Batman Comics on Shelves This Week! (10/15/14)
By Skip Harvey
Tomorrow’s New Comics Day, which means plenty of new Batman books on shelves at your local shops and retailers. Here’s a peek at what to expect:
"BATMAN AND ROBIN #35“Robin Rises” continues as Batman begins his trek on Apokolips to recover his son’s body. But will he walk alone?Art by:Mick Gray, Patrick GleasonCover by:Mick Gray, Patrick GleasonVariant cover by:Chris BurnhamWritten by:Peter J. Tomasi$2.99BATMAN ETERNAL #28Can Batman stop Catwoman from becoming the most dangerous person in Gotham City?Art by:Meghan HetrickCover by:Clay MannWritten by:Tim Seeley, Kyle Higgins, Ray Fawkes, James T Tynion IV, Scott Snyder$2.99"
"BATMAN VOL. 4: ZERO YEAR – SECRET CITYON SALE 10/15The second arc of BATMAN: ZERO YEAR is collected as the New 52 origin of The Dark Knight delves into Bruce Wayne’s past with the Red Hood Gang and his run-ins with aspiring District Attorney Harvey Dent! You won’t want to miss the moment that Bruce becomes Batman! This new hardcover collects BATMAN #21-24.Art by:Various, Rafael Albuquerque, Danny Miki,Greg CapulloCover by:Greg CapulloWritten by:James T Tynion IV, Scott Snyder"
"BATMAN VOL. 5: ZERO YEAR – DARK CITYON SALE 10/15Before the Batcave and Robin, The Joker and the Batmobile, there was ZERO YEAR. The Riddler has plunged Gotham City into darkness. How will a young Dark Knight bring his beloved hometown from the brink of chaos and madness and back into the light? This final ZERO YEAR volume collects BATMAN #25-27 and 29-33.Art by:Danny Miki, Greg CapulloCover by:Greg CapulloWritten by:Scott Snyder"
"BATMAN ‘66 VOL. 1ON SALE 10/15Put on your go-go boots and get ready to “Batusi” back to the Swingin’ ‘60s as DC Comics reimagines the classic Batman TV show! In this hardcover collecting issues #1-5 of the hit series, The Dynamic Duo takes on The Riddler, Mr. Freeze, The Penguin, The Mad Hatter, The Joker, and more of the world’s most colorful Bat-villains!Art by:Various, Ruben Procopio, Ty Templeton,Jonathan CaseCover by:Mike AllredWritten by:Jeff Parker"
"BATMAN/SUPERMAN #15ON SALE 10/15U.S. Price:3.99 Lord Satanas offers Superman and Batman a deal they couldn’t possibly accept…right?!This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.Combo pack edition: $4.99 USArt by:Jae LeeCover by:Jae LeeVariant cover by:Bengal, Jon BogdanoveWritten by:Greg Pak"
"BATWOMAN #35ON SALE 10/15U.S. Price:2.99 The new storyline “Batwoman and the Unknowns” starts now with new artist Georges Jeanty (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)! Batwoman is neck-deep in danger with her new allies Ragman, The Demon, Clayface and Red Alice! What is going on and how did Batwoman end up here? Find out beginning in this issue!Art by:Georges JeantyCover by:Rafael GarresWritten by:Marc Andreyko$2.99"
"RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #35ON SALE 10/15U.S. Price:2.99 Things are spinning out of control for the Outlaws when Roy realizes that he’s the only member of the team not abusing drugs!Art by:RB SilvaCover by:Jorge JimenezWritten by:Will Pfeifer"
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