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Batman - December 2001


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December 5th
BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #150
Written by J.M DeMatteis; art by Trevor Von Eeden and José Luis García-López; cover by John Cassaday

In stores December 5. Featuring a DC FULL COVERAGE! cover! "Grimm," Part 2 of 5. Robin's investigation into the mysterious Mother Grimm continues, while Batman finds himself the victim of her perilous potions. Where does Grimm come from? And what are her plans for the innocent children of Gotham?
32 pages, $2.25

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BATGIRL #23
Written by Kelley Puckett; art and cover by Damion Scott and Robert Campanella

In stores December 5. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! In BATGIRL #8, Cassandra did the unthinkable: She sucker-punched the unbeatable Lady Shiva during combat. Now Shiva returns to Gotham for the inevitable rematch — a battle to the death — while Batman and Oracle ponder Batgirl's fate.
32 pages, $2.50

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THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN #1
Written and illustrated by Frank Miller; cover by Miller

In stores December 5. The most eagerly-awaited sequel in comics begins! Three years after the events in THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, Batman knows the world is nowhere near the perfect little place it pretends to be, and he sees the cracks in the system that have been neatly covered up. It's time to find where all the heroes have gone, and the Dark Knight is the right man for the job. For more information, see the feature article.
80 pages, (1 of 3), Prestige Format, $7.95

Look for THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN STATUE, offered by DC Direct.

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December 12th
DETECTIVE COMICS #765
Written by Greg Rucka and Judd Winick; art by Rick Burchett, Cliff Chiang and Jesse Delperdang; cover by John Mcrea

In stores December 12. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! Wanna' know how to make Batman mad? Not his normal grim, gritty mad. But really mad. Wanna' know how? Break into James Gordon's house. That's what one band of robbers ends up doing. And they're gonna be sorry! Plus, the third chapter of "Josie Mac," by Judd Winick and Cliff Chiang.
40 pages, $2.50

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AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #85
Written by Dennis O'Neil; art by Sergio Cariello and James Pascoe; cover by Scott McDaniel and Cariello

In stores December 12. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! A new villain makes his debut as Azrael makes a startling discovery! When a crazed former soldier begins brutally executing policemen and other members of "the establishment" he deems evil, only Azrael stands a chance of stopping the rampage. But the results of their encounter have startling repercussions for both men. Plus, Jean Paul begins to experience a radical change.
32 pages, $2.50

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HARLEY QUINN #15
Written by Karl Kesel; art and cover by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson

In stores December 12. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! Fresh in her new Metropolis digs, Harley Quinn begins her brand new — gasp — day job! Yes, that's right folks, she's going legit! Well, not exactly. Harley begins an advice column for the Daily Planet — and given her mental state, well, lets just say love's about to become a battlefield! Meanwhile, she's keeping busy at night with her partner in crime, Poison Ivy. And look for the new supporting cast of Perry White, Jimmy Olsen, and a cameo by Clark Kent. Hey! What is this, a Superman book?!?
32 pages, $2.25

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NIGHTWING #64
Written by Chuck Dixon; art by Trevor McCarthy and Rob Leigh; cover by McCarthy and Karl Kesel

In stores December 12. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! "On a Christmas Evening," Nightwing faces a phony filching Santa, gun-toting gangbangers and a heart-wrenching letter from an innocent child.
32 pages, $2.25

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December 19th
BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #24
Written by Devin Grayson and Todd Dezago; art by Roger Robinson, Mike Wieringo, John Floyd, and Karl Story; cover by Robinson

In stores December 19. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! Batman's life has been rough of late, but now it's Bruce Wayne's world that's thrown on its ear. Both Batman's and Bruce Wayne's inner circles become smaller and smaller. And why would Bruce Wayne be buying a handgun? Plus, a Batman Black & White backup, "Urban Legend," by the Tellos team of writer Todd Dezago (IMPULSE) and penciller Mike Wieringo (ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN), with inker Karl Story (BATMAN).
40 pages, $2.50

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BATMAN: ORPHEUS RISING #5
Written by Alex Simmons; art by Dwayne Turner and Danny Miki; cover by Turner

In stores December 19. The thrilling conclusion to ORPHEUS RISING finds Batman and Orpheus at the end of their trail, as they go after the cop killers and try to stop a riot from blowing Gotham apart!
32 pages, (5 of 5), $2.50

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BIRDS OF PREY #38
Written by Chuck Dixon; art by James Fry and Andrew Pepoy; cover by Phil Noto

In stores December 19. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! Dinah infiltrates a high-tech research facility to save some computer technicians from a mysterious intruder — one whose secret may just mean the end of Black Canary!
32 pages, $2.50

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ROBIN #97
Written by Chuck Dixon; art and cover by Pete Woods and Andrew Pepoy

In stores December 19. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! Oops! We did it again! Teen mania infects Gotham as pop diva Normandy comes to town. And with her, bodyguard-to-the-stars Joe Hollywood. Can Joe and Robin save the teen sensation from a deadly stalker?
32 pages, $2.25

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December 26th
BATMAN #598
Written by Ed Brubaker; art by Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens; cover by McDaniel

In stores December 26. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! It's Christmas in Gotham City…and that means the return of Santa Klaus! And he's got presents for all the naughty boys and girls of Gotham. Pointy presents. Exploding presents. You'd better be good, for goodness sake…
32 pages, $2.25

Look for the CLASSIC BATMAN MINI-BUST in the DC Direct section, and an appearance by Batman in JSA #31.

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BATMAN: THE ANKH #2
Written by Chuck Dixon; painted art and cover by John Van Fleet

In stores December 26. Robin has been captured by Khatera and her very familiar henchman. Batman is hot on the trail, but can he make it before death strikes? And what terrible bargain must Batman make to save Robin's life? This time the bad guys win.
48 pages, (2 of 2), Prestige Format, $5.95

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BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #45
Written by Scott Peterson and Tim Levins; art by Levins and Terry Beatty; cover by Darwyn Cooke

In stores December 26. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! Arkham Asylum's in full lockdown, and one of its doctors is missing. It's up to Batman to find out which baddie's in charge, in "Running The Asylum."
32 pages, $1.99

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CATWOMAN #2
Written by Ed Brubaker; art by Darwyn Cooke and Mike Allred; cover by Cooke

In stores December 26. The Feline Fatale's new series continues! Catwoman investigates a string of serial murders down in the slums, leading her into the heart of the Gotham Police Department and an encounter with a face from her past (which should be quite familiar to longtime Catwoman fans). Catwoman may have overcome her recent struggles, but is she really ready for what's waiting for her in the dank streets of Gotham?
32 pages, $2.50

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BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS TP — relist
Written by Frank Miller; art by Miller and Klaus Janson; cover by Miller

In stores December 5. The award-winning, critically-acclaimed universal classic is offered once again, just in time for the release of the eagerly-awaited THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN! Frank Miller's epic is a must-have in every comics reader's collection. "…probably the finest piece of comic art ever to be published in a popular edition." — Stephen King
224 pages, Trade Paperback, $12.95

 
BATMAN YEAR ONE TP — relist
Written by Frank Miller; art and cover by David Mazzucchelli

In stores December 5. Following the overwhelming success of THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, Frank Miller collaborated with artist David Mazzucchelli (Daredevil: Born Again) on another classic tale of the Dark Knight — this time focusing on Batman's first year donning the cape and the cowl.
104 pages, Trade Paperback, $9.95