Batman: Angels of Death

The DC Comics Solicitations for April came out earlier this week and the rumoured Bat-crossover has been fully announced. It will last for three issues and involve Red Robin, Batman and Gotham City Sirens. So it looks like the main characters are going to be Tim Drake, Dick Grayson and Selina Kyle. Will Bruce be in this at all? I don't think so. To my cynical mind this seems to be a crossover that steers clear of Grant Morrison's non-linear concept of deadlines and release schedules whilst giving Gotham City Sirens a much needed sales boost.

I'm looking forward to it though as Red Robin is currently the best Bat-book on sale, but could do with raising it's profile, and the brotherly relationship between Tim & Dick is usually written really well, especially by Fabian Nicieza.

The relevant solicitations follow:

RED ROBIN #22

Written by FABIAN NICIEZA

Art by FREDDIE WILLIAMS II

Cover by GUILLEM MARCH

In the first part of a 3-part crossover with GOTHAM CITY SIRENS and BATMAN this month, Gotham City faces final judgment as the Angels of Death seek to spare the city by finding one person who is without sin. After putting Red Robin through physical and emotional trials, have they found the city’s salvation? What is the one thing they learn about Tim Drake that might change their minds? Guest-starring Catwoman and Batman!

On sale APRIL 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T

GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #22

Written by PETER CALLOWAY
Art by ANDRES GUINALDO
Cover by GUILLEM MARCH
In part 2 of this month’s 3-part crossover with RED ROBIN and BATMAN, the Angels of Death having sworn judgment on Gotham City, which they see as a modern-day Sodom and Gomorrah – but Gotham’s heroes are fighting back! And when secrets surface – secrets she’d rather kept hidden – Selina finds herself in the middle of a fight for the very existence of Gotham! Guest starring Batman and Ra’s al Ghul.
On sale APRIL 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T

BATMAN #709

Written by DAVID HINE

Art and Cover by GUILLEM MARCH
This month’s 3-part crossover with RED ROBIN and GOTHAM SIRENTS reaches its conclusion as Batman becomes Gotham City’s last hope! Can he help the city avoid a cleansing scourge? Will the Angels of Death find one good man whose soul is pure? And what is the tragic secret in Dick Grayson’s past that might doom Gotham? Guest-starring Red Robin, Catwoman and Ra’s al Ghul!
On sale APRIL 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T