As Nightwing’s Death of the Family tie-in comes to a close, Dick is once again stripped of everything he holds dear. Well, almost everything. Technically this book is acceptably written and nicely illustrated, though long time Nightwing fans will understandably have mixed feelings about where this leaves Dick standing in the DCU.   The book opens with Nightwing frantically working his way across Gotham rooftops to Amusement Mile and Haly’s circus. The Joker has left an invitation for him carved into the body of a former love interest. Dick knows all of Haly’s…

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  8/14: Batman: Arkham Unhinged #38 ($0.99) A flashback story featuring an early Bruce Wayne meetup with Talia and Ra’s al Ghul.   8/15: Batman and Robin Adventures #18 ($0.99) Harley tries to cheer the Joker up by capturing The Batman.   Batman Beyond (2012-) #10 ($0.99) The Joker King is revealed, and Terry finds out a huge secret in the Bat-Cave.   Batwoman (2011-) #12 ($2.99) Batwoman and Abbott find themselves facing twisted versions of themselves as they hunt for Bloody Mary.   Birds of Prey (2011-) #12 ($2.99) Poison Ivy’s motives are revealed, and she needs the Birds’…

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  6/12: Batman: Arkham City: Endgame #4 ($0.99) An early encounter with The Joker could lead to a connection with Joker’s current from the grave plot against Batman.   6/13: Batgirl (2012-) #10 ($2.99) A new villain enters Bab’s life as a new story begins.   Batman (2012-) #10 ($3.99) The Night is over, and Bruce finds out who is behind the Court of Owls.   Batman Adventures (2003-2004) #6-10 ($0.99) More issues of the mid-2000s relaunch of the TAS era tie-in.   Batman and Robin (2011-) #10 ($2.99) Damian begins a quest to earn the respect of his predecessors…

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  6/5: Batman: Arkham City: End Game #3 ($0.99) Batman heads back to the Asylum after learning the full extent of Joker’s revenge plot.   6/6: Batgirl (2000-2006) #70-73 ($1.99 each) The Destruction’s Daughter storyline, and the series wraps up with a final confrontation with Lady Shiva.   The Batman Adventures (2003-2004) #1-5 ($0.99 each) First 5 issues of a relaunch of sorts of the Batman: The Animated Series comic book tie-in.   Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #185-191 ($1.99 each) Digitizes 2005’s Riddle Me That, and Cold Snap stories.   Batman: The Brave and the Bold #13-17…

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  5/22: Batman: Arkham City: End Game #1 ($0.99) First chapter of a six part story that bridges between the end of the Arkham City game and the soon to be released Harley Quinn DLC (downloadable content) pack.   5/23: All Star Western (2011-) #9 ($3.99) A Night of Owls tie-in issue, as the Court battles Jonah Hex as he tangles with The August 7.   Batgirl (2000-2006) #62-65 ($1.99 each) Deathstroke, Ravenger and even David Cain give Cass runs for her money in these 2005 issues surrounding her time in Bludhaven.   Batman Incorporated (2012-)…

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  5/15: Batman: Arkham Unhinged #31 ($0.99) Batman crashes the Joker’s trial in the finale of this story.   5/16: Batgirl (2000-2006) #58-61 ($1.99 each) The Batgirl issues of the 2004 crossover with Robin, Fresh Blood and Cass’ first adventures in Bludhaven are collected.   Batman Beyond (2012-) #6 ($0.99) Batman watches over Mad Stan as he tries to negotiate with Russians for his dog Boom-Boom.   Batman Confidential #33-34 ($1.99 each) Continues 2009’s The Bat and The Beast story.
Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #164-168 ($1.99 each) 2003’s slate of Legends issues start with the four…

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  The other DC Comics panel has happened and again their are a few bits related to The Batman Universe. Attending the panel was moderated by Senior Vice President of Sales Bob Wayne, as well as DC Editor-in-Chief Bob Harras, Geoff Johns, Editorial Director Bobbie Chase, Scott Snyder, Chris Burnham, Jimmy Palmiotti, Brian Azzarello, Cliff Chiang, Tony Daniel, Gail Simone and Kyle Higgins.   -Simone stated that Batgirl will put past behind her and moves on with her life.
-Nightfall will be the name of…

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  2/14 Batman: Arkham Unhinged #18 ($0.99) Back in the present, strife between the Gotham City Sirens is featured.   2/15 Batman (2011-) #6 ($2.99) Trapped beneath the city, Batman is hunted by the Court of Owl’s assassin, Talon.   Batman Plus Arsenal #1 ($1.99) An oversized one-shot from 1996 featuring Arsenal, Roy “Speedy” Harper, teaming up with Batman to take down the KGBeast.   Batman Beyond (2012-) #1 ($0.99) Norm Breyfogle joins the art team as the Adam Beechen title makes it return.   Batman: Battle For The Cowl #1-3 ($1.99 each) In the wake of the apparent death…

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  2/7: Batman: Arkham Unhinged #17 ($0.99) A new story begins featuring the Gotham City Sirens (Catwoman, Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy) prior to the events of Arkham City.   Arkham Asylum: Living Hell #4-6 ($1.99 each) Wraps up a 6 issue mini-series from 2003 written by Dan Slott. The first three issues were digitized in 2011 as part of a Batman 101 sale.   Batgirl (2011-) #6 ($2.99) Things come to a head with Gretel’s plans to take down Bruce Wayne.   Batman and Robin (2011-) #6 ($2.99) More of Morgan Ducard’s backstory is revealed, and…

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  12/13: Batman: Arkham Unhinged #9 ($0.99) We get more of a look into The Joker and Penguin’s long standing feud in the Arkham City universe.   12/14: Batgirl (2011-) #4 ($2.99) Batgirl reaches the climactic confrontation with Mirror.   Batman and Robin (2011-) #4 ($2.99) NoBody’s origin and plan for the Dynamic Duo is revealed.   Batman: Gotham Knights #50 ($1.99) A new era for the book as A.J. Lieberman kicks off the 2004 Hush Returns storyline.   Batman: Shadow of the Bat #48 ($1.99) The 1996 Bat-Book Crossover Contagion starts in this issue.   Batwoman (2011-) #4 ($2.99) Things…

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