Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne #[nn]

Mar 2012 · DC · 19.99 USD; 22.99 CAD

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About this Collection

This collection brings together the six-issue miniseries that follows Bruce Wayne as he is hurtled through time after the events of Final Crisis, with each chapter finding him in a different era—from prehistoric times to the far future—as he struggles to return to the present and reclaim his identity as Batman. Written by Grant Morrison with art by various artists, the story serves as a key part of Morrison's Batman saga, leading directly into the Batman Incorporated era.

In "Part One: Shadow on Stone," a disoriented Bruce Wayne awakens in the prehistoric past, confronting the immortal Vandal Savage before a sudden leap through time strands him in a distant future. As Booster Gold, Green Lantern, Superman, and Rip Hunter race to his aid, they arrive too late—only to find no trace of him. Written by Grant Morrison and illustrated by Chris Sprouse, with inks by Karl Story, colors by Guy Major, and letters by Jared K. Fletcher, this pivotal issue features a cover by Andy Kubert.

Contains 6 stories

Part One: Shadow on Stone

38 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Waynealso as Man of Bats]Booster Gold [Michael Jon Carter]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Rip HunterSuperman [Clark KentKal-El]GiantJokerOld Man (corpse)ManBoySurlyBlood MobChief Savage [Vandal Savage]

In "Part One: Shadow on Stone," a disoriented Bruce Wayne awakens in a prehistoric world, where he must confront the ancient and relentless Vandal Savage. As time fractures around him, a desperate rescue mission unfolds across eras—Booster Gold, Green Lantern, Superman, and Rip Hunter race to save him, but arrive too late to stop the first clash of a timeline unraveling.

Part Two: Until the End of Time

32 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Waynealso as Brother Mordecai]Booster Gold [Michael Jon Carter]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Rip HunterSuperman [Clark KentKal-El]Skeetsa biorganic archivistBrother Malleus [The HammerNathaniel Wayne]AnniePeckBrother MartinMatthew Tyler (corpse)Mrs. Tyler (villain)

Part Three: The Bones of Bristol Bay

32 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Waynealso as Black Pirate]Jack Valor [Black Piratealso as Jack Loggins]Batman [Dick Grayson]Robin [Damian Wayne]Red Robin [Tim Drake]Justice League of America [JLAAtom [Ray Palmer]Black Canary [Dinah Lance]Congorilla [Congo Bill]Cyborg [Victor Stone]Donna TroyDr. Light [Kimiyo Hoshi]FlashGreen Lantern [Hal Jordan]Guardian [Jim Harper]Starman [Mikaal Tomas]Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]]Huntress [Helena Bertinelli]Jonah HexThe MiaganiBlackbeard [Commodore Thatch]Israel HandsDarkseid (cameo, flashback, villain)

Part Four: Dark Night, Dark Rider

32 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Jonah HexKatie [also as Catherine]Midnight HorseThomas WayneBucky (villain)Chuck (villain)Lucky (villain)Vandal Savage (villain)

Part Five: Masquerade

32 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Red Robin [Tim Drake]Justice League of America [JLABlack Canary [Dinah Lance]Congorilla [Congo Bill]Cyborg [Victor Stone]Donna TroyDr. Light [Kimiyo Hoshi]FlashGreen Arrow [Oliver Queen]Starfire [Koriand'r]Starman [Mikaal Tomas]Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]]Betsy KaneRoderick KaneGrovesProfessor Carter NicholsMarsha Lamarr (villain)John Mayhew (villain)Dr. Simon Hurt (villain)

Finale: The All-Over

32 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Red Robin [Tim Drake]Justice League of America [JLACongorilla [Congo Bill]Cyborg [Victor Stone]Donna TroyJade [Jennie-Lynn Hayden]Jesse Quick [Jesse Chambers]Starfire [Koriand'r]Starman [Mikaal Tomas]Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]]Booster Gold [Michael Jon Carter]SkeetsGreen Lantern [Hal Jordan]Rip HunterSuperman [Clark KentKal-El]Bush robotsMetronDarkseid (villain)