Cover: Alex Ross

Batman: R.I.P. #[nn]

Aug 2010 · DC · 14.99 USD; 17.99 CAD

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This Absolute Edition collects Grant Morrison and Tony S. Daniel's entire 'Batman: R.I.P.' storyline in a deluxe oversized hardcover format. The story sees Batman facing his most personal and psychological threat yet as the mysterious Black Glove organization systematically dismantles his life, forcing the Dark Knight to question his own sanity and identity. Presented in the high-quality Absolute format with restored and remastered art, this volume includes the core story from Batman #676-683 along with related tie-in issues and extensive supplementary material.

In "Prologue," the final chapter of Grant Morrison’s Batman: R.I.P. begins with Batman confronting the Club of Villains in a high-stakes showdown, setting the stage for an escalating clash of wills. As the tension mounts, The Joker emerges with a chilling personal challenge, forcing the Dark Knight into a battle of intellect that may be his most dangerous yet. The story unfolds with Tony S. Daniel’s dynamic art, Sandu Florea’s sharp inks, Guy Major’s evocative colors, and Randy Gentile’s precise lettering, all framed by Alex Ross’s iconic cover.

Contains 9 stories

Prologue

3 pp · Superhero

BatmanJoker

Batman R.I.P.: Midnight in the House of Hurt

22 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Tim Drake]Alfred PennyworthJezebel JetCommissioner James Gordon (hallucinationcameo)Nightwing [Dick Grayson] (hallucinationcameo)Black Glove [Doctor Hurt [Simon Hurt] (villain)]Club of Villains [Charlie CaligulaEl SombreroKing KrakenHunchback [Le Bossu]Murder Mime [Pierrot Lunaire]ScorpianaSpring-Heeled Jack] (villains)Joker (villain)

Batman R.I.P.: Batman in the Underworld

22 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Alfred PennyworthJezebel JetCommissioner James GordonBlack Glove [Doctor Hurt [Simon Hurt] (villain)]Club of Villains [Charlie Caligula (villain)El Sombrero (villain)King Kraken (villain)Hunchback [Le Bossu] (villain)Murder Mime [Pierrot Lunaire] (villain)Scorpiana (villain)]

Batman R.I.P.: Zur En Arrh

22 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Alfred PennyworthNightwing [Dick Grayson]Robin [Tim Drake]Bat-MiteHonor JacksonLone Eye LincolnBlack Glove [Doctor Hurt [Simon Hurt] (villain)]Club of Villains [Charlie Caligula (villain)El Sombrero (villain)King Kraken (villain)Hunchback [Le Bossu] (villain)Murder Mime [Pierrot Lunaire] (villain)Scorpiana (villain)Spring-Heeled Jack (villain)]

Batman R.I.P.: Miracle on Crime Alley

22 pp · Superhero

Zur-En-Arrh [BatmanBruce Wayne]Bat-Mite (hallucination)Nightwing [Dick Grayson]Robin [Tim Drake]Alfred PennyworthCommissioner James GordonThe Club of Heroes [The Knight [Cyril Sheldrake]The Squire [Beryl Hutchinson]]Jezebel JetDr. ArkhamJoker (villaincameo)Black Glove [Doctor Hurt [Simon Hurt] (villain)]Club of Villains [Charlie Caligula (villain)El Sombrero (villain)King Kraken (villain)Hunchback [Le Bossualso as Dr. Dax] (villain)Murder Mime [Pierrot Lunaire] (villain)Scorpiana (villain)Spring-Heeled Jack (villain)]

Batman R.I.P.: The Thin White Duke of Death

24 pp · Superhero

Zur-En-Arrh [BatmanBruce Wayne]Bat-Mite (hallucination)Nightwing [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonRobin [Damian Wayne]Talia al GhulUbuJezebel Jet (villain)Joker (villain)Black Glove [Doctor Hurt [Simon Hurt] (villain)Al Khidr (villain)Cardinal Maggi (villain)]Club of Villains [El Sombrero (villain)Hunchback [Le Bossualso as Dr. Guy Dax] (villain)Scorpiana (villain)]

In "Batman R.I.P.: The Thin White Duke of Death," Batman confronts the assembled Club of Villains in a high-stakes showdown that pushes him to his limits. As the chaos unfolds, The Joker emerges with a final, chilling challenge—testing the Dark Knight not just with violence, but with a battle of minds that could unravel everything he stands for.

Batman R.I.P. the Conclusion: Hearts in Darkness

32 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Nightwing [Dick Grayson]Robin [Tim Drake]Alfred PennyworthCommissioner James GordonThe Club of Heroes [Dark RangerThe GauchoThe Knight [Cyril Sheldrake]Man-of-BatsThe MusketeerRaven RedThe Squire [Beryl Hutchinson]]Robin [Damian Wayne]Talia al GhulJezebel Jet (villain)Joker (villain)Black Glove [Doctor Hurt [Simon Hurt] (villain)Al Khidr (villain)Cardinal Maggi (villain)]Club of Villains [Hunchback [Le Bossualso as Dr. Guy Dax] (villain)Murder Mime [Pierrot Lunaire] (villain)Scorpiana (villain)Spring-Heeled Jack (villain)]]

The Butler Did It

24 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Alfred Pennyworth (flashback)Julie Madison (flashback)Doctor Death (flashback)Commissioner Gordon (flashback)Robin [Dick Graysonalso as Nightwing] (flashback)Flying Graysons [John Grayson (dies in flashback)Mary Grayson (dies in flashback)]Joker (flashback)Ace the Bat-Hound (flashback)Batwoman [Kathy Kane] (flashback)Doctor Hurt (flashback)The Lump (villain)Catwoman (flashback)The Eraser (flashback)The Penguin (flashback)Gaggy (flashback)Simyan (villain)Mokkari (villain)

What the Butler Saw

24 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Waynealso as Batman of Zur-En-Arrh]Talia al Ghul (flashback)Ra's al Ghul (flashback)Joker (flashback)Alfred Pennyworth (also as hallucination and in flashback)Man-Bat (flashback)Selina Kyle [as Elva Barr] (hallucination)The LumpSimyanMokkariAce the Bat-Hound (hallucination)Deadshot (flashback)Jason Todd (flashback)Scarecrow (flashback)Barbara Gordon [Batgirl] (flashback)Robin [Tim Drake] (flashback)Mad Hatter (flashback)Bane (flashback)Batman [Jean Paul Valley] (flashback)Hush (flashback)Jack Drake (flashback)