New Comics on Shelves this Week (10/29/14)

It’s New Comics Day, and that means oodles of Batman books at your local comic shops and retailers! Here’s what you can expect:

"BATMAN ETERNAL #30The last time Deacon Blackfire took control of Gotham City, Batman nearly died…How will the city fare now that he wields unspeakable power?Art by:Fernando PasarinCover by:Clay MannWritten by:Tim Seeley, Kyle Higgins, Ray Fawkes, James T Tynion IV, Scott Snyder$2.99"

"DC COMICS: ZERO YEARSix years ago, Gotham City weathered its greatest test as The Riddler shut down all power days before a terrifying superstorm! But the Dark Knight isn’t the only hero to surface during this moment in time known as the ZERO YEAR! Journey back to the Zero Year to see the early tales of heroes and heroines such as Nightwing, Green Arrow, Batgirl, Superman, Birds of Prey, Catwoman and more!Art by:Andrea Sorrentino, Chris Sprouse, Trevor McCarthy, Aaron Lopresti, Jason Fabok,Danny Miki, Greg Capullo, Various, Aaron KuderCover by:Greg CapulloWritten by:Greg Pak, James T Tynion IV, Kyle Higgins,Van Jensen, Robert Venditti, Jeff Lemire,Brian Buccellato, Francis Manapul, Christy Marx, Marc Andreyko, Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray, Marguerite Bennett, John Layman, Scott Snyder$34.00"

"HARLEY QUINN ANNUAL #1We have to warn you, readers: This issue stinks! Seriously! Like, unpleasant odors are literally in the story! In this first-ever HQ ANNUAL, take a trip to Harley’s home of Coney Island in a groundbreaking “scent-ticular” issue, featuring actual, honest-to-gosh smells. This issue comes polybagged to contain the stench.Art by:John TimmsCover by:Amanda ConnerWritten by:Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Conner$5.99"

"THE NEW 52: FUTURES END #26BATMAN of five years later appears for the first time in Futures End as he reveals a truth that will unravel Firestorm’s world.Art by:Drew Geraci, Scott EatonCover by:Ryan SookWritten by:Keith Giffen, Dan Jurgens, Jeff Lemire, Brian Azzarello$2.99"

That’s it for this week, Bat-fans! Don’t forget to support your local shops and retailers!