New Batman Comics on Shelves this Week (11/25/14)

Tomorrow is New Comics Day and that means a plethora of Batman books on shelves at your local comic shops and retailers. Here’s a look at what you can expect!

"ABSOLUTE BATMAN: HAUNTED KNIGHTIn this new Absolute edition by the team of writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale, Batman faces off against his most demented and wicked foes. Taking place on the most evil of holidays, Halloween, the Dark Knight confronts his deepest fears as he tries to stop the madness and horror created by Scarecrow, the Mad Hatter, the Penguin, Poison Ivy and The Joker. This slipcased hardcover collects BATMAN: MADNESS #1, BATMAN: GHOSTS #1, BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT HALLOWEEN SPECIAL #1 and CATWOMAN: WHEN IN ROME #1-6!Art by:Tim SaleCover by:Tim SaleWritten by:Jeph Loeb"

"ARKHAM MANOR #2U.S. Price: $2.99ON SALE 11/26When Batman goes undercover in Arkham Manor, we learn just how important inmate Jack Shaw is to his mission.Art by:Shawn CrystalCover by:Shawn CrystalVariant cover by:Nathan FoxWritten by:Gerry Duggan"

"BATMAN AND ROBIN VOL. 4: REQUIEM FOR DAMIANON SALE 11/26Spinning out from the tragic death of Damian Wayne, the Dark Knight attempts to cope with the death of not only his son and partner. This title collects BATMAN AND ROBIN #18-23.Art by:Various, Mick Gray, Patrick GleasonCover by:Mick Gray, Patrick GleasonWritten by:Peter J. Tomasi"

"BATMAN BEYOND UNIVERSE #16U.S. Price: $3.99ON SALE 11/26After spending more time with his father in the Justice Lords timeline, Terry returns to his own world to discover that a member of the Bat-family has been kidnapped! But is it too late? Did Terry’s need to escape his own reality seal the fate of those closest to him?DIGITAL FIRST!"

"BATMAN ETERNAL #34U.S. Price: $2.99ON SALE 11/26Is this the end of Wayne Enterprises?Art by:Jason FabokCover by:Rafael AlbuquerqueWritten by:Tim Seeley, Kyle Higgins, Ray Fawkes, James T Tynion IV, Scott Snyder"

"BATMAN ETERNAL VOL. 1ON SALE 11/26In the wake of FOREVER EVIL, the world looks at heroes in a different light, creating tension between Batman and his allies and the Gotham City Police Department. When a gang war breaks out and new villains arise, it’s up to the Dark Knight, Batgirl, and others to turn the tide as best as they can – but will the GCPD be a help or a hindrance? Plus, a fan-favorite character makes her long-awaited DC Comics – The New 52 debut: Stephanie Brown! Don’t miss these stories from BATMAN ETERNAL #1-20!Art by:Various, Mikel Janin, Ian Bertram, Riccardo Burchielli, Guillem March, Emanuel Simeoni,Trevor McCarthy, Andy Clarke, Derek Fridolfs,Dustin Nguyen, Jason FabokCover by:Jason FabokWritten by:Tim Seeley, John Layman, Ray Fawkes, James T Tynion IV, Scott Snyder"

"BATMAN ‘66 #17U.S. Price: $2.99ON SALE 11/26Professor William McElroy has taken another blow to the head and once more believes himself to be the reincarnation of the Egyptian Pharaoh King Tut! This time he’s uncovered a virus associated with Osiris, Egyptian God of the Underworld, that will turn the citizens of Gotham City into zombies, ready to do his bidding – including eliminating Batman and Robin!Art by:Scott KowalchukCover by:Mike AllredWritten by:Jeff Parker"

"BATWOMAN VOL. 5: WEBSON SALE 11/26Batwoman faces a threat that might make her rethink her career as a hero! But that’s not Kate’s only concern, as Maggie has a surprising revelation – and her angry ex-husband shows up! Can Kate and Maggie work together to discover the secret of the Wolf Spider? Collects BATWOMAN ANNUAL #1 and BATWOMAN #25-31.Art by:Various, Jeremy Haun, Trevor McCarthyCover by:Trevor McCarthyWritten by:Marc Andreyko"

"CATWOMAN #36U.S. Price: $2.99ON SALE 11/26“Family Business” part 2! Selina struggles to maintain her role as the leader of Gotham City’s crime families when…Catwoman attacks?Art by:Garry BrownCover by:Jae LeeWritten by:Genevieve Valentine"

"GOTHAM BY MIDNIGHT #1U.S. Price: $2.99ON SALE 11/26Strange doings are afoot in Gotham City! Look out, though – Jim Corrigan is on the case in this new series by writer Ray Fawkes (CONSTANTINE, BATMAN ETERNAL) and artist Ben Templesmith (30 Days of Night, Ten Grand)!Art by:Ben TemplesmithCover by:Ben TemplesmithVariant cover by:Andrea SorrentinoWritten by:Ray Fawkes"

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