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The Source has posted most of the covers coming out that month now we have more information on the comics and other products coming out that month.
BATMAN AND ROBIN #8-9
Issue #8 on sale February 10 • Issue #9 on sale February 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by Grant Morrison • Art and Variant covers by Cameron Stewart • Covers by Frank Quitely
BATMAN AND ROBIN double-ships in February with part 2 and 3 of “Blackest Knight” guest-starring Batwoman, Knight and Squire! Only months into his new role as Batman, Dick Grayson faces perhaps the biggest threat of his life. In hopes of attaining his heart’s desire, has Dick instead unleashed a terror the likes of which the world has never seen?
Meanwhile, back in Gotham City, Alfred and a recuperating Robin are at the mercy of someone both fearsome and familiar...
Retailers please note: Both of these issues will ship with two covers each. For every 25 copies of the Standard Editions (with covers by Frank Quitely), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Editions (with covers by Cameron Stewart). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. Issue #8 on sale February 10; issue #9 on sale February 24 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
BATMAN #696
On Sale February 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by Tony Daniel • Art by Tony Daniel & Sandu Florea • Cover by Tony Daniel
Batman at the mercy of Black Mask! While trapped in the crime lord’s headquarters, The Dark Knight must find a way to escape before all of Gotham City falls prey to the Mask’s lethal toxins. Guest-starring Catwoman, Penguin, Robin and the Reaper!
DETECTIVE COMICS #862
On Sale February 24 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
Written by Greg Rucka • Art by Jock • co-feature art by Cully Hamner • Cover by JH Williams III
Two mystery cases collide, as Batman gets closer to finding a missing socialite while Batwoman uncovers a gruesome new villain who has grafted knives onto his skin. There will be blood – and souvenirs of victims’ flesh – in “Cutter” part 2!
And in The Question’s co-feature, the unknown mastermind behind the gun-running scheme hires a professional killer to take care of some unwanted female companionship. When Zeiss sets his sights on Huntress and The Question, bullets will fly and blood will run!
BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM #9
On Sale February 17 • 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
It’s Batman, Robin and Abuse against Zsasz’s army! Will the heroes be able to save the captured children in time?
And in the Manhunter co-feature, the trial takes a turn as Jane Doe has a new suspect on her radar – the ever dangerous Black Mask!
BATMAN: THE WIDENING GYRE #5
On Sale February 24 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by Kevin Smith • Art by Walter Flanagan & Art Thibert • Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz • Variant Cover by Gene Ha
As Batman and a new partner-against-crime tackle the streets of Gotham City, Bruce Wayne’s personal life takes a step to the side as the women in his life force him into an awkward position.
OUTSIDERS #27
On Sale February 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by Dan DiDio •Art and cover by Philip Tan
Geo-Force’s actions put the Outsiders at the center of a political dispute that will have dramatic consequences for them and the entire Earth. Plus, the new Masters of Disaster pay a visit to Markovia, and they intend to stay true to their name...
AZRAEL #5
On Sale February 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by Fabian Nicieza • Art by Ramon Bachs & John Stanisci • Cover by Francesco Mattina
When civil unrest between the Palestinian and Hassidic communities in Gotham City boils over with potential international ramifications, Azrael must devise a solution – even if it means losing his soul inside the tattered cloak of Ragman!
BATGIRL #7
On Sale February 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by Bryan Q. Miller • Art by Lee Garbett & Trevor Scott • cover by Phil Noto
The situation is dire as Batgirl and Robin must venture into Devil’s Square in an attempt to save Batman before Roulette’s "most dangerous game" turns deadly. Guest-starring Dr. Phosphorus, Roxy Rocket and Riot, and more!
GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #9
On Sale February 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by Paul Dini • Art and cover by Guillem March
The Riddler continues leading the Gotham City Sirens into a labyrinth of puzzling predicaments. Is Edward Nigma friend or foe? Whatever the case may be, the girls are going to get their revenge.
RED ROBIN #9
On Sale February 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by Christopher Yost
Art and cover by Marcus To & Ray McCarthy
Red Robin returns to Gotham City as “Collision” begins! Now armed with the knowledge that Bruce Wayne is lost in time, what is Tim Drake going to do about it?
BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #41
On Sale February 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by Sam Kieth • Art and cover by Sam Kieth
In "Ghosts” part 2 of 4, Batman continues to work with the Gotham City Police as well as his new friend Callie to figure out who the creature is who’s been terrorizing Gotham. The creature raises Batman’s curiosity when he seems to know everything about Batman, including the fate of his parents. But as the body count rises, Batman stands on the verge of losing a friend – and much, much more!
BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT SPECIAL #1
On Sale February 3 • 64 pg, FC, $5.99 US
Written by Greg Rucka, Paul Dini and • Art by Brian Bolland, Andy Kubert & others • Cover by Alex Maleev
Originally offered with DC Direct’s LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT BOX SET, this special includes stories from BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #125, DETECTIVE COMICS #826, BATMAN CHRONICLES #8, COUNTDOWN #31 and 27 and 52 #46.
BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #14
On Sale February 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
Written by Landry Walker • Art and cover by Eric Jones
Love hurts in our volatile and villainous Valentine’s Day issue! Batman and Huntress team up to take down a would-be Super-Villain, but when they underestimate him – and his mad, love-struck scheme – our heroes find themselves wishing that it was only a movie.
Well all that is left is all that pesky waiting...
(Source: IGN Comics)
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