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Batman - March 2002


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March 6th
BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #153
Written by J.M DeMatteis; art by Trevor Von Eeden and José Luis García-López; cover by John Cassaday

In stores March 6. "Grimm," Part 5 of 5. The story of Mother Grimm concludes, as Batman confronts the villainous Cyanide. Meanwhile, Robin stands alone against Mother Grimm's hoard of loyal followers.
32 pages, $2.25

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BATGIRL #26
Written by Scott Peterson; art by Vince Giarrano and Jesse Delperdang; cover by Damion Scott and Robert Campanella

In stores March 6. After the shocking events of issue #25 and Batgirl's fight to the death with Lady Shiva, Cassandra is…well…we're not sure — is she dead or alive? A fanatical follower of Shiva is on the streets looking for Batgirl, and the only "Bat-Girl" Oracle can throw at him now is Spoiler. But is Spoiler up to the task of battling a member of an elite ninja cult?
32 pages, $2.50

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BATMAN/HUNTRESS: CRY FOR BLOOD TP
Written by Greg Rucka; art by Rick Burchett and Terry Beatty; cover by Burchett

In stores March 6. Collecting the hit 6-issue miniseries! In the aftermath of "No Man's Land," the Huntress becomes the prime suspect for the murder of a mafia capo, who is killed with a crossbow — Huntress' signature weapon. On the run from the police and Batman's vigilante force, she's determined to find out who's framing her. But what will she do when she discovers the shocking truth? For more information, see the feature article.
144 pages, Trade Paperback, $12.95

Look for the CLASSIC HEROES: THE QUESTION ACTION FIGURE, offered by DC Direct.

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March 13th
DETECTIVE COMICS #768
Written by Greg Rucka and Judd Winick; art by Steve Lieber, Cliff Chiang and Mick Gray; cover by John McCrea and James Hodgkins

In stores March 13. [New Release Date: March 6] Batman's back on the street — and just in time! A lethal shipment of heroin is sweeping through the city, as the Lucky Hand Triad is being stalked by a shadowy, feathery figure from its past. Plus, chapter six of "Josie Mac," by Judd Winick (GREEN LANTERN) and Cliff Chiang (WONDER WOMAN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR).
40 pages, $2.50

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AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #88
Written by Dennis O'Neil; art by Sergio Cariello and James Pascoe; cover by Mike Zeck and Jerry Ordway

In stores March 13. Nightwing guest-stars in an issue featuring the new cover art team of Mike Zeck & Jerry Ordway! Oracle has information about Azrael's mysteriously increased strength — information that will change his life forever — but she doesn't know where he is. Unbeknownst to her, Jean Paul is in a fight for his life with a vengeance-crazed metahuman. Will Nightwing be able to find Azrael before the fight is finished?
32 pages, $2.50

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HARLEY QUINN #18
Written by Karl Kesel; art and cover by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson

In stores March 13. The cupid of crime finds herself the object of the Man of Bizzare's crush, and Bizarro will stop at nothing to win Harley's heart! Now Harley's on the run, and Bizzaro's right behind her, dead flowers and all. And to make matters worse, the real Man of Steel has caught wind of Harley's presence!
32 pages, $2.25

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NIGHTWING #67
Written by Chuck Dixon; art by Trevor McCarthy and Rob Stull; cover by Michael Golden

In stores March 13. As Lockhaven goes up in flames, its most infamous residents attempt a daring escape. So where's Nightwing during all the hubbub? He's battling the gigantic Amygdala in a fiery free-for-all…
32 pages, $2.25

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March 20th
BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #27
Written by Devin Grayson and Dwayne McDuffie; art by Roger Robinson, Denys Cowan and John Floyd; cover by Brian Bolland

In stores March 20. A fugitive from justice and his own comrades, Batman brutally punishes the criminal element of Gotham City, and is surprised when he's paid an unwanted visit from the Man of Steel. Meanwhile, Alfred searches for more clues to the murder that's been pinned on Bruce Wayne. Plus, a Batman Black & White backup, "Never Say Die," written by Dwayne McDuffie with art by Denys Cowan.
40 pages, $2.50

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BATMAN/DEATHBLOW: AFTER THE FIRE #1
Written by Brian Azzarello; art and cover by Lee Bermejo and Tim Bradstreet

