As the release of Batman: Arkham Knight, Rocksteady’s next magnum opus in the video game medium, draws near (June 2), it’s become apparent that fans of the Arkham universe will have multiple ways to enrich their experience. Should you elect to get your read on, you will be pleased to know that a graphic novel and two novelizations will arrive in stores this spring/ summer.
Let’s start with those novels. Arriving in stores first will be Batman: Arkham Knight – The Riddler’s Gambit (320 pages, author unknown) on June 2 to coincide with the video game. Then, on July 7, Batman: Arkham Knight: The Official Novelization by Marv Wolfman (also 320 pages) will hit shelves. As of now, no other information is available, but we at DKN will keep you posted. Click the relevant links for pre-ordering information on Amazon.
As for the graphic novel/ trade paperback, Batman: Arkham Knight Vol. 1 arrives in comic shops May 27, just ahead of the game. DC is rushing it to collected format quicker than usual to capitalize on the game’s success, which is actually a smart move. Considering it includes four print issues, I assume the comic book tie-in will have a decent run. Check out the cover and solicit below.
BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT VOL. 1 TP
Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art by PHILIP TAN, DALE EAGLESHAM, BERNARD CHANG, MARTIN COCCOLO and others
Cover by DAN PANOSIAN
On sale MAY 27 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US
Collecting the first four issues of the new series that’s an in-continuity prequel comic set prior to the events of the brand-new video game Batman: Arkham Knight! The Joker is dead. Arkham City is closed. As a new day begins, Bruce Wayne finds himself in devastating pain, recovering from his injuries and questioning whether his role as Batman is still necessary to the city’s survival. But can even death keep The Joker from tormenting the Dark Knight?
Image and solicit courtesy of DC Entertainment.
