Batman: The Dark Knight #9 was written by Judd Winick and drawn by David Finch. This issue brings together the story that runs across the entire Bat line—up this month, the Night of the Owls.   Dark Knight #9 opens to a view of Lincoln March being stabbed through the chest by a Talon. The Talon narrates the issues, explaining that his body is beginning to fail him in much the same way it did before he was…

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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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Batman #4 is in stores today and ever since Scott Snyder took over the series the book is holding steady in the top five comics of the month. Comic Book Resources talked with Snyder about some of the elements of the Court of Owls as well as some of the other things playing into the series.   CBR: We've also got this mayoral candidate character in Lincoln March, who every time he shows up I just wait for the other shoe to drop. He just CAN'T be as good…

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  The penultimate week of The New 52's premiere month has brought us a lot of goodness and much controversy.  But regardless of how different people may feel, these are the stories about the new Batman, and this series of articles will continue examining continuity and mythology elements we learn from the books where Batman appears.  This week featured Batman #1 and an appearance in Catwoman #1.   SPOILER WARNING: This column assumes full knowledge of all books published this week.  

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