New Batman Comics on Shelves This Week (12/17/14)
By Skip Harvey
Tomorrow is New Comics Day, which means new Batman books at your local comic shops and retailers. Here’s what you can expect:
"BATGIRL VOL. 4: WANTEDON SALE 12/17In these tales from BATGIRL #20-26 and BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #23.1: VENTRILOQUIST, Batgirl struggles to continue fighting crime after the death of her brother, James, Jr. With her relationships with both Batman and her father strained, Batgirl must face one of Batman’s most ruthless villains: The Ventriloquist.Art by:Various, Derlis Santacruz, Fernando PasarinCover by:Alex GarnerWritten by:Gail SimoneBATGIRL VOL. 5: DEADLINEON SALE 12/17It’s a hazardous reunion between Batgirl and the former Court of Owls assassin Strix as they face off against the lethal new threat known as Silver – the man who knows the secret of Gotham City’s conspiracy of bats! Collects BATGIRL #27-34 and ANNUAL #2.Art by:Jonathan Glapion, Fernando Pasarin, Robert GillCover by:Alex GarnerWritten by:Marguerite Bennett, Gail SimoneBATMAN #37U.S. Price: $3.99ON SALE 12/17The ultra top-secret Batman arc known only as “Endgame,” continues – it’s a story arc so steeped in mystery, all we can tell you is the title!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 US BATMAN AND ROBIN #37U.S. Price: $2.99ON SALE 12/17Batman vs. Darkseid! The penultimate chapter of “Robin Rises” is here! Can Batman bring Damian Wayne back from death? Concluded in this month’sArt by:Mick Gray, Patrick GleasonCover by:Mick Gray, Patrick GleasonVariant cover by:Darwyn CookeWritten by:Peter J. TomasiBATMAN AND ROBIN VOL. 5: THE BIG BURNON SALE 12/17The origin of Two-Face begins as Batman finds himself in the crossfire of a vengeful war between Two-Face and mobster Erin McKillen! Both are hellbent on killing each other and anyone else who dares to step between them. Don’t miss these explosive tales from BATMAN AND TWO-FACE #24-28 and BATMAN AND ROBIN ANNUAL #2.Art by:Various, Mick Gray, Guillem March, Patrick GleasonCover by:Patrick GleasonWritten by:Peter J. Tomasi"
That’s it for this week, Bat-fans. Don’t forget to support your local comic shops and retailers.
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