The Joker's on yet another murderous rampage, but the Dark Knight is on the case is our preview of this week's Batman: Kings of Fear #1.

Writer Scott Peterson and artist Kelley Jones both make their triumphant returns to a Batman title in part one of this six-issue miniseries. However, while the Caped Crusader may be able to conquer the Clown Prince of Crime, there's a far more fearsome foe lurking in the shadows.

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Check out the issue’s solicitation text and CBR’s exclusive preview below:

BATMAN: KINGS OF FEAR #1

  • SCOTT PETERSON (W) • KELLEY JONES (A)
  • Cover by KELLY JONES
  • Variant Cover by BILL SIENKIEWICZ
  • Legendary artist Kelley Jones makes his triumphant return to the Dark Knight in this explosive miniseries written by former BATMAN editor Scott Peterson! Batman’s been overseeing Gotham City for years now and isn’t sure how much of a difference he’s making. Doubt, fear and insecurity are starting to take over. And as all of those negative feelings set in the Scarecrow orchestrates a riot at Arkham Asylum to give the Dark Knight one of his greatest challenges yet! This six-issue miniseries will see the Scarecrow in a horrifying new way that you’ll have to read to believe.
  • 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

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