UPDATE: The cover to Swamp Thing #23.1/Arcane #1 appears… of all places…in Maxim.

We've seen some covers. But here come the solicitations! First up from DC Comics, Crave Online and CBR. We'll update this article as and when we can…

But this is the answer as to how DC is going to get 56 issues out from 42 monthly comics, I guess…

We start with the four issues of Detective Comics for September's Villain Month. And yes, Batman is tied/chained/gagged on almost every cover… for some reason it seems to be the same Batman again and again.

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #23.1: THE VENTRILOQUIST

Written by GAIL SIMONE

Art by DERLIS SANTACRUZ

3-D motion cover by PATRICK GLEASON and MICK GRAY

On sale SEPTEMBER 4 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

The origin of the Ventriloquist is revealed! One of them has powerful telekinesis and the other is a cold-blooded murderer—but who's the real dummy in this act? BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #23.2: MR. FREEZE

Written by JUSTIN GRAY and JIMMY PALMIOTTI

Art by JASON MASTERS

3-D motion cover by GUILLEM MARCH

On sale SEPTEMBER 11 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

Mr. Freeze takes his obsessions over the line when he sets his sights on his newfound family and getting revenge on Batman! BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #23.3: CLAYFACE

Written by JOHN LAYMAN

Art by CLIFF RICHARDS

3-D motion cover by GUILLEM MARCH

On sale SEPTEMBER 18 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T It's the biggest audition of Clayface's life as he attempts to impress the Secret Society and join their ranks. Desperate to prove himself more than a monster, Clayface sets a scheme into motion that quickly unravels! Will he make his mark—or dig his own grave? BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #23.4: THE JOKER'S DAUGHTER

Written by ANN NOCENTI

Art by GEORGES JEANTY

3-D motion cover by JASON FABOK

On sale SEPTEMBER 25 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T The Gotham Underground is quickly becoming a base of power in the DC Universe! After the destruction of Arkham Asylum, The Joker's Daughter is gaining hordes of followers across the terrifying and brutal landscape! In a world where ugly is considered beautiful, what dark initiation rites befall this madwoman's new recruits?

DETECTIVE COMICS #23.1: POISON IVY

Written by DEREK FRIDOLFS

Art by JAVIER PINA

3-D motion cover by JASON FABOK

On sale SEPTEMBER 4 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

For too long, Poison Ivy has played with men's hearts and been a pawn in their games too—but no more! Now that Batman is gone, she will grow into a force of nature unlike anything Gotham City has seen before!

DETECTIVE COMICS #23.2: HARLEY QUINN

Written by MATT KINDT

Art by NEIL GOOGE

3-D motion cover by CHRIS BURNHAM

On sale SEPTEMBER 11 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

If Dr. Harleen Quinzel wasn't crazy when she fell for The Joker at Arkham Asylum, she sure was messed up afterwards! Find out more from Harley's time with her beloved Mr. J. and see what got her into so much trouble that she was "recruited" for the Suicide Squad!

DETECTIVE COMICS #23.3: THE SCARECROW

Written by PETER J. TOMASI

Art by SZYMON KUDRANSKI

3-D motion cover by JASON FABOK

On sale SEPTEMBER 18 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

See the new Gotham City through the eyes of the Scarecrow! It's Arkham Asylum unleashed on humanity—and it's all the Scarecrow has ever wanted!

DETECTIVE COMICS #23.4: MAN-BAT

Written by FRANK TIERI

Art by SCOT EATON and JAIME MENDOZA

3-D motion cover by JASON FABOK

On sale SEPTEMBER 25 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

Dr. Langstrom has given in to the Man-Bat side of his personality. Left unchecked in a world without heroes, he brutally stalks his prey in Gotham City! If Langstrom won't stop himself…who will?

BATMAN #23.1: THE JOKER

Written by ANDY KUBERT

Art by TBA

3-D motion cover by JASON FABOK

On sale SEPTEMBER 4 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

The Joker has FOREVER been the face of EVIL in the DC Universe…but what led him on this devious path of treachery? Andy Kubert pens this early adventure showcasing the maniacal exploits of the Crown Prince of Gotham—the JOKER!

BATMAN #23.2: THE RIDDLER

Written by SCOTT SNYDER and RAY FAWKES

Art by JEREMY HAUN

3-D motion cover by GUILLEM MARCH

On sale SEPTEMBER 11 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

With The Dark Knight out of the picture, The Riddler engages in an epic game of wits. Learn what maddening early moments led a young Edward Nygma to evolve into Gotham City's Prince of Mischief! And see how events of ZERO YEAR continue to affect The Riddler today!

BATMAN #23.3: THE PENGUIN

Written by FRANK TIERI

Art by CHRISTIAN DUCE

3-D motion cover by JASON FABOK

On sale SEPTEMBER 18 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

Follow The Penguin's latest quest for power as he prepares to undermine one of Gotham City's most powerful politicians. What does the criminal mastermind stand to gain?

BATMAN #23.4: BANE

Written by PETER J. TOMASI

Art by GRAHAM NOLAN

3-D motion cover by GUILLEM MARCH

On sale SEPTEMBER 25 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

Batman is gone, and the inmates of Arkham Asylum are running wild in the streets! Bane is in Gotham City with one goal…to take it over no matter who he has to break!