Batman: Last Knight on Earth #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeA post-apocalyptic DC Elseworlds tale written by Scott Snyder and illustrated by Greg Capullo, this collection gathers their miniseries set in a devastated future where Bruce Wayne wakes to find civilization in ruins and embarks on a desperate cross-country journey through a broken world. Along the way he carries the severed but still-conscious head of the Joker as a grotesque companion, encountering fallen heroes and fractured remnants of the DC universe. It stands as the concluding chapter of Snyder and Capullo's celebrated Batman collaboration, functioning as a dark, ambitious coda to their New 52 run.
In "Part One: The Cave," Bruce Wayne awakens in the shattered remains of the Hall of Justice, where Wonder Woman is rallying a new generation of Amazons to safeguard Earth’s last survivors. As he recounts how Lex Luthor turned the world against heroes—and how even villains were ultimately betrayed—Bruce reveals a shocking truth: he is not the original Batman, but a clone, and the fate of the world now rests on a choice he must make. Written by Scott Snyder and brought to life with haunting art by Greg Capullo, inks by Jonathan Glapion, colors by FCO Plascencia, and lettering by Tom Napolitano, the cover by Greg Capullo captures the weight of this moment.
In "Part One: The Cave," Batman—now a patient at Arkham Asylum—awakens after being shot during a case involving a young boy’s death. He’s told he’s been living in a delusion for twenty years, that the world of Gotham and the identity of Batman are nothing more than a fantasy born in his mind.
In "Part Two: The Right Hand," Bruce Wayne, having reclaimed his cowl, breaks free from Arkham Asylum to face Alfred with a devastating truth. The story unfolds as Batman ventures into a desolate desert, where he discovers the living head of the Joker preserved in a jar—its eyes wide, its grin frozen in a silent scream.
In "Part Three: The Asylum," Batman and the Joker find themselves stranded in the ruined remains of Coast City, where the lingering fury of past battles manifests as Green Lantern ring constructs. Just as they’re overwhelmed, Vixen and Poison Ivy intervene, pulling them into a fragile alliance amidst the wreckage.
In "Part Four: Echolocation," Bruce Wayne awakens in the shattered remains of the Hall of Justice, where Wonder Woman is rallying a new generation of Amazons to defend the last survivors of a broken world. As Diana recounts how Luthor’s schemes unraveled global trust—turning both heroes and villains against one another—Bruce reveals a shocking truth: he is a clone of the original Batman, a secret he learned from Alfred. Though he urges Diana to stand with him against the rising threat of Omega, she chooses not to join the fight.
In "Part Five: Who's There?", Batman grapples with a shocking revelation: the dead boy in the alley is the son of Joe Chill. As he and the Joker journey through the ruined world toward the Fortress of Solitude, the past and present collide. Meanwhile, in the ruins of Gotham, Alfred faces off against Bane, Scarecrow, and Omega in a fight for survival.
In "Part Six: The Miracle," Batman confronts the shocking truth behind Lex Luthor's plan to resurrect Superman, learning the grim details of his death. As Bane, the Scarecrow, and a twisted Superman copy assault them, Wonder Woman arrives to save the day—leading Batman and the Joker on a haunting journey to the underworld, where the spirits of fallen heroes await.
In "Part Eight: The Signal," Batman reunites with his former allies from the Court of Owls as they stand against the overwhelming threat of Omega. With Gotham under siege, Bruce rallies them for one last desperate attempt to break Omega’s grip on the city.
In "Part Nine: P.O.W." from Batman: Last Knight on Earth, Batman and the Joker face off against Omega at Wayne Tower, where a shocking revelation about Omega’s true identity begins to unfold. Meanwhile, on Arkham Island, Dick, Barbara, Duke, and Bryce battle the imprisoned Arkham villains, while Wonder Woman races to free Martian Manhunter, whose mind is being used to amplify Omega’s grip on Gotham.
In the quiet aftermath of Omega’s fall, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the Joker stand together as a mysterious rocket descends from another time and dimension, delivering a baby Kal-El into their world. The arrival sets a new chapter in motion, one where legacy, identity, and the future itself hang in the balance.
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↩ Reprints Batman: Last Knight on Earth #1 (2019), Batman: Last Knight on Earth #1 (2019), Batman: Last Knight on Earth #1 (2019), Batman: Last Knight on Earth #2 (2019), Batman: Last Knight on Earth #2 (2019), Batman: Last Knight on Earth #3 (2020), Batman: Last Knight on Earth #3 (2020)
Reprinted in Ултимативна комикс колекция #3 (2021), Batman: Last Knight on Earth #[nn] (2021)
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