Batman: Rebirth Deluxe Edition #2

In "The Button Part 1," Saturn Girl’s eerie prediction from Arkham Asylum sets an unsettling tone as Batman grapples with the mysterious smiley face button left behind by Wally West’s sudden return from the Speed Force. As he examines the artifact in the Batcave, a haunting vision of his father in the Flashpoint timeline flashes before him—just as Professor Zoom arrives, attacks, and steals the button before collapsing dead, leaving more questions than answers.

In "The Button Part 3," Batman and the Flash journey into the Flashpoint universe via the Cosmic Treadmill, where Bruce Wayne confronts Thomas Wayne—the Batman of that reality—only to be thrust into a sudden assault by Amazons and Atlanteans. As the two Batmen fight to survive, Barry works to repair the Treadmill, leading to a heartbreaking choice when Thomas stays behind to ensure their escape, sending them hurtling through the timestream where they face the dying Professor Zoom, still clutching the mysterious Button.

In "Every Epilogue Is a Prelude," Gotham Girl weighs her future as a hero while sharing a quiet moment with Batman, who faces a personal crossroads in his complicated bond with Catwoman. The story unfolds with the weight of legacy and choice, exploring what it means to move forward in a city that never stops changing.

In a quiet moment between missions, Alfred rescues a scrappy dog from a shelter and trains him as a Christmas gift for Bruce. With a playful nod to Gotham’s darkest hero, Bruce crafts a makeshift mask for the pup, dubbing him Bat-Hound—just in time for a holiday surprise that’s as heartwarming as it is unexpected.