Batman # 15 Cover A First Printing 2026 BN

Batman #15 is an milestone issue in the main DC Universe Batman series written by Matt Fraction with artwork by Jorge Jiménez, scheduled for release on November 4, 2026.

The Storyline: "The Assassination of Bruce Wayne"

Serving as the explosive kickoff to the second year of Matt Fraction and Jorge Jiménez's acclaimed run, this issue follows directly on the heels of the chaotic Batman: Bad Seeds crossover event. 

• The Target: Six deadly assassins simultaneously descend upon Gotham City with a singular focus: billionaire playboy Bruce Wayne.
• The Setting: The hit is orchestrated to take place during a high-profile, glamorous public event called El Granda Gala Enmascarado.
• The Hook: DC Comics has teased that by the end of the gala night, Bruce Wayne will seemingly "die" right in front of the eyes of the entire world. This sets up a profound new mystery where the World's Greatest Detective is forced to investigate the public "murder" of his own secret identity while continuing to operate from the shadows. 

Issue Details

• Release Date: November 4, 2026
• Creative Team: Matt Fraction (Writer), Jorge Jiménez (Artist & Primary Cover Artist)
• Notable Variant Covers: High-profile collectors' covers are available from legendary artists including Jim Cheung, Dustin Nguyen, Becky Cloonan, Frank Quitely, and David Aja.