Batman #5
This volume collects issues from the 2025 Batman series, focusing on Bruce Wayne as he confronts a city in turmoil. The story arc, 'The Dying City,' pits Batman against a rogues' gallery including the Riddler, Mad Hatter, and Vandal Savage, while also exploring the legacy of Thomas Wayne and the political machinations of Mayor Christopher Nakano. Key supporting characters like James Gordon, Harvey Bullock, and Leslie Thompkins play roles in this tense Gotham saga.
In "The Dying City Part One," Batman uncovers a troubling shift in Gotham when Nygma, seemingly reformed and running a tech company, draws his scrutiny. As Bruce navigates the complexities of Wayne Enterprises with his new business manager, Mayor Nakano struggles with mounting political pressure and personal strain. Meanwhile, a reckless new vigilante emerges, threatening to destabilize the city’s fragile balance—just as Gotham begins to feel more dangerous than ever.
In "The Dying City Part Two," Batman and Gordon race to uncover the truth behind Mayor Nakano’s murder, following a trail that leads to both Nygma and Leonid Kull—each with motive and means. As Bruce Wayne grapples with the sudden claim on Wayne Enterprises by a man who says he’s his half-brother, the shadows of Gotham grow deeper, and the line between ally and enemy blurs.
In "The Dying City Part Three," Batman grapples with the fallout of Jim Gordon’s secret affair with Koyuki, a connection that ignited a violent clash with the ruthless mayor Nakano—leaving behind a trail of questions, including whether Gordon crossed a line he can’t return from. Meanwhile, Nygma maneuvers through the chaos, exploiting rumors of Bruce’s half-brother’s claim to Wayne Enterprises in a bid to seize control from within.
In "The Dying City Part Finale," Batman races to stop Leonid Kull from escaping Gotham with Nygma's code, leading to a high-stakes aerial battle on a damaged jet above the city. As the jet plummets, Batman fights to land it safely in the heart of Gotham, while Commander Star—unmasked as KGBeast—leads a citywide assault on Wayne Enterprises. With chaos unfolding below and the truth of his own family looming, Bruce Wayne must face his alleged half-brother as Gordon grapples with the fallout of his choices.
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