Batman #12

In "City of Bane Part 1," Gotham is under the iron grip of Bane, who has installed a cadre of villains as the city's new enforcers under Commissioner Hugo Strange. When a murder shakes the corrupt regime, Strange summons Batman Thomas Wayne—while Bruce Wayne remains on a distant mission—and pairs him with Gotham Girl to unravel the mystery of Two-Face’s latest crime. Meanwhile, Lex Luthor watches from the shadows, offering Bane a deal that could shift the balance of power.

In Gotham, Batman Thomas Wayne races to stop Scarecrow, Kite Man, and the twins Tweedledee and Tweedledum as chaos erupts across the city. Captain Atom defies a presidential ban on superheroes, only to be confronted by Gotham Girl, while Damian contemplates breaking the rules to stop Bane. Meanwhile, in Paris, Selina aids a recovering Bruce.

In "City of Bane Part 3," Damian defies Gotham’s ban on superheroes, confronting Gotham Girl and Batman Thomas Wayne—only to be captured, where Bane brutally kills Alfred before his eyes. Meanwhile, in Paris, Selina continues to aid Bruce’s recovery, unaware of the escalating tragedy unfolding in Gotham.

In "City of Bane, Part 5," Bruce and Selina confront the weight of their past and present as they begin to align their goals, forging a fragile but determined path toward reclaiming Gotham from Bane’s grip. With quiet resolve and shared purpose, they prepare to return to the city they once protected, their bond tested by distance and duty.