Batman: Urban Legends #1

Batman may be the biggest name in Gotham City, but there are lots of other heroesand villainswho will get a turn to shine in Batman: Urban Legends, a brand-new monthly series tying into the biggest events in Gotham City. The series begins with these can’t-miss tales:

Superstar writerChip Zdarskyenters the world of Gotham City with celebratedDetective ComicsandFuture State: Robin EternalartistEddy Barrowsfor a six-part story chronicling Red Hood’s investigation of a new drug sweeping through Gotham. It’s a night that will change his life foreverand put him in Batman’s crosshairs.

Writer of the Future State “Grifters” storyMatthew Rosenbergpicks up where he left off, continuing from the pages ofBatman #101! Superstar artistRyan Benjaminjoins the team as we learn why Cole Cash is in Gotham in a tale that hints at what Halo might be…and we also get Batman vs. Grifterround two!

NewHarley QuinnwriterStephanie PhillipsandFuture State: The Next BatmanartistLaura Bragajoin forces for a Harley tale set just before the launch of her new series. Harley’s determined to sort out her history with Poison Ivybut first, she’ll have to find her!

Coming off the Future State “Outsiders” tale, writerBrandon Thomasbegins a three-part saga reuniting Black Lightning, Katana, and Metamorpho. But this reunion quickly turns into a confrontation with a figure from Katana’s past, in a story drawn by fan-favorite artistMax Dunbar(Champions, Dungeons and Dragons,Judge Dredd)!