BATMAN GATES OF GOTHAM (2011)

"Written by SCOTT SNYDER and KYLE HIGGINS Art and Cover by TREVOR MCCARTHY 1:25 Variant cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN When a mystery as old as Gotham City itself surfaces, Batman assembles a team of his greatest detectives - including Red Robin, Owlman, I-Ching and others - to investigate this startling new enigma. As clues are discovered and the mystery deepens, Batman's team soon finds itself on a journey that explores different eras in Gotham's history and touches upon notable Gotham families including the Waynes, Kanes, and Elliotts. This miniseries spins out of recent events in the Batman titles and sets the stage for several exciting storylines in 2011. Additionally, this limited series touches upon mysterious story elements introduced in Grant Morrison's RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE. Featuring many exciting Batman Family guest stars! On sale MAY 18 • 1 of 6, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US "

"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? Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale JUNE 22 • 2 of 6, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T"

"Written by SCOTT SNYDER and KYLE HIGGINS Art and cover by TREVOR McCARTHY It's Batman and Red Robin vs. The Architect as the villain tears through Gotham City's first families! Plus, who is Nicholas Anders? The team continues to investigate the mysterious man from turn-of-the twentieth-century Gotham, but what they find may change everything they know about the city itself! On sale JULY 3 • 3 of 5, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T"

"Written by SCOTT SNYDER and KYLE HIGGINS Art and covers by TREVOR MCCARTHY 1:25 Variant covers by DUSTIN NGUYEN Batman, Red Robin, Robin and Black Bat are all thrown into a race against time as The Architect's true plan is revealed! But what does that mean for Oswald Cobblepot and Tommy Elliot? And just how does the first Super Villain of Gotham City factor into The Architect's plot to destroy the city's first families? Be here for the exciting penultimate issue! Be here as GATES OF GOTHAM sets the stage for a bold new direction in the Bat books! Retailers please note: These issues will ship with two covers each. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale AUGUST 3 4 of 5, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T"

"Written by SCOTT SNYDER and KYLE HIGGINS Art and covers by TREVOR MCCARTHY 1:25 Variant covers by DUSTIN NGUYEN It's Batman vs. The Architect! The downfall of a major Gotham family! The betrayal of Damian Wayne! It's all here in this final issue, plus the untold fate of Gotham City's first Super Villain! Be here as GATES OF GOTHAM sets the stage for a bold new direction in the Bat books! Retailers please note: These issues will ship with two covers each. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale AUGUST 17 5 of 5, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T"