Learn More About Batman's New Butler in Batman #12

Verity Pennyworth is joining the Bat-Family!

Batman #11 featured the arrival of Verity Pennyworth, the great-niece of Alfred Pennyworth. In Batman #12, as the Dark Knight faces six assassins in Gotham City, Verity officially joins the Bat-Family and helps the hero as threats continue to pile up. Verity will provide a much-needed assist as she steps into the important role Alfred left when he was killed at the hands of Bane.

Batman #12 features main cover art by Jorge Jimenez with variants coming from Dustin Nguyen, Jorge Molina, Ryan Sook, and Marcio Takara. Davia Aja draws a 1:25 incentive variant. Check out the text solicit and main cover art below.

SIX ASSASSINS. ONE CITY. COUNTLESS WAYS TO DIE! Six of the world's deadliest killers have descended on Gotham City at once — but who hired them, and who's the target? Surely, it can't be the Batman...

As the Caped Crusader races to uncover who set this deadly plan in motion, the late Alfred Pennyworth provides a gift from beyond the grave with the arrival of a brilliant new ally to the Bat-Family at a time when it needs one most.

Batman #12 arrives at CaptCan Comics on August 5th, 2026. Pre-order the issue now to ensure you don't miss out.