Today is an absolutely batty day if you are a fan of Batman. The first issue of the closely guarded story arc Batman R.I.P. begins today with Batman #676. IGN had an interview with Batman scribe Grant Morrison back in March and his answers were as cryptic as ever. From DC Comics,

Are you ready for “Batman R.I.P.”?

Beginning the epic story that will change the legend of the Dark Knight forever! Everything in Grant Morrison’s groundbreaking run on Batman has been leading to this story, and nothing will ever be the same again.

Who will live? Who will die? Who will be Batman? The answers are sure to shock you in “Batman R.I.P.,” featuring artwork by Tony Daniel and Sandu Florea and covers by Alex Ross.

Other Batman items released today include Batman Confidential #17, Batman Strikes #45, Batman the Jokers Last Laugh TP, Batman the Resurrection of Ras Al Ghul HC, and the Batman Versus the Joker Statue.