Batman: Creature of the Night #[nn]

Jun 2021 · DC · 19.99 USD; 25.99 CAD

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“Book One: I Shall Become...”

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This hardcover collects the complete Batman: Creature of the Night miniseries, a standalone tale by writer Kurt Busiek and artist John Paul Leon that reimagines the Batman mythos through a grounded, real-world lens. The story follows a young boy named Buster who, after a traumatic loss, is driven to become a vigilante, but his journey diverges sharply from the traditional Batman narrative as it explores the psychological and supernatural consequences of his obsession. Originally published in 2019–2020, the collection includes all four issues of the series, plus behind-the-scenes material and variant covers.

In "Book One: I Shall Become...", Bruce Wayne grapples with the blurred line between justice and obsession as he and the mysterious Bat Creature take on Gotham’s most elusive criminals. Written by Kurt Busiek and brought to life with striking, moody art by John Paul Leon—whose work defines both the interior and the cover—the story deepens with a haunting revelation about Bruce’s past and the enigmatic presence at his side. As a trail of political corruption unfolds, the question isn’t just who they’re hunting, but what the Bat Creature truly represents.

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writer Kurt Busiek · artist, inker, colorist John Paul Leon · letterer Todd Klein · cover John Paul Leon

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Full credits

writer Kurt Busiek

artist, inker, colorist John Paul Leon

letterer Todd Klein

cover pencils, inks John Paul Leon

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Bruce and the Bat Creature continue to fight crime, but Bruce grows frustrated when not all crimes are resolved neatly. Investigating the origin of the Bat Creature, Bruce learns that he had a twin brother Thomas who was stillborn, and believes that the Bat Creature is the spirit of Thomas looking out for Bruce. Learning that Bruce has a connection to the Bat Creature, Hoover points Bruce in the direction of criminals the police have not been able to find evidence on for the Bat Creature to go after. When Hoover asks them to investigate political corruption, dirty secrets are exposed.

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