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Exclusive: BATMAN #9 Cover Reveal and Commentary

Batman isn't out of the fight against the Court of Owls just yet.

Hopefully by now you've read the amazing and insane BATMAN #5 by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo. While facing the Court of Owls, Batman was put through the ringer and the issue ended with things not looking too great for the Caped Crusader.

Today we are proud to reveal an exclusive first look at the cover to BATMAN #9 by Greg Capullo.

Look at that image carefully. What does it remind you of? If you haven't figured it out or looked down below, here are some words from Mr. Snyder.

First of all, huge thanks to Comic Vine - great site, great people. As for the cover, this is the big one, the issue in BATMAN that parallels the Night of the Owls crossover event. I can't say too much about it, but I can say that for a long time you've seen Bruce on the defensive, with the Court making its (deadly) case. Well, just like the cover to #4 was all about the Owls claiming Gotham, this cover is almost the reverse image - this is Bruce's time to win the city back, with everything at his disposal. Really, this issue is the biggest of the bunch - the battle for the soul of Gotham. Be there! And thanks again to Comic Vine and to all of you from team Batman.
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In case you've somehow forgotten, here's the cover to issue #4.

kingjoegon Jan. 26, 2012 at 6:06 a.m.

WOOOO! Awesome can't wait.

longbowhunteron Jan. 26, 2012 at 6:07 a.m.

Nice! I dig the reversal here. Owls are scary!!!

The Lobster on Jan. 26, 2012 at 6:10 a.m.
You know you've got a great villain when you can't wait for the hero to come back with a vengeance and destroy him in anyway possible. .
shawn87on Jan. 26, 2012 at 6:15 a.m.
That is awesome 
spiderbat87 is online on Jan. 26, 2012 at 6:15 a.m.
toit
feargalron Jan. 26, 2012 at 6:21 a.m.

sooooooooo pumped for this

LordRequiemon Jan. 26, 2012 at 6:24 a.m.

Liking the weird cycloptic visor.

Hectoron Jan. 26, 2012 at 6:25 a.m.

Awesome, easily my favorite story arcs of the new 52.

bladewolfon Jan. 26, 2012 at 6:33 a.m.

Looks awesome!

DarthShap is online on Jan. 26, 2012 at 6:43 a.m.

Is i just me or does this Batman look way too much like Jean-Paul Valley's Batman (Azbats)?

I have no reason not to trust Snyder so far and I really hope he will resist the 90's comeback of the reboot.

doordoor123 is online on Jan. 26, 2012 at 6:44 a.m.

Batman is getting a "newer" costume?

I have been liking this a lot as well. Can't wait for this book to pick up steam.

DarthShap is online on Jan. 26, 2012 at 6:46 a.m.
BurnSideon Jan. 26, 2012 at 6:47 a.m.

I don't know why, but it reminds me of the kingdom come version of batman... It looks great though!

Iron Apolloon Jan. 26, 2012 at 7:16 a.m.
Those covers would be nice framed, can't wait for the story!
Iron Apolloon Jan. 26, 2012 at 7:17 a.m.
Also batman look a little az-bat ish
Kallarkzon Jan. 26, 2012 at 7:27 a.m.
This has been a great series. Each issue has delivered more and more each time. But since this is comic vine give me 2 min to find a problem with it.
Or35tion Jan. 26, 2012 at 7:32 a.m.

chills...

DEGRAAFon Jan. 26, 2012 at 7:33 a.m.

He looks like he is going to have a robotic suit of armor

spiderbat87 is online on Jan. 26, 2012 at 7:40 a.m.
@DarthShap said:
pleas pleas pleas pleas pleas
KRYPTON on Jan. 26, 2012 at 7:46 a.m.

This is freaking AWESOME!!!

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