The highly anticipated Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham arrives premieres in DC's new comics this week.

Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham #1 is the first of a four-issue miniseries. In the first installment of the Black Label story, Batman reveals to his butler, Alfred Pennyworth, of his plans for his civilian identity, Bruce Wayne. The Dark Knight wants to leave the baggage that comes with Bruce behind. He doesn't want the memory of his parents' deaths to hinder his mission nor does he want his alter-ego to stop him from using his full potential. As a result, Batman is going to stage a public death for Bruce and fully commit to being a vigilante despite Alfred's disapproval. Rafael Grampa's writing and artwork truly bring the thrilling first issue to life and give the limited series a strong start.

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Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham #1

  • Written by RAFAEL GRAMPA
  • Art by RAFAEL GRAMPA
  • Colorist MATHEUS LOPES
  • Letterer JOHN WORKMAN
  • Cover by RAFAEL GRAMPA
  • Variant Cover Artists JIM LEE, MATHEUS LOPES, FRANK MILLER, JOCK, DAVID FINCH, PRISCILLA PETRAITES, FRANK MARTIN, PAUL POPE and JOSE VILLARRUBIA

Waller-vs.-Wildstorm-3-3Waller vs. Wildstorm #3

  • Written by SPENCER ACKERMAN and EVAN NARCISSE
  • Art by JESUR MERINO and VINCENTE CIFUENTES
  • Colorist MICHAEL ATIYEH
  • Letterer DAVID SHARPE
  • Cover by JORGE FORNES
  • Variant Cover Artists ERIC BATTLE, ULISES ARREOLA and AARON CAMPBELL

Worlds-Finest-Teen-Titans-3-3World’s Finest: Teen Titans #3

  • Written by MARK WAID
  • Art by EMANUELA LUPACCHINO
  • Colorist JORDIE BELLAIRE
  • Letterer STEVE WANDS
  • Cover by CHRIS SAMNEE and MATHEUS LOPES
  • Variant Cover Artists EVAN “DOC” SHANER, DANIEL BAYLISS, DAN PANOSIAN and LUCIANO VECCHIO

Superman-Lost-6-1Superman: Lost #6

  • Written by CHRISTOPHER PRIEST and CARLO PAGULAYAN
  • Art by CARLO PAGULAYAN and JASON PAZ
  • Colorist JEROMY COX
  • Letterer WILLIE SCHUBERT
  • Cover by CARLO PAGULAYAN, JASON PAZ and ELMER SANTOS
  • Variant Cover Artists LEE WEEKS, ELIZABETH BRIETWEISER, GARY FRANK and BRAD ANDERSON

The-Batman-and-Scooby-Doo-Mysteries-12-1The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries #12

  • Written by IVAN COHEN
  • Art by DARIO BRIZUELA
  • Colorist FRANCO RIESCO
  • Letterer SAIDA TEMOFONTE
  • Cover by DARIO BRIZUELA and FRANCO RIESCO

Danger-Street-9-2Danger Street #9

  • Written by TOM KING
  • Art by JORGE FORNES
  • Colorist DAVE STEWART
  • Letterer CLAYTON COWLES
  • Cover by JORGE FORNES
  • Variant Cover Artists WALTER SIMONSON and LAURA MARTIN

Looney-Tunes-274-1Looney Tunes #274

  • Written by IVAN COHEN
  • Art by ROBERT POPE and SCOTT MCRAE
  • Colorist JEREMY LAWSON
  • Letterer WES ABBOTT
  • Cover by ROBERT POPE, JEREMY LAWSON and SCOTT MCRAE

Green-Lantern-3-5Green Lantern #3

  • Written by JEREMY ADAMS
  • Art by XERMANICO
  • Colorist ROMULO FAJARDO JR.
  • Letterer DAVE SHARPE
  • Cover by XERMANICO
  • Variant Cover Artists ROSE BESCH, EVAN “DOC” SHANER, JACK HERBERT, ALEX GUIMARAES, GABRIEL RODRIGUEZ, PABLO “LOBOS” VILLALOBOS and MOSTAFA MOUSSA

Batman-Incorporated-12-2Batman Incorporated #12

  • Written by ED BRISSON
  • Art by JOHN TIMMS
  • Colorist REX LOKUS
  • Letterer CLAYTON COWLES
  • Cover by JOHN TIMMS
  • Variant Cover Artists MICHELE BANDINI, REX LOKUS, STEPHEN SEGOVIA and ELMER SANTOS

Batman-and-Robin-1-2Batman and Robin #1

  • Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
  • Art by SIMONE DI MEO
  • Colorist SIMONE DI MEO
  • Letterer STEVE WANDS
  • Cover by SIMONE DI MEO
  • Variant Cover Artists STANLEY “ARTGERM” LAU, KAEL NGU, CLAY MANN, TOMEU MOREY and SIMONE DI MEO