New Bat-Titles To Look Out For
August 25th, 2010 | 
Author: Batman:The Dark Knight#1 Written by David Finch
With a cover featuring Finch’s new Batman costume design, this new monthly book promises to delve into the supernatural incidents in Gotham City. With it comes the promise of bringing everyone’s favorite vigilante back to his street level basics. The first six-part arc will focus on the murder of one of Bruce’s childhood friends, and the effect it has on Batman’s life. You might not be familiar with Finch’s writing yet, but anyone follwing Brightest Day is sure to recognize his art style from the beautiful covers. (On sale November 24)
Batman, INC. #1 Written by Grant Morrison, with art by Yanick Paquette
Morrison continues his saga with a new direction in the evolution of The Dark Knight’s legacy. After Bruce’s return, will he look to franchise his cape and cowl? Maybe an army of allies is what he needs in light of recent earth-shaking events. This series should feature no shortage of butt kicking guest stars! (On sale November 3)
Batwoman#0 Written by J.H. Williams III & W. Haden Blackman, with art by J.H. Williams III & Amy Reeder
The people at DC, and the readers for that matter, were so impressed by Williams’ work with Rucka on Detective Comics that they basically handed him the title. I suppose he set a tone that they simply didn’t want to risk letting go of just yet. The the first issue of the series will serve as an introduction to the character, as well as pick up where Elegy had left off. (On sale November 24)
Knight & Squire #1 Written by Paul Cornell, with art by Jimmy Broxton
The British equivalent of The Dynamic Duo veture into there very own title. Readers of Morrison’s Batman (and B&R) run will remember them. Don’t know what else to say about it. Not sure if it is a needed addition. I suppose we will see. (Due in October)
Some things seem like they are following the natural progression, whereas other titles seem like they are just greedily reaching into our pockets. Every time you think they are cutting back on books they hit you with several more. Not only do I fear the thought of massive cross-overs, but overall I’d hate to have to give up other DC character’s titles (solely due to monetary reasons) to focus on Batman. I’d like to hear your thoughts on the matter.—ExSleepInk
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It almost feels like Batman is going the way of the X-Men…10+ interlocking books a month…and you always feel like you will miss something if you dont get even one of them. Fortunately ive come to hate marvel so much that im down to just Uncanny X-Men, and thats only because my collection goes back to the 70s. My buy pile is too large as it is…so i dont know what im gonna do with all awesome new DC titles.
Wasn’t Wolverine in a similar boat? I’m probably going to cut out Zatanna and Legion soon enough, to make way. I hope Supes doesn’t go back to the giant multi-title spanning crossovers so I don’t need to cut him as well. Sighh!