New Batman Comics on Shelves This Week (1/21/15)
By Skip Harvey
Tomorrow is New Comics Day, so that means oodles of Batman comics on shelves at your local comic shops and retailers. Here’s a look at what you can expect!
"BATMAN AND ROBIN #38U.S. Price: $2.99ON SALE 1/21The team of Batman and Robin are together again! But what is the new dynamic for this crimefighting duo now that Damian has super powers of his own?Art by:Mick Gray, Patrick GleasonCover by:Mick Gray, Patrick GleasonVariant cover by:Dave BullockWritten by:Peter J. TomasiBATMAN ETERNAL #42U.S. Price: $2.99ON SALE 1/21You’ve been waiting for the debut of Bluebird – and here it is, though this story may not have a happy ending!Art by:Joseph A Quinones Jr.Cover by:Joe Prado, Ivan ReisWritten by:Tim Seeley, Kyle Higgins, Ray Fawkes, James T Tynion IV, Scott SnyderBATMAN/SUPERMAN #18U.S. Price: $3.99ON SALE 1/21Superman uncovers the identity of the unseen terror that has been destroying targets related to him, while Batman seeks to protect Lois Lane! This time the truth will hurt in more ways than Superman could imagine!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 BATWOMAN #38U.S. Price: $2.99ON SALE 1/21Batwoman’s team of misfit vigilantes known as the Unknowns continues to dig deep into the cult rampaging across Gotham City!Art by:Jason MastersCover by:Rafael AlbuquerqueWritten by:Marc AndreykoBEWARE THE BATMAN VOL. 1ON SALE 1/21In this all-ages title based on the Cartoon Network series, Bruce Wayne and his butler, former secret spy Alfred Pennyworth, take on Gotham City’s worst evildoers! Batman’s skills will be put to the test against villains Professor Pyg, Man-Bat, Tobias Whale and more in stories from issues #1-6.Art by:Dario Brizuela, Luciano VecchioCover by:Luciano VecchioWritten by:Mike Barr, Scott Beatty, Matt Manning, Ivan CohenBIRDS OF PREY VOL. 5: SOUL CRISISON SALE 1/21The Birds find a new benefactor and a new mission: to take down Ra’s al Ghul! But when Black Canary confronts the Demon’s Head, he makes her an offer that could save her husband! Will she take him up on it? Find out in these stories from issues #25, 27-34 and BIRDS OF PREY: FUTURES END #1.Art by:Oclair Albert, Marc Deering, Jordi Tarrogona,Robson Rocha, Daniel Sampere, Jonathan Glapion, Scott McDaniel, Romano MolenaarCover by:Jorge MolinaWritten by:Christy MarxJUSTICE LEAGUE #38U.S. Price: $3.99ON SALE 1/21The Amazo Virus infects the last Leaguer standing: Batman!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:Jason FabokCover by:Scott Williams, Jim LeeVariant cover by:Francis Manapul, Tony HarrisWritten by:Geoff Johns"
That’s it for this week, Bat-fans! Don’t forget to support your local comic shops and retailers.
More from Comics
- X-Men: 6 reasons why Marvel’s mutants are the best superhero team
- Harley Quinn renewed for a fifth season on Max (and it’s well-deserved)
- Marvel Comics announces seven important X-Men comic books
- The X-Men were betrayed by Captain America in Uncanny Avengers
- Spider-Man: Miles and Peter team-up for their first ongoing series
We want to hear from you! As always leave us your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
Want more Batman? Download the Fansided.com app for more Batman news! Don’t forget to like Caped Crusades on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!
Really love Batman? Caped Crusades is always looking for volunteer writers! Leave us a comment, email me at capedcrusades@gmail.com, or apply on Fansided.com!