Batman #1

In the aftermath of Superman’s public revelation of his identity as Clark Kent, the Joker finds new purpose in his war against Batman—driven not by chaos, but by a twisted desire to end it all in one final, devastating clash. As Gotham’s shadows deepen, Batman faces a foe who’s no longer just a criminal, but a man obsessed with making their long-standing rivalry the final act.

In "Their Dark Designs Part 1," Bruce Wayne, guided by Alfred’s wisdom, turns his focus toward rebuilding Gotham—only to find the city’s shadows stirring with new threats. Batman takes to the streets in the sleek new Nightclimber, facing off against the ruthless Deathstroke, while Catwoman confronts a danger from her own past. The story unfolds with sharp tension and grounded stakes, setting a tense tone for what lies ahead.

In "Their Dark Designs Part 2," Batman races through Gotham’s shadows after learning the Cheshire has escaped, hunting her through the city’s underbelly while unraveling the mystery behind a new, unseen crime boss threatening the city’s criminal hierarchy. With Riddler and Penguin on edge and five captured assassins in custody, the Dark Knight pieces together a web of deceit that leads deeper into Gotham’s darkest corners.

In "Their Dark Designs Part 3," Catwoman and Riddler grapple with a long-buried secret resurfacing, threatening to unravel their fragile alliances. With Penguin’s reckless gamble unleashing Deathstroke and a cadre of assassins, the ensuing chaos forces Batman into a deadly confrontation—where even the most cunning plans may not survive the storm.

In "Their Dark Designs Part 4," Batman races through Gotham to stop Gunsmith, Mr. Teeth, and Deathstroke, even as Harley Quinn and Catwoman confront Merlyn and Cheshire. With Penguin wounded and the Riddler taken by the Designer, Catwoman is forced to share a long-buried secret with Batman, while the Joker sets his next trap—just as the city teeters on the edge of chaos.

In "Their Dark Designs Part 5," Catwoman shares a chilling revelation with Batman: a secret gathering years ago involving Penguin, Riddler, the Joker, and the mysterious Designer—events that now echo in the danger threatening Gotham. As the pieces of a long-buried conspiracy come to light, Batman must confront how past choices are shaping the present.

In "Their Dark Designs Part 6," Batman faces off against Deathstroke in a brutal clash as the Designer's sinister scheme unfolds, with Catwoman moving to intercept him. Meanwhile, the Joker quietly prepares his own twisted move, setting the stage for chaos.

In "Their Dark Designs Part 8," Batman faces off against the enigmatic Designer, whose schemes threaten Gotham’s very foundation, while Harley Quinn clashes with Punchline in a volatile showdown. Amid the chaos, Catwoman teams up with the mysterious Underbroker in a high-stakes bid to steal billions from the Wayne Foundation accounts.

In the gripping finale of "Their Dark Designs," Batman, wounded and reeling from a brutal clash with Deathstroke, races to uncover the truth behind Selina’s sudden injury—only to discover the Joker has seized control of the Wayne fortune, turning the architect’s twisted scheme into a weapon. The stakes rise as Gotham’s shadows deepen, and the line between ally and enemy blurs in a city on the edge.

In "Hunters," Batman faces a deadly challenge when Merlyn arrives in Gotham to hunt him, forcing a rare alliance with Green Arrow. With Green Arrow’s blunt commentary and a running joke about Batman’s cape—how anyone could wear such a cumbersome thing is beyond him—the two heroes navigate a tense standoff that tests more than just skill.