Batman and Robin #18 ($1.99)
The Absence story continues as Batman and Robin go deeper into a woman in Bruce’s past.   Batman/Catwoman: Trail of The Gun #1-2 ($2.99 each)
A two part mini-series from August-September 2004 that was written by Ann Nocenti and Ethan Van Sciver, with art by Van Sciver. Both Bruce and Selina are trying to track down a gun that never misses, for obviously different reasons.   Birds of Prey #123 ($1.99)
Oracle asks the Calculator’s help in taking down the Silicon Syndicate and…

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  Batman and Robin #17 ($1.99)
Paul Cornell kicks off the post Morrison era on this title with the first part of The Absence where Dick & Damian try to uncover a mystery surrounding an old flame of Bruce Wayne.   Batman: Arkham City #2 ($2.99)
Continuing the 5 part bridging of the two video games, a new Arkham rises and Bruce investigates to see whom is behind it.   Birds of Prey Volume 1 #122 ($1.99)
The Silicon Syndicate sets a trap for the Birds, leading Barbara Gordon to come…

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  Batman Volume 1 #13-25 ($1.99 each)
Tons of Golden Age goodness that takes the original run of the series through Autumn of 1944. Plus look out for the Golden Age debut of Alfred in issue 16.   Batman and Robin #16 ($1.99)
Grant Morrison’s run on the title wraps up in a spectacular fashion, leading up to the next, possibly short lived chapter in the Bruce Wayne saga.   Batman: Arkham City Digital Chapter #2 ($0.99)
Continuing the bridge between the video games as the criminal…

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  DC Digital Comics Released 5/14:   Batman and Robin #14 ($1.99)
Dick & Damian go toe-to-toe with the same villains who almost brought about the end of Bruce Wayne in Batman R.I.P. as the Batman Must Die story arc reaches its climax.   Batman: Arkham City #1 ($2.99)
Paul Dini writes and Carlos D'Anda draws this issue in the book that bridges the gap between 2009’s Arkham Asylum and the upcoming Arkham City video games.   Birds of Prey Volume 1 #119 ($1.99)
A new story arc from the summer…

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  Batman: Arkham City #1 ($2.99)
Another Same Day as Print release, this is a five issue mini that will bridge the gap between 2009’s Arkham Asylum and the upcoming Arkham City video games.   DC Digital Comics Sneak Peeks (Free)
Free sneak previews of several comics coming out in stores this month, including Red Robin # 23, Birds of Prey vol 2 # 12, Batgirl vol 2 # 23 and Flashpoint # 1, which has a Batman character in it.   Batman & Robin #13 ($1.99)
Things are…

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  A whole lot of Bat-universe goodness this week.   Batman and Robin #12 ($1.99)
The final part of Batman vs. Robin, featuring the return of The Clown Prince of Crime himself. Oh it’s a real scream heh heh HA!   Batman Beyond Volume 4 #5 ($2.99)
Trouble is brewing at Wayne-Powers, and Terry goes to find a just released from prison Paxton Powers to see what Powers knows about it.   Birds of Prey Volume 1 #117 ($1.99)
Misfit and Manhunter are taken prisoner and Oracle relocates the team in…

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