Written by Royal McGraw Art by Andy Clarke Cover by Simone Bianchi
Terror comes in threes! The nefarious Terrible Trio returns, only instead of being the hunters, they're the prey! And the only one who can save them from certain death is their deadly adversary - Batman!
Written by Paul Dini Art by Don Kramer & Wayne Faucher Cover by Simone Bianchi
This special issue of DETECTIVE COMICS features two of Gotham's recently reformed rogues: Harley Quinn and the Riddler! Readers who have enjoyed Harley's role in COUNTDOWN will take special pleasure in this story as they learn how she became involved in the Amazonian Women's Help Center.
The Resurrection of Ra's al Ghul: Part 3 of 7 - Written by Paul Dini Art by Ryan Benjamin & Saleem Crawford Cover by Simone Bianchi
Batman and I-Ching track down Ra's and Talia to their hideout while Nightwing pursues Robin! And why is the Invisible Map so important? All this, plus guest appearances by Talia al Ghul and Damian.
The Resurrection of Ra's al Ghul: Part 7 of 7 - Written by Paul Dini. Pencils by Ryan Benjamin & Don Kramer, inks by Saleem Crawford & Wayne Faucher. Cover by Simone Bianchi.
The startling climax of 'The Resurrection of Ra's al Ghul'! A secret surrounding Ra's' lineage is revealed! Everything comes to a head at Nanda Parbat as Batman, Robin, Nightwing and Damian face off against the eternal might of Ra's al Ghul!
Written by Paul Dini Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolf's Cover by Nguyen.
Fan favorite artist Dustin Nguyen (SUPERMAN/BATMAN) joins Paul Dini on DETECTIVE COMICS as new regular penciler! Still haunted by the specter of Ra's Al Ghul, Batman returns to Gotham to face a new threat in the form of The Globe, a map-obsessed mastermind who charts his crimes with deadly accuracy.
Written by Peter Milligan Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs Cover by Nguyen.
In this story by Peter Milligan (BATMAN ANNUAL #26: HEAD OF THE DEMON), Batman takes a journey around the globe to investigate the origins of the mysterious suit of armor that Talia al Ghul gave to him. But when he unearths the startling secrets of the armor, will the Dark Knight be prepared for what lies next?
Written by Paul Dini Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs Cover by Nguyen
A member of Gotham's underground threatens the livelihood of the DCU's resident magician, Zatanna! That is, until Batman decides to lend Zatanna a hand. Plus, an appearance by Scarface and the origin of the new Ventriloquist!
Written by Paul Dini Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs Cover by Nguyen
A killer stalks the city, taxing the wits of Batman, the Riddler and every other detective in Gotham. The Dark Knight's quest to unravel the truth behind the seemingly unrelated murders is complicated by the surprise return of a fan-favorite character. What sinister secret lies at the bottom of the gruesome murders plaguing Gotham City?
Cover by Guillem March. Last Rights tie-in - Last Days of Gotham: Part 1 of 2 - Written by Dennis O'Neil Art by Guillem March.
Longtime BATMAN writer and editor Dennis O'Neil returns to The Dark Knight for this special two-part tale. Joined by artistic rising star Guillem March (JOKER'S ASYLUM: POISON IVY), O'Neil's 'Last Days of Gotham' dives into the soul of a city that has lost its most famous citizen, its favorite son, its beloved protector. How will Gotham City react in the wake of the horrible tragedy that has befallen The Caped Crusader?
Elegy: Part 1 of 4 - Written by Greg Rucka. Art by JH Williams and Cully Hamner. Cover by JH Williams.
A new era in the history of DETECTIVE COMICS begins as Batwoman is unleashed on Gotham City! Marked by the blood-red bat, Kate Kane is a soldier fighting her own private war - one that began years ago and haunts her every waking moment.
Elegy: Part 2 of 4 - Written by Greg Rucka. Art by JH Williams III; co-feature art by Cully Hamner Cover by JH Williams III 'Elegy' part 2 of 4 by Greg Rucka and JH Williams III
Batwoman captures her enemy, a madwoman known only as Alice who sees her life as a fairy tale and everyone around her as expendable extras - including Kate! But when the tables are turned, Batwoman finds herself in a hallucination slamming the present into a collision with the past, and the hints of a threat that will claim the lives of every man, woman and child in Gotham City.
Elegy: Part 3 of 4 - Written by Greg Rucka. Art by JH Williams III; co-feature art by Cully Hamner. Cover by JH Williams III
Batwoman unites with an unlikely ally to momentarily defeat the fairytale villain known as Alice. But when Kate is forced to attend a high society event, she soon learns that her worlds are colliding as Alice's plans for Gotham's elite put Kate's father directly in harm's way.
Elegy: Part 4 of 4 - Written by Greg Rucka. Art by JH Williams III; co-feature art by Cully Hamner Cover by JH Williams III
Batwoman faces off against Alice in an attempt to stop the villainess from unleashing a toxic death cloud over all of Gotham! But Alice has more up her sleeve than just poison, and Batwoman's life will never ever be the same again.
Cover by JH Williams III. GO: Part 1 - Written by Greg Rucka. Art by JH Williams III; co-feature art by Cully Hamner.
