DETECTIVE COMICS (2011)

"Written by TONY S. DANIEL Art by TONY S. DANIEL and RYAN WINN Cover by TONY S. DANIEL DC's flagship title is relaunched for the first time ever, with new Batman adventures from acclaimed writer/ artist Tony S. Daniel! A killer called The Gotham Ripper is on the loose on Batman's home turf - leading The Dark Knight on a deadly game of cat and mouse."

"Batman takes his war on crime to the next level, but he needs the help of his greatest ally - The Riddler?!"

"Written by TONY S. DANIEL Art by TONY S. DANIEL and RYAN WINN Cover by TONY S. DANIEL On sale OCTOBER 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T Batman sets his sights on the Gotham Ripper, who in turn has his sights on Batman. Meanwhile, Bruce Wayne explores a budding romance with television journalist Charlotte Rivers, who's visiting Gotham City to cover the gruesome slayings - while also trying to uncover Bruce's own mystery. But time is running out as both Commissioner Gordon and Batman work to uncover the true identity of this new serial killer."

"Written by TONY S. DANIEL Art and cover by TONY S. DANIEL and RYAN WINN He makes dolls out of his victims - and he's tired of being referred to in the media as the Gotham Strangler. His moniker is the Dollmaker, and he and his insane family are going to hunt down Gotham City's public figures and turn them into the ultimate collectables. As the Dollmaker ups the stakes, Batman finds himself in a race against time - because one of his allies is the Dollmaker's next target!"

"As Batman uncovers a deranged plot with far-reaching tentacles that touch some of the city's most elite citizens, he finds himself facing off against his newest and most fearsome foes: Dollmaker and his twisted family of killers!"

"There's been a seriers of assassinations in the criminal underworld - and The Penguin is among Batman's first suspects! But when seemingly ordinary women become part of the killings, Batman discovers a common denominator that leads him on the trail of a vicious killer who is spiraling down a path of destruction. Bruce Wayne's girlfriend, investigative reporter Charlotte Rivers, ends up on the killer's hit list. And with her missing, can Batman uncover the layers of lies and deception within the underworld in time to save her? "

"Batman invades The Penguin's floating casino as Bruce Wayne to uncover a brutal string of slayings - but he finds the chips stacked against him! With the Iceberg's maiden voyage out of Gotham Harbor under way, the evening's festivities threaten to throw Batman off the killer's trail. And lurking among the rich and famous is a very ambitious outsider who'd like nothing more than to see Bruce Wayne lose everything, including his life. Murder, lies and betrayal are the name of this high-stakes game!"

"Batman uncovers the truth behind a string of underworld killings involving a guest at the Penguin's Iceberg Casino, but time is running out! Is unimaginable terror about to strike on the floating gambling den? And what will Bruce Wayne do now that he's discovered some of Charlotte's most well kept - and darkest - secrets? It's death and destruction in the highest of high stakes games at the Iceberg Casino!"

"Bruce Wayne's girlfriend, investigative journalist Charlotte Rivers, tries to protect a long-hidden secret even when her own life hangs in the balance. The Scarecrow is after knowledge only she possesses, and he'll stop at nothing to get it from her. Can Batman uncover Charlotte's secret past in time to save her future? With the clock ticking and a dose of newly designed fear gas in the air, Batman must first fight his own nightmare as all of Gotham City turns against him. Plus, don't miss the start of a new backup story written by Tony S. Daniel and illustrated by Szymon Kudranski (PENGUIN: PAIN AND PREJUDICE)! "

"• BATMAN has been poisoned at the hands of the deadly MR. TOXIC! • Featuring a TWO-FACE backup story written by TONY S. DANIEL with art by SZYMON KUDRANSKI"

"• BATMAN must defend WAYNE ENTERPRISES from espionage and himself from the menace of HYPNOTIC! • The latest chapter in the TWO-FACE backup story! This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue."

"• The connection between HYPNOTIC and the attacks on Wayne Enterprises is revealed! • Plus, the latest chapter in the TWO-FACE backup story. This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue."

"• What is the final fate of Charlotte Rivers and Hugh Marder? • Guest-starring ROBIN. • The TWO-FACE backup story continues! "

"• All kneel before Emperor Penguin! • There's a hit out on Bruce Wayne! • This new story from writer John Layman (Chew) guest stars Nightwing!"

