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It's Hard to Write Solicitation Copy for Tom King's Batman…

Published Tue, 24 Jul 2018 15:00:35 -0500

Tom King is notorious for writing his own solicitation copy for comics. And with Batman, he has mastered the fine art of making it all up, letting it have little to do with what's actually inside the upcoming comic, for fear of spoiling his various twists and turns and whether or not Tom has an actual bodyguard. And occasionally having to make Batman #50 returnable as a result when no one gets married — not even Rogue and Gambit.

But pity the poor bookstore solicitation copywriter who has to write much further in advance — before Tom King has told his editor what's coming, let alone DC's marketing department. And think about whoever had to write the following for Tom King's ninth volume as Batman writer. They don't even have a proper cover…

Batman Vol. 9 by Tom King and Mikel Janin.

The next chapter of Bruce Wayne's life is in full swing, and just as expected, it's a bumpy ride! What challenges lie ahead for the Dark Knight? One thing is for sure, when it is all said and done, Batman's life will be altered forever! The question is whether it's for better or worse.

The next installment of the best-selling, critically acclaimed graphic novel series is here! Written by superstar Tom King, and featuring art by Mikel Janín! Collects Batman #57-62.

26 March 2019
$16.99 USD, $22.99 CAD
160 pages
25.9 cm H | 16.8 cm W | 367.4 g Wt

Such sound and fury signifying… nothing. Say, if Batman's life isn't altered forever, will that make it returnable?

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