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SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 2010

BATMAN TITLES FOR JUNE

THE JOKER'S ASYLUM ONE-SHOTS

Top creators lend their talents to a new installment of The Joker's Asylum -- a special month-long, weekly series of one-shots starring the greatest villains in Batman's rogues gallery.

Each issue is narrated by The Joker and tells a special stand-alone story that gives readers an inside look into the insane lives of The Dark Knight's greatest adversaries! This batch of tense tales spotlights The Riddler, Harley Quinn, Mad Hatter, Clayface and Killer Croc!

THE JOKER'S ASYLUM: THE RIDDLER #1

Written by Peter Calloway, art by Clayton Henry, cover by Ethan Van Sciver.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 2.

THE JOKER'S ASYLUM: HARLEY QUINN #1

Written by James Patrick, art by Joe Quinones, cover by Claudio Castellini.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 9.

THE JOKER'S ASYLUM: MAD HATTER #1

Written by Landry Walker, art and cover by Bill Sienkiewicz.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 16.

THE JOKER'S ASYLUM: KILLER CROC #1

Written by Mike Raicht, art by David Yardin, cover by Francesco Mattina.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 23.

THE JOKER'S ASYLUM: CLAYFACE #1

Written by Kevin Shinick, art and cover by Kelley Jones.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 30.

BATMAN: THE RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE #3

Written by Grant Morrison, art by Yanick Paquette, covers by Andy Kubert and Paquette.

As Bruce Wayne's astonishing journey through time continues in this 6-issue mini-series, The Dark Knight travels to the eras of high seas thievery! Morrison's most ambitious project to date continues to chronicle the return of the original man behind the cape and cowl -- Bruce Wayne!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 16.

BATMAN AND ROBIN #13

Written by Grant Morrison, art by Andy Clarke and Scott Hanna, covers by Frank Quitely and Clarke.

The first chapter of a 3-part epic! Thomas Wayne -- a man believed murdered over 20 years ago -- has returned with an incredible tale to tell, and he's claiming the entire Wayne fortune! He's slyly demanding that Bruce Wayne must return if Bruce wishes to oppose the claim! Plus, the long-awaited return of the ultimate Batman villain!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 2.

RED HOOD: LOST DAYS #1

Written by Judd Winick, art by Pablo Raimondi, cover by Francesco Mattina, variant cover by Billy Tucci.

Winick returns to write the adventures of Jason Todd in this special 6-part epic exploring the lost days of this misunderstood character. Learn what secret events led Jason on his eventual path of death and destruction. Guest-starring Ra's al Ghul and Talia.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 2.

BATMAN BEYOND #1

Written by Adam Beechen, art by Ryan Benjamin, cover by Dustin Nguyen, variant cover by J.K. Williams III.

Terry McGinnis – the Batman of the future -- and an elderly Bruce Wayne -- the original Batman -- are the sworn protectors of Neo-Gotham. But when someone targets The Dark Knight's old foes, the new Batman must begin a case that reaches back into Bruce Wayne's past and puts Terry's future directly in danger!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 30.

DETECTIVE COMICS #866

Written by Dennis O'Neil, art and cover by Dustin Nguyen, variant cover by Walter Simonson.

Continuing the spirit of celebration from Batman #700, O'Neil's returns to the Batcave in this stand-alone, 40-page issue! O'Neil spins a tale of the Dick Grayson Batman intertwined with those classic days when Batman and Robin, the Boy Wonder, patrolled the mean streets of Gotham City! And come back next month for the return of The Question and Batwoman!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 23.

BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM #13

Written by Paul Dini, co-feature written by Marc Andreyko, art by Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs, co-feature art by Jeremy Haun, cover by Nguyen.

Hush finally breaks his silence and decides to make life difficult for Batman. What is Tommy Elliot's gameplan? And what will Bruce Wayne's return mean for the man who's been masquerading as Bruce all these months? Also, the final, thrilling installment of the Manhunter co-feature is here! Kate confronts a vicious enemy who has infiltrated her personal life. Everyone she cares about is in danger, and so is her secret identity! Can she protect her loved ones? And when it's all said and done, will she decide to stay in Gotham City -- or return to the relative peace of Los Angeles?

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 23.

GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #13

Written by Paul Dini, art and cover by Guillem March.

Poison Ivy's new romance hits some turbulence as she discovers something weird going on around the office! She loves her job and doesn't want anything to get in the way – not even her new boyfriend! But when Ivy discovers an old ally is behind everything, will she turn against her employers? And what do the other Sirens think of Ivy's odd romance and even odder choices regarding her job?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 30.

AZRAEL #9

Written by Fabian Nicieza, art by Ramon Bachs and John Stanisci, cover by Francesco Mattina.

In Europe, a cult has turned Azrael into the host for something evil, but can his faith overcome the possession? As the walls of sanity begin crumbling around Michael Lane, only his enemy the White Ghost can save him.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 16.

BATGIRL #11

Written by Bryan Q. Miller, art by Lee Garbett and Jonathan Glapion, cover by Stanley "Artgerm" Lau.

In part 3 of "The Flood," Oracle faces off against the Calculator, while Batgirl is forced to team up with the Calculator's daughter in an attempt to save the citizens of Gotham City from a crippling techno-plague. But who will save Batgirl from an infected and rampaging Man-Bat?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 9.

OUTSIDERS #31

Written by Dan DiDio, art and cover by Philip Tan and Jonathan Glapion.

Wanted: The Outsiders – dead or alive! The Outsiders are officially enemies of the state and on the run for their lives. Can Geo-Force and Black Lightning bring the team back together in time to prove their innocence? And what will become of the Eradicator's role in Markovia? Will he help the Outsiders? Or will he be the one responsible for their deaths? Be here to find out!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 30.

RED ROBIN #13

Written by Christopher Yost, art and cover by Marcus To and Ray McCarthy.

A surge of organized mobs spreads across Gotham City like a virus! Who are The Socials and what is their mysterious agenda in moving young people across the city in self-organizing crowds? Is it mind-control or simply youth boredom? What starts as fun and games becomes deadly serious and leads to an unexpected confrontation between Red Robin and Robin!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 2.

BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #45

Written by Kevin VanHook, art and cover by Tom Mandrake.

"Batman vs. the Undead" continues as Batman fights alongside the vampire Dimeter to stop a horde of reanimated corpses. But the living dead are just a distraction by the evil Professor Herbert Combs, who intends to unleash black Voodoo magic upon the world. The Dark Knight may need a little help from his friends...

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 2.




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