Batman / Grendel #2
In "Devils Dance," Matt Wagner crafts a tense, cerebral clash as Glen reluctantly aids Prime in returning to the future—on one crucial condition: Prime won’t kill Batman. With Wagner handling every aspect of the interior art, inks, and colors (with Gregory Wright and Android Images), the story unfolds with stark precision, revealing Prime’s shocking secret: he’s not just a machine, but a being with a human brain. As Batman confronts and dismantles Prime, the mystery of the skull’s missing piece deepens, setting the stage for a chilling confrontation. The cover by Matt Wagner captures the moment with haunting intensity.
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Glen agrees to help Prime return to future on condition that Prime doesn't kill Batman. Batman amours up and defeats and disassembles Prime. Prime's story is recapped; Prime has a human brain! Prime reassembles himself and goes for the skull. The hole in skull is explained.
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