Batman Solicitations for May

DC The Source have posted a preview of the Batman titles that hit in May. Full solicitations hit on Monday as usual.
I wasn't going to post these, but here are a couple of the more note-worthy ones (see also the Arkham City prequel series announced the other day).

RED ROBIN #23

Written by FABIAN NICIEZA

Art and cover by MARCUS TO and RAY MCCARTHY

The “7 Days of Death” begin with assassination attempts on Bruce Wayne and Lucius Fox by the international assassin Scarab – but isn’t she in jail? To find the killer, Red Robin may have to spring the real Scarab from prison! Is this an assault on Wayne Enterprises, or do the first two days of death signal the start of a deeper conspiracy?

On sale MAY 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

Red Robin started slow, but has been consistantly great since issue #6. Marcus To is a fantastic fit to pencil this book and Fabian Nicieza has taken Chris Yost's seeds and grown them into Redwoods.
I love how Red Robin is a hero who uses his brain before his fists and tries to play chess with his crimefighting. Excellent stuff.

BATMAN: GATES OF GOTHAM #1

Written by SCOTT SNYDER and KYLE HIGGINS

Art and Cover by TREVOR MCCARTHY

1:25 Variant cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN

When a mystery as old as Gotham City itself surfaces, Batman assembles a team of his greatest detectives – including Red Robin, Owlman, I-Ching and others – to investigate this startling new enigma. As clues are discovered and the mystery deepens, Batman’s team soon finds itself on a journey that explores different eras in Gotham’s history and touches upon notable Gotham families including the Waynes, Kanes, and Elliotts.

This miniseries spins out of recent events in the Batman titles and sets the stage for several exciting storylines in 2011. Additionally, this limited series touches upon mysterious story elements introduced in Grant Morrison’s RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE. Featuring many exciting Batman Family guest stars!
BATMAN: GATES OF GOTHAM bridges Gotham City’s past to the overall future of BATMAN. Pick up issue #1, on sale May 25.

This looks really interesting. Hopefully it will be a really tight mystery that wraps up nicely. 6-8 issues tops. Remember, its not a superhero team, it is a team of the world's greatest detectives!