Cover: Lee Bermejo

Batman: Damned #[nn]

Nov 2019 · DC · 29.99 USD; 39.99 CAD

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About this Collection

This collected edition brings together the three-issue DC Black Label miniseries Batman: Damned, written by Brian Azzarello with art by Lee Bermejo. The story follows a psychologically fractured Batman investigating the Joker's mysterious death, with supernatural elements and an unflinching look at Gotham's darkest corners. Known for its mature themes and Bermejo's haunting painted artwork, the series was initially controversial for a brief glimpse of Bruce Wayne's nudity in the first issue.

Batman: Damned Book One kicks off with Batman waking up injured in the back of an ambulance, disoriented and desperate to hide his identity. Found by John Constantine, he learns the Joker is dead—though he remembers nothing of how it happened, launching a dark, personal investigation into his own fractured past. Written by Brian Azzarello and vividly illustrated by Lee Bermejo, whose distinctive art and inks define the story’s haunting tone, this issue sets a brooding, noir-tinged mystery in motion. The cover by Lee Bermejo captures the grim intensity of the moment, a perfect entry point into this standalone, atmospheric tale.

Contains 3 stories

Batman: Damned Book One

46 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Martha Wayne (flashback)Thomas Wayne (flashback)John ConstantineDeadman [Boston Brand]The Joker (deceased)Commissioner James Gordonunidentified hoboZatannaEnchantress (demon girl, flashback)

In *Batman: Damned Book One*, Batman wakes disoriented in the back of an ambulance, injured and with no memory of how he got there. Found by John Constantine, he learns the Joker is dead—but with no recollection of the events leading up to it, Batman must piece together a mystery that blurs the line between truth and nightmare.

Batman: Damned Book Two

49 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]John ConstantineMartha Wayne (flashback)Thomas Wayne (flashback)Deadman [Boston Brand]The Demon Etrigan [Jason Bloodas J Blood]Enchantress (demon girl)unidentified hobounidentified private investigator (flashback)Commissioner James GordonHarley Quinn

In *Batman: Damned Book Two*, Batman and John Constantine press forward in their investigation into the Joker’s mysterious death, following a lead to Jason Blood when rumors suggest the Joker may still be alive. As they race to save lives from a burning building, their mission takes a dangerous turn when they confront Harley Quinn, whose presence adds another layer of chaos to an already unraveling mystery.

Batman: Damned Book Three

46 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Swamp ThingJohn ConstantineEnchantress (demon girl)Thomas Wayne (flashback, death)Martha Wayne (flashback, death)Zatannaunidentified night club patronsDeadman [Boston Brand]unidentified hoboThe Joker

In the final chapter of *Batman: Damned Book Three*, Batman presses forward into the occult shadows, aided by Swamp Thing, John Constantine, Zatanna, and Deadman as he uncovers deeper layers of the mystery surrounding the Joker’s demise. With supernatural forces closing in, the Dark Knight must navigate a world where magic and madness blur, testing his limits like never before.