'Batman: Arkham City' Comic Book Miniseries Bridges Games

By Hector Cortez Feb 10, 2011, 1:28 GMT

Written by Paul Dini, writer of Batman: The Animated Series and the two Arkham games.

This May, fans of Batman: Arkham Asylum and the upcoming Batman: Arkham City will be able to pick up a six-issue comic book miniseries that bridges the gap between both games. Scroll down to see the cover for issue #1. 

The miniseries is written by Paul Dini, writer of Batman: The Animated Series and the two Arkham games, and is drawn by Carlos D'anda, who is the concept artist for the videogames. Issues #1 and #2 will launch in May with the rest following a traditional monthly release. Each issue will be available in print and digitally for $2.99 each.

Also, 8-page digital-first interludes that focus on Batman's many enemies as they vie
for power in this new city within a city will be available for .99 cents, releasing in between issues of the miniseries, and will later be included in print in the BATMAN:
ARKHAM CITY collected edition.

Batman: Arkham City picks up one year after the original game, where former Arkham Warden turned newly elected Mayor of Gotham City Quincy Sharp has decided to close down the infamous institution. In its stead, he establishes Arkham City, the new maximum security home for all of Gotham City's thugs, gangsters and criminals. Inmates can roam free and do whatever they want as long as they don't try to escape. To run this urban prison, Sharp has appointed Dr. Hugo Strange, a man who knows that Bruce Wayne is Batman.