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Batman: Detective Comics #2

Sep 2022 · DC · 29.99 USD; 39.99 CAD
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This volume collects issues from the Fear State crossover event, focusing on Batman and his allies as they confront the escalating chaos unleashed by the Scarecrow and the Magistrate's forces in Gotham City. Written by Mariko Tamaki, the story continues the Detective Comics run with high-stakes action and psychological tension.

In "The Weekender," Bruce Wayne faces a crisis of identity when he’s arrested as a suspect in the murders of Sarah Worth and Lydia Warren, forcing him to confront the consequences of his dual life while in custody. With Oracle racing to prove his innocence, a surprising confession from a fellow inmate hints that someone knows the truth about Batman’s real identity. Meanwhile, the Penguin teams up with Roland Worth in a dangerous plot to strike back at Bruce and Batman, turning Gotham’s underworld into a battleground. Written by Mariko Tamaki and brought to life with bold, expressive art by Dan Mora—both interior and cover—this issue blends high-stakes suspense with the intimate tension of a man caught between two worlds.

Contains 11 stories
The Weekender
20 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Oracle [Barbara Gordon]JenniferDeb Donovanunnamed vagrantThe Joker (flashback)Penguin [Oswald Cobblepot]Roland WorthHue Vile

In "The Weekender," Bruce Wayne faces a crisis of identity after being arrested for the murders of Sarah Worth and Lydia Warren, leaving Oracle to fight to clear his name while he's behind bars. A surprising confession from a cellmate hints that someone knows the truth about Bruce’s secret, and outside the prison, the Penguin teams up with Roland Worth in a dangerous scheme to destroy Batman.

See You
30 pp · Superhero
Huntress [Helena Bertinelli]Doug (a cat)Hue VileBatman [Bruce Wayne]Deb DonovanOracle [Barbara Gordon]

In "See You," Huntress grapples with lingering echoes of Hue Vile’s parasitic infection, haunted by visions of others consumed by the same horror. As she races to prevent a series of violent attacks, she must confront the blurred line between memory and madness—before the next victim falls.

The Jury Part 1
20 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Mayor Christopher NakanoPolice Chief HubbordDeb DonovanOracle [Barbara Gordon]Roland WorthPenguin [Oswald Cobblepot]Hue VileHuntress [Helena Bertinelli]

In "The Jury Part 1," Bruce Wayne faces a shocking trial unlike any he’s encountered—charged by a criminal court led by Roland Worth and the Penguin, who declare him guilty of Sarah Worth’s murder and Batman’s role in shielding Bruce from justice. With his home and sanctuary destroyed, Bruce must don a spare Bat-suit to confront the verdict, stepping into a courtroom where the rules of justice are twisted and the line between hero and villain blurs.

The Jury Conclusion
20 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Roland WorthPenguin [Oswald Cobblepot]Hue VileHuntress [Helena Bertinelli]Oracle [Barbara Gordon]Deb Donovan
Fear State: Nakano's Nightmare Part 1
20 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Mayor Christopher NakanoSimon SaintPeacekeepersThe MagistrateNero XIX

In the midst of Gotham’s escalating Fear State, Mayor Nakano flees into the city’s dark sewers after an attack, hunted by unseen forces and pursued by Batman. As paranoia and chaos grip the city, Nakano must navigate the treacherous underground while the line between protector and prey blurs.

Fear State: Nakano's Nightmare Part 2
20 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Batwoman [Kate Kane]Mayor Christopher NakanoDeb DonovanOracle [Barbara GordonBatgirl]PeacekeepersNero XIX

In "Fear State: Nakano's Nightmare Part 2," Batman fights to save Jo from the creeping threat of Hue Vile’s parasitic offspring deep in Gotham’s sewers, while Batwoman confronts Nero XIX, who has seized control of the mayor’s office. The story unfolds with relentless tension, pitting both heroes against forces that blur the line between mind and monster.

Fear State: Nakano's Nightmare Finale
20 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Mayor Christopher NakanoOracle [Barbara GordonBatgirl]Batgirl [Cassandra Cain]Nightwing [Dick Grayson]Batwoman [Kate Kane]Hue Vile (flashback)

In "Fear State: Nakano's Nightmare Finale," Batman and Jo must navigate the treacherous depths of Gotham's sewers, racing against time to escape the clutches of Hue Vile’s parasitic offspring while stopping the creatures from spreading through the city. The tension builds with every shadowed turn, as survival depends on wit, instinct, and the fragile alliance between two unlikely allies.

The Quiet and Unsung Death of Kirk Langstrom
10 pp · Superhero
Man-Bat [Kirk Langstrom]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Justice League Dark [Wonder Woman [Diana of Themyscira]John ConstantineDetective Chimp [Bobo]ZatannaDoctor Fate [Khalid Nassour]] (flashback)Francine Langstrom

In "The Quiet and Unsung Death of Kirk Langstrom," Batman faces a haunted Man-Bat whose return to Gotham carries a far darker threat—Kirk Langstrom, now host to a demon that spreads through touch. As the line between man and monster blurs, Kirk makes a desperate choice to end the danger, knowing the cost.

What the #!$% Is Task Force Z Part 1
10 pp · Superhero
Deb DonovanElden GoodfellowBatman [Bruce Wayne]Vicki ValeRed Hood [Jason Todd]Ronald (morgue worker)Bane (deceased body)Man-Bat [Kirk Langstrom] (deceased body)
What the #!$% Is Task Force Z Part 2
10 pp · Superhero
Deb DonovanRed Hood [Jason Todd]Vicki ValeMartin Anderton
What the #!$% Is Task Force Z Finale
10 pp · Superhero
Deb DonovanBatman [Bruce Wayne]Red Hood [Jason Todd]Mayor Christopher Nakanomysterious strangerTask Force Z [Man-Bat [Kirk Langstrom] (deceased)Bane (deceased)Arkham Knight [Astrid Arkham] (deceased)Sundowner (deceased)Mr. Bloom (deceased)]

In "What the #!$% Is Task Force Z Finale," Deb finds herself caught in the crossfire as Red Hood clashes with a rogue squad of undercover agents. With Batman pulling her to safety, Jason is taken captive—only to be confronted with a proposition that leaves his next move anything but certain.

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artist, inker Dan Mora
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Reprints

↩ Reprints Batman Secret Files: Huntress #1 (2021), Detective Comics #1040 (2021), Detective Comics #1040 (2021), Batman Secret Files: Huntress #1 (2021), Detective Comics #1041 (2021), Detective Comics #1042 (2021), Detective Comics #1041 (2021), Detective Comics #1042 (2021), Detective Comics #1043 (2021), Detective Comics #1043 (2021), Detective Comics #1043 (2021), Detective Comics #1044 (2021), Detective Comics #1044 (2021), Detective Comics #1045 (2022), Detective Comics #1045 (2022)

Reprinted in Batman - Detective Comics #2 (2023), Batman: Detective Comics #2 (2023)

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