Batman: Ego and Other Tails - The Deluxe Edition #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis deluxe hardcover collects the acclaimed 2000 graphic novel Batman: Ego by Darwyn Cooke, along with a selection of Cooke's short Batman stories from various DC titles, including 'Selina's Big Score' and other tales that showcase his distinctive retro-modern art style and noir-inflected storytelling. The volume also features behind-the-scenes material, sketches, and a new cover by Cooke, offering a comprehensive look at his influential take on the Dark Knight and his rogues' gallery.
In "Here Be Monsters," Darwyn Cooke's striking art and storytelling bring a gritty, noir edge to Gotham as Slam Bradley follows a trail of secrets from Swifty's Pawn Shop to the Canadian border. With Cooke handling every aspect of the interior art and lettering, the story unfolds with tense precision as Slam races to uncover the truth behind a deadly heist, a ruthless dealer, and a woman whose fate is tied to a shadowy network. The cover by Cooke perfectly captures the issue’s moody, high-stakes atmosphere.
In "Book One: Selina" from *Batman: Ego and Other Tails - The Deluxe Edition*, Selina returns to Gotham after a failed job in Morocco, drawn back by the promise of a big score. With a lead from her contact Swifty, she connects with Chantel, the companion of mob boss Frank Falcone, who overheard plans for a massive heroin deal involving 24 million dollars moved by train to Canada. The heist’s scale demands more than one mind—and Selina begins assembling a team to pull it off.
In "Book Two: Stark," Selina returns to Miami to reunite with her old mentor Stark, convincing him to join her in a high-stakes heist. As Chantel secures the train’s route and schedule, Selina grapples with the unsettling truth that Slam Bradley has been investigating her supposed death. Their plan unfolds in Vegas, where Stark introduces her to Jeff—whose ingenuity proves vital in boarding the train—before Selina devises a way to escape with the loot. Meanwhile, Falcone closes in on Chantel, who’s been spying on him, raising the stakes for everyone involved.
In "Book Three: Slam," Slam Bradley follows a trail from Swifty's Pawn Shop to a brutal ambush, where he rescues Chantel from Falcone’s torture and learns the heist’s secrets are tied to a train and a Canadian heroin dealer, LaPerier. With Falcone’s confession and a risky sea plane ride to the border, Slam races to intercept Swifty before the deal goes down.
In "Book Four: Score," Selina, Stark, and Jeff flee a high-stakes heist aboard a train, only to find their escape complicated by treachery aboard a waiting boat. As alliances shift and betrayals unfold, Selina and Stark must survive a deadly game of cat and mouse with LaPerier, Jean-Marc, and the ever-present threat of Slam’s aerial intervention. The story unfolds with tight pacing and escalating tension, keeping readers on edge as the line between ally and enemy blurs.
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↩ Reprints Batman: Ego #[nn] (2000), Batman: Gotham Knights #23 (2002), Batman: Gotham Adventures #45 (2002), Batman: Gotham Adventures #50 (2002), Catwoman: Selina's Big Score #[nn] (2002), Batman: Gotham Knights #33 (2002), Solo #1 (2004), Solo #5 (2005), Batman / The Spirit #1 (2007), Batman: Ego & Other Tails #[nn] (2007), Harley Quinn Holiday Special #1 (2015), Detective Comics #37 (2015), Batgirl #37 (2015), Batman #37 (2015), Batman and Robin #37 (2015), Batman / Superman #17 (2015), Catwoman #37 (2015), Harley Quinn #13 (2015), Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus #1 (2016), Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus #2 (2016)
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