Batman #6
This volume collects issues #36-40 of the 2022 Batman series, following Bruce Wayne as he confronts a mysterious new villain known as Abyss, whose connection to Gotham's dark history tests Batman's detective skills and resolve. The story arc delves into the aftermath of the 'Gotham War' event, with writer Chip Zdarsky and artist Jorge Jiménez crafting a tense narrative that explores the limits of the Dark Knight's methods.
In "The Abyss Part 1: Now It's a Party!", a blinded Batman grapples with his new reality, determined to clear the names of Batman Inc. after they’re imprisoned for a crime they didn’t commit. As he pushes forward with a dangerous plan to free them, the mysterious Abyss turns his attention to Lex Luthor, setting off a chain of escalating threats. Written by Joshua Williamson and illustrated by Jorge Molina and Mikel Janín, with colors by Tomeu Morey and letters by Clayton Cowles, this issue’s cover by Jorge Molina captures the tension with striking intensity.
In "The Abyss Part 1: Now It's a Party!", Batman faces off against Firefly, who’s turned a billionaire’s costume party into a chaotic heist with a crew in villain disguises. After the chaos in Gotham, Batman heads to Badhnisia to investigate a deadly accusation against former members of Batman Inc., where shadows from the past begin to stir.
In "The Abyss Part 2: Old and New Enemies," Batman confronts a chilling revelation: Lex Luthor is behind the scenes, funding and directing Batman Inc. As he digs into the mysterious death of Abyss, the detective uncovers unsettling truths—this victim may not be dead at all. The investigation pulls Batman deeper into a web of deception, where old enemies resurface and new threats emerge from the shadows.
In "The Abyss Part 3: Escape," blinded by his harrowing clash with the enigmatic Abyss, Batman pushes through his vulnerability to uncover the truth—determined to free the imprisoned members of Batman Inc. from a prison they didn’t deserve. As he prepares his daring rescue, the mysterious Abyss turns his attention to Lex Luthor, setting a new course of chaos in motion.
In the gripping finale of "The Abyss," Batman faces his most relentless adversary yet as he races to save Lex Luthor from the deadly grasp of Batman Inc. and the enigmatic Abyss. With the fugitive villain on the move, Batman pursues him through the shadows for a final, high-stakes showdown that tests his limits.
In "Abyss, Finale," Batman returns to Badhnisia chasing the elusive Abyss, only to uncover a shocking twist: Detective Cayha has taken on the mantle herself, driven by the desperate search for her kidnapped parents. The line between hunter and hunted blurs as secrets from the past rise to the surface.
In "They Make Great Pets," Jo investigates the strange disappearance of a fellow Gotham Academy student, following eerie clues that lead to body parts found along the riverbanks—each discovery pulling her deeper into a mystery that blurs the line between the city’s secrets and something far more unsettling.
In "They Make Great Pets [Part 2]," Batman finds himself cornered in a submerged aqueduct tunnel during a missing persons investigation, facing strange, otherworldly creatures. As the pressure mounts, Mia steps in to aid him, testing the limits of courage and trust in the dark, dripping depths.
In "They Make Great Pets [Part 3]," Maps presses on after Batman’s rescue of Lindsay Okamura, tracking down clues to uncover the fate of Lindsay’s missing grandfather—determined to piece together the truth behind the Kappa’s strange, unsettling presence.
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