Since its launch this past October, Death of the Family has been shaping into one of the most terrifying crossover event in contemporary comics. A classic-in-the-making, this story finds The Joker on the loose and seeking revenge against the Bat-family. Observing them from the shadows for a full year after his face was removed at the end of Detective Comics #1. Gotham’s Clown Prince of Crime has been planning a grand finale for all the members of Batman’s extended family, including Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, Red Robin, Red Hood, Alfred, and more.

Yesterday, Batman #16 hit stores, leaving the jaws of fans on the floor as they wondered what can possibly happen next. After all, next month’s Batman #17 (in stores February 13) will not only reveal The Joker’s full, twisted plan, but will tie together all of the various stories involved in Death of the Family in one unforgettable conclusion that will change the Bat-family forever.

DC Comics has released a first look of Batman #17.