The shocking and tragic origin story of Batwoman begins here! Young Kate Kane and her family are kidnapped by terrorists, and Kate's life - and the lives of her family - will never be the same! Plus, the mystery behind the villainous Alice is at last revealed! Then, in The Question co-feature, Renee's search for a missing girl comes to a bittersweet end, leaving Renee with more questions and an even bigger mystery for her to solve. As long as she can survive the night, that is...
Cover by JH Williams III. Go: Part 2 of 3 - Written by Greg Rucka. Art by JH Williams III; co-feature art by Cully Hamner.
Batwoman's origin continues! In 'Go!' Kate Kane is outed and forced to leave West Point. When she lands in Gotham City, she meets officer Renee Montoya and has a fateful encounter with The Dark Knight that will forever change her life! The case may be closed, but questions remain in The Question's co-feature. And Renee won't stop until she has the answers! When a new lead points to the Sicilian mafia, The Question turns to an expert for assistance. But can she trust the Huntress to be professional when family rears its ugly head?
Cover by JH Williams III. Go: Part 3 of 3 - Written by Greg Rucka. Art by JH Williams III; co-feature art by Cully Hamner.
Batwoman's origin story concludes here! In 'Go!' part 3, Kate Kane becomes Batwoman and goes after a terrorist cell in Gotham, but all does not go according to plan. Plus, in the present, Kate confronts her father about her supposedly dead sister! In the co-feature, the Huntress joins The Question in her quest to track down the leaders of the human trafficking ring. But finding them - and bring them to justice - will be harder and more dangerous than either hero thought!
Cutter: Part 1 of 3 - Written by Greg Rucka. Art by Jock; co-feature art by Cully Hamner. Cover by JH Williams III
It's double the detectives with Batman and Batwoman in for part one of 'Cutter'! Batwoman investigates a string of grisly attacks that have left the victims mutilated, or, worse, dead. But what does this case have to do with the kidnapping of a socialite from ten years ago, and what evidence can The Dark Knight himself bring to light on this macabre mystery?
Cutter: Part 2 of 3 - Written by Greg Rucka. Art by Jock; co-feature art by Cully Hamner. Cover by JH Williams III
Two mystery cases collide, as Batman gets closer to finding a missing socialite while Batwoman uncovers a gruesome new villain who has grafted knives onto his skin. There will be blood - and souvenirs of victims' flesh - in 'Cutter' part 2!
Cutter: Part 3 of 3 - Written by Greg Rucka. Art by Scott Kolins and Jock; co-feature art by Cully Hamner. Cover by JH Williams III
When Batman and Batwoman each face off against a knife-wielding killer, they soon find themselves working different sides of the same case. But will they arrive in time to rescue the missing girl and stop the killer from claiming another victim? Things do not end well in 'Cutter' Part 3.
Beneath the Mask: Part 1 of 2 - Written by DAVID HINE. Co-feature written by GREG RUCKA. Art by JEREMY HAUN. Co-feature art by CULLY HAMNER. Cover by CLIFF CHIANG.
The inmates of Arkham Asylum have taken over! It's Black Mask versus Jeremiah Arkham for control of the asylum. But what of the enigmatic Three Beauties, and how does Batman fit into the mad plan? Everything that was set up and teased in BATTLE FOR THE COWL: ARKHAM ASYLUM and ARKHAM REBORN is at last revealed, but the answers to the mysteries just might drive everyone - including Batman - mad!
Beneath the Mask: Part 2 of 2 - Written by DAVID HINE. Co-feature written by GREG RUCKA. Art by JEREMY HAUN. Cover by CLIFF CHIANG. Co-feature art by CULLY HAMNER.
Batman spends the night in the bowels of Arkham Asylum attempting to uncover its mysteries. Plus, the horrifying fate of Black Mask is at last revealed!
Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN. Written by DENNIS O'NEIL. Art by DUSTIN NGUYEN.
Continuing the spirit of celebration from BATMAN #700, comics legend Dennis O'Neil's returns to the Batcave in this stand-alone, 40-page issue! O'Neil spins a tale of the Dick Grayson Batman intertwined with those classic days when Batman and Robin, the Boy Wonder, patrolled the mean streets of Gotham City!
Batman: Imposters: Part 1 of 4 - Written by DAVID HINE Art by SCOTT MCDANIEL and ANDY OWENS Cover by PETER NGUYEN
The four-part epic BATMAN: IMPOSTERS begins with this thirty-page adventure! A call to arms has gone out through Gotham City, and normal, everyday citizens are being drafted into a bizarre battle. Will they side with vigilante justice or join the cause of chaos and anarchy? Only The Dark Knight can rein in the terror created by the villain known only as The Imposter. But what is The Imposter's true motivation for this gang war - and what's hiding behind his rictus grin?
Batman: Imposters: Part 2 of 4 - Written by DAVID HINE Art by SCOTT MCDANIEL & ANDY OWENS Cover by PETER NGUYEN
A warped variation of the Joker drug has caused those who use it to suffer mental breakdowns and embrace anarchy and chaos. With riots cropping up throughout Gotham City, the citizens find themselves divided into two gangs: one led by a Batman impostor whose mission is to bring law and order back to the streets, and the other led by a Joker impostor whose purpose is to punish the innocent and set Gotham ablaze. And in the middle of it all is The Dark Knight - but can Batman stop an entire city?