WILDSTORM PRODUCTIONS. In stores March 20. One of the most unusual crossovers ever begins as the Dark Knight faces the daunting task of finishing a job that someone else started but — for reasons that remain a mystery — refused to finish. That someone was Michael Cray, Deathblow. And as Batman picks up the pieces of this unfinished job, he digs up the past of a man who was involved in political actions in which diplomacy was not an option. For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of this month's Previews catalog.
48 pages, Prestige Format, (1 of 3), $5.95

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BIRDS OF PREY #41
Written by Chuck Dixon; art by Rick Leonardi and Jesse Delperdang; cover by Phil Noto

In stores March 20. "Bruce Wayne: Fugitive" Part 2! Someone is dead, and Bruce Wayne stands accused of the murder. To make matters worse, Wayne apparently has gone on the lam, and with Batman missing, the question of guilt is proving tough for Oracle. Extreme times call for extreme measures, and Oracle must send Canary on a mission to help prove Wayne's innocence…or guilt. It's a mission that may cause Canary to break more than a few laws.
32 pages, $2.50

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ROBIN #100
Written by Chuck Dixon and Jon Lewis; art and cover by Pete Woods and Andrew Pepoy

In stores March 20. An extra-sized issue featuring a 2-chapter story by departing writer Chuck Dixon and new series writer Jon Lewis! A crisis at home forces a dramatic change in the course of Tim's life. Returning to Gotham City, Robin encounters Spoiler (sporting a new look), plus an old villain whose history is inextricably tied to Jason Todd (the previous Robin), and the last person he'd want to see now: Batman. For more information, see the feature article.
48 pages, $3.50

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March 27th
BATMAN #601
Written by Ed Brubaker; art by Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens; cover by McDaniel

In stores March 27. "Bruce Wayne: Fugitive" Part 3. Introducing a new character named Nicodemus, as another piece to the "Fugitive" puzzle is revealed. Nicodemus is trying to recreate "Hell" on earth in an effort to destroy the planet completely. Meanwhile, back at stately Wayne Manor, Alfred makes an important, startling discovery.
32 pages, $2.25

 
BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #48
Written by Scott Peterson; art by Tim Levins, Rick Burchett and Terry Beatty; cover by Bob Smith and Beatty

In stores March 27. As Batman runs a mysterious mission, a tale unfolds within the walls of the Batcave — a tale of a revealing moment from the year young Dick Grayson entered his life. Featuring a non-stop action sequence by guest-artist Rick Burchett (BATMAN: THE 10-CENT ADVENTURE).
32 pages, $1.99

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BATMAN: NINE LIVES HC
Written by Dean Motter; art by Michael Lark; painted cover by Lark and Christopher Moeller

ELSEWORLDS. In stores March 27. [New Release Date: April 3] Who killed nightclub owner and chanteuse Selina Kyle? The "Bat-Man" is on the case, but so is Detective Richard Grayson, who must solve the mystery in this 1940s noir thriller before someone else dies. But with so many suspects, including all of the Bat-Man's foes — Riddler, Penguin, the Joker and more — where does Grayson begin? Find out in this suspenseful cinematic story told in a sideways "landscape" format. For more information, see the feature article.
128 pages, Hardcover, $24.95

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CATWOMAN #5
Written by Ed Brubaker; art by Brad Rader and Cameron Stewart; cover by Paul Pope

In stores March 27. The new art team of Brad Rader & Cameron Stewart hops aboard as Selina and Holly step into a new mystery! Slam Bradley, the man who led readers to the missing Selina Kyle in DETECTIVE COMICS, returns! While Catwoman is investigating a drug ring involving local children, Slam is on the trail of some corrupt cops. So what do the two cases have to do with one another? Considering this is Gotham, you do the math.
32 pages, $2.50

Look for the CATWOMAN ANIMATED STATUE, offered by DC Direct.

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ROBIN: FLYING SOLO TP — relist
Written by Chuck Dixon; art by Tom Grummett, Phil Jimenez, Scott Hanna, and various; cover by Grummett and Hanna

In stores March 20. Reoffered to coincide with ROBIN #100, this trade paperback collects the first six issues of ROBIN, as well as the Robin/Huntress story from SHOWCASE '94 #5-6. After a falling-out with the Dark Knight, Tim Drake decides to go it alone.
176 pages, Trade Paperback, $12.95