Batman The Cult #3
In "Book Three: Escape," Batman and Robin fight their way out of Gotham’s treacherous sewers, where the Dark Knight is still reeling from a harrowing ordeal. As Deacon Blackfire’s army of homeless forces pushes the National Guard back and the city teeters on evacuation, Robin’s plea snaps Batman back to focus—just in time to face the grim reality that Gotham may be lost. Written by Jim Starlin and illustrated with haunting precision by Berni Wrightson, this pivotal issue sees Batman make a devastating decision: they’re leaving, and not coming back. The cover by Berni Wrightson captures the weight of that moment in stark, unforgettable detail.
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Robin helps Batman escape the sewers. Batman is still shaken by his experience and has difficulty fighting. Robin asks him for help and Batman snaps out of it. Deacon Blackfire's army of homeless force the National Guard to withdraw and the Governor recommends Gotham City evacuate but about half the people remain. Sewer snipers eliminate a spec ops group sent in and barricades keep the army at bay. Once they leave the sewer, Batman asks Robin to phone Alfred and get him to pick them up. Batman tells the Boy Wonder that they are leaving Gotham City and not coming back because Blackfire has won.
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