Check out these BATMAN related titles and so much more hitting stores April 2023 as the New Age of DC takes shape! Additionally, if the Caped Crusader isn’t your only interest, check out the rest of the April 2023 right HERE! And, to snag any of these comics, trades, or related volumes through Amazon, simply click on the name of the highlighted/underlined series below. Enjoy and God Bless!

HARLEY QUINN #29

Written by TINI HOWARD

Art and cover by SWEENEY BOO

Backup by ADAM WARREN

Variant cover by JENNY FRISON

1:25 variant cover by MEGHAN HETRICK

1:50 variant cover by MATIAS BERGARA

$4.99 US | 40 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 4/25/23

This just in, ya gal’s been cursed! And now she’s gotta use magic and travel the Multiverse and deal with…cartoon fish and higher beings? What in the Earth-6 is going on?! Not to mention, I still got my court-mandated community service, and Two-Face and his goons just won’t leave ya girl alone. Someone’s gotta teach ’em a lesson—and I’m not just sayin’ that cuz I’m a professor!

Also featuring another very special in-continuity dream of Harley Quinn as told by the two individuals who know me bestest of all…my hyenas, Bud and Lou!

BATMAN #134

Written by CHIP ZDARSKY

Art by MIKE HAWTHORNE and ADRIANO DI BENEDETTO

Cover by JORGE JIMENEZ

Backup art by MIGUEL MENDONCA

Variant cover by JOE QUESADA

Variant cover by STANLEY “ARTGERM” LAU

1:25 variant cover by FRANK CHO

1:50 foil variant cover by STANLEY “ARTGERM” LAU

$4.99 US | 40 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 4/4/23

It’s all-out war as only Batman stands between Red Mask and a Gotham City full of bodies! How much is the Dark Knight willing to sacrifice to save this city?

DETECTIVE COMICS #1071

Written by RAM V

Art by RICCARDO FEDERICI

Cover by EVAN CAGLE

Backup written by SIMON SPURRIER

Backup art by CASPAR WIJNGAARD

Variant cover by IVAN REIS

Variant cover by KELLEY JONES

1:25 variant cover by SEBASTIAN FIUMARA

1:50 foil variant cover by KELLEY JONES

$4.99 US | 40 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 4/25/23

Shoes a.k.a Cheshire Cat continues to prowl the tunnels of Gotham looking for answers of her past, and when she runs into a horde of Azmer underneath the city…she makes an unlikely friend who was born on a Monday. Meanwhile, the Orgham’s long running ties with the League of Assassins is revealed by Talia Al Ghul, and the truths of their relationship affects both Batman and Bruce Wayne.

Then, in the backup, Mr. Freeze continues his interrogation of Dr. Mead (or as he calls it, his “research”) regarding how to “fix” Nora so that she’ll return to him as Mrs. Fries and love him again.

BATMAN & THE JOKER: THE DEADLY DUO #6

Written by MARC SILVESTRI

Art and cover by MARC SILVESTRI

Batman variant cover by BILL SIENKIEWICZ

Joker variant cover by BILL SIENKIEWICZ

1:25 variant cover by GUILLEM MARCH

1:50 variant cover by MARC SILVESTRI

1:100 variant cover by JOHN McCREA

$4.99 US | 32 pages | 6 of 7 | (all covers are card stock)

ON SALE 4/4/23

After a bloody, brutal, and harrowing adventure across and underneath Gotham, Batman and The Joker have unearthed the true culprit behind the dark scheme against them. Now the Deadly Duo find themselves unwilling participants in a bone-chilling wedding ceremony in the catacombs beneath Gotham City. Get ready for unholy matrimony in this horrific penultimate chapter that needs to be seen to be believed.

THE RIDDLER: YEAR ONE #4

Written by PAUL DANO

Art by STEVAN SUBIC

Cover by BILL SIENKIEWICZ

Variant cover by STEVAN SUBIC

Variant cover by MIKE MIGNOLA

1:25 variant cover by JOSHUA HIXSON

$4.99 US | 32 pages | 4 of 6 | (all covers are card stock)

ON SALE 4/25/23

After a shocking discovery that unleashes a primal scream, we are sent back into Edward Nashton’s past. Like drifting through a nightmare, we experience Edward’s traumatic upbringing, beginning with with an abandoned baby howling on the steps of the Gotham Orphanage.

Through the filter of Edward’s memories, we experience his brutal past, but also learn about a once-possible hope—a hope that was dashed and that led to his lifelong obsession with and hatred of Thomas Wayne.

