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DETECTIVE COMICS ANNUAL #2

Written by JOHN LAYMAN
Art by SCOT EATON and JAIME MENDOZA
Cover by ANDY CLARKE

On sale JULY 31 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T
It’s a terrible, dangerous time to be a cop in Gotham City. At a time when police are being targeted for assassination, Gotham’s Finest also face a threat from within, as a shape-changing identity thief has infiltrated the GCPD and threatens to destroy it from within. Will he unravel the mystery behind this secretive killer before he loses any more of the few allies he has left on the force?

BATMAN ANNUAL #2

Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Art by AARON LOPRESTI
Cover by JOCK

On sale JULY 31 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T
A special ZERO YEAR tie-in! Bruce Wayne’s first year as the Dark Knight has just barely begun…and already dangerous elements are coalescing, leading Bruce toward his final destiny.

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BATMAN #22

Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Art by GREG CAPULLO and DANNY MIKI
Backup story art by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE
Cover by GREG CAPULLO
1:25 Variant cover by MIKEL JANIN
1:100 B&W cover by GREG CAPULLO
On sale JULY 10 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
RATED T • Combo pack edition: $4.99 US
The second chapter of “Zero Year” delves into Bruce Wayne’s past with the Red Hood Gang and his run-ins with aspiring District Attorney Harvey Dent! And in the backup story, a secret moment from Bruce’s training abroad is revealed for the first time!
This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.

BATMAN YEAR ZERO: THE DIRECTOR’S CUT #1

Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Backup story written by SCOTT SNYDER and JAMES TYNION IV
Art by GREG CAPULLO
Backup story art by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE
Cover by GREG CAPULLO
On sale JULY 31 • 64 pg, FC, $5.99 US • RATED T
Reprinting the first chapter of this new story arc that begins in BATMAN #21 from the stunning pencil art of Greg Capullo and Rafael Albuquerque, with the full, action-packed scripts by Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV!

BATMAN ANNUAL #2

Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Art by AARON LOPRESTI
Cover by JOCK
On sale JULY 31 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T
A special ZERO YEAR tie-in! Bruce Wayne’s first year as the Dark Knight has just barely begun…and already dangerous elements are coalescing, leading Bruce toward his final destiny.

TALON #10

Written by JAMES TYNION IV
Art and cover by MIGUEL SEPULVEDA
On sale JULY 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Can Calvin escape Santa Prisca, the most dangerous island on the planet? Or will he fall at the hands of its ruler, Bane?

BATMAN, INCORPORATED #13

Written by GRANT MORRISON
Art and cover by CHRIS BURNHAM
1:25 Variant cover by GRANT MORRISON
1:100 B&W Variant cover by CHRIS BURNHAM
On sale JULY 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
FINAL ISSUE • Combo pack edition: $3.99 US
Batman saves the world and loses everything.
This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.

BATMAN AND CATWOMAN #22

Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art by PATRICK GLEASON, MICK GRAY and J. CALAFIORE
Cover by PATRICK GLEASON and MICK GRAY
On sale JULY 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Bruce Wayne continues to grind through his grief over the death of Damian—but is Catwoman here to help Batman or take advantage of his vulnerable state?

DETECTIVE COMICS #22

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 JULY 3 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
Combo pack edition: $4.99 US
Meet The Wrath! In Gotham City, he’s the anti-Batman, and the body count is about to shoot through the roof! And in the backup story, Man-Bat makes a startling discovery!
This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.

DETECTIVE COMICS ANNUAL #2

Written by JOHN LAYMAN
Art by SCOT EATON and JAIME MENDOZA
Cover by ANDY CLARKE
On sale JULY 31 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T
It’s a terrible, dangerous time to be a cop in Gotham City. At a time when police are being targeted for assassination, Gotham’s Finest also face a threat from within, as a shape-changing identity thief has infiltrated the GCPD and threatens to destroy it from within. Will he unravel the mystery behind this secretive killer before he loses any more of the few allies he has left on the force?

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #22

Written by GREGG HURWITZ
Art and cover by ALEX MALEEV
1:25 B&W Variant cover by ALEX MALEEV
On sale JULY 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Picking up from recent issues of BATMAN, the origin of Clayface is revealed—and a new mystery is introduced!

BIRDS OF PREY #22

Written by CHRISTY MARX
Art by ROMANO MOLENAAR and JONATHAN GLAPION
Cover by RICKEN
On sale JULY 17• 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Betrayed by one of their own and homeless, the last thing the Birds need is another shock. But what is Condor’s link to BASILISK?

BATGIRL #22

Written by GAIL SIMONE
Art by FERNANDO PASARIN and JONATHAN GLAPION
Cover by ALEX GARNER
On sale JULY 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Following the recent massive trauma she’s suffered, Barbara Gordon tries to move on with her life—without Batgirl!