"• When Bruce Wayne's life is saved by The Penguin, what surprises are in store for The Dark Knight? • And in the backup story, an intimate look at Gotham City's most dangerous foes provides a hint of the maelstrom to come."

"• A 'DEATH OF THE FAMILY' tie-in! • What has The Joker done with The Penguin? • Guest-starring Poison Ivy and Clayface! • Plus: In the backup story, learn the secret way to make it as a super criminal in Gotham City."

"• Batman is forced to cut a deal with the Penguin one that will come back to haunt both of them when a new villain interferes! • And in the backup story, Ignatius Ogivly usurps The Penguin's throne and decides to lead the underworld crimelords in The Penguin's place!"

"• The repercussions of 'DEATH OF THE FAMILY' spread as Batman tracks down the League of Smiles, a criminal group of psychotic killers that worship The Joker! • Deadly new villains are introduced-and you won't believe their horrific ties to Arkham Asylum! • Plus: In the backup story, learn the secrets behind The League of Smiles' beginnings!"

"• Batman vs. The Penguin! • The stakes are high, and even if Batman wins he loses! • Plus, in the backup feature, it's the origin of Ignatius Ogilvy, the new criminal kingpin of Gotham City."

"In a special oversized celebratory issue, Batman is challenged by the 'Mystery of the 900!'"

"The superhuman transformation of Ignatius Ogilvy is just the tip of the iceberg when an extremely unexpected character comes to The Penguin's aid! "

"Harper Row joins Batman on a case that leads all the way back to DETECTIVE COMICS #0, but will The Dark Knight be willing to accept her help? Illustrated by guest-artist Scot Eaton!"

"Meet The Wrath! In Gotham City, he's the anti-Batman, and the body count is about to shoot through the roof! And in the backup story, Man-Bat makes a startling discovery!"

"Alfred is forced to confront the Anti-Batman known as the Wrath! Taking care of Batman all these years has left Alfred with more than a few tricks up his sleeve, but will they be enough?"

"For too long, Poison Ivy has played with men's hearts and been a pawn in their games too-but no more! Now that Batman is gone, she will grow into a force of nature unlike anything Gotham City has seen before! "

"If Dr. Harleen Quinzel wasn't crazy when she fell for The Joker at Arkham Asylum, she sure was messed up afterwards! Find out more from Harley's time with her beloved Mr. J. and see what got her into so much trouble that she was 'recruited' for the Suicide Squad!"

"See the new Gotham City through the eyes of the Scarecrow! It's Arkham Asylum unleashed on humanity-and it's all the Scarecrow has ever wanted!"

"Dr. Langstrom has given in to the Man-Bat side of his personality. Left unchecked in a world without heroes, he brutally stalks his prey in Gotham City! If Langstrom won't stop himself who will?"

"Batman's final confrontation with The Wrath is here! Can Batman stop his evil counterpart from claiming any more victims as an epic battle bursts onto the city streets? "

"A BATMAN: ZERO YEAR tie-in! James Gordon confronts the corrupt elements in the G.C.P.D.-and the vigilante known as Batman!"

"Batman works to contain a swarm of genetically altered killer bats, as well as She-Bat and other humans who have been mutated into bat-people."

"DC Entertainment presents this mega-sized issue featuring an all-star roster of Batman creators past and present! Don't miss a modern-day retelling of The Dark Knight's origin by the incredible team of writer Brad Meltzer and artist Bryan Hitch! Plus, all-new stories by Scott Snyder and Sean Murphy, Peter J. Tomasi and Guillem March, Paul Dini and Dustin Nguyen, Gregg Hurwitz and Neal Adams and more! Also in this issue, John Layman and Jason Fabok kick off the new storyline 'GOTHTOPIA'! It's a bright, shiny, happy place where dreams come true...as long as you don't look at things too closely."

"Welcome to Gothtopia! Die happy! The Scarecrow makes the ultimate bid for control of Gotham City's citizens - so why is everybody so happy about it? Nothing is as it seems as the strange gets stranger in 'Gothtopia,' part 2 of 3."

