DC Reveals 'Blind as a Bat' Promotion for Batman #1 Relaunch
Some of the top artists in the industry are lending their take to the Dark Knight's new costume, as DC reveals the gorgeous variant covers for September's Batman #1.
DC Comics is poised to relaunch its flagship Batman series in September under new writer Matt Fraction and returning artist Jorge Jiménez. That issue is sure to be one of the top-selling comics of 2025, but especially now that DC has announced a new variant cover promotion called "Blind as a Bat."
Batman #1 will feature variant covers from a number of major artists, including J. Scott Campbell, Gabrielle Dell'Otto, and Frank Quitely. As part of the "Blind as a Bat" promotion, fans will have the opportunity to purchase a $9.99 blind bag that includes a foil version of one of those covers. You can check out the slideshow gallery below to see the covers included:
The full lineup of variant cover artists on Batman #1 includes:
- David Aja
- J. Scott Campbell
- Gabriele Dell’Otto
- Jorge Jiménez
- Andy Kubert
- Stanley “Artgerm” Lau
- Jim Lee
- Frank Quitely
- Marc Silvestri
- Julian Totino Tedesco
Additionally, DC will be selling a Batman #1 Giant-Size Special Edition that reprints the issue in oversized 11"x17" format. That version will be available either as a $14.99 cardstock cover or a $19.99 foil variant.
As mentioned above, Batman #1 kicks off a new era for the franchise, as Fraction makes his return to DC and establishes a new status quo for Batman. The series will introduce a new Jiménez-designed Batsuit that restores the classic blue cape and cowl.
"I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for Batman. It was the first comic I ever read," said Fraction in a statement. "Jorge and I have a very superhero-forward kind of take on Batman. We’ve got a new Batmobile, we’ve got a new costume, we’ve got new characters, and we’ve got a lot of old ones too—good and bad; all the stuff that makes Batman the coolest character in comics. We want to celebrate it all."
"For this new chapter, we’re crafting a revamped aesthetic, bringing back Batman’s blue suit in a definitive way," said Jiménez. "It’s a small shift meant to feel both classic and fresh, subtly evolving while staying true to the original design we’ve used in recent years. At the same time, I’m working on Gotham City’s visual identity, giving it a fresh approach that sets it apart from my previous takes. I’m aiming for a slight pop influence, something that subtly nods to classic stories while keeping the dark and ominous feel of contemporary Batman."
Batman #1 will be released on September 3, 2025.
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