A New Look Deathstroke Returns To Take On Batman! Who Has Slade Wilson Under Contract? Alred Pennyworth RIP! DC Comics January 2020 Solicitations Spoilers!

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A New Look Deathstroke Returns To Take On Batman! Who Has Slade Wilson Under Contract? Alfred Pennyworth RIP.

DC Comics January 2020 Solicitations Spoilers follows!

BATMAN #86
written by JAMES TYNION IV
art by TONY S. DANIEL and DANNY MIKI
cover by TONY S. DANIEL
card stock variant cover by FRANCESCO MATTINA

It’s a new day in Gotham City, but not the same old Batman. With Bane vanquished and one of his longtime allies gone, Batman has to start picking up the pieces and stepping up his game. Batman has a new plan for Gotham City, but he’s not the only one. Deathstroke has returned as well, under a mysterious new contract that could change everything.

Beginning a whole new chapter in the life of the Dark Knight, the epic art team of Tony S. Daniel and Danny Miki are joined by new series writer James Tynion IV!

ON SALE 01.08.20
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BATMAN #87
written by JAMES TYNION IV
art by TONY S. DANIEL and DANNY MIKI
cover by TONY S. DANIEL
variant cover by FRANCESCO MATTINA

The Riddler has been lying low since his humiliating defeat as part of Bane’s army— but as costumed assassins start to make their way into Gotham City, Edward Nygma may have the answers he’s been looking for. Or at least, the answer to why Deathstroke is trying to kill him! Is it possible that Batman’s tussle with Slade Wilson was all just a ruse to get the killer closer to his true target?

ON SALE 01.22.20
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DETECTIVE COMICS #1019
written by PETER J. TOMASI
art by SCOTT GODLEWSKI
cover by RAFA SANDOVAL and JORDI TARRAGONA
card stock variant cover by LEE BERMEJO

The Dark Knight is on the trail of the figure behind a brutal series of murders across Gotham City—and what he finds will send a cold shiver up his spine! A public attack on Bruce Wayne has brought the possible perpetrator of these murders to light…so what is an axe-wielding cult leader from the 1600s doing in present-day Gotham? Find out for yourself in the conclusion to Batman’s “Silent Knight.”
ON SALE 01.22.20

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DETECTIVE COMICS ANNUAL #3
written by PETER J. TOMASI
art by SUMIT KUMAR and EDUARDO RISSO
cover by STEVE RUDE

Of all the mayhem and madness that “City of Bane” visited upon Batman’s world, the death of Alfred Pennyworth had the greatest impact. As Bruce struggles to pick up the pieces of his life, the absence of the man who had always helped him is felt with devastating consequences. With new storm clouds brewing on the horizon, does Bruce Wayne have what it takes to honor his dearest friend’s memory?

ON SALE 01.29.20
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