Batman #89 Third Printing, on sale April 1, featuring a minimal trade dress version of the cover by Tony S. Daniel, reprints part four of “Their Dark Designs,” written by James Tynion IV and illustrated by Carlo Pagulayan and Guillem March. As the mystery surrounding the Designer continues to grow, Batman #89 marks the debut of Punchline, making a tantalizing cameo in two panels.
Nightwing #70 Second Printing, on sale April 1,reprints “From the Darkness,” written by Dan Jurgens and illustrated by Ryan Benjamin with a cover by Mike Perkins. In the issue, The Joker begins his plot against Ric Grayson, as DC heads towards the highly anticipated “Joker War” event.
“Joker War” starts with May’s Batman #95, but the Clown Prince of Crime’s deadly machinations will be seen in the Bat-books in the weeks and months ahead, as the story’s overture plays out in issues of Nightwing, Batgirland Detective Comics. If the comics aren’t already on your pull lists, contact your local comic book shop and let them know you’re looking for these issues to be added!