Batman: The Brave and the Bold: The Winning Card #1
In "The Winning Card, Part 1," Batman’s first year in Gotham takes a dark turn as he hunts a killer, while Captain James Gordon races to protect Henry Claridge from a chilling threat from the Joker. Meanwhile, a young girl vanishes in the night, stumbling into a twisted encounter with the Clown Prince of Crime in a quiet park. Written by Tom King and brought to life with bold, atmospheric art by Mitch Gerads—pencils, inks, and colors all by Gerads, with lettering by Clayton Cowles—this issue marks a gripping new chapter in the Batman mythos, with a cover by Mitch Gerads that captures the tension in a single, striking image.
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In his first year, Batman tracks a killer, while Captain James Gordon responds to a threat by the Joker on the life of Henry Claridge. Meanwhile, a girl goes missing in a park at night and encounters the Joker.
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