Actor Paul Dano (The Batman) and artist Stevan Subic continue the origin of the Riddler, leading up to his appearance in Matt Reeves’s epic film.

BATMAN: VENGEANCE OF BANE #1 FACSIMILE EDITION

Written by CHUCK DIXON

Art by GRAHAM NOLAN and EDUARDO BARRETO

Cover by GLENN FABRY

Foil variant cover by GLENN FABRY

$6.99 US | 64 pages | Variant $7.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 4/4/23

Comics readers around the world gasped in shock when Bane broke Batman’s back in Batman #497. Now learn the tragic story behind the villain in this facsimile reproduction of Bane’s first appearance. Sentenced from birth to serve life imprisonment due to the crimes of his father, Bane honed his body and mind to survive the penal colony of Peña Duro. Fueled by a lifetime of violence and driven by the desire to conquer, Bane escapes from his prison and decides to take over Gotham by destroying its greatest protector—Batman!

BATGIRLS #17

Written by BECKY CLOONAN and MICHAEL W. CONRAD

Art by ROBBI RODRIGUEZ

Cover by JORGE CORONA

Variant cover by DAVID MARQUEZ

1:25 variant cover by ROBBI RODRIGUEZ

$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 4/11/23

Nothing says spring like the Aparo Park Spring Jubilee—live music, good food, and besties Cass Cain and Steph Brown unwinding after a long day of Batgirling. But the day turns sour quickly when snipers Gunbunny and Gunhawk appear on the scene…why are they here, and who are they targeting? It’s up to the Batgirls to protect their fellow Hills residents and find the snipers before anyone gets hurt.

BATMAN INCORPORATED #7

Written by ED BRISSON

Art by MICHELE BANDINI

Cover by JOHN TIMMS

Variant cover by MICO SUAYAN

1:25 variant cover by JOHN TIMMS

$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 4/11/23

No one is safe as Professor Pyg continues his warpath across Gotham. Meanwhile, Ghost-Maker has the worst Gotham has to offer in his grasp and must decide whether to keep his promise to Bruce or end their reign of terror—for good. Can Batman Inc. find Pyg in time to save the city? Will Ghost-Maker fall back into his old ways?

Guest-starring Nightwing, Batgirl, Robin, and more of Gotham’s finest.

And as if that weren’t enough—the road to Joker Inc. begins here!

BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLD’S FINEST #14

Written by MARK WAID

Art and cover by DAN MORA

Variant cover by SERG ACUNA

1:25 variant cover by HAYDEN SHERMAN

1:50 variant cover by NIKOLA ČIŽMEŠIJA

Superman variant cover by SIMONE DI MEO

$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 4/18/23

BRUCE WAYNE…A MURDERER?

Bruce Wayne’s billionaire rival Simon Stagg is dead. And Bruce Wayne is suspect number one! With their friend’s freedom and reputation on the line, Superman, Robin, and Metamorpho, the Element Man, join forces to exonerate the Dark Knight’s alter ego the best way they can: by finding Stagg’s real killer before they strike again!

BATMAN: THE ADVENTURES CONTINUE SEASON THREE #4

Written by ALAN BURNETT and PAUL DINI

Art by TY TEMPLETON

Cover by JORGE CORONA

Variant cover by MIKE PERKINS

Villain variant by BRIAN BOLLAND

1:25 variant cover by HAYDEN SHERMAN

$3.99 US | 32 pages | 4 of 7 | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 4/11/23

The tragic story of Straightman continues in “Crack-Up,” part two! The Joker’s not-so-funny sidekick is hell-bent on revenge and has arrived at the doorstep of the dastardly doctor who mangled his mind, Hugo Strange. Meanwhile, Batman tangles with a mysterious foe who has a strange and unexpected tie to Straightman.

