Batman #4
This volume collects issues #16-20 of the 2023 Batman series, continuing the storyline as Bruce Wayne faces a new threat in Gotham's underworld. The arc, titled 'The Cowardly Lot,' delves into the psyche of a villain who exploits fear in a city already haunted by its Dark Knight, with writer Chip Zdarsky and artist Jorge Jiménez at the helm.
In "Infinite Frontier: Batman, Part 1," Batman faces off against Peacekeeper-01, a relentless enforcer carrying out Simon Saint's dangerous agenda. With Gotham reeling from a bombing at City Hall and Mayor Nakano turning to Saint's Magistrate for order, Batman must evade capture and protect Miracle Molly and the Unsanity Collective—aided unexpectedly by Ghost-Maker and Harley Quinn. Written by James Tynion IV and illustrated with striking detail by Jorge Jiménez, with colors by Tomeu Morey and letters by Clayton Cowles, this issue sets a tense, high-stakes tone for the arc. The cover, by Jorge Jiménez, captures the intensity of the confrontation.
In "The Cowardly Lot, Part One," Batman faces the unsettling rise of the Unsanity Collective, aided by Oracle and the enigmatic Ghost-Maker, as paranoia spreads through Gotham. While Simon Saint pushes his Magistrate program to Mayor Nakano, the shadow of the Scarecrow lingers just beyond sight.
In "The Cowardly Lot, Part Two," Batman delves deeper into the Scarecrow’s twisted motives, clashing with newly appointed Police Commissioner Renee Montoya as tensions rise in Gotham. Meanwhile, Harley Quinn’s unconventional efforts to clean up the streets draw the gaze of a shadowy stranger, while Oracle’s intel helps Batman close in on the elusive Unsanity Collective. As fear spreads, Scarecrow’s visit to Simon Saint signals a dangerous new alliance forming in the city’s underbelly.
In "The Cowardly Lot, Part Three," Batman slips into the shadows of the Unsanity Collective, facing off against their enigmatic tech prodigy Miracle Molly as he digs deeper into their schemes. Meanwhile, after Mayor Nakano honors Arkham guard Sean Mahoney, Simon Saint sees a chance to reshape Gotham’s future—recruiting Mahoney as the first Peacekeeper in his new Magistrate program.
In "The Cowardly Lot, Part Four," Batman confronts Simon Saint, uncovering the chilling reach of his Magistrate program while hunting for Scarecrow’s whereabouts. Meanwhile, Ghost-Maker and Harley Quinn face off against the Gardener, who makes a desperate plea for Harley’s help in saving Poison Ivy.
In "The Cowardly Lot, Part Five," Batman faces off against Peacekeeper-01, a relentless enforcer carrying out Simon Saint's dangerous agenda. With Gotham reeling from a bombing at City Hall and Mayor Nakano turning to Saint’s Magistrate for order, Batman must evade capture and protect Miracle Molly and the Unsanity Collective—now targeted by Peacekeeper-01—after a desperate escape aided by Ghost-Maker and Harley Quinn.
In "The Cowardly Lot, Part Six," Batman, Ghost-Maker, and Harley Quinn race to protect the Unsanity Collective from an escalating assault by Peacekeeper-01 and the Magistrate, as Mayor Nakano grants sweeping authority to silence all vigilantes. With Scarecrow's scheme unfolding in the shadows, trust is tested and lines are drawn in a city teetering on the edge of chaos.
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