Batman Solicitations - March 2011

There are so many great Batman titles coming out from DC at the moment my only problem is keeping on top of my reading! I'm certainly not buying all these books in March 2011 but I am buying a good number of them. Aside from my monthly favourite - Batgirl, of course! - I'm particularly looking forward to the second issue (maybe even third if you include the zero issue) of Batwoman from J.H. Williams III and Haden Blackman and Red Robin #21 from Fabian Nicieza, Marcus To and Ray McCarthy. Mention also for the final issue of Azrael - issue #18 - which is a series I've been enjoying of late thanks to the writing of David Hine which has been complemented by some fine artwork from Cliff Richards.

Here are the Batman Solicitations for March 2011:

BATWOMAN #2
Written by J.H. WILLIAMS III & W. HADEN BLACKMAN
Art and cover by J.H. WILLIAMS III
1:10 Variant cover by AMY REEDER
Horror! A terrifying new villain stalks the innocent children of Gotham City. Intrigue! A threatening government agency is hot on Batwoman’s trail. Romance! Kate Kane’s new relationship is heating up.
It’s all here for our heroine! Can Batwoman stop the new evil rising from the damp back alleys of Gotham’s barrios and overcome the many challenges she faces as both Batwoman and Kate Kane? 2011’s most anticipated new ongoing series intensifies in this exciting second installment of the 5-part “Hydrology” storyline!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale MARCH 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

RED ROBIN #21
Written by FABIAN NICIEZA
Art and cover by MARCUS TO & RAY MCCARTHY
Unable to control the Unternet, Red Robin is determined to destroy the villains’ communications grid. Once the hero learns that the Mad Men have unwittingly become “roaming sentient servers,” Red Robin will have to decide between severing Earth’s connection to the Unternet before it kills the Mad Men – or leaving them in the throes of insanity forever!
On sale MARCH 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

AZRAEL #18
Written by DAVID HINE
Art by CLIFF RICHARDS
Cover by GUILLEM MARCH
Azrael has reached the end of his pilgrimage only to face the native threat of the zealous Fireball! What really separates these two men of faith? And what purpose does Ra’s al Ghul intend to serve?
FINAL ISSUE • On sale MARCH 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATGIRL #19
Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER
Art by DUSTIN NGUYEN & DEREK FRIDOLFS
Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN
Patience may be a virtue, but can Batgirl stand still long enough to stop a super-speedster foe? “The Lesson” continues as the mysterious Order of the Scythe unleashes its first weapon in their war on Batgirl – Slipstream!
On sale MARCH 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


BATMAN #708
Written by TONY DANIEL
Art by ANDY CLARKE
Cover by TONY DANIEL
Batman uncovers just how deep the Falcone Crime Family has penetrated the inner (and outer) workings of Gotham City, while Kitrina Falcone – a.k.a. Catgirl – is tempted to take over the family business. When she finds herself in hot water, she’ll need Batman’s help or all of her nine lives may run out.
On sale MARCH 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN & ROBIN #21
Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art by PATRICK GLEASON & MICK GRAY
Cover by PATRICK GLEASON
1:10 Variant by GENE HA
The new regular creative team of writer Peter J. Tomasi and artist Patrick Gleason continue their run with “Dark Knight, White Knight” part 2 of 3!
Batman and Robin find themselves in the middle of a deadly crusade as “angels” continue falling from the skies! The White Knight is shining his heavenly light into the dark corners of Gotham City in his quest to vanquish the shadows of the soul...
Retailers please note: The contents of this issue were originally solicited for issue #18, but will now appear here. This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale MARCH 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BIRDS OF PREY #10
Written by GAIL SIMONE
Art by INAKI MIRANDA
Cover by STANLEY “ARTGERM” LAU
This is it! The astonishing conclusion to “The Death of Oracle,” featuring nearly everyone whose life has been touched by Oracle – villain and hero! How will the DCU operate without its premier infojock, and how will this event affect the Birds of Prey? All this, plus a fan-favorite operative works with the Birds for the first time ever!
On sale MARCH 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN: EUROPA #3
Written by BRIAN AZZARELLO & MATTEO CASALI
Layouts by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI
Painted art and cover by DIEGO LATORRE
1:10 Variant cover by TBD
Coming closer to death’s door with every step and weakened by a mysterious virus, Batman arrives in Paris searching for answers behind his illness. But with The Joker as a “travel buddy,” Batman’s guaranteed to face unexpected and terrifying challenges! Major surprises are in store as a never-before-seen secret side of The Joker’s life helps the two sworn enemies follow a trail leading to the spectacular cathedral of Notre Dame as they track their common enemy...
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale MARCH 2 • 3 of 4 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

