Batman: Shadow War #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis collection brings together the full 'Shadow War' crossover event that rippled through the Batman family of titles in 2022. The story follows the aftermath of the assassination of Ra's al Ghul, with Batman, Damian Wayne, Deathstroke, and Talia al Ghul caught in a web of vengeance and conspiracy that threatens to ignite a global conflict among the League of Assassins and its rivals. Written by Joshua Williamson with art from a rotating team including Viktor Bogdanovic and Howard Porter, the volume collects the core miniseries Batman: Shadow War, the tie-in issues from Robin and Deathstroke Inc., and the Shadow War: Alpha and Omega one-shots.
In "Shadow War Part One: Alpha," Ra's Al Ghul's shocking decision to surrender to authorities sends shockwaves through Gotham and the world, but his public address ends in tragedy when he’s assassinated by Deathstroke—right before Batman and Robin’s eyes. With Ra's dead and Talia now rallying every agent of her father’s network, the hunt for the killer begins, but the truth behind the shot may be far more complicated than it seems. Written by Joshua Williamson and illustrated by Viktor Bogdanovic, with inks by Daniel Henriques and colors by Mike Spicer, the issue’s cover by JonBoy Meyers and Mikel Janín captures the tension of a world unraveling.
In "Shadow War Part One: Alpha," Ra's Al Ghul’s sudden surrender shocks the world, but his public address ends in tragedy when he’s assassinated by Deathstroke—leaving Batman and Robin powerless to intervene. Now, with Ra's dead and Talia determined to avenge him, she calls upon every agent of the League of Assassins to hunt down the killer. But as the hunt begins, one question lingers: was Deathstroke truly the one who pulled the trigger?
In "Shadow War Part Two: 'Too Many #%^&$#@ Ninjas.'", Batman teams up with Cameron Chase to piece together a cryptic crime scene before chasing a lead to Nepal, where he confronts Talia. Meanwhile, Angel Breaker commands Talia’s assassins in a brutal clash against Deathstroke and the Secret Society, while Robin reaches out to Ravager, seeking an uneasy alliance to take down her father.
In "Shadow War Part 3," tensions explode as The Demon's Shadow clashes with the Secret Society, while Deathstroke and Respawn vanish into the shadows, desperate to uncover who set Deathstroke up for Ra's Al Ghul’s assassination. With Angel Breaker pressuring Raptor for answers and Batman questioning Talia’s methods, loyalties are tested and the line between ally and enemy blurs.
In "Shadow War Part Four," Robin and Ravager close in on Deathstroke and Respawn, uncovering a shocking twist: Slade was set up for Ra's Al Ghul’s murder. As Batman arrives, the team faces a new threat—the Demon's Shadow, who demands Slade’s surrender or the deaths of Secret Society members.
In "Shadow War Part Five: 'Too Many #@^$*%& Questions.'", Batman and Robin dig into a chilling mystery as they hunt the killer who impersonated Deathstroke, while Ghost-Maker and Batman Inc. race to shield the Secret Society from Talia’s relentless assassins. Meanwhile, Slade, Ravager, and Respawn follow their own dangerous trails, each closing in on a truth that could unravel more than just a case.
In "Shadow War Part 6: Revenge Never Ends," Deathstroke grapples with personal loss as he rallies the Secret Society to end the Shadow War, facing off against Batman Inc. to secure their freedom. Meanwhile, Batman and Robin close in on the chilling truth behind the Deathstroke impersonator, a figure whose actions have thrown the conflict into deeper shadow.
In "Shadow War Part Seven," Deathstroke commands the Secret Society in a brutal clash against Talia and the Demon's Shadow, pushing both sides to the brink. With Batman, Robin, and Batman Inc. racing to intervene, the true mastermind behind the violence begins to emerge—just as the final confrontation reaches its peak.
In "Shadow War Omega," Batman, Robin, Talia, and Ravager race to stop Geo-Force, whose vengeance against Talia is fueled by the destruction of Markovia and the murder of Deathstroke. As the Secret Society moves in to steal Slade’s body, the line between war, legacy, and retribution blurs.
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