Batman: Shadows of the Bat: The Tower #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis collection brings together the 2023 crossover event Batman/The Shadow: The Murder Geniuses, originally published as a six-issue miniseries. Written by Steve Orlando and drawn by Riley Rossmo, the story teams the Dark Knight with the legendary vigilante The Shadow to take on a sinister plot involving a resurrected Lamont Cranston and a cabal of masterminds known as the Murder Geniuses. The volume is part of DC's 'Shadows of the Bat: The Tower' storyline, tying into the larger narrative of the Tower of Babel arc within the Batman universe.
In "The Tower Part 1," Dr. Wear, hunted by the Party Crashers for a debt, turns to Penguin for help—just as a key witness threatens to expose his dangerous work at Arkham Tower. With Oracle, Batwoman, and the Batgirls racing to protect her, Nightwing digs deeper into the asylum’s secrets, uncovering unsettling patterns that suggest someone is manipulating the patients. Written by Mariko Tamaki and illustrated by Max Raynor, with colors by Luis Guerrero and letters by Ariana Maher, this gripping chapter unfolds under a cover by Irvin Rodriguez.
In "The Tower Part 1," the newly opened Arkham Tower promises a fresh start for Gotham’s most dangerous minds, but even its sleek, modern halls can’t keep the darkness at bay when a sudden outbreak of violence shatters the illusion of progress. As tensions rise within the facility, the line between healing and chaos begins to blur.
In "The Tower Part 3," Batwoman, still posing as Dr. Lisa Frow, presses deeper into the mysteries of Arkham Tower, where Huntress—undercover as a patient—makes a surprising choice to stay when given a chance to escape. Meanwhile, Cassandra keeps watch as Dr. Wear meets secretly with a member of the Party Crashers, adding another layer to the growing tension within the asylum’s walls.
In "The Tower Part 4," Nightwing’s growing unease deepens as Huntress remains trapped undercover at Arkham Tower, where Helena’s visions—fueled by the Vile parasite—reveal a violent act by patient Ana Vulsion against a Party Crasher. As Dick infiltrates the facility posing as a custodian, Dr. Wear scrambles to conceal the evidence of the attack, tightening the noose around the truth.
In "The Tower Part 5," Oracle and the Bat-family race to uncover the source of a dangerous new drug flooding Gotham—linked to the troubled legacy of Arkham Tower. As Dr. Wear faces backlash from both the Party Crashers and Penguin, he summons Psycho-Pirate in a desperate bid to sway Mayor Nakano, but the plan spirals when the patients break free from control.
In "The Tower Part 6," chaos erupts at Arkham Tower when freed patients spiral into a riot, trapping Helena and Dick in the crossfire. As Dr. Wear aids Psycho-Pirate in reasserting control and erasing the event from everyone’s memory, Batwoman and the Batgirls uncover a chilling link between the asylum and the new drugs flooding Gotham’s streets.
In "The Tower Part 7," Dr. Wear, desperate and hunted by the Party Crashers over a financial debt, turns to Penguin for help—only to find himself deeper in a web of secrets. As Oracle, Batwoman, and the Batgirls race to protect a key witness against Dr. Wear’s controversial Arkham Tower procedures, Nightwing digs into the facility’s dark past, uncovering unsettling connections that suggest someone is manipulating the patients. With tensions rising and the truth still hidden, the Bat-team must piece together a conspiracy that reaches far beyond the asylum’s walls.
In "The Tower Part 8," Oracle, Batwoman, and the Batgirls fight off the Party Crashers at the Cave as Nightwing falls under Psycho-Pirate’s influence at Arkham Tower. With the Tower on the verge of opening to new patients, Dr. Wear scrambles to maintain order while the Penguin and the Party Crashers close in—and chaos erupts when Psycho-Pirate’s hold on the inmates slips.
In "The Tower Part 9," chaos unfolds at Arkham Tower as freed patients seize control, trapping Mayor Nakano’s wife, key members of the Bat-team, and others inside. Huntress intervenes to protect Koyuki Nakano, only to be confronted by Mister Freeze, while Nightwing attempts to secure Psycho-Pirate’s safety—only to be captured by an unforeseen enemy.
In "The Tower Part 10," Scarecrow’s grip on Arkham Tower tightens after Dr. Wear’s death, turning the asylum into a battleground of fear and chaos. Harley Quinn fights through the Party Crashers to save Chase Meridan, while Huntress struggles against a patient warped by Scarecrow’s influence. With security disabled and the Bat-team breaching the Tower, time is running out—Nightwing is already in Scarecrow’s hands, and the final confrontation looms.
In "The Tower Part 11," Batman pushes deep into Arkham Tower to rescue Koyuki Nakano and Psycho-Pirate from Scarecrow’s grip, as chaos erupts among the ranks. While Harley Quinn holds the line against the Party Crashers, Stephanie and Tim fight Penguin’s men for control of the tower’s hidden drug cache, and Helena races to free the hostages—only to face resistance from Ana Vulsion. The showdown with Scarecrow looms, and every choice could tip the balance.
In "The Tower Finale," Batman and Batwoman stand at the edge of a hard-won victory as Arkham Tower falls back under control, its inmates secured and the chaos contained. With Deb Donovan uncovering the truth behind the uprising and Penguin’s desperate bid to reclaim Psycho-Pirate, the Bat team races to stay one step ahead—while Mayor Nakano confronts his past and Koyuki begins to face her fears.
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