Currently, DC's Batman and Robin comic is exploring Batman's attempt to revive his son Damian in the storyline "Robin Rises." That story is being put on hold this month as the series joins the rest of DC's books in flashing ahead five years and tying into the weekly New 52: Futures End series.

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We have an exclusive preview of Batman and Robin: Futures End #1, from writer Ray Fawkes and artist Dustin Nguyen. Interestingly, this preview features a new character in the role of Robin, while also teasing the apparent return of the Heretic, the adult clone of Damian responsible for killing his twin in Batman Incorporated. How does all of this tie into the events of "Robin Rises"? We'll just have to wait and see.Batman and Robin: Futures End #1 will be released on Wednesday, September 17. The issue will be priced at $2.99 for the standard cover and $3.99 for the 3D motion cover.

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