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Brenden Fletcher @brendenfletcher.bsky.social · 14h

MAPS: "Roll a 20 and we're bonded forever."
OLIVE: "Pretty sure that already happened."

28 days until the First Meeting of BFFs Olive and Maps AKA Gotham Academy: First Year #2!

Pre-order from your local comic store today!!
@karlkerschl.bsky.social cover Product code: 0925DC0180

Karl Kerschl’s main cover art for Gotham Academy: First Year #2 featuring Olive and Maps lying at the floor, on top of Serpents and Spells game maps, looking at a glowing red D20 while pondering their new friendship

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Rob Ellis 🐇 @robellis.bsky.social · 4d

Love the #1 issue of GOTHAM ACADEMY FIRST YEAR! The School has secrets. So does Olive Silverlock. No knowledge of the previous (wonderful) series is needed. Buy your copy at Reading’s @crunchcomics.bsky.social @karlkerschl.bsky.social @brendenfletcher.bsky.social @beckycloonan.bsky.social @dc.com

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Brenden Fletcher @brendenfletcher.bsky.social · 1d

You think you know Colton Rivera?
Think again.

29 days until Gotham Academy: First Year #2!!
(LOVE this @marcoferrarink.bsky.social drawing)

Pre-order from your local comic store!!
@karlkerschl.bsky.social cover Product code: 0925DC0180
@hainingart.bsky.social cover Product code: 0925DC0181

A Marco Ferrari drawing of Colton Rivera looking shocked while being held by the collar in a threatening way by an otherwise unseen assailant. A panel from Gotham Academy: First Year #2

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Alex Jaffe “Alex Jaffe” Alex Jaffe @alexjaffe.bsky.social · 7d

Here's my primer on Gotham Academy, just in time for the launch of GOTHAM ACADEMY: FIRST YEAR #1.

www.dc.com/blog/2025-10...

Getting Started at Gotham Academy | DC

If you’re new to the secretive world of Gotham Academy, we’re here to show you a little around campus.

www.dc.com

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AIPT @aiptcomics.com · 7d

"The creative team behind 'Gotham Academy' did not miss a beat. 'First Year' acts as a perfect starting point for new readers and a lovely trip down memory lane for longtime fans."
@karlkerschl.bsky.social @marcoferrarink.bsky.social #NCBD #comicsky
Read Nathan's review:

‘Gotham Academy: First Year’ #1 review: Sympathy for the devil

'Gotham Academy' begins in the debut of an exciting new prequel series.

aiptcomics.com

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Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 7d

DC Round-Up: We go back to school with GOTHAM ACADEMY – FIRST YEAR

Gotham Academy First Year is the lead review for this week's DC Round-Up, which also features Batman, Absolute Evil, and more!

DC Round-Up: We go back to school with GOTHAM ACADEMY – FIRST YEAR

Gotham Academy First Year is the lead review for this week's DC Round-Up, which also features Batman, Absolute Evil, and more!

www.comicsbeat.com

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Karl Kerschl @karlkerschl.bsky.social · 7d

It’s NEW GOTHAM ACADEMY DAY!!

Marco Ferrari @marcoferrarink.bsky.social · 7d

I’m happy

My ‘grazie’ go to
@karlkerschl.bsky.social
@brendenfletcher.bsky.social
@beckycloonan.bsky.social
Eva de la Cruz
Steve Wands
Sara Miller
@duss005.bsky.social
@sweeneyboo.bsky.social

a special thanks to the readers that gonna give it a chance!

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Marco Ferrari @marcoferrarink.bsky.social · 10d

3 days to the bell!

GOTHAM ACADEMY: FIRST YEAR #1
Oct 1, 2025

@brendenfletcher.bsky.social
@karlkerschl.bsky.social
@beckycloonan.bsky.social
@drinkpinkink.bsky.social
@dc.com

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Comic Watch @comic-watch.bsky.social · 12d

The school has secrets, but so does Olive Silverlock as class is back in session in Gotham Academy: First Year #1 on shelves and digital platforms on October 1, 2025, from @beckycloonan.bsky.social @brendenfletcher.bsky.social @karlkerschl.bsky.social & @DCOfficial

comic-watch.com/news/the-sch...

The School Has Secrets, But So Does Olive Silverlock As Class Is Back In Session With Gotham Academy: First Year #1 - Comic Watch

The school has secrets, but so does Olive Silverlock as class is back in session in Gotham Academy: First Year #1 on shelves and digital platforms on October 1, 2025, from @beckycloonan @brendenfletch...

comic-watch.com

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Marco Ferrari @marcoferrarink.bsky.social · 17d

Class starts in 10 days… Gotham Academy: First Year #1

@brendenfletcher.bsky.social
@karlkerschl.bsky.social
@beckycloonan.bsky.social
@drinkpinkink.bsky.social

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Brenden Fletcher @brendenfletcher.bsky.social · 21d

Prom night’s never just slow dances and crowns 💐🦇 #GothamAcademy

A close crop of a character from Gotham Academy wearing a ripped up tux and loosened bow tie from Karl Kerschl’s main cover of GOTHAM ACADEMY: FIRST YEAR #3

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Brenden Fletcher @brendenfletcher.bsky.social · 21d

Prom night and Pomeline already looks like she’s about to burn it all down. 👻📚#GothamAcademy

A crop of Pomeline Fritch from Karl Kerschl’s main cover of GOTHAM ACADEMY: FIRST YEAR #3

