Cover: Brad Walker & Andrew Hennessy

Batman: Detective Comics #2

Feb 2020 · DC · 24.99 USD; 33.99 CAD

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This omnibus collects the second half of the New 52 run of Detective Comics, featuring Batman and his allies facing threats like the Joker's deadly machinations and the rise of the villainous Emperor Penguin. Written by John Layman and others, it includes the 'Gothtopia' and 'Anarky' story arcs, along with issues from the 'Batman Eternal' crossover. The volume compiles Detective Comics (2011) #30-52 and related annuals and specials.

In "Medieval," Batman travels to Europe after reports surface of the Reaper—long thought dead—resurfacing to mete out brutal justice to criminals. Written by Peter J. Tomasi and brought to life by Travis Moore and Max Raynor’s dynamic art, with colors by Tamra Bonvillain and Nick Filardi, the issue blends gritty noir with a haunting, medieval-inspired aesthetic. The cover by Brad Walker and Andrew Hennessy captures the dark, foreboding tone of this chilling return.

Contains 7 stories

Medieval

12 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Arkham Knight [Astrid Arkham] (introduction)JokerKiller Croc [Waylon Jones]Mister Freeze [Victor Fries]Nora FriesGotham City Police Department [unnamed officer]Man-Bat [Kirk Langstrom]Ra's al GhulTalia al GhulLeague of Assassins [unnamed members]Poison Ivy [Pamela Isley]Catwoman [Selina Kyle]BaneTalon [William Cobb]Nobody [Morgan Ducard]Robin [Damian Wayne]Penguin [Oswald Cobblepot]Hush [Thomas Elliot]Two-Face [Harvey Dent]Clayface [Basil Karlo]

Medieval, Chapter One

20 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]James GordonArkham KnightAlfred PennyworthFrancine Langstrom

Medieval, Chapter Two

20 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Damian Wayne]James GordonArkham KnightAlfred Pennyworth

Medieval, Chapter Three

20 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Damian Wayne]Arkham Knight [Astrid Arkham]Alfred PennyworthDoctor PhosphorousDoctor Jeremiah Arkham

Medieval, Chapter Four

20 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Damian Wayne]Arkham Knight [Astrid Arkham]Ingrid KarlssonDoctor Jeremiah ArkhamJokerHarley QuinnPoison IvySolomon GrundyClayfaceArcaneDoctor Phosphorus

Medieval, Conclusion

20 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Damian Wayne]Arkham Knight [Astrid Arkham]Alfred PennyworthDoctor Phosphorus

Adam Raised a Cain

38 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]EraserCommissioner James GordonAlfred PennyworthThe Reaper [Judson Caspian] (flashback)Rachel Caspian (flashback)Sophia Zervasthe ReapersReaper PrimeJulian Caspian (intro)

In "Adam Raised a Cain," Batman travels to Europe after reports surface of the Reaper—thought to be dead—resurfacing to mete out violent justice on criminals. The story follows the Dark Knight as he confronts a chilling return, unraveling a mystery that blurs the line between vengeance and justice.