About this Collection
This volume collects issues #0, #18-20, #28, #34, and Batman Annual #2 of the New 52 series, featuring a mix of standalone tales and story arcs that bridge major events. Highlights include the 'Zero Year' aftermath, the 'Gothtopia' storyline, and a haunting encounter with the supernatural. Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo continue their acclaimed run, weaving a collection of dark, atmospheric stories that explore Batman's world from unexpected angles.
Contains 11 stories
Bright New Yesterday
20 pp · Superhero
Bruce WayneAlfred PennyworthLt. James GordonSam Deke (death)Red Hood Gang (villains)
Tomorrow
8 pp · Superhero
Barbara GordonCommissioner James GordonDick GraysonJason ToddMr. RenfieldTim DrakeChris (villain)
Resolve, Chapter One
20 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Cullen RowHarper RowMarcus Row (villain)
Resolve, Chapter Two
8 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Alfred Pennyworth (voice only)Cullen RowHarper RowWendy
Nowhere Man
20 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Damian Wayne] (flashback)Alfred PennyworthCommissioner James GordonHarvey BullockMarthaClayface [Basil Karloalso as Brian Wadealso as Lucius Fox] (villain)Reaper [Benjamin Gruener] (villain)
Part 2
20 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Alfred PennyworthCommissioner James GordonLucius FoxClayface [Basil Karloalso as Bruce Waynealso as Damian Wayne] (villain)
Ghost Lights
8 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Harvey BullockJoeOfficer RosenWill o' the Wisp
Part 2
8 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Superman [Clark KentKal-El]BeccaTony (flashback)Will o' the Wisp
Cages
38 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Dr. Jeremiah ArkhamEric Border (first appearance)MahreenMartha Wayne (hallucination)Robin [Damian Wayne] (hallucination)Thomas Wayne (hallucination)Anchoress (first appearance, origin, villain)Clayface [Basil Karlo] (villain)Mad Hatter [Jervis Tetch] (villain)Riddler [Edward Nigma] (villain)Talon (hallucination)
The Meek
22 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Catwoman [Selina Kyle] (cameo)Dr. Eric BorderDr. Leslie ThompkinsHarvey BullockJames Gordon (cameo)Penguin [Oswald Cobblepot] (villain, cameo)The Meek (first appearance, villain)
Gotham Eternal
22 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Bluebird [Harper Row]Selina Kyle [Catwoman]Spoiler [Stephanie Brown]
