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    Bruce Wayne, who witnessed the murder of his billionaire parents as a child, swore to avenge their deaths. He trained extensively to achieve mental and physical perfection, mastering martial arts, detective skills, and criminal psychology. Costumed as a bat to prey on the fears of criminals, and utilizing a high-tech arsenal, he became the legendary Batman.

    Batman in April 2010

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    BATMAN: ARKHAM ASYLUM — MADNESS HC
    Advance-solicited • On sale June 23 • 112 pg, FC, $19.99 US
    Written by SAM KIETH • Art and cover by SAM KIETH

    An original Batman graphic novel set in Arkham Asylum from Sam Kieth, creator of THE MAXX!
    It is the most feared house in all of Gotham City. It contains the worst that the city has to offer. It is the place The Dark Knight’s most dangerous and psychotic foes call home. Writer/artist Sam Kieth, creator of THE MAXX and artist of the acclaimed miniseries LOBO: HIGHWAY TO HELL, invites you to spend 24 hours in Arkham Asylum – the most unsettling house in the DC Universe.

    BATMAN AND ROBIN #11
    On sale APRIL 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
    Written by GRANT MORRISON
    Art by ANDY CLARKE & SCOTT HANNA
    Cover by FRANK QUITELY

    1:25 Variant cover by ANDY CLARKE
    “Batman vs. Robin” part 2 of 3! The Dynamic Duo fight it out in the ultimate duel to the finish. Meanwhile, Robin’s mother, Talia al Ghul, sends an old adversary of Dick Grayson’s to complete the job that her son may not be able to stomach!
    Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

    BATMAN: THE WIDENING GYRE #6
    On sale APRIL 28 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
    Written by KEVIN SMITH
    Art by WALTER FLANAGAN
    Cover by BILL SIENKIEWICZ
    1:25 Variant cover by GENE HA

    Kevin Smith and Walt Flanagan’s Batman tale comes to its startling end! Thanks to Silver St. Cloud, Bruce is trying to learn how to trust people. But Batman is an integral part of who he is, so how can he really trust anyone? Batman even has a run-in with Catwoman because of his relationship with Silver. And when he decides to put all of his trust into someone, will he be rewarded…or punished?
    Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

    BATMAN #698
    On sale APRIL 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
    Written by TONY DANIEL
    Art by GUILLEM MARCH
    Cover by TONY DANIEL

    Only two months until BATMAN #700! As the landmark issue nears, Dick Grayson’s life as The Dark Knight heats up in a big way. With Black Mask out of the way for good, the Falcone crime family attempts to fill that void – with no regard for the safety of Gotham City’s citizens! And what’s going on with the Riddler?

    DETECTIVE COMICS #864
    On sale APRIL 28 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
    Written by DAVID HINE
    Co-feature written by GREG RUCKA
    Art by JEREMY HAUN
    Co-feature art by CULLY HAMNER
    Cover by CLIFF CHIANG

    The inmates of Arkham Asylum have taken over DETECTIVE COMICS in “Beneath the Mask” Part 1 of 2! It’s Black Mask verses Jeremiah Arkham for control of the asylum. But what of the enigmatic Three Beauties, and how does Batman fit into the mad plan? Everything that was set up and teased in BATTLE FOR THE COWL: ARKHAM ASYLUM and ARKHAM REBORN is at last revealed, but the answers to the mysteries just might drive everyone – including Batman – mad!
    Then, in the co-feature, the spotlight is shone on Renee’s personal life. But just who knows about her secret identity, and what will they do with that information? That is the question…

    BATGIRL #9
    On sale APRIL 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
    Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER
    Art by LEE GARBETT & TREVOR SCOTT
    Cover by Stanley “Artgerm” Lau

    The conclusion to “Batgirl Rising” begins here with part one of the four-part “Flood” storyline! A string of bizarre, technology-based “suicides” gets the attention of both Batgirl and Oracle, but for very different reasons. And the two heroes will soon realize that they’re the real targets of a nefarious madman Hell-bent on revenge…

    BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM #11
    On sale APRIL 21 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
    Written by PAUL DINI
    Co-feature written by MARC ANDREYKO
    Art by DUSTIN NGUYEN & DEREK FRIDOLFS
    Co-feature art by JEREMY HAUN
    Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN

    Batman, Robin and Abuse join forces to combat the frightening strength of Victor Zsasz’s army! Can Batman and his allies save Gotham City’s kidnapped children? And what happens when Abuse spirals out of control?
    Meanwhile, in the Manhunter co-feature, the odds are stacked against Kate as she goes up against a new adversary in the courtroom. Her increased frustration with the proceedings gets taken out on every thug in Gotham – but is Manhunter making too many enemies for her own good?

    GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #11
    On sale APRIL 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
    Written by PAUL DINI
    Art and cover by GUILLEM MARCH

    As Gotham City swirls in a maelstrom of evil and villainy, three of the most unlikely candidates – Catwoman, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn – step forward to bring some light to the situation. But will their efforts enough to stem the tide of madness and mayhem?

    OUTSIDERS #29
    On sale APRIL 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
    Written by DAN DIDIO
    Art by DON KRAMER & MICHAEL BABINSKI
    Cover by PHILIP TAN & JONATHAN GLAPION

    When Looker returns, her bloodlust is strong – and so is the vampire-hunter hoping to drive a stake in her heart. Her only hope for survival is The Outsiders, who are still stranded in Markovia and struggling to determine whose side they’re really on…

    RED ROBIN #11
    On sale APRIL 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
    Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST
    Art and cover by MARCUS TO & RAY MCCARTHY

    “Collision” races to its conclusion as Ra’s al Ghul’s endgame for Red Robin begins. The Men of Death are on the move in Gotham City, and Red Robin, Batgirl and Prudence set out to stop them from killing everyone Bruce Wayne ever cared about. But before he can take on Ra’s, Red Robin has to get past Gotham City’s own protectors…

    AZRAEL #7
    On sale APRIL 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
    Written by FABIAN NICIEZA • Art by RAMON BACHS & JOHN STANISCI
    Cover by FRANCESCO MATTINA

    His sanity starting to crack, Azrael tracks down Hide ‘n’ Seek, a pair of kidnappers whose actions bring back some very painful, fractured memories for Michael Lane. Can a psychiatrist assigned by the GCPD help Lane keep it together before Azrael goes berserk?

    BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #43
    On sale APRIL 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
    Written by SAM KIETH • Art and cover by SAM KIETH

    The “Ghosts” storyline comes to a thrilling close! Batman and Callie continue battling their internal ghosts and the external foe who is preying on them. But when they realize they can’t even trust the police, what can they do? Can Batman survive another loss?

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    #1  Edited By Chane

    "   And what’s going on with the Riddler?" 
     
    At a guess, not being as cool as he was in Dini's Detective run. 
     
    No Batwoman? Looks like I'll be dropping Detective then.

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    #2  Edited By timrothsays
    @Chane: 
    >>No Batwoman? Looks like I'll be dropping Detective then.
     
    agree
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    #3  Edited By johnny_spam
    @timrothsays:
    @Chane:
    Batwoman will be in her own series later this year. That third arc Greg Rucka and JH Willaims were working on for Detective will be the first arc for the new series.  
     
    Has anyone read David Hine's Arkham stories?
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    #4  Edited By timrothsays
    @johnny spam: 
    >>her own series
    "Batwoman"?
     
