Batman: Detective Comics #2
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis second omnibus of the New 52 Detective Comics run collects issues #0, #13–29, and the annual #2, featuring Batman's battles against a rogues' gallery that includes the Joker, Clayface, Poison Ivy, and Man-Bat. The collection also delves into the aftermath of the 'Death of the Family' storyline and introduces the mysterious new villain the Emperor Penguin, while exploring Bruce Wayne's evolving relationships with allies like Barbara Gordon and Damian Wayne.
In "Elixir Part One," Batman delves into the chilling mystery of a tech genius found dead in a sealed room, his final message scrawled in blood—directed at Batman himself, warning him not to solve the case. With a layered, cinematic approach from writer Al Ewing and a team of standout artists including Stefano Raffaele, John McCrea, and Fico Ossio, the issue blends forensic intrigue with psychological tension. Mikel Janín’s striking cover sets the tone for a story where every clue might be a trap.
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Batman investigates the murder of a tech genius who was alone in a locked room and wrote a message in his own blood for Batman to not solve his murder.
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