Batman: Justice Buster #4
In "Chapter 23: Somebody," Batman faces a chilling twist when Commissioner Gordon reveals that the man claiming to be Joe Chill—escaped from Arkham and now calling himself The Joker—is not who he seems. With Dick Grayson stepping into the role of Robin and young Barbara Gordon confronting an unexpected AI named Oracle, Batman must confront his own past while reluctantly answering Superman’s call to join the Justice League. Written by Eiichi Shimizu and Sheldon Drzka, with art by Tomohiro Shimoguchi and lettering by Wes Abbott, this 2025 issue marks a pivotal moment in the series, all wrapped in a striking cover by Tomohiro Shimoguchi.
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Through Commissioner Gordon, Batman learns that the man posing as Joe Chill escaped from Arkham Asylum, referring to himself as The Joker. Dick Grayson accepts the role of Robin. Young Barbara Gordon is surprised by the sudden appearance of an AI program on her computer calling itself Oracle. At Superman's urging, Batman relents and joins the Justice League.
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