CATWOMAN #54

Written by TINI HOWARD

Art by NICO LEON

Cover by DAVID NAKAYAMA

Variant cover by JOSHUA “SWAY” SWABY

Variant cover by SWEENEY BOO

1:25 variant cover by RIAN GONZALES

1:50 foil variant cover by JOSHUA “SWAY” SWABY

$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 4/18/23

You know what they say: two’s company, but three’s a crowd! The Royal Flush Gang joins Selina Kyle behind bars, and while the other inmates are team Selina, the Queen remains loyal to Punchline. It wouldn’t be jail without the ladies clawing each other’s eyes out, especially when Catwoman makes a special appearance just to kick some clown ass. All this chaos and distraction may just be the break-out-of-jail-free card Selina needs. Meanwhile, Tomcat finally deals with his ex-boyfriend who tried to take the Tomasso heir…

MULTIVERSITY: HARLEY SCREWS UP THE DCU #2

Written by FRANK TIERI

Art by LOGAN FAERBER

Cover by AMANDA CONNER

Variant cover by VASCO GEORGIEV

1:25 variant cover by JOHN McCREA

$4.99 US | 32 pages | 2 of 6 | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 4/11/23

Harley’s come face-to-face with the most unexpected ally—herself! But just who is this strange Quinn copy, and what the heck is she doing on this strange alternate Earth devoid of heroes and overrun by Starro’d versions of all of Harley’s best friends? (Here’s a hint: it has something to do with Harley screwing up the DCU.)

NIGHTWING #103

Written by TOM TAYLOR

Art by TRAVIS MOORE

Cover by BRUNO REDONDO

Backup written by C.S. PACAT

Backup art by EDUARDO PANSICA

Variant cover by TRAVIS MOORE

Variant cover by JAMAL CAMPBELL

1:25 variant cover by VASCO GEORGIEV

1:50 foil variant cover by TRAVIS MOORE

Superman variant cover by NICOLA SCOTT

$4.99 US | 40 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 4/18/22

Who is the Grinning Man, who’s always grinning no matter what he’s doing, even when he’s murdering people, and what kind of deal did he make with Neron? Nightwing and the Titans better figure that out soon before they lose one of their team members…

Then, in the backup, Nightwing continues his lessons mentoring Jon Kent, a.k.a. Superman, and this time it’s about using your detective skills instead of your fists.

POISON IVY #11

Written by G. WILLOW WILSON

Art by MARCIO TAKARA

Cover by JESSICA FONG

Variant cover by SEB McKINNON

Variant cover by AMY REEDER

1:25 variant cover by DAVID NAKAYAMA

1:50 foil variant cover by SEB McKINNON

$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 4/4/23

It’s no secret that Ivy can be very convincing, but with her newfound powers, she now has people wrapped around her finger. Janet’s time at the spa goes south when Ivy uses her…persuasive powers…to blockade a petroleum processing plant. Things take a wild turn, though, when the employees become violent and Ivy must protect the women she initially set out to destroy. So much for a relaxing spa retreat!

THE BATMAN & SCOOBY-DOO MYSTERIES #7

Written by AMANDA DEIBERT

Art and cover by DARIO BRIZUELA

$2.99 US | 32 pages

ON SALE 4/11/23

Daphne’s martial arts hobby takes center stage at a national competition: Gotham’s Got Talent! It’s all good until her competitors start being talent-napped. Judge Bruce Wayne calls in Batman, who teams up with Mystery Inc. to infiltrate the competition. Can they solve the mystery before front-runner Daphne winds up in real trouble?

THE JOKER: THE MAN WHO STOPPED LAUGHING #7

Written by MATTHEW ROSENBERG

Art and cover by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO

Backup art by FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA

Variant cover by LEE BERMEJO

Variant cover by FRANCESCO MATTINA

1:25 variant cover by CHRISTIAN WARD

$5.99 US | 40 pages | (all covers are card stock)

ON SALE 4/4/23

Following his explosive plans last issue, The Joker has turned L.A. into a war zone and worn out his welcome. He makes plans to leave and head back to Gotham to settle some unfinished business there, but discovers the City of Angels’ darkest secret: nobody gets out easily. Now he must choose—face the manhunt or the Manhunter.

Dig into our other Comic Book Dispatch Reviews HERE. Or, if you’re curious as to what’s arriving in comic shops each week, check out our Previews right HERE. Furthermore, if you missed the February 2023 Solicits, click HERE. Or, if you missed the March 2023 Solicits, click HERE so we can get you all caught up! And, if you’re a MARVEL COMICS fan, click HERE for the April 2023 Solicits as well!

Moreover, if you’re interested in DC Comics, check out the most recent ongoing DARK CRISIS event by clicking HERE and follow through to the FLASHPOINT: BEYOND event by clicking HERE! And finally, if you’re looking for something else to read, check out my Amazon Online Comic Shop by clicking HERE. Thank you all for checking out the Batman: April 2023 DC Comic Solicitations and continued support. Stay safe and stay healthy.