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Brenden Fletcher @brendenfletcher.bsky.social · 22d

Look who made it to prom. Been a while.
🎸💀📚 @karlkerschl.bsky.social @beckycloonan.bsky.social @marcoferrarink.bsky.social @drinkpinkink.bsky.social

A tight crop of the main cover of the upcoming third issue of GOTHAM ACADEMY: FIRST YEAR, highlighting DC publicity favorite character, Heathcliff Ray. He likes music almost as much as Mike Nero

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Marco Ferrari @marcoferrarink.bsky.social · Aug 17

Dice and paper ready to raid Castle Crowhold

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Brenden Fletcher @brendenfletcher.bsky.social · Aug 17

This is where it starts. #GothamAcademy @marcoferrarink.bsky.social @karlkerschl.bsky.social @beckycloonan.bsky.social

A script fragment from Gotham Academy: First Year Issue #2 describing the first meeting between Maps and Olive

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Brenden Fletcher @brendenfletcher.bsky.social · Aug 15

She wants normal. Gotham won’t let her have it.

海凝 Haining @hainingart.bsky.social · Aug 15

I guess it’s okay to share it? 👀
My variant cover for GOTHAM ACADEMY: FIRST YEAR #2

Written by @brendenfletcher.bsky.social , @karlkerschl.bsky.social , and @beckycloonan.bsky.social
Art by @marcoferrarink.bsky.social
Cover by @karlkerschl.bsky.social

$4.99 US | 40 pages
ON SALE 11/5/25

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Brenden Fletcher @brendenfletcher.bsky.social · Aug 15

Thanks, James!

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Brenden Fletcher @brendenfletcher.bsky.social · Aug 15

Thanks to this new Olive & Maps art from @marcoferrarink.bsky.social I’m desperate for a spin-off campaign!

Until then, we get to see their real first meeting in GOTHAM ACADEMY: FIRST YEAR #2 — the moment that kicks off one of my favourite friendships in comics.

November 5. Roll for friendship. 🎲

Marco Ferrari @marcoferrarink.bsky.social · Aug 15

It’s dangerous to go alone.
Good thing Olive’s got friends…even if some are better left caged in Arkham.

GOTHAM ACADEMY: FIRST YEAR #2

Written by @brendenfletcher.bsky.social @karlkerschl.bsky.social @beckycloonan.bsky.social
Art by me
Cover by Karl Kerschl
Variant by HAINING

ON SALE 11/5/25

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Brenden Fletcher @brendenfletcher.bsky.social · Aug 14

Nat 20 on Perception — the cover dropped early! 🎲
The Olive & Maps origin story begins in GOTHAM ACADEMY: FIRST YEAR #2 — on sale Nov 5.
Pre-order from your local comic shop 📚🦇

#GothamAcademy #MapsMizoguchi

Karl Kerschl @karlkerschl.bsky.social · Aug 14

HEADS UP! Gotham Academy #2 solicits incoming!
GOTHAM ACADEMY: FIRST YEAR #2
Written by BRENDEN FLETCHER, KARL KERSCHL, and BECKY CLOONAN
Art by MARCO FERRARI
Cover by KARL KERSCHL
Variant cover by HAINING
$4.99 US | 40 pages
ON SALE 11/5/25

Gotham Academy issue 2 cover. Olive Silverlock and Maps Mizoguchi share a moment with a D20.

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Brenden Fletcher @brendenfletcher.bsky.social · Aug 14

New friends come from the unlikeliest of rolls. 🎲📚🔍

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Brenden Fletcher @brendenfletcher.bsky.social · Aug 1

Exactly two months ‘til GOTHAM ACADEMY: FIRST YEAR #1 hits shelves!

Preorder now at your local comic shop—3 covers, including this sweet vibe by @duss005.bsky.social (who contributed to GA #14 back in 2016).

Feels good to be back. More to come. 🦇📚

Gotham Academy: First Year issue #1 by Dustin Nguyen - students lay on their backs in a circle on the grass, just chillin

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Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · Jul 15

Class is back in session with GOTHAM ACADEMY prequel miniseries

Class is back in session this fall with GOTHAM ACADEMY prequel miniseries

Class is back in session with Gotham Academy: First Year, in a new six-issue comic book series launching October 1, 2025!

www.comicsbeat.com

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Sweeney Boo @sweeneyboo.bsky.social · Jul 15

All Hail Gotham Academy!
The gang is back!

Gotham Academy: First year on October 1st with a 6 issue prequel series! 📚

If you’d told me 10 years ago I’d one day draw a cover for this series I’d never have believed you. So excited for everyone involved and this title to be back on the shelves 🖤

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Brenden Fletcher @brendenfletcher.bsky.social · Jul 15

GOTHAM ACADEMY IS BACK!!

OCT 1, 2025 💀📚🕯️

Story: me, @karlkerschl.bsky.social & @beckycloonan.bsky.social
Art: @marcoferrarink.bsky.social & Eva de la Cruz
Letters: Steve Wands

6-issue prequel series to be collected into YA Graphic Novel Aug 4, 2026

www.dc.com/blog/2025/07...

Gotham Academy: First Year #1
Cover Art by Karl Kerschl
Olive Silverlock is about to enter Gotham Academy. Bats fly around her. Other students stand nearby.

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Brenden Fletcher @brendenfletcher.bsky.social · Jul 14

Gonna be a fun week! 💀🕯🔎📚

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