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[Hypo Lil' Leaguer Find all posts View Profile Close Hypo]

There's no way that Lobdell is gunna write 4 books.

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There seems to be a pretty visceral reaction online to this news from both readers and creators...am I the only one who doesn't see what the big deal is? She was taken off the book by a new editor...it's not like this sort of thing has never happened before. Or maybe I'm just biased due to my dislike of her run. Ho hum.

Anyways it's time to get that Jim Starlin to Batgirl rumor train rolling.

Well a lot of people seem to like it. Plus, it is kinda messed up that they fired her via email. Gail's been DC exclusive for a long time and not only is she one of the very few female creators at the company but she's THE person they turn to when they are criticized for anything female related.

[Hypo Lil' Leaguer Find all posts View Profile Close Hypo]

Her exclusive is up as of last week, no? Wonder if she makes a move to Marvel...

A couple of Amazon listings of note:

Batgirl/Robin Year One [Paperback]
Absolute Superman/Batman Vol. 1 [Hardcover]

I'm hoping that first one is true, Batgirl: Year One is near fucking impossible to find these days.

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Gail Simone's Statement on Batgirl Release

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Oh Gail, staying classy as always.

[Hypo Lil' Leaguer Find all posts View Profile Close Hypo]

She's certainly a better human being than Rob Liefeld.

[Fearless Agent Orange Find all posts View Profile Close Fearless]

She's certainly a better human being than Rob Liefeld.

It's not a very high bar she has to hurdle then...

In all seriousness though, I am sad to see Gail go. I liked her on Batgirl...

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FAT MAN ON BATMAN #019: SCOTT SNYDER: OF COWLS AND OWLS

I haven't listened to that podcast so I don't know if there are any spoilers in the interview.

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[Fearless Agent Orange Find all posts View Profile Close Fearless]

Equal parts and

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FAT MAN ON BATMAN #019: SCOTT SNYDER: OF COWLS AND OWLS

I haven't listened to that podcast so I don't know if there are any spoilers in the interview.

There aren't.

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Batman March 2013 Solicitations



BATMAN, INCORPORATED #9

Written by GRANT MORRISON
Art and cover by CHRIS BURNHAM
Variant cover by CHRIS BURNHAM
1:100 B&W Variant cover by CHRIS BURNHAM

On sale MARCH 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Combo pack edition: $3.99 US
Retailers: This issue will ship with four covers. Please see the order form for more information.
• The fallout from last month’s shocking turn of events has Batman on the run!
• Is The Dark Knight a murderer?
This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.

BATMAN AND ROBIN #18

Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art and cover by PATRICK GLEASON and MICK GRAY

On sale MARCH 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
• You dare not miss this issue!
• It’s the BATMAN AND ROBIN story of the year!

BATMAN #18

Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Backup story written by SCOTT SNYDER and JAMES TYNION IV
Art by ANDY KUBERT and SANDRA HOPE
Backup story art by ALEX MALEEV
Cover by GREG CAPULLO
Variant cover by ANDY KUBERT
1:100 B&W Variant cover by GREG CAPULLO

On sale MARCH 13 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
Combo pack edition: $4.99 US
Retailers: This issue will ship with four covers. Please see the order form for more information.
• Welcome guest-artist Andy Kubert!
• In the wake of unspeakable tragedy, Batman is in danger of losing his humanity!
• And in the backup story, fan-favorite character Harper Row returns—but will she be able to pull Batman back from the brink?
This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.

TALON #6

Written by SCOTT SNYDER and JAMES TYNION IV
Art and cover by GUILLEM MARCH
1:25 B&W Variant cover by GUILLEM MARCH

On sale MARCH 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for more information.
• Batman uncovers more clues about Calvin’s mission in Gotham City...but will he stop The Talon or support him?
• Secrets are revealed about Sebastian Clark that could endanger the lives of everyone Calvin cares about!

