NYCC 2012: DC COMICS – Batman – Death Comes to Gotham panel recap

Panel begins with a plug for DC’s We Can Be Heroes program. Aiming to help the hunger crisis in the horn of Africa, text “heroes” to 80888 to make a $10 donation. DC will match it.
Panel is Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo, Kyle Higgins, Peter Tomasi, Gregg Hurwitz, David Finch and James Tynion IV.
Snyder thanks audience for their support and response so far to ‘Death of the Family.’ Says Batman fans are the best in the world and he’s overwhelmed by the support.
“First question: AvX… who wins?” Synder asks. He and the audience then yell “Batman!” at the same time.
Speaking about the Joker, Snyder says he thinks he’s Batman’s family. He could have picked any kingdom in the DCU to be a villain in. He really believes he’s come to Gotham because Batman is his Bat-king and he’s his court Jester. Joker challenges Batman to make him stronger.
Teases more favorite Batman rogues will appear in back up stories. (Crossing fingers for Bane)
Joker also has a secret on Batman that will come out later.
“We’re employed by DC Comics but we work for you.” - Capullo.
Grant Morrison and Chris Burnham then take to the stage. Huge applause.
TALON #1 has Talon coming back to Gotham since he fled. He’ll found out what happened in the wake of the ‘Night of Owls‘ and hinted at numerous cameos.
Joker story to have “huge fallout” for NIGHTWING.
We’re then shown awesome assorted covers with heroes having Joker’s face (provided below because I love you all).
Tomasi says BATMAN & ROBIN to have “crazy emotional stuff.” Very focused on assuring Damian and Batman have a strong father/son dynamic.
BATMAN & ROBIN ANNUAL #1 will lay groundwork for Joker tie-in.
CATWOMAN tie-ins “extremely fun” because of her interactions with Joker.
Grant says BATMAN, INCORPORATED definitively wraps up the story he started in BATMAN & SON. It’s “the big finale.”
BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT’s Scarecrow story gets “bigger, darker and enormously grand in its scope.”
Snyder hints at Riddler playing a role in an upcoming big story.
Focus on Harley Quinn & Joker’s relationship will continue in SUICIDE SQUAD.
Joker spent his year away observing each Bat-family member and will attack them based on their weaknesses.
Nightwing was never a member of the Teen Titans in the New 52.
Fan asks to see Nightwing interact with Titans. Higgins says he had no plans but then happily said he’ll work it in.
Question: “Any plans for Bat-Cow?” Answer: “Wait till you see what Joker does to him!” Grant jokes… or is it a joke? Run, Bat-Cow!!!!
The Terminus story in BATMAN & ROBIN was trimmed down by 2 issues so it could dive into ‘Death of the Family.’