"The stunning conclusion of 'Gothtopia'! Batman discovers the terrifying secret behind this brave new world."

"A bold new direction for DETECTIVE COMICS as THE FLASH creative team of Francis Manapul and Brian Buccelato take over the creative reins! Batman finds himself knee-deep in a new mystery involving a deadly new narcotic that has hit the streets of Gotham City."

"Death comes to Wayne Manor - and the number one suspect is Bruce Wayne! In order to solve this mystery, Batman's investigations will lead him to the mysterious man known as Sumo!"

"The next great Batman murder-mystery continues to unfold in 'Icarus' part three, brought to you by the acclaimed creative team of THE FLASH! Batman is caught in the clutches of the crime boss known as 'The Squid' as he digs deeper into a whodunit for the ages!"

"In 'Icarus' part four, Batman must contend with a gang war between The Squid and the Kings of the Sun before it consumes all of Gotham City! But can even the World's Greatest Detective defuse a blood feud that's about to go nuclear?"

"Batman is faced with an unsolvable mystery: a dead friend, an unknown assailant and a drug called 'Icarus.' Has the World's Greatest Detective finally been outmatched?"

"In the first chapter of a two-part tale by the guest team of writer Ben Percy and artist John Paul Leon, a civilian appearance at Gotham Airport turns into a horror show for Batman when a plane full of dead passengers arrives on the runway! What happened - and what can Bruce Wayne do about it?"

"In 'Terminal' part 2, Batman's efforts to stop a contagion at the Gotham Airport come crashing down!"

"Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato return - and now's the time to take back Gotham City! Anarky now!"

"The people of Gotham City have spoken - and now, Anarky runs wild in the streets!"

"Can Batman put an end to Anarky once and for all? Or will the citizens of Gotham City even let him try?"

"Anarky rules! Can Batman save Gotham City from itself? "

"Following the events of 'Endgame,' get ready to ride with the GCPD in a whole new city! Harvey Bullock is leading a Bat task force, but what are his duties, and can he be trusted? And what kind of welcome awaits his new partner, Renee Montoya? "

"The all-new Batman tries to find his place in Gotham City! But how can he manage his already uneasy relationship with the GCPD?"

"Batman and his new team are after a band of thieves in Gotham City-but they're about to develop a new weapon that will make them much harder to stop!"

"The Joker's Daughter reveals her plans to take on Batman and his task force-and they might prove deadly to Gordon, Bullock and Montoya!"

"A brand-new epic begins as the superstar team of writer Peter J. Tomasi and artist Marcio Takara takes the new Batman on his first mission with the Justice League! When Jim Gordon is approached by the Justice League to solve a series of mysterious mass murders, he must turn his focus away from Gotham City and test his mettle with the World's Greatest Heroes! "

"For the first time since taking on the mantle of Batman, Jim Gordon has left Gotham City. But he's not alone! Recruited by the Justice League, Gordon taps into his detective skills to help Superman, Wonder Woman, and the World's Greatest Heroes solve the murder of a mysterious, super-powered being."

"LOCKED UP! In Robin War' part 3, the GCPD cracks down on the Robins, Batman must choose sides-and the mysterious Court of Owls stands behind it all pulling the strings! "

"In the wake of the Robin War and globe-hopping with the Justice League, Jim Gordon is looking forward to getting back to what he, and Batman, do best: taking out crime in Gotham City. But lurking in the shadows at home is a case from Jim's past that may decide the future of Batman. "

"Caught up in an cold case from his days on the force, James Gordon grapples with the new freedom he has as Batman to investigate the crimes of Gotham City and the slippery slope that this freedom can be. Does the system he's believed in all this time still work? Or is it the only thing he has left to hold on to?"

"Jim Gordon faces his past in this extra-sized conclusion to his most shocking cold case yet. With history itself forcing him to reflect on the last year as Batman, Gordon must make a decision about what his future holds in Gotham City. "

"When Jim Gordon gets a call from his old Marine Corps friends, he sets off to their base to investigate a potential crime-and he's bringing his Batman suit along, just in case. "

"When devastating secrets are revealed at a Marine Corps base, Batman must decide who to trust from his past if he's going to solve the mystery. "