Batman Monthly #1

In "In the Beginning," the Caped Crusader confronts a chilling mystery when a long-lost Batman costume arrives in the mail—its display case empty, a threatening note tucked inside. As he traces the origins of his crusade, flashbacks reveal the pivotal moments that forged him: the night his parents died, his first steps as Batman, and the uneasy alliance he forged with James Gordon. Written by a legendary creative team, this powerful origin story unfolds with emotional weight and quiet intensity.

In "With Friends Like These...", Jo and Bruce Wayne’s pasts intertwine as Robin joins Batman in tracking down the thief who stole his father’s costume, triggering memories of his origin and early days as Bruce’s ward. Alfred’s recollections of how he came to serve the Wayne family add another layer to the mystery, while Batman’s investigation into his rogues’ gallery—ranging from the Joker to Two-Face—takes a dangerous turn when the Batmobile springs a deadly trap.