Batman #9 Preview

 

 

His words may not match his actions. Nor may he deliver the kind of society that the citizens of Gotham want. Still, Vandal Savage knows how to tell people what they want to hear. After threatening her, treating her like a punching bag, and throwing her in jail, he's sweet talking Madam Mayor Poison Ivy into signing an executive vendetta against Batman. 

Batman knows this isn't just about him, or even the Bat-Family. He's just the man who symbolizes the kind of society the people of Gotham want. Huston Gray, Jack Dean, and Miss Marjorie are counting on Batman to represent their ideals. So, as the Justice Society of America rebuilds as a school for young heroes, Batman looks to Alan Scott to understand Vandal Savage better. But can Batman use Green Lantern's advice to keep protecting Gotham? Or does Operation Peregrine signal the death of the Bat-Family?

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Batman #9 Preview

Writer: Matt Fraction

Artist: Ryan Sook

Cover Artist: Jorge Jiménez

Variant Cover Artists: Dustin Nguyen, Jorge Molina & Ryan Sook

AAPI Heritage Month Variant Cover Artist: John Giang

DC x Sonic Variant Cover Artist: Mirka Andolfo

Foil Variant Cover Artist: Jorge Jiménez

1:25 Variant Cover Artist: David Aja

Publisher: DC Comics

Issue Length: 40 Pages

Price: $4.99/$5.99 Card Stock/$7.99 Foil

Release Date: May 6, 2026

 

The GCPD launches an all-out assault on the Bat-Family!

 

After making a sinister deal with Mayor Island, Commissioner Vandal Savage initiates “Operation Peregrine,” sending his brutal TUCO squads across Gotham City on a singular mission: Bring in the Batman! Batman and his team must destroy and abandon their hideouts, safeguard their data, and escape the long arm of the law…but not everyone will make it safely through the night!

 

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