Set for release on September 4, 2024, Batman #152 comes with a variety of phenomenal variant covers that have heightened anticipation for the Absolute Power tie-in issue, where the Dark Knight teams up with the Gotham City Siren to unravel Amanda Waller’s plans.

BATMAN #152 (2024)
Release Date:	September 4, 2024
Writers:	Chip Zdarsky
Artists:	Mike Hawthorne, Adriano Di Benedetto, and Tomeu Morey
Cover Artist:	Salvador Larroca & Matt Herms
Variant Covers:	Guillem March, Dave Johnson, Nicola Scott, José Luis García-López, Belén Ortega, and Joëlle Jones
In a thrilling Absolute Power tie-in, Batman and Catwoman must find the key to Amanda Waller’s plans in an extremely remote — and shockingly dangerous — location! Living (dying?) up to their name, some of the Suicide Squad won’t be coming back from their mission, but will Batman and Catwoman stay free to fight another day?! Plus, a Birds of Prey backup finds the Birds facing Waller's minions in an unexpected adventure!

Among these variant covers, Joëlle Jones' art stands out by putting a unique twist on a beloved trope from the BatCat relationship. This trope typically sees Batman (willingly, more often than not) entangled in Catwoman’s iconic whip. However, in a heated turn, the Dark Knight flips the tables by ensnaring Selina with her own whip.

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Artist Joëlle Jones Flips a Classic BatCat Trope With Her Variant Cover For Batman #152

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Joëlle Jones’ variant cover is truly a masterpiece, showcasing the beloved couple in a romantically-charged embrace, with Bruce and Selina’s lips just a mere breath apart. Jones skillfully captures the tension between them, making it almost palpable. Catwoman’s back is elegantly arched as Batman pulls her close, his hand spanning nearly the entirety of her lower back. Their gaze is locked solely on each other, intensifying the ion of the moment. However, the true twist lies in Catwoman being ensnared in her own whip, with Batman as its wielder, adding a captivating element to the scene.

In addition to capturing a stunning scene, Jones also adds a playful twist to the Bat and Cat dynamic by having Selina caught in the whip for a change. Usually, it's Bruce who often finds himself ensnared, particularly in variant covers featuring Catwoman’s whip. This variant cover skillfully reinvents the beloved trope in a manner that feels both familiar and refreshingly original. It will be intriguing to see if Jones’ artwork inspires other artists to explore more inventive uses of Selina’s whip. One thing is certain: fans will always embrace steamy BatCat artwork, regardless of who finds themselves entangled in the whip.

Goodbye Bad Blood: Chip Zdarsky Hits the Reset Button on Batman and Catwoman’s Relationship

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Chip Zdarsky’s Batman #149 served as an epic epilogue for his Dark Prisons story arc, wrapping up various loose ends. The storyline also marked a significant reset for Batman, returning his human hand to him, the Bat-Family gaining a new home base, and perhaps most thrilling for BatCat fans, Selina and Bruce burying their past grievances and officially reigniting their romance. This sets the stage for Batman #152 to heavily focus on the BatCat relationship, promising to showcase Batman and Catwoman's flourishing romance both visually and narratively.

Batman #152 will be released on September 4, 2024, from DC Comics!

Batman

Alias

Bruce Wayne

FIRST APP

Detective Comics #27 (1939)

Created By

Bob Kane, Bill Finger

Franchise

D.C.

Race

Human

First Appearance

Detective Comics

One of DC's most iconic heroes, Batman is the vigilante superhero persona of billionaire Bruce Wayne. Forged by tragedy with the death of his parents, Bruce dedicated his life to becoming the world's leading martial artist, detective, and tactician. Recruiting an entire family of allies and sidekicks, Bruce wages war on evil as the dark knight of his hometown, Gotham City.

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