Batman #3
Collecting issues #16-20 and #21-23 of the 2016 Batman Rebirth series, this volume brings the first major story arc to a thunderous conclusion as Bane returns to Gotham with a single goal: to break the Bat once and for all. Having systematically dismantled Batman's allies and support network, the villain forces a final, brutal confrontation that tests Bruce Wayne's physical and mental limits. The collection also includes the interlude 'The Brave and the Mold,' a team-up with Swamp Thing, and sets the stage for the epic 'The War of Jokes and Riddles.'
In "I Am Bane Part One," a quiet moment between Alfred and Bruce takes an unexpected turn when Alfred rescues a dog from a shelter, naming him Ace. What begins as a heartfelt Christmas gift soon blurs the line between loyalty and legacy, as Bruce playfully fashions a mask for the dog—calling him Bat-Hound—setting the stage for something far more complicated. Written by Tom King and illustrated by David Finch, with colors by Gabe Eltaeb and letters by Deron Bennett, the issue's cover by David Finch and Danny Miki captures the moment with quiet intensity.
In "Every Epilogue Is a Prelude," Gotham Girl weighs her future as a hero while Batman faces a pivotal choice about his bond with Catwoman—two moments of quiet reckoning that ripple through Gotham’s shadows.
In a quiet moment between missions, Alfred rescues a scrappy dog from a shelter and trains him as a surprise gift for Bruce for Christmas. With a touch of humor and heart, Bruce jokingly outfits the pup with a makeshift mask, dubbing him Bat-Hound.
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