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Batman: False Faces #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeBatman: Faces collects the 2009 miniseries Batman: False Faces, a story by Brian K. Vaughan that explores the dual identities of Batman and his rogues' gallery, focusing on the psychological masks worn by both hero and villain. The volume includes issues #1-5 of the series, featuring art by various creators, and delves into the complex relationship between Batman and Two-Face, as well as other iconic foes.
In "Close Before Striking Chapter One," Batman operates under the alias Matches Malone to dismantle the Ventriloquist's gun-running network, but when a hit is placed on Malone himself, the Batcave becomes a tense refuge. Oracle's unexpected call—shocked to find Batman there after Malone was just shot in a Gotham bar—sets the stage for a high-stakes game of deception and identity. Written by Brian K. Vaughan and illustrated by Scott McDaniel, with inks by Karl Story, colors by Roberta Tewes, and letters by John Costanza, the issue’s cover by Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens captures the shadowed intensity of a Gotham where no face is truly what it seems.
In "Close Before Striking Chapter One," Batman, operating under the alias Matches Malone, dismantles a gun-running ring tied to the Ventriloquist, only to find himself targeted after a hit is placed on the persona. When Oracle reaches the Batcave, she’s stunned to learn Batman was just seen in Gotham—right after Matches was shot in a bar.
In "Close Before Striking Chapter Two," Batman assumes the identity of the deceased arsonist Matches, using the man's stolen persona to infiltrate a dangerous underworld game. With the bar's dying breath, Matches hands Batman a name—Ventriloquist—and the Dark Knight steps into the role, ready to strike from the shadows.
In "Close Before Striking Chapter Three," Batman confronts the Ventriloquist in a tense, visceral showdown that tests his resolve as much as his skills. As the fight unfolds, the line between Batman and the darker persona of Matches blurs, forcing him to reclaim his identity before the mission is complete.
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