Batman: The Caped Crusader #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis deluxe hardcover collects the acclaimed 2009 story by writer Neil Gaiman and artist Andy Kubert, which serves as a poignant, dreamlike farewell to the Silver Age Batman. Told through the perspectives of Gotham's rogues and allies at Bruce Wayne's funeral, the narrative weaves together multiple possible endings for the Dark Knight. The volume also includes the related story 'Batman: Black & White' #2's 'A Black and White World' and other bonus material, presented in a larger format with enhanced production values.
In "Ten Nights of the Beast! [Part I]," Jason finds himself drawn into a web of secrets when a group of students invites him to help as a stagehand—only to reveal their hidden catwalk network and a plan to alter school records. Written by Robert Greenberger and illustrated by Norm Breyfogle, with vibrant colors by Adrienne Roy and sharp lettering by Albert De Guzman, the story captures Jason’s quiet determination as he grapples with right and wrong, guided by Bruce’s old advice. The cover by Todd McFarlane adds a striking, shadowed edge to the mystery unfolding in the halls of Gotham’s high school.
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Jason's teacher chides him about not being more active in extracurricular activities. Jason honestly regrets not being able to do more after school. Three students ask him if he'll help being a stagehand that afternoon. However, the stagehands instead show him their secret way of getting around the school using the catwalks. They are about to change their grades in a locked office when they decide they've run out of time; Jason wonders what he's gotten himself into. They promise to meet back at five. Jason sneaks back in early, remarking that he likes these guys, but he can't let them change their grades. He sees them doing just that and wonders what Batman would do. He flashes back to Bruce telling him to "let the criminals trip themselves up." The following day all of the students are called to an assembly where it is revealed that the administration has caught the error and identified the perpetrators. Jason leaves after everyone else, thinking about his success as Batman's back-up (but not with extracurricular activities).
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