DC Comics is reportedly going to raise prices on Batman and other comics in its lineup to the price of $6 per issue. New solicits for the upcoming DC Infinite Frontier books are apparently showing a price increase for the Batman books and few key other titles, such as the new Joker series from James Tynion IV and Guillem March. According to Bleeding Cool, Batman #109 (June) and The Joker #3 and #4, are all now listed as costing $5.99. That’s a jump in prices from DC’s current baseline of giving readers 40-page comics for $4.99.
Batman #109written by James Tynion IVart by Jorge Jimenez AND Ricardo LopezOrtizcover by Jorge Jimenezvariant cover by Joshua MiddletonPride card stock variant cover by Jen BARTEL1:25 variant cover by Riccardo Federici$5.99 all variantsON SALE 6/1/2021$5.99 US | 40 PAGES | FC | DCMain Story: Mayor Nakano green-lights the Magistrate pilot program for Gotham City as Batman goes toe-to-toe with the augmented and bloodthirsty Peacekeeper-01! It’s a brutal battle for the ages, but what secrets does Harley Quinn hold about the man beneath the armor, Sean Mahoney? And how does this all play in to the Scarecrow’s hands?!Backup: Ghost-Maker is fighting through incredible odds to reach the nefarious Madame Midas…but will his next opponent—BRAINSTORM—be impossible to overcome?!
The Joker #3written by JAMES TYNION IVart and cover by GUILLEM MARCHbackup story written by JAMES TYNION IV and SAM JOHNSbackup story art by MIRKA ANDOLFOcard stock variant cover by DAVID FINCHcard stock variant cover by GARY FRANK1:25 card stock variant cover by RICCARDO FEDERICION SALE 5/11/21$5.99 US | 40 PAGES | FC | DCCARD STOCK COVERSThe hunt for The Joker is under way, as Jim Gordon heads to a remote part of South America to run down a lead…and comes face-to-face with the Clown Prince of Crime himself! The mystery around A-Day deepens, but not before an attack by the blood-thirsty Sampson family!And in the Punchline backup story, Punchline has to face off against the Queen of Spades’ new muscle…Orca! At the same time, Bluebird’s investigation at Punchline’s alma mater takes a dark and horrifying turn!
The Joker #4written by James Tynion IV (main story);James Tynion IV and Sam Johns (backup)art by Guillem March (main story); Mirka Andolfo(backup)cover by Guillem Marchvariant covers by Lucio Parrillovariant cover by Ejikure1:25 variant cover by Riccardo FedericiON SALE 6/8/2021$5.99 US | 40 PAGES | FC | DCMain story: It’s murder and mayhem in the jungles of South America with pits The Joker pitted against everyone hunting him! He’s prepared for this massacre in a way that only the Clown Prince of Crime can…but what secret does he whisper to Jim Gordon as the bullets fly?! What is the TRUE mystery?!
Superman: Red & Blue #4written by Mark Waid, Francis Manapul, Joshua Williamson, Michael W. Conrad AND Rich Douekart by Francis Manapul, Chris Sprouse, Cully Hamner, Joe Quinones AND Audrey Mokcover by John Romita Jr. and Klaus Jansoncard stock variant cover by Walter Simonsoncard stock variant cover by Alexander LozanoON SALE 6/15/2021$5.99 US | 40 PAGES | 4 (OF 6) | Prestige | DCThis month our cover star Bizarro leaves the Red & Blue family by not being in a story all about his very own birthday. Which of course means we definitely have a story in here about Bizarro’s birthday, as well as four more about the Man of Steel himself, including one about a social media star who inspires a very dangerous trend in Metropolis that nearly runs Superman ragged. Also, learn the story of how Jimmy Olsen was able to take what became his very favorite picture of Superman. These fantastic tales feature some of the best writers and artists in the business, only using Superman’s special colors to make them come alive!