BATMAN INCORPORATED #5
Written by GRANT MORRISON
Art by YANICK PAQUETTE & MICHEL LACOMBE
Cover by J.H. WILLIAMS III
1:25 Variant cover by YANICK PAQUETTE & MICHAEL LACOMBE
Batman’s Argentinean adventure concludes as The Dark Knight and Gaucho fight to the death to save the lives of countless innocents. Meanwhile, England’s other Batman, The Hood, stumbles across a monstrous conspiracy – can Batman and his international allies stop a plot that threatens to transform the whole world?
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale MARCH 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #4
Written by DAVID FINCH
Art by DAVID FINCH & SCOTT WILLIAMS
Cover by DAVID FINCH
1:25 Variant cover by ANDY CLARKE
Etrigan the Demon’s loyalties are stretched to their breaking point, and when he chooses sides, an epic battle ensues with Batman! The victor can only be decided with the help of a new friend, but there’s no time to spare for infighting, because Gotham City is being overrun by a demon horde...
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale MARCH 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

DETECTIVE COMICS #875
Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Art and cover by JOCK
One bright Tuesday morning, the corpse of a killer whale shows up on the floor of one of Gotham City’s foremost banks. The event begins a strange and deadly mystery that will bring Batman face-to-face with the new, terrifying faces of organized crime in Gotham. Be here for part 1 of the brand new 3-part “Hungry City.”
On sale MARCH 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN: ODYSSEY #7
Written by NEAL ADAMS
Art and cover by NEAL ADAMS
1:10 Sketch variant cover by NEAL ADAMS
To save his own life from the deadliest assassin on Earth, Ra’s al Ghul must turn to the only man on Earth who has the skills to save him: Batman. But if Batman’s going to try protecting Ra’s from an assassin who’s more than willing to kill, The Dark Knight will also have to learn to kill – and Ra’s is training him! Batman has failed every test, and now the consequence will be that Batman, for the sake of his principles, will set a greater evil upon the Earth to replace the lesser...
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale MARCH 2 • 7 of 13 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

BATMAN BEYOND #3
Written by ADAM BEECHEN
Art by RYAN BENJAMIN & JOHN STANISCI
Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN
Batman and the Justice League thought they were prepared for anything, but they didn’t expect the all-new Matter Master! How can they defeat a desperate man with complete control over the laws of physics and nothing left to lose? And has Terry’s nightmare come true – could his family already be dead?
On sale MARCH 2 • 32 pg, FC $2.99 US

BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM #21
Written by PAUL DINI
Art by DUSTIN NGUYEN & DEREK FRIDOLFS
Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN
The sequel to “Heart of Hush” concludes! The life of Tommy Elliot takes a shocking new turn as “House of Hush” reaches its final soul-searing chapter. Secrets are revealed, lives are torn apart and a deadly new villain rises to threaten the existence of Batman and his allies.
FINAL ISSUE • On sale MARCH 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

KNIGHT & SQUIRE #6
Written by PAUL CORNELL
Art by JIMMY BROXTON
Cover by YANICK PAQUETTE
The Joker is going to kill all British heroes, and he’s going to make Jarvis Poker watch. The Knight and Squire and their whole community have to stand together – or lose everything – as a chill wind blows
through their cozy world.
On sale MARCH 16 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC $2.99 US

OUTSIDERS #38
Written by DAN DIDIO
Art by KEITH GIFFEN & SCOTT KOBLISH
Cover by PHILIP TAN
For the last year, tensions have been building between the two Outsiders teams – now it’s all-out war! It’s Outsider vs. Outsider as Geo-Force is finally pushed to the edge when he learns Black Lightning and his team have invaded Markovia in an attempt to overthrow Geo-Force’s rule. It’s a battle royal that not even Batman may be able to stop!
On sale MARCH 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #21
Written by PETER CALLOWAY
Art by JEREMY HAUN
Cover by GUILLEM MARCH
Harley Quinn back in Arkham Asylum? Can she resist The Joker’s manipulations? Can Catwoman and Poison Ivy save their free-spirited friend from herself? Will she make a mistake that ends the Sirens forever?
On sale MARCH 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #54
Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM
Art and cover by JERRY BINGHAM
The dramatic conclusion of the 5-part “Super-Powers” arc reveals the final outcome for Bruce Wayne’s revelatory journey from driven loner to the young Batman who would be able to work side-by-side with the other heroes of the DC Universe!
FINAL ISSUE • On sale MARCH 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERMAN/BATMAN #82
Written by CULLEN BUNN
Art by CHRISCROSS & MARC DEERING
Cover by TRAVEL FOREMAN
“Sorcerer Kings” part 2 of 4! When Superman mysteriously vanishes from Earth, Batman must call upon some of the DCU’s top mystics such as Dr. Occult to get some answers. Meanwhile, The Man of Steel finds himself fighting side-by-side with a strange Batman against a horde of Solomon Grundies. And just what is the sun doing to his powers?
On sale MARCH 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US