill-seekers and solve the mystery of the Grayson murders. Collects THRILLKILLER #1-3 and THRILLKILLER ’62 #1. Includes a new introduction by Howard Chaykin and never-before-published art by Dan Brereton.
On sale JULY 4 • 144 pg, FC, $19.99 US

HARLEY QUINN: THE REBIRTH DELUXE EDITION BOOK TWO HC
Written by AMANDA CONNER, JIMMY PALMIOTTI, FRANK TIERI, PAUL DINI, CHIP ZDARSKY and others
Art by JOHN TIMMS, KHARI EVANS, JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER, ELEANORA CARLINI, JOE QUINONES and others • Cover by AMANDA CONNER
Comics’ most adorable antihero is about to face the fight of her life! First, she’s taking on the corrupt mayor of New York City, whose evil plan for the homeless population will take a bite out of the Big Apple in more ways than one. Then, Mr. and Mrs. Quinzel are in town to meet their li’l monster’s new crew. And since “alternative lifestyle” barely begins to describe the vida loca that Harley’s livin’, our bat-wielding bombshell’s more than a little mortified. Collects issues #14-27 and HARLEY QUINN 25TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL. #1
On sale JULY 4 • 384 pg, FC • 7.0625” x 10.875” • $34.99 US

RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS: THE NEW 52 OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC
Written by SCOTT LOBDELL, JAMES TYNION IV and others
Art by KENNETH ROCAFORT, TIMOTHY GREEN II, JULIUS GOPEZ, PASQUAL FERRY, BRETT BOOTH, TYLER KIRKHAM and others
Cover by TYLER KIRKHAM and MATT BANNING
Red Hood, Arsenal and Starfire join forces to battle everything from The Joker to space aliens to the League of Assassins. And when Jason and the team find out that Starfire is one of the most feared (and dangerous) commanders in all of space, their adventures head for the stars and beyond to help decide the fate of the throne of Tamaran. Collects Red Hood and the Outlaws #0-27, Teen Titans #16, Batman #17 and Red Hood and the Outlaws Annual #1.
On sale OCTOBER 10 • 736 pg, FC, $99.99 US

[Frontier]

Thoughts:

- I really hope this "Jacob Cesaro" isn't Babs' next boyfriend of the month. But Batgirl vs. Two-Face should be interesting.

- It seems pretty obvious Catwoman is going to beat up Joker and save Batman. So much so that I'm not even sure what the point is .

- Some of these wedding one-shots seem interesting if completely unconnected to the actual wedding.

- I can see Batman: Sins of the Father getting re-branded "Batman vs. Deadshot" at some point.

- I'm curious if Bruce and Kate's fight in Batwoman is going to be the last straw between them or potentially lead to a marginal reconciliation between the two.

- Really interested to see where the Bryan Hill's 'Tec arc leads.

- I'm so glad Harley could get her own series and move on from being a villain so she could get such complex and character defining stories as investigating who blew up her bodega .

[Caivu]

- I'm curious if Bruce and Kate's fight in Batwoman is going to be the last straw between them or potentially lead to a marginal reconciliation between the two.

It can't be. "FotHoK" has to take place before "Fall of the Batmen" for things to make sense, since Kate's not part of the Colony in her solo.

[JasonTodd428]

Getting:

Batman #48 & #49
Batman Beyond #21
Detective #982 & #983 (likely only for this arc)
RHATO #23
And all the wedding specials

Probably also the Super Sons/Dynomutt crossover as well. Depends on funds.

[SixSpeedSamurai]

Bane Conquest #12 cover is awesome! Love Graham Nolan.

So Tim gets the shaft on no oneshot?

[Rac7d*]

Bane Conquest #12 cover is awesome! Love Graham Nolan.

So Tim gets the shaft on no oneshot?

He doesnt have his own book does he

[nonsense man]

Yeah I knew batman was the one who is going to be the damsel in distress in this marriage. That will slowly anger just the batman only fans because even captured bruce is the2 greatest escape artist it was not only proven in the 60s tv show but stated by dc only mr.miracle is better than him and Zatanna is third. Go on continue this the only woman who would be believable saving him from an alien or demon about to devour him is Diana not Selina from the Joker he could get out of it himself waking from unconciousness

[Bat-Meal]

What's the bet the Batman vs. Batwoman fight ends-up like the last time - where they fight for a few minutes and then team-up.

Either that or Kate gets beaten-up in her own book, since it was established in her previous solo she needs prep time, and some traps, to stand a chance. He broke a few of her ribs and nearly KO'd her the last time, but I'm still happy to see them fight again, assuming they actually do.

[Caivu]

What's the bet the Batman vs. Batwoman fight ends-up like the last time - where they fight for a few minutes and then team-up.

Either that or Kate gets beaten-up in her own book, since it was established in her previous solo she needs prep time, and some traps, to stand a chance. He broke a few of her ribs and nearly KO'd her the last time, but I'm still happy to see them fight again, assuming they actually do.

I'm thinking Bruce get affected with whatever the virus is and goes a bit crazy. I can't fathom why they'd actually fight again otherwise, especially since this has to take place before she kills Clayface. She has some experience fighting him this time around, at least.

(And nitpick, but he didn't actually break her ribs)