An all-new Batman hits Gotham City this June.
As DC Comics shared its July comics previews we may learn a little more about this new man under the cowl, why he immediately got in a battle with Batgirl and what will his relationship be with the Man of Steel?
Plus, a Selina Kyle/Stephanie Brown rematch and Bat-Mire incurs the wrath of Hawkmen?
Here are the DC Bat-family of books coming this July with official descriptions:
BATMAN #42
Written by SCOTT SNYDER, Art and cover by GREG CAPULLO and DANNY MIKI
JULY 8
More surprises around every corner as the all-new Batman hits the streets of Gotham City!
BATGIRL #42
Written by CAMERON STEWART and BRENDEN FLETCHER, Art by BABS TARR, Cover by CAMERON STEWART
JULY 22
Batgirl can barely hold her own in combat against the new Batman… so what happens when Livewire joins the fight with the intention of taking them both out?
BATGIRL ANNUAL #3
Written by CAMERON STEWART and BRENDEN FLETCHER, Art by BENGAL and others, Cover by BENGAL
JULY 29
On her latest mission, Batgirl finds herself mixing it up with Helena Bertinelli of Spyral…but who is the mysterious Spyral agent who seems to be one step ahead of her at every turn without ever showing his face? She’s determined to crack this mystery – but Grayson is just as determined not to get caught! Plus: Batgirl visits Gotham Academy – and there are plenty of surprises in store for her!
BAT-MITE #2
Written by DAN JURGENS, Art and cover by CORIN HOWELL
JULY 1
Bat-Mite assists Batman on yet another case…whether the Dark Knight needs his help or not. This time, it leads the imp to the diabolical Doctor Trauma, who has terrible plans in store for Hawkman!
BATMAN BEYOND #2
Written by DAN JURGENS, Art and cover by BERNARD CHANG
July 1
Thirty-five years in the future, Batman’s gotten himself caught in a P.O.W. camp where the enemy refuses to give up trying to crack the only “data source” he can access – the human mind! And this foe doesn’t care how many people he has to burn through to get there, including original Batgirl Barbara Gordon! To make his great escape, Batman will have to take down both his greatest hero and a traitor to humanity! Featuring the DC Universe debut of Batman Beyond-villain Inque!
CATWOMAN #42
Written by GENEVIEVE VALENTINE, Art by DAVID MESSINA, Cover by KEVIN WADA
July 8
Everything Selina Kyle accomplished as both crime boss and Catwoman is about to be ruined when Stephanie Brown makes a guest appearance!
DETECTIVE COMICS #42
Written by FRANCIS MANAPUL and BRIAN BUCCELLATO, Art by FERNANDO BLANCO, Cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL
July 1
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/SUPERMAN #22
Written by GREG PAK, Art and cover ARDIAN SYAF and VICENTE CIFUENTES
July 8
The Superman epic you never expected – “TRUTH” continues! Can Superman accept the truth about his new partner? Featuring the all-new Batman!
By Editor