POLL: When Should Bruce Wayne Return as Batman?

We all already know by the end of Batman: Battle for the Cowl a new hero will assume the mantle of the Dark Knight, and now two-thirds of the way through the story, barring any majors surprises, readers are getting a pretty good idea of who the hero might be.

But for how long should the new Batman get to answer to the Bat-Signal? Should he just keepthe cowl warm for Bruce Wayne for a short time? Or are you ready for a new Caped Crusader for good long run ... or perhaps even longer?

Take part in our poll and let us know about how long you think the new Bats should take up residence in the Bat-cave, and then stick around and discuss your reasoning with your fellow Bat-fans...