A BOLD NEW ERA OF BATMAN STARTS HERE! A new day dawns for the Dark Knight Detective as Eisner Award-winning writer Matt Fraction (Hawkeye, Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen) joins forces with superstar artist Jorge Jiménez (Batman, Summer of Superman Special) for an unforgettable new era of Batman! The best superhero in comics gets a brand-new first issue to kick off this new era that will test Batman and Bruce Wayne like never before!
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Three interconnected stories unfold as Alan Scott, Poison Ivy, and Vandal Savage each confront pivotal moments in Gotham, their paths converging in a night of lasting consequences. Batman navigates the chaos, his presence tying the narratives together. Guest artist Ryan Sook brings striking visuals to Matt Fraction's layered tale, blending heroism, villainy, and unexpected alliances.
Batman is summoned to Arkham Towers by an enigmatic figure in Room Ten, where he confronts a startling return of the Joker, whose presence blurs the lines between nemesis and unexpected ally. The encounter challenges Batman's understanding of his most infamous adversary, as the Joker's chaotic influence threatens to unravel
Hugo Strange’s Monster Men launch a coordinated attack on a petrochemical facility, forcing Batman to confront escalating threats across Gotham. Bruce Wayne navigates personal and professional crises as the city teeters on the edge of chaos, with allies and adversaries drawn into the escalating conflict.
Dr. Anna Zeller's experimental Crown of Storms draws the attention of lethal adversaries during a tense date with Bruce Wayne. The pair must evade the brutal 000 Gang and outwit the enigmatic assassin Lady Death Man to survive the night. Damian Wayne's presence complicates their efforts as the mission spirals into chaos.
Batman tracks Anarky through Gotham's underworld, unearthing a sprawling criminal network orchestrated by Penguin and Vandal Savage that threatens to destabilize the city. Bruce Wayne's investigation into the Crown of Storms intersects with a hidden conspiracy involving Anna Zeller and the Calculator, revealing a plan with global implications. The clash of rogue elements and Batman's pursuit exposes the evolving tactics of organized crime in Gotham.
Vandal Savage launches a coordinated assault on Batman and Robin, forcing Bruce Wayne to confront his failures while Riddler schemes to seize a high-stakes artifact from Gotham's vaults. Meanwhile, Alfred and James Gordon navigate escalating tensions as the city teeters on the edge of chaos.
Tim Drake, as Robin, is trapped in a GCPD paddy wagon with violent criminals after a failed mission, forcing him to rely on his training to survive. Batman's potential intervention hangs in the balance, with the incident threatening to reshape public perception of the Dynamic Duo. Alfred and Damian Wayne monitor the crisis from the shadows, while Vandal Savage's schemes loom in the background.
Batman begins a bold new chapter as writer Matt Fraction and artist Jorge Jimenez introduce a story that challenges the Dark Knight with high-stakes
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