    >>Has anyone read David Hine's Arkham stories? 
    Reborn? I have
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    #5  Edited By John Valentine
    • I shall only be getting one Bat-title, Batman and Robin #11, this month, then. Shame. 
    • Batwoman is getting her own Ruck/Williams solo, I believe.
    • Tony Daniel's run is just so average and utterly forgettable. 
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    #6  Edited By Chane
    @johnny spam: is there a date or just a vague "later" at this stage.  I wonder if I should fill that slot in my pull list with a mini until it comes back. 
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    #7  Edited By johnny_spam
    @timrothsays:
    He said she was going into a new series on http://wordballoon.com/    I believe. Also were the David Hine stories good?
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    #8  Edited By timrothsays
    @John Valentine said:

    "

    • I shall only be getting one Bat-title, Batman and Robin #11, this month, then. Shame.
    "
    what about red robin?  
    suddenly the series became MUCH better
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    #9  Edited By John Valentine
    @timrothsays said:
    " @John Valentine said:

    "

    • I shall only be getting one Bat-title, Batman and Robin #11, this month, then. Shame.
    "
    what about red robin?   suddenly the series became MUCH better "
    I don't care about Tim Drake. 
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    #10  Edited By RedRyan
    @johnny spam:
    The David Hine one shot during Battle for the Cowl and Arkham Reborn were both excellent he is an amazingly talented writer.He had a brief run on Brave and the Bold as well which is worth checking out.I can give you a few spoilers if you like but I'd advise just buying them,you won't be disappointed!
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    #11  Edited By johnny_spam
    @Chane:
    Like I said http://wordballoon.com/  is where he said it since it's not in the April solicitations maybe it's coming in the summer. Also JH Williams probably left so he can do the rest of the art. If it's a new series and he's part of it then he most likely will have to finish his work ahead of schedule.   
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    #12  Edited By timrothsays
    @johnny spam said:

    " @timrothsays:
    Also were the David Hine stories good? "

    I really enjoyed the first issue and the last pages of #3. Basically, it's a good mini with a good story
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    #13  Edited By EisforExtinction

    No Birds of Prey love?

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    #14  Edited By Caligula

    i wants them all!
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    #15  Edited By johnny_spam
    @EisforExtinction:
    I don't think it's coming out that month.
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    #16  Edited By Chane
    @EisforExtinction:  
    Not that month, it's not on DC's full april solicits. 
    Neither is Justice League: Generation lost, so that'll be May along with brightest day 1 & 2.
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    #17  Edited By danhimself

    that Batgirl cover is sick

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    Loving that B&R #11 cover and the RR #11 cover (im a lil behind in that series now, it got boring...)

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    #19  Edited By Benzo

    i'll start picking batman up when it turns to issue 700#.... 
    not sure whether to keep picking up red robin or batman and robin??? and by the time bruce wayne comes back....those titles will probably be cancelled :(  
    also not sure whether to pick up bat girl or gotham city sirens .... 
    and i heard azrael is a horrible title so i wont be picking that up.....

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    #20  Edited By burr787

    I am so glad that Batwoman is out of Tec. Everything else looks great too.
     
    @Benzo:
    If you like lighthearted, funny books then I would give Batgirl a shot. Sirens is also pretty good, it has a great mix of funny and serious. Azreal is just okay, I'm hoping that it will get better.

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    #21  Edited By TheBlueAngel93
    @danhimself said:
    "that Batgirl cover is sick "
    I agree, I love that cover!
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    #22  Edited By Illyana Rasputin

    Aaaaah! When did Looker become a vampire!?! I dig the painting of Batgirl. Not the biggest fan of Stephanie, yet, but that is a pretty painting. No Batwoman? Hasta La Vista, Detective Comics!

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    #23  Edited By RedRyan
    @Illyana Rasputin:
    Looker became a vampire at the start of The Outsiders series Mike Barr did in 93.Always hated that move,hope they find some way to make her human again and get her back on the team.
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    #24  Edited By Illyana Rasputin
    @RedRyan said:
    " @Illyana Rasputin: Looker became a vampire at the start of The Outsiders series Mike Barr did in 93.Always hated that move,hope they find some way to make her human again and get her back on the team. "
    That was a DUMB move. Thanks for the information.
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    #25  Edited By SUPER-MAN 23

    Batman will be making it to his 700# cool

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    @danhimself said:
    " that Batgirl cover is sick "
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    #27  Edited By emif

    I guess all the awesome is showing up in April.

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