Cover: James Jean

Batman: War Crimes #[nn]

Apr 2006 · DC · 12.99 USD; 17.50 CAD

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About this Collection

This 2006 collection brings together the four-issue Batman: War Crimes miniseries, which follows the Dark Knight as he investigates a series of murders that threaten to expose his secret identity. The story, set in the aftermath of the Infinite Crisis event, features Batman grappling with the fallout of his actions and the escalating violence in Gotham City. Written by Bill Willingham with art by various creators, this volume also includes related tie-in issues from the Batman family of titles.

In "Strangers in Paradise," Batman confronts a haunting revelation: Stephanie should have survived the night he left her with Dr. Thompkins, and now Black Mask is using that truth to manipulate the city—and frame Batman for murder. Written by Andersen Gabrych and illustrated by Pete Woods, with inks by BIT, colors by Jason Wright, and letters by Rob Leigh, this 2006 issue unfolds with tense precision, while James Jean’s striking cover captures the story’s dark, psychological edge.

Contains 7 stories

Strangers in Paradise

17 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne] (flashback)Nightwing [Dick Grayson] (flashback)Ezra BrownianRed Hood [Jason Todd] (villain, flashback)David Sutabi (villain)Black Mask [Roman Sionis] (villain)Two-Face [Harvey Dent] (villain, flashback)Hush (villain, flashback)Tarantula [Catalina Flores] (villain, flashback)Prometheus (villain, flashback)Mr. Freeze [Victor Fries] (villain, flashback)Amazo (villain)

Street Crime

5 pp · Superhero

Commissioner AkinsMayorKiller CrocCatwoman (Cameo)

Taking Sides

8 pp · Superhero

Robin [Tim Drake]Batgirl [Cassandra Cain]

War Crimes, Part 1: To the Victor Go the Spoils

22 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Alfred PennyworthArturo RodriguezStephanie Brown [SpoilerRobin] (flashbackdeceased)Nurse JenkinsVera Desares (deceased)Alex Kosov (villain)Joker (villain)Arthur Brown [as Aaron BlackCluemaster] (villain)Batman [Black Mask in disguiseRoman Sionis] (villain)

In "War Crimes, Part 1: To the Victor Go the Spoils," Batman confronts a haunting truth: Stephanie should have survived the night he left her with Dr. Thompkins, and now Black Mask is exploiting that moment to pin a murder on him. The line between justice and guilt blurs as Batman races to clear his name while unraveling a conspiracy that reaches deep into Gotham’s darkest corners.

War Crimes, Part 2: Minor Discrepancies

22 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Alfred PennyworthCommissioner Michael AkinsWinona ChenArturo RodriguezAgnes Crystal Bellinger-BrownJokerAaron Black [Arthur BrownCluemaster]Black Mask [Roman Sionis]

War Crimes, Part 3: A Consequence of Truth

22 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Alfred PennyworthArturo RodriguezMs. ChenCrystal BrownJoker (villain)Arthur Brown [as Aaron BlackCluemaster] (villain)Black Mask [Roman Sionisalso as Batman] (villain)

War Crimes, Part 4: Judgment at Gotham

22 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Alfred PennyworthLeslie ThompkinsWinona ChenDanny FoxArturo RodriguezAgnes Crystal Bellinger-BrownJokerBlack Mask [Roman Sionis]Alexandra Kosov