Future State The Next Batman (2021 DC) comic books

Future State The Next Batman (2021 DC) 1B CGC 9.8 Coipel Variant

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Label #3800238001

Written by John Ridley, Brandon Thomas and Paul Jenkins. Art by Nick Derington, Sumit Kumar, Jack Herbert and Raul Fernandez. Cover by Olivier Coipel. Gotham City has always been dangerous -- but now, it's downright deadly! Following the tragedy of A-Day, the mayor allowed the private law enforcement group known as the Magistrate to take over policing so-called mask crime -- and that has given rise to a new Dark Knight! What is this mysterious crime fighter's connection to former Batman weaponeer Lucius Fox? The fight for justice has never been this dangerous in "The Next Batman" by John Ridley and Nick Derington. Then, in a new tale of the Outsiders by Brandon Thomas, Sumit Kumar and Raul Fernandez, everything in Gotham City may be under the thumb of the Magistrate -- but even members of that totalitarian force know that the outskirts of town are protected by the sword of Katana! Story continues in #3. Plus, ride with the Arkham Knights on their quest for freedom. Arkham Asylum has been decommissioned, and the Magistrate rules the land with an iron fist and zero tolerance. Now it's time for the lunatics to take back their town! Follow Croc, Two-Face, Phosphorus, Zsasz, Clayface, and Astrid Arkham as the Arkham Knights raise holy hell on the occupiers of Gotham in "Arkham Knights Chapter 1: Rise" by Paul Jenkins and Jack Herbert. Story continues in #3. 64 pages, full color. Ages 13+ Cover price $8.99.

Future State The Next Batman (2021 DC) 2B CGC 9.8 Mattina Variant

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Label #4402131007

Written by John Ridley, Vita Ayala and Paula Sevenbergen. Art by Nick Derington, Laura Braga, Aneke, Rob Haynes, Emanuela Lupacchino and Wade von Grawbadger. Cover by Francesco Mattina. In "The Next Batman: Chapter 2" by John Ridley, Nick Derington (breakdowns) and Laura Braga, wearing a mask in Gotham City is now a crime -- and when it's compounded with murder, it can be a shoot-on-sight offense! Batman is on the trail of a murderous couple but quickly finds that all is not as it seems...and finds himself in the firing line of the Magistrate and their Peacekeepers! The gritty, street-level adventures of the new Dark Knight continue! Also in this issue, Batgirls Cassandra Cain and Stephanie Brown find themselves in a prison where the Magistrate throws heroes and villains alike! What no one knows, though, is that Cassandra was sent there with a mission in "Batgirls" by Vita Ayala and Aneke. Story continues in #4. And in a story of the Gotham City Sirens, some girls just want to have fun -- so what do you do when you find Gotham City in turmoil and overrun by Cybers? You go shopping, of course! Join Catwoman, Poison Ivy, and a new Siren on a gals' night out. They're on the town, looking for trouble...and finding it in "Ladies' Night Out: Part 1" by Paula Sevenbergen, Rob Haynes (breakdowns), Emanuela Lupacchino and Wade von Grawbadger. Story continues in #4. 64 pages, full color. Ages 13+ Cover price $8.99.