Batman #12
In "City of Bane Part 1," Gotham descends into chaos as Bane installs a new regime of villains under Commissioner Hugo Strange, with the city’s justice system in disarray. When a murder shakes the city, Strange summons Batman Thomas Wayne—working alongside Gotham Girl—to unravel the case, while the real Bruce Wayne searches for answers in a distant land and Lex Luthor makes a dangerous proposition to Bane. Written by Tom King and illustrated by Tony S. Daniel and Mitch Gerads, with colors by Mitch Gerads and Tomeu Morey, and lettering by Clayton Cowles, this pivotal issue features a striking cover by Tony S. Daniel.
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Bane has put the villains in charge of Gotham, serving as the police under Commissioner Hugo Strange. When a murder is committed, Strange calls in Batman Thomas Wayne, who works with Gotham Girl to track the killer, Two-Face. Meanwhile, Bruce is on a quest in a remote part of the world, while Lex Luthor makes Bane an offer.
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