Batman Solicitations - June 2011

Not that I'm complaining you understand but there doesn't seem quite as many Batman books coming out in June 2011 as I've become used to.

Among my own highlights this month is the second issue (when did the first get solicited?) of what sounds like an enjoyable new mini-series from Scott Snyder and Kyle Higgins Batman: Gates of Gotham; Stephanie Brown struggling with the English accent as the Greenwich Mean is stolen (no, really!) in Batgirl, also featuring the return of Pere Perez on interior artwork duties; and we find Batman, Robin and The Red Hood teaming-up in Judd Winick and Guillem March's Batman and Robin.

Source: DC's The Source

BATMAN: GATES OF GOTHAM #2
Written by SCOTT SNYDER and KYLE HIGGINS
Art and cover by TREVOR MCCARTHY
1:25 Variant cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN
Murder, mayhem and the building of an empire! Issue #2 throttles up the action as Batman tries to find the source of the attacks before the killer can strike again. But with the reveal of the fourth family of Gotham City and an old case from the early days of the city, is Batman playing right into the villain’s hands?
On sale JUNE 22 • 2 of 6, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

BATGIRL #22
Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER
Art by PERE PEREZ
Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN
When Stephanie Brown arrives in London for a top-secret Batman Incorporated assignment, jet lag, lost luggage and those terribly difficult accents are the least of Batgirl’s problems – the actual Greenwich Mean has been stolen, and as all of London literally grinds to a halt, it’s up to Batgirl and Squire to save the United Kingdom! Tally-ho!
On sale JUNE 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

BATMAN AND ROBIN #24
Written by JUDD WINICK
Art and cover by GUILLEM MARCH
The Red Hood is out! But the bigger mystery is who broke him out of prison – and why? His liberators seem to have plans for him. Plans that Jason wants no part of. It’s a street brawl, and unlikely allies come together! Batman, Robin and The Red Hood must fight alongside one another in a knockdown, drag-out battle, taking on the people who sprung Jason Todd.
On sale JUNE 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T


BATMAN INCORPORATED #8
Written by GRANT MORRISON
Art by SCOTT CLARK
Cover by CHRIS BURNHAM
1:25 Variant cover by SCOTT CLARK
When Waynetech’s launch of Interworld is plagued by a series of “virtual murders,” Batman teams up with Oracle to hunt down the culprit in a simulated environment that’s slowly collapsing into post-apocalyptic zombie-haunted chaos. A computer-generated Batman adventure that brings Dark Knight justice to a wild new frontier, to face a new and virulent menace. In a world of numbers, does everything have a price?
On sale JUNE 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

DETECTIVE COMICS #878
Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Art JOCK and FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA
Cover by JOCK
Off the coast of Gotham City, with no help for miles, the vicious smuggler and pirate Tiger Shark holds Batman captive on his ship. Can Batman escape in time, or will he become food for Tiger Shark’s deadly pets? Plus: The saga of James Jr. continues. Is he a victim of circumstance or vicious killer? You decide. Don’t miss the shocking conclusion to “Hungry City.”
On sale JUNE 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

BATMAN #711
Written by TONY DANIEL
Art by STEVE SCOTT and RYAN WINN
Cover by TONY DANIEL
Batman acts on his suspicions of a newly elected political figure in Gotham City and finds himself in deep water. With piranhas. Meanwhile, Two-Face fights his way back from the brink of death to find an unlikely ally who will show him that there are two sides to every story.
On sale JUNE 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #5
Written by DAVID FINCH
Art by DAVID FINCH and SCOTT WILLIAMS
Cover by DAVID FINCH
1:25 Variant cover by ANDY CLARKE
David Finch’s brilliant take on Batman continues to explore the darker corners of Gotham City in the penultimate chapter of “Golden Dawn.” As The Dark Knight suffers one of his worst defeats, Jason Blood makes an unexpected move. With a surprise funeral and guest appearances by Etrigan, the Demon and Ragman, this series continues to heat up!
RESOLICIT • On sale JUNE 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

BATMAN BEYOND #6
Written by ADAM BEECHEN
Art by RYAN BENJAMIN and JOHN STANISCI
Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN
“Industrial Revolution” continues as the crisis at Wayne-Powers escalates to frightening – and potentially deadly – proportions! And when the villain decides to reveal himself, the lives of everyone in Gotham City – hangs in the balance! Yes, that includes Batman himself!
On sale JUNE 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

BIRDS OF PREY #13
Written by GAIL SIMONE
Art and cover by JESUS SAIZ
Things get ugly as The Birds of Prey are trapped in a cunning puzzle box of a skyscraper, pursued by a nightmarish killer who holds all the cards, leaving only the Huntress, the reluctant aide of Renee Montoya, and The Question to free them! And what effect does the death of Oracle have on the team as they race to escape from hell?
On sale JUNE 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

RED ROBIN #24
Written by FABIAN NICIEZA
Art and cover by MARCUS TO and RAY MCCARTHY
To survive the Assassination Tournament, Red Robin must survive an attack from Scarab’s Covenant of Ka, make it to Russia in time to rescue a critically injured oligarch, track the mercenary Promise and come to an unexpected confrontation with the mysterious sister of
Ra’s al Ghul!
On sale JUNE 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #24
Written by PETER CALLOWAY
Art by ANDRES GUINALDO and LORENZO RUGGIERO
Cover by GUILLEM MARCH
The breakout at Arkham continues here! When Batman shows up to stop the escaping villains, battle lines will be drawn. Will Selina stick by The Sirens? Or will she take on Harley and Ivy? The ending will shock you! Guest starring Batman, The Joker and Clayface.
On sale JUNE 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T