DC is bringing two very different versions of the Dark Knight together for the first time in Batman: Reign of Assassins, a new five-issue limited series that will see Jace Fox and Bruce Wayne join forces against a mysterious threat. Arriving February 17, 2027, the series reunites writer John Ridley and artist Olivier Coipel for another chapter in Jace Fox’s journey as Batman.
When mysterious forces connected to Jace’s past begin threatening his present, the New York-based Batman finds himself needing help. Turning to Katana and Gotham City’s own Caped Crusader, Jace embarks on a globe-spanning mission alongside Bruce Wayne. Despite their different approaches and experiences behind the cowl, the two will have to put their differences aside to confront a dangerous new enemy.
Batman: Reign of Assassins continues the story of Jace Fox, who took up the Batman mantle and established himself as New York City’s protector in I Am Batman. Ridley and Coipel previously worked together on I Am Batman #1, making their reunion particularly fitting for a series that brings Jace into direct contact with Bruce Wayne’s version of the character for the first time.
The creative team includes John Ridley on writing duties, Olivier Coipel on interior artwork, Mat Lopes on colors, and AndWorld Design handling lettering. The first issue will feature a main cover by Coipel and Lopes, alongside variant covers by Dan Mora, Kyuyong Eom, and Travis Charest. A foil variant featuring artwork by Coipel and Lopes will also be available.
Batman: Reign of Assassins #1 will run 32 pages and arrive at participating comic book shops and digital retailers on February 17, 2027. The standard edition will cost $4.99, while card-stock variant editions will retail for $5.99 and the foil variant will cost $7.99. Readers interested in the series can preorder the debut issue through their local comic book shop.