Fraction, Jiménez, Morey and Cowles (re)Introduce Fans of DC’s Caped Crusader to Gotham City, and More
The first printing of Batman #1 is officially sold out with comic book distributors, and DC is headed back to press for a second printing of this hit comic book, arriving in stores on October 15. Batman #1 Second Printing will feature a recolored Batman logo on Jorge Jiménez’s main cover for issue #1, a new open-to-order cardstock variant cover by Jiménez and Tomeu Morey, plus a stunning new variant cover by Dan Mora offered in both cardstock and foil editions.


Praise for Batman #1:
“This run already feels like a breath of fresh air…and it looks like a million bucks to boot.” —ComicBook.com
“If there’s one Batman comic you pick up all year, let it be this one.” —AiPT Comics
“This Gotham is sharp and neon-lit.” —The Beat
“The whole issue really sings. This is a great start to the new run.” —CBR
“The new launch for Batman is more than a must-read, it’s a thrilling comic experience.” —ComicsOnline
DC’s new Batman comic book run is helmed by Eisner Award-winning writer Matt Fraction and superstar artist Jorge Jiménez, with vibrant colors by Tomeu Morey and lettering by Clayton Cowles. This bold new era reimagines Batman, and Gotham City, with a superhero-forward tone, a sleek new Batmobile, and a vivid blue-and-gray costume that signals a shift in both style and storytelling.
Head to a comic shop near you and add DC’s Batman comic books to your pull list. Batman #2 will publish on October 1. Be there for Robin’s dark night!


