Batman Detective Comics Vol 6: Icarus (The New 52)

Description

This is a bold new direction for Detective Comics as the Flash creative team of Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato take over the creative reins! Batman finds himself knee-deep in a new mystery involving a deadly new narcotic that has hit the streets of Gotham City. Can the Dark Knight stop the threat before the entire town finds itself embroiled in a deadly gang war that could burn everything - and everyone - down to the ground? It collects issues number 30-34 and Detective Comics Annual number 3.

Author description

Francis Manapul is the artist and co-writer of THE FLASH, which is part of DC Comics--The New 52. His previous work for DC Comics includes books such as ADVENTURE COMICS, SUPERMAN/BATMAN, and THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES. His work has been published in various publications from the likes of Aspen Comics, Editions Delcourt, Top Cow Productions, and Devils Due just to name a few. Manapul was born in Manila, Philippines and currently calls Toronto, Canada his home. Brian Buccellato has worked on several high-profile books, including Uncanny X-Men, Generation X, and ASTRO CITY, before striking out on his own as a freelance colorist. His most recent work includes writing and coloring THE FLASH and DETECTIVE COMICS as a part of DC Comics--The New 52. Brian has worked as a freelance colorist since 1996, working for Marvel, DC, Vertigo, Top Cow, Image and Dynamite Entertainment. His recent coloring credits include ADVENTURE COMICS, HELLBLAZER, SUPERMAN, and THE FLASH.