DETECTIVE COMICS 900 PREVIEW!

Detective Comics #19 courtesy DC Comics
Detective Comics #19 courtesy DC Comics

The comic book that introduced Batman, Robin and Batgirl to the world celebrates a huge milestone this week! DC Comics shared this preview of this week’s Detective Comics #19.

The 900th issue of DETECTIVE COMICS is an 80-page giant issue featuring a magnificent collection of stories featuring the Dark Knight.

Detective Comics #19 courtesy DC Comics
Detective Comics #19 courtesy DC Comics

“The 900,” by John Layman and Jason Fabok, reveals a previously unmentioned corner of Gotham City now forced into the spotlight when the residents are infected by the deadly Manbat virus.

“Birth of a Family,” by John Layman and Andy Clarke, where Francine Langstrom makes a shocking decision in order to save her husband Kurt (a.k.a. Manbat) from himself.

In James Tynion IV’s “War Council” illustrated by Mikel Janin, Bane discovers another enemy standing in the way of his quest to rule Gotham.

Mr. Combustible reveals Emperor Penguin’s dastardly deeds to his former employer in “Birdwatching,” by John Layman and illustrated by Henrik Jonsson and Sandu Florea.

In “Through a Blue Lens,” by John Layman and Jason Masters, the members of Gotham’s finest reveal their true feelings concerning Batman.

Detective Comics #19 courtesy DC Comics
Detective Comics #19 courtesy DC Comics

Plus, pin up art placed throughout the issue from artists such as Dustin Nguyen, Chris Burnham, Brett Booth, and Francesco Francavilla! Check out the gallery above for an exclusive preview of this landmark issue.

By Editor