Newsarama has the first look at some of the biggest titles DC Comics will offer in January 2009, including the conclusion of Final Crisis and their Faces of Evil event...

BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS SPECIAL #1
Written by Peter J. Tomasi
Art and cover by Adam Kubert & John Dell
Variant cover by Adam Kubert

Spinning out of “Batman R.I.P.” and DC UNIVERSE: LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT, this special features the birth of a new era for the Outsiders and is a perfect entry point for past and present readers alike. FINAL CRISIS has changed the universe forever and though Batman may be gone, his legacy must endure. Forces are set in motion that give rise to a new team ready to combat the secret evil that the Outsiders were truly formed for all those years ago. Is Geo-Force the best leader? Or will Black Lightning prove to be a challenger? Plus, the introduction of a never-before-seen character important to the Batman mythos!Writer Peter J. Tomasi (GREEN LANTERN CORPS, NIGHTWING) is joined by Adam Kubert (DCU: LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT) for this extra-length one-shot spectacular, which is the opening chapter of an epic storyline that will continue within the pages of February’s THE OUTSIDERS #15!

On sale January 21

BATMAN #685
Written by Paul Dini
Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs
Cover by Alex Ross

A “Faces of Evil” issue starring Catwoman! Continuing from this month’s DETECTIVE COMICS #852, Selina Kyle’s path of vengeance against Hush knows no bounds! After confronting the man responsible for nearly destroying her life, Selina’s wrath propels her into a downward spiral. With Tommy Elliot almost certain to suffer dire consequences, could Catwoman’s humanity be next to perish?

BATMAN: CACOPHONY #3
Written by Kevin Smith
Art by Walt J. Flanagan
Cover by Adam Kubert
Variant cover by Bill Sienkiewicz
Sketch cover by Bill Sienkiewicz

Best-selling comic book writer/director Kevin Smith (GREEN ARROW, Daredevil, Clerks) concludes his 3-part miniseries event starring The Caped Crusader! The wild ride that caught Batman between The Joker and Onomatopoeia comes to a crashing halt as Batman is forced to choose between capturing Onomatopoeia and saving the Joker's life! Will Onomatopoeia have the final word with a deadly “Bang!”? Find out in this exciting conclusion!

NIGHTWING #152
Written by Peter J. Tomasi
Art by Don Kramer & Jay Liesten
Cover by Brian Stelfreeze

A “Faces of Evil” issue! In this epilogue to “Batman R.I.P.” and “The Great Leap,” both Nightwing and Dick Grayson are forced to deal with startling and tragic recent events, and things will never ever be the same – especially with Ra’s al Ghul involved!

On sale January 14

BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #25
Written by Andrew Kreisberg
Art by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens
Cover by Stephane Roux"

Rights," part 4 of 4! The Joker makes a break for it as the rogue “policeman” tries stopping Batman once and for all. It leads Gotham City to ask one question – where on earth can the emerging psychopaths be imprisoned safely?

On sale January 14

BATMAN: GOTHAM AFTER MIDNIGHT #9
Written by Steve Niles
Art and cover by Kelley Jones

The new year starts off with a bang as the villainous Midnight strikes throughout Gotham City, killing those he deems corrupt – which, in Gotham, is almost everybody. But knowing that he can’t defeat The Dark Knight, Midnight instead targets those who are close to him. And neither Batman, nor Bruce Wayne, can stop the madman!

On sale January 28

ROBIN #182
Written by Fabian Nicieza
Art by Freddie E. Williams II
Cover by Brian Stelfreeze

The stunning conclusion to “Search for a Hero” and a “Faces of Evil” issue! In order to stop Anarky, do you impose order with an iron fist or embrace chaos? Or can Robin find a different way? After “Batman R.I.P.,” Gotham City demands a better class of hero, and the new Robin is going to give them exactly what they deserve...

On sale January 21

DETECTIVE COMICS #852
Written by Paul Dini
Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs
Cover by Andrew Robinson

A “Faces of Evil” issue starring Hush! Following the events of "Heart of Hush," this two-part story starts here and ends in the pages of this month’s BATMAN #685. Catwoman has a score to settle with Hush after their most recent encounter, but Hush isn't likely to take any attacks quietly. Will anyone be able to temper Selina's rage, or will she become a face of evil again? And be sure to check out part two of this story on page 72!

On sale January 7

BIRDS OF PREY #126
Written by Tony Bedard
Art by Claude St. Aubin & John Floyd
Cover by Stephane Roux

A “Faces of Evil” issue! After The Joker shook up the Silicon Syndicate, the Calculator makes his move! But who in the syndicate may be leaking info to Oracle and her Birds of Prey – and who is the new muscle behind Calculator?


On sale January 21

BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #1
Written by Matt Wayne
Art by Andy Suriano & Dan Davis
Cover by James Tucker

Jumping out of your TV and into your comics comes the highly anticipated new cartoon BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD! Each month, The Dark Knight Detective faces challenges that only he can solve – with a little help from his DC Universe pals! Thrill as Batman visits new places and old friends. Chill as he chases down the most powerful villains in the DCU, armed with only his Bat-gadgets and his wits!

In this awesome first issue, show writer Matt Wayne (Justice League, Ben 10: Alien Force) joins forces with Andy Suriano and Dan Davis to bring you "The Panic of the Composite Creature," a tale of terror and adventure! All this action plus Batman's secret files await you each and every month. So hang on to your seats, and get ready for the read of your life!

On sale January 28

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