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #18

Written by GREGG HURWITZ
Art and cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER
1:25 B&W Variant cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER

On sale MARCH 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for more information.
• The terrifying tale of the Mad Hatter’s origin continues!
• Batman is still two steps behind the Hatter’s current reign of terror...will Catwoman’s interference make it three?

DETECTIVE COMICS #18

Written by JOHN LAYMAN
Art and cover by JASON FABOK
Backup story art by ANDY CLARKE
1:25 B&W Variant cover by JASON FABOK

On sale MARCH 6 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
Combo pack edition: $4.99 US
Retailers: This issue will ship with three covers. Please see the order form for more information
• Batman vs. The Penguin!
• The stakes are high, and even if Batman wins he loses!
• Plus, in the backup feature, it’s the origin of Ignatius Ogilvy, the new criminal kingpin of Gotham City.
This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.

BATGIRL #18

Written by RAY FAWKES
Art and cover by DANIEL SAMPERE and VICENTE CIFUENTES

On sale MARCH 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
• The first of two issues by guest writer Ray Fawkes!
• Batgirl must face the man who sold her out to The Joker during “DEATH OF THE FAMILY”...her own brother, James Gordon, Jr.
• Can Barbara help him, or will this conflict be the final nail in her family’s coffin?

BATWOMAN #18

Written by J.H. WILLIAMS III and W. HADEN BLACKMAN
Art and cover by TREVOR McCARTHY
1:25 B&W Variant cover by TREVOR McCARTHY

On sale MARCH 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for more information
• A new story arc begins here as Batwoman adjusts to her new partner and her new role in the war on crime.
• Guest-starring Batman!

CATWOMAN #18

Written by ANN NOCENTI
Art and cover by RAFA SANDOVAL and JORDI TARRAGONA

On sale MARCH 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+
• Guest-starring Batman!
• In the fallout from “DEATH OF THE FAMILY,” Catwoman and Batman spend a night at the museum—fighting over stolen art!

BIRDS OF PREY #18

Written by JIM ZUB
Art by ROMANO MOLENAAR and VICENTE CIFUENTES
Cover by EMANUELA LUPACCHINO

On sale MARCH 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
• Welcome new series writer JIM ZUB (Skullkickers)!
• Mr. Freeze is out of Arkham Asylum and looking for revenge on the Court of Owls! His first target? The newest member of the Birds team, Strix!
• And if that wasn’t enough trouble for the girls, this issue introduces The Daughters of the Dawn who are abducting people with super powers...starting with a certain prisoner at Belle Reve!

BATWING #18

Written by FABIAN NICIEZA
Art and cover by FABRIZIO FIORENTINO

On sale MARCH 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
• Batwing’s armor is destroyed!
• Will the man behind the suit be enough to keep one of his only friends alive?

NIGHTWING #18

Written by KYLE HIGGINS
Art by ROGER BONET
Cover by JUAN JOSE RYP and ROGER BONET

On sale MARCH 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
• Dick Grayson lost so much during “DEATH OF THE FAMILY” that some new events are going to push him right over the edge!
• Nightwing has almost no hope left until the chance for vengeance presents itself. What decisions will he make?

RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #18

Written by SCOTT LOBDELL
Art by TIMOTHY GREEN II
Cover by MICO SUAYAN

On sale MARCH 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
• Jason Todd suffered terribly at the hands of The Joker in “DEATH OF THE FAMILY,” and now he’s changing the Outlaws’ mission!
• Something is bound to break with all that’s happened...will it be Jason’s soul?

["Chosen" NOT his black friend Find all posts View Profile Close "Chosen"]

That batwoman cover may be the best one i've ever seen

[W.West Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close W.West]

Every one is saying Scott Snyder is going to kill Damian. One, I think if it was going to happen, it would happen in Batman Inc. Two, I think we should all be worried about what Grant Morrison has planned for Talia.

[Agent Purple The Illustrated Man Find all posts View Profile Close Agent Purple]

Rather than shy from it, I hungrily await it.