Batman: Overdrive / Batman Tales: Once Upon a Crime (Special Edition) #1

Sep 2020 · DC · 0.00 FREE

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In "Waynocchio," Damian Wayne’s dream takes a twisted, whimsical turn as he envisions himself as Pinocchio in a surreal Gotham where Bruce Wayne is Geppetto, Zatanna plays the fairy, Alfred doubles as Jiminy Cricket, and Bat-Mite shadows him as a mischievous imp—while the Joker and Harley Quinn run Pleasure Island. Written by Derek Fridolfs and illustrated in full by Dustin Nguyen, this special edition tale blends dark whimsy with the familiar cast in a story that’s as visually striking as it is delightfully strange. The cover, also by Nguyen, captures the eerie charm of the dream sequence in bold, expressive detail.

Contains 4 stories

Waynocchio

12 pp · Children, Fantasy, Superhero

Robin [Damian Wayne] (as himself and Waynocchio)Alfred PennyworthBatman [Bruce Wayne] (as Gebatto)Talia al GhulZatanna ZataraBat-MiteJoker (as Honest Joe)Harley Quinn (as Miss Q)

Untitled story

11 pp

Overdrive

12 pp · Superhero

Untitled story

9 pp

In "null," 13-year-old Ashley, haunted by memories of her father’s violence, finds solace in secret nighttime graffiti, her only escape from the chaos of foster care. As her birthday approaches and her future in state care looms, she forms an unexpected connection with Kitch, the goofy artist foster father, and his family—especially Yuka, who quietly wrestles with guilt over whether she’s truly helping Ashley or just bringing more trouble into their lives.