
BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #23.1: THE VENTRILOQUIST Written by GAIL SIMONE Art by DERLIS SANTACRUZ 3-D motion cover by PATRICK GLEASON and MICK GRAY On sale SEPTEMBER 4 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T The origin of the Ventriloquist is revealed! One of them has powerful telekinesis and the other is a cold-blooded murderer—but who’s the real dummy in this act?

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #23.2: MR. FREEZE Written by JUSTIN GRAY and JIMMY PALMIOTTI Art by JASON MASTERS 3-D motion cover by GUILLEM MARCH On sale SEPTEMBER 11 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T Mr. Freeze takes his obsessions over the line when he sets his sights on his newfound family and getting revenge on Batman!

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #23.3: CLAYFACE Written by JOHN LAYMAN Art by CLIFF RICHARDS 3-D motion cover by GUILLEM MARCH On sale SEPTEMBER 18 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
It’s the biggest audition of Clayface’s life as he attempts to impress the Secret Society and join their ranks. Desperate to prove himself more than a monster, Clayface sets a scheme into motion that

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #23.4: THE JOKER’S DAUGHTER Written by ANN NOCENTI Art by GEORGES JEANTY 3-D motion cover by JASON FABOK On sale SEPTEMBER 25 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
The Gotham Underground is quickly becoming a base of power in the DC Universe! After the destruction of Arkham Asylum, The Joker’s Daughter is gaining hordes of followers across the terrifying and brutal landscape! In a world where ugly is considered beautiful, what dark initiation rites befall this madwoman’s new recruits?