![]() ![]() This is a clever and sophisticated Batman-with a dark, edgy, and thought-provoking narrative ably abetted by Capullo’s pulpish, detailed art. ![]() Batman must figure out whether the Court of Owls actually exists-something he claims to have fully investigated and discounted as a boy-and what connection the group might have to the history of the Wayne family, especially after a grisly murder brings with it a warning that “Bruce Wayne will die tomorrow.” The re-launch comes complete with villains old and new, and a cast of current and former Robins who aren’t afraid to stand up to the Bat. In this new trade paperback collecting BATMAN 8-12 and ANNUAL 1, Bruce Wayne has learned that the Court of Owls is real-and a deadly threat to Gotham City. Catman, Cluemaster, Copperhead, Court of Owls, Dark Knights, Deathstroke. ![]() The initial story arc centers on the mysterious Court of Owls, a group of individuals who legend says control Gotham from the shadowy recesses of the city while using a deadly assassin named Talon to do their bidding. Contents 1 Plot 2 Cast 3 Crew 4 AppearancesBatman is a superhero in the DC. ![]() With this volume, anticipation for DC’s The New 52 reboot of their superhero universe, should be firmly replaced with a deep and abiding appreciation for what Snyder, Capullo, and Glapion have done with Gotham’s caped crusader. ![]()
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