Detective Comics 969

"Fall of the Batman (Part 1)" is the title to the 969th issue the Detective Comics comic book series published by DC Comics. It is the first chapter in the "Fall of the Batmen" storyline. The story was written by James Tynion, IV with artwork by Joe Bennett and inks by Sal Regla. It was colored by Jason Wright and lettered by Sal Cipriano. The story was edited by Chris Conroy with Andrew Marino as assistant editor. This issue shipped with a late January, 2018 cover date and carries a cover price of $2.99 per copy (US).

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Notes & Trivia

 * Batman was created by writer Bill Finger and artist Bob Kane.


 * This issue shipped to retailers on November 22nd, 2017.


 * UPC barcode: 761941343730 96911.


 * This is the thirty-sixth issue of the series since the reverted numbering system.


 * This issue shipped with a variant cover illustrated by Rafael Albuquerque.


 * The Whisper Gang is not to be confused with the Whisperers, who are a group of antagonists featured in The Walking Dead comic series by Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment.


 * Anarky becomes a member of the Victim Syndicate in this issue.


 * Azrael appears in a photograph only in this issue.


 * Reference is made to the Tim Drake from the "Titans Together" future timeline.


 * Reference is made to Arnold Brown, the Cluemaster in this issue.


 * Clayface assumes the form of Solomon Grundy in this issue