The BATMAN AND ROBIN logo was designed by my longtime collaborator Rian Hughes. As usual, Rian supplied a whole suite of possibilities, which we quickly narrowed down to a winner.

Everyone liked the logo that was finally chosen. I especially liked its cartoon-ish quality, which suggested some unseen animated show. It also looked great with the kind of clashing, contrasting colors we’d decided to run with on the covers.

This week, BATMAN AND ROBIN v2: BATMAN VS. ROBIN DELUXE EDITION hits comic shops – and it’s not a stretch to say you’re in for a treat. The second volume of writer Grant Morrison’s epic Batman tale — starring Dick Grayson in the cape and cowl and Damian as Robin – puts the spotlight squarely on the Dynamic Duo and their, well, dynamic. How long can the new Batman and his sidekick really make it work? What does Talia have to say about it? And what of the other, myriad villains that populate the series?

That’s for you to find out when you get this lovely collection in your hands, which features the artistic talents of Cameron Stewart, Andy Clarke and covers by Frank Quitely. But, very much like what we did for the first collection of BATMAN AND ROBIN, we’ll be taking a look behind the curtain at all the elements that made this second collection memorable, essential and compelling – from the covers to the characters.

First up? The covers, with words from the man himself, Grant Morrison.

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I just finished reading this issue and…well: Wow.

This is it. Batman vs. Dr. Hurt and the grand finale of Grant Morrison’s masterful run on BATMAN AND ROBIN. But, thankfully, not the end to his over-arching Batman opus, as he and artist Yanick Paquette move over to BATMAN INCORPORATED later this month.

So…what happens? How does it end? I’m not telling. It’s something you have to see for yourself on Wednesday when the book comes out. Until then, enjoy the first few pages from the issue, which features the artistic handiwork of Cameron Stewart, Frazer Irving and Chris Burnham.

And stick around The Source for more BATMAN AND ROBIN goodness, as we spotlight an important part of BATMAN AND ROBIN v2: BATMAN VS. ROBIN later today.

Also, a hat tip to BATMAN AND ROBIN for their three Eagle Award wins.