Mark Waid Batman miniseries set in Spain

[Seraku]

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BATMAN IN BARCELONA: DRAGON'S KNIGHT #1
Written by Mark Waid
Art by Diego Olmos
Cover by Jim Lee

When a string of bizarre murders hits Spain's beautiful coastal city of Barcelona, The Dark Knight makes solving this crime his top priority. Full of international intrigue, high adventure and even higher stakes, BATMAN IN BARCELONA: DRAGON'S KNIGHT showcases The Caped Crusader in a different type of Gotham – but one no less dangerous!

Fan-favorite writer Mark Waid (KINGDOM COME) delivers an exciting, non-stop one-shot full of surprises while Spanish art sensation Diego Olmos (SUPERNATURAL: RISING SON) beautifully illustrates his home city. Featuring a gorgeous cover by best-selling artist Jim Lee (BATMAN, SUPERMAN)!

On sale May 27 - 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US

[jgiannantoni05]

I'll check this apparently "one-shot" out. I hope Waid didn't half-a$$ it, just so this Spanish sensation can showcase his art.
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[Den]

The $3.99 price tag means I'll be skipping it.

[HaroldAllnut]

I'll flip through it and see how I feel at the shop.

[Cayman]

I might get this. Batman in Spain sounds fun.

I hope it has transsexual prostitutes like an Almodóvar film.

[SpideyZERO]

It's an one shot? Probably will get it

[david r]

Mark Waid writing Batman? I will sure get this! :smile:

[Matt Linton]

If this is anywhere near as good as Waid's Spider-Man stuff has been, it'll definitely be worth a look.

[nepenthes]

fantastic art

what's Croc doing in Spain? up to no good i bet

[Captain Jim]

I can't recall Mark Waid ever writing Batman before (other than recent Brave & Bold team-ups). Am I forgetting something?

[Cayman]

I can't recall Mark Waid ever writing Batman before (other than recent Brave & Bold team-ups). Am I forgetting something?

Waid's JLA run featured Batman prominently.

[Captain Jim]

Waid's JLA run featured Batman prominently.

True, but I'm thinking solo stories. Can't think of any offhand.

[Seraku]

http://www.newsarama.com/comics/020916-Batman-Barcelona.html

Mark waid interview

[Ilash]

As a big Waid fan, I'll almost definitely be getting this. That preview art looks terrific too.

[GRANT!]

The $3.99 price tag means I'll be skipping it.

A 48 page one shot for the price of what Marvel is charging for a 22 page book sounds like a good deal.

[Seraku]

The $3.99 price tag means I'll be skipping it.pretty much every Batman related book that's been solicited is 2.99, I think I can live with one being 3.99

[F1uke]

pretty much every Batman related book that's been solicited is 2.99, I think I can live with one being 3.99

Same, I'll be checking this out.

[CBikle]

http://www.newsarama.com/comics/020916-Batman-Barcelona.html

Mark waid interview

Just as a heads up, Waid kind of spoils some stuff in the very first paragraph.

I'm not really a Waid fan, but I'd think that regular Batman and Waid fans would probably be into it.

[Captain Jim]

According to the interview, this story is set outside present continuity.

[robbieglenn]

I dont think Ill be getting it. When I saw the title of the topic I didnt feel that interest. GASP, is my interest in the Bats decreasing?!

[Bat-Reader]

I don't know much about the story but

now, this is Batman.

http://i.newsarama.com/images/BATBARC-Cv1-ff.jpg

[nepenthes]

^ "a little bit of Michael Lark, a little bit of Mazuchelli"...

Mark nailed it perfectly :biggrin:

the opening paragraphs of that interview kinda made me frown, it's a lame premise, however towards the end i was thinking yeah i probably will grab the first couple issues. the bit about his international batcaves and being out of his element in foreign cities i like. plus I always thought Croc is a guy who needs more love

[Mac]

I'm a bit confused.
Is this a 1 Shot story? Or a new mini/maxi-series to take the place of Gotham After Midnight?

If it's a One Shot, it looks amazing and I'll definitely be picking it up.
If it's more than three issues though, I'll probably pass. My wallet's not up for another monthly $3.99 price tag just yet.

[Captain Jim]

It's a one shot. (See the May solicitations.)

[Libaax]

Since im dont have any interest in BFTC stuff i will check this out.

It sounds interesting and dont require reading knowledge of the recent Batman events.

Im a bit excited about Batman being a freak like Croc in Barcelona where they dont know him like people do in Gotham.

That plus an artist that might be "a little bit of Michael Lark, a little bit of Mazuchelli"... is sure something to check out if its true.