Batman: War Games #3
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis concluding volume of the Batman: War Games crossover collects the final chapters of the street-level gang war that engulfed Gotham City. As the conflict reaches its bloody climax, Batman and his allies must confront the mastermind behind the chaos and deal with the devastating fallout from the events of Acts One and Two. The collection includes issues from the Batman, Detective Comics, Batgirl, Robin, and Nightwing series, wrapping up the sprawling narrative that redefined Gotham's criminal underworld.
In "War Games Act 3 Part 1: Good Intentions," Batman’s carefully laid strategy to end Gotham’s gang war unravels when Orpheus—whom he’d intended to lead the city’s underworld—falls victim to the very violence he sought to control. Written by Andersen Gabrych and brought to life by Pete Woods’ sharp interior art, this pivotal issue finds Batman confronting the cost of his own choices, with James Jean’s striking cover capturing the moment’s grim weight.
In "War Games Act 3 Part 1: Good Intentions," Batman's carefully laid strategy to end Gotham's gang war hits a devastating wall when Orpheus—whom he'd intended to lead the city's underworld—falls victim to the very violence he hoped to end. With the plan unraveling and the streets slipping further into chaos, Batman must confront the consequences of his choices before the city descends completely.
In "War Games: Act 3 Part 7 Multiple Fronts," Catwoman stumbles upon a grisly scene at the docks—twelve dead cops with Zeiss standing among them. Black Mask has rallied the Gotham underworld to the Clock Tower, claiming it's Batman’s true lair, while Oracle, isolated and compromised, activates every trap in the tower and loses her connection. As Catwoman overcomes Zeiss and tries to call Oracle for backup, the silence on the line sends a chill through her. Meanwhile, Batman is pulled from the fight when he sees Black Mask’s live broadcast from what he claims is the Batcave.
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↩ Reprints Batgirl #57 (2004), Batman #633 (2004), Batman: Gotham Knights #58 (2004), Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #184 (2004), Catwoman #36 (2004), Detective Comics #799 (2004), Nightwing #98 (2004), Robin #131 (2004)
Reprinted in Batman: War Games #2 (2016)
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