BATWOMAN #22

Written by J.H. WILLIAMS III and
W. HADEN BLACKMAN
Art by TREVOR McCARTHY
Cover by J.H. WILLIAMS III
1:25 B&W Variant cover by J.H. WILLIAMS III
On sale JULY 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+
Batwoman discovers that the D.E.O. are bringing in Gotham City’s most dangerous villains for questioning. Their real target? Batman! Plus, Hawkfire continues to plan a strike against the D.E.O.

CATWOMAN #22

Written by ANN NOCENTI
Art by RAFA SANDOVAL and JORDI TARRAGONA
Cover by TERRY DODSON and RACHEL DODSON
On sale JULY 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+
What lies beneath the streets of Gotham City? Catwoman is determined to find out, but Dr. Phosphorus stands in her way!

BATWING #22

Written by JUSTIN GRAY and JIMMY PALMIOTTI
Art by EDUARDO PANSICA and JULIO FERREIRA
Cover by KEN LASHLEY
On sale JULY 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Batwing returns to Gotham City, unaware that his actions in Africa have set in motion a dangerous plan of retaliation that will not only target him personally but also Wayne Enterprises! Plus: An attempt to reconcile with his father is interrupted by the arrival of the mercenary swarm of the Marabunta! Will Batwing be able to protect his family without revealing his secret identity?

RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #22

Written by JAMES TYNION IV
Art by JULIUS GOPEZ
Cover by GUILLEM MARCH
On sale JULY 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
As the fate of Jason Todd remains unclear, Starfire faces off against Essence to try and tip the scales—but in which direction?

NIGHTWING #22

Written by KYLE HIGGINS
Art by BRETT BOOTH and NORM RAPMUND
On sale JULY 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Nightwing takes on Ghostwalker, and the Prankster finds a surprising ally!

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Dr. Phosphorous? Damn, it's been a while since I last saw him.

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People shouldn't be allowed to write "hero quits" storylines anymore. Also The Wrath is back? Awesome!

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I think I'll try Batgirl again. I like Fernando Pasarin.

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People shouldn't be allowed to write "hero quits" storylines anymore.

They lack the shock value intended when everyone and their mother knows how it'll play out. Dunno why they can't just be smart about it and do a "hiatus" storyline or something more believable.

Also The Wrath is back? Awesome!

Who is he and why should I care?

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Who is he and why should I care?

The original Anti-Batman who I always felt was underused. Created in the 80's by Mike Barr:

Wrath's parents were a couple of burglars like Joe Chill, the man who shot and killed Batman's own parents. They were shot by a young policeman who mistook them for committing a robbery (in actuality, they were crawling out of a window to "skip out" on paying their rent). Due to this, the Wrath dedicated his life to a campaign of revenge against law and law-enforcers. As he had grown up, the burglars' son became a professional assassin. For years, he traveled the world to work as a gun for hire, later falling in love with Gayle Hudson, the daughter of an ex-mafia boss who hired Wrath to kill the people who killed her father after his retirement.
When Wrath finally returns to Gotham City, he comes to kill the man who had shot his parents. Wrath's target turns out to be Commissioner Gordon of the Gotham City Police which leads to Wrath coming into conflict with Batman.

Basically it's a niche that different writer's have tried to fill with characters like Hush or Snyder's Owlman.

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...or Prometheus.

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Him too.

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Already posted this in the Injustice thread but it's Batman relevant so why not. Spoilers.

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‘Batgirl’ Exclusive: Writer Gail Simone Talks New Transgender Character

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BATMAN & ROBIN Artist On CARRIE, DAMIAN & the Silent Issue

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‘Batgirl’ Exclusive: Writer Gail Simone Talks New Transgender Character

Here's something I've been struggling with, when it comes to LGBT characters. Why does their coming out or anything involving their sexuality always seem so cheesy and over-the-top? Am I alone in this?

I'm one of those people who could care less who's gay, who's tranny, who's anything. The bedroom is meant for privacy, and I could give two shits less what you do in it and who you're doing it with (as long as it's within the boundaries of the law ).

If you'd like to tell me your gay, or any other sexual orientation, then that's cool too. Just don't expect anything more than shrugged shoulders to be coming right back at you in return. And it's why whenever I see a scene involving LGBT characters, it almost always seems so melodramatic and ham-fisted. And I know Gail Simone is a strong enough writer to not fall into that trap, but damn that scene in the link is just so cheesecake. Oh, you were shot by the Joker, and your brother is a murdering psychopath...oh, I'm transgender. Uh...ok.

Am I alone in this? Is there some deeply hidden phobia I need to go see a psychiatrist about? I'd like to read everyone's thoughts regarding the issue, cause it's something that's been stewing in my head for a bit.

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Am I alone in this?

No. I couldn't care less about the character's sexual orientation or if they want to chop of their boobs and become a man or whatever.

Just don't make out in front of me unless you are two hot girls, that I am cool with anything else take it to any room I am not in.

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Thank for the insight!