Batman: Damned #1
In "Damned Boek 1," Batman wakes disoriented in the back of an ambulance, battered and with no memory of how he got there. Found by John Constantine, who tells him the Joker is dead, Batman must piece together the truth behind his injuries and the mysterious events that led to the clown prince's demise. Written by Brian Azzarello and Olav Beemer, with all interior art, inks, and colors by Lee Bermejo, and lettered by Beemer, the issue’s stark, moody visuals and relentless pace set a haunting tone from the first page. The cover, also by Lee Bermejo, captures the grim intensity of the story’s opening moments.
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Batman awakens in the back of an ambulance with serious injuries. Fleeing the ambulance to avoid having his secret identity discovered, he is found by John Constantine, who informs him that the Joker is dead. Batman has no memory of what happened to the Joker or what caused his own injuries and begins an investigation.
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