Hot off debut #1 by Matt Fraction and Jorge Jiménez, sold out at distributor level, urging DC to bring the issue back to reporting. The second printing will be on the shelves on October 15th, featuring the Batman logo registered in Jiménez’s original main cover, the latest CardStock variant by Jiménez, and a new variation by Dan Mora, available on both CardStock and Foil Editions.
Cover and pricing:
Main Cover by Jorge Jiménez – $4.99
CardStock Variant by Jorge Jiménez – $5.99
CardStock Variant by Dan Mora – $5.99
Foil Variants by Dan Mora – $5.99
Retailers should note that the final order cut-off for the second printing is Monday, September 15th.
Critic praise for Batman #1
The renewal has earned rave reviews throughout Comic Press.
“This orchid already feels like a breath of fresh air…and it looks like a million dollars to launch.” – comicbook.com
“If you have one Batman comic you pick up all year round, then this is it.” – AIPT Comics
“This Gotham is sharp and lit by neon.” – Beat
“The whole problem really sings. This is a great start to a new run.” – CBR
“The new Batman release is more than a must-read, and it’s a thrilling comic experience.” – Comicsonline
The Bold New Era of the Dark Knight
The series is rethinks with a more superhero approach, with Eisner Award-winning author Matt Fraction and superstar artist Jorge Zimenez, with Tomeu Morley in colour and Clayton Cowles in letters, with the series washing Gotham. Readers will be treated to a redesigned Batmobile, a vibrant new blue and grey outfit, and a stylish, dangerous, re-generated city of Gotham.
Batman #2 will continue immediately on October 1st, and will print twice a Batman #1 landing two weeks later, on October 15th.
The X-Men from Marvel Apocalypse #1 also sold out, so it’s a good week to sell out the #1 issue.
