Batman Detective Comics: Volume 3: Emperor Penguin (the New 52)

Author(s): Jason Fabok

Graphic Novels

Author of the critically acclaimed, award-winning Image series Chew, John Layman takes over writing duties on DC Comics' flagship titles Detective Comics. The Dark Knight faces a series of his deadliest enemies, including Poison Ivy, Clayface, and the Penguin, all while dealing with the Joker and the League of Smiles as part of the events of the best-selling Bat-Family crossover "Death of the Family." It collects issues Batman: Detective Comics numbered 13-18.

General Information

  • : 9781401242664
  • : DC Comics
  • : DC Comics
  • : 0.567
  • : 30 September 2013
  • : United States
  • : 01 October 2013
  • : books

Other Specifications

  • : Jason Fabok
  • : Hardback
  • : 192

More About The Product

"Detective Comics is head-spinningly spectacular from top to bottom."--MTV Geek

"The start to something truly great."--IGN

"A perfect transition into the medium."--Complex Magazine

Once an editor for Wildstorm, John Layman turned to writing comics full-time in 2002 and mainly wrote for Marvel Comics. However, he is mostly known for his creator-owned titles at Image Comics, such as the graphic novel Puffed and the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning series "Chew." He currently writes the monthly adventures of the Dark Knight in DETECTIVE COMICS.