DC has revealed a sneak peek at its upcoming event “The Gotham War,” which promises to fracture the Bat-Family.
“The Gotham War” kicks off later this month and will run across multiple DC titles through October. At this time, the Burbank-based publisher has revealed legendary artist Joe Quesada‘s connecting covers for Batman #137 and Catwoman #57, both due to hit comic shops in September.
Kevin Nowlan (inks) and Richard Isanove (colors)
DC has also revealed a number of interior panels from Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War – Battle Lines #1, Batman #137, and Catwoman #57. Battle Lines comes from writers Chip Zdarsky and Tini Howard and artists Mike Hawthorne and Adriano Di Benedetto. Meanwhile, Batman #137 is written by Zdarsky and illustrated by Jorge Jimenez, while Catwoman #57 is written by Howard and illustrated by Nico Leon.
Adriano di Benedetto, Romulo Fajardo Jr. and Clayton Cowles
Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War – Battle Lines #1
Crime is down in Gotham City… Could that be a bad thing? A coordinated effort in Gotham has led to a reduction in violent crime, but at what cost? Villains scatter as their lives begin to crumble under a new regime. And as Batman recovers from his epic battle through the Multiverse and the horrors of Knight Terrors, one name runs through his mind. One name at the heart of this new, safer Gotham…Catwoman.A conflict that's been brewing for well over a year finally hits the streets, and it will fracture the Bat-Family as war erupts! From bestselling writers Chip Zdarsky and Tini Howard and artists Mike Hawthorne and Adriano Di Benedetto comes the opening shot in the Gotham War!
Tomeu Morey and Clayton Cowles
Batman #137
Batman descends on Gotham City, full of rage and force, more driven than ever to save his home. But the new landscape has turned friends into foes. Can anyone stop his brutal justice? Should they? The Gotham War continues in this second chapter by Chip Zdarsky and Jorge Jimenez!
Veronica Gandini and Lucas Gattoni
Catwoman #57
While Batman finds himself more and more isolated, Selina is never alone. With a volunteer army and two powerful generals by her side, the ballet between her and Bruce enters its next act with a shocking twist! The Gotham War amps up the action in this third chapter by Tini Howard and Nico Leon!
Finally, DC has revealed a full checklist for “The Gotham War.” The event officially begins with this month’s Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War – Battle Lines #1. Things continue in September with Batman #137, Catwoman #57, and Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War: Red Hood #1. The event concludes in October with Batman #138, Catwoman #58, Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War: Red Hood #2, and Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War: Scorched Earth #1.
Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War – Battle Lines #1 goes on sale Tuesday, August 29 from DC.
