Batman # 6 Cover A First Printing 2026 BN

Batman #6, released on February 4, 2026, serves as the emotional and action-packed conclusion to the first major story arc by the creative team of Matt Fraction and Jorge Jiménez. 

Plot Summary: "The Long Night" 

The issue continues the "one long night" narrative following the chaotic events of the previous issue. 

• The Revealed Secret: After Damian Wayne accidentally called Bruce "father" in front of civilian Dr. Annika Zeller in the previous issue, Bruce must navigate the fallout of his secret identity being partially exposed.
• The Monster Men Return: While Bruce struggles with personal revelations, Hugo Strange launches a massive attack using his Monster Men on a Gotham petrochemical facility.
• Tim Drake’s Departure: In a significant status quo change, Tim Drake informs Bruce that he is taking a break from being Robin to pursue a normal life with his boyfriend, Bernard.
• The Final Twist: The story ends with a major reveal: Dr. Zeller has been using the indestructible titanographene Bruce gave her to experiment on The Joker, who appears in a tank at the issue's close. 

Creative Team & Product Specs 

• Writer: Matt Fraction
• Artist: Jorge Jiménez
• Colorist: Tomeu Morey