Media Release -- BATMAN #45, part one of "The Gift," sold out at DC before its on-sale date of April 18! Now, DC announces that this issue is going back to press for a new, second printing!

BATMAN #45 Second Printing ( MAR188201) reprints the story by Tom King that features the return of artist Tony S. Daniel to BATMAN!

This new printing will be on Final Order Cutoff on April 23 with an on-sale date of May 16. It will feature a recolored version of the cover by Tony S. Daniel.

Retailers may order this issue by contacting their Diamond Customer Service Representative or by email at reorders@diamondcomics.com.

Upcoming issues of BATMAN are available as follows:

BATMAN #44 Second Printing ( FEB188873) is available for advance reorder with an on-sale date of May 9.

BATMAN #46 ( MAR180254) is available for advance reorder with an on-sale date of May 2.

BATMAN #47 ( MAR180256) is on Final Order Cutoff on April 23 with an on-sale date of May 16.

BATMAN #48 ( APR180169) is solicited in the April Previews with an on-sale date of June 6.

BATMAN #49 ( APR180171) is solicited in the April Previews with an on-sale date of June 20.