Batman #1
This volume collects the opening story arc of the 2022 Batman series, written by James Tynion IV with art by Jorge Jimenez. The story follows Batman as he faces a new threat in the form of the mysterious and manipulative villain known as the Designer, whose dark plans involve manipulating Gotham's underworld. Along the way, Batman must contend with the return of the Joker and the emergence of a new, deadly adversary called Punchline.
In "Epilogue," James Tynion IV and Guillem March lead Batman into a high-stakes chase through Gotham as he confronts Gunsmith, Mr. Teeth, and Deathstroke, while Catwoman and Harley Quinn battle Merlyn and Cheshire. With Penguin wounded and the Riddler taken by the Designer, Catwoman faces a moment of truth as she prepares to share a long-hidden secret with Batman—just as the Joker begins orchestrating his next move. Jorge Jiménez’s striking cover captures the tension, setting the stage for a story where every alliance is tested and every choice carries weight.
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As Batman pursues Gunsmith, Mr. Teeth, and Deathstroke through Gotham, Harley Quinn and Catwoman face Merlyn and Cheshire. Penguin has been injured and is hiding from the Designer, who has abducted Riddler. Catwoman must reveal to Batman a secret from her past, while the Joker plots his latest scheme against Batman.
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