About this Collection
This volume collects the first story arc of Batwoman's New 52 series, following Kate Kane as she balances her personal life with her role as Gotham City's supernatural protector. Written by J.H. Williams III and W. Haden Blackman, with Williams providing the intricate, art-deco-inspired artwork, the story introduces a mysterious crime scene involving children and a deadly new villain known as the Weeping Woman.
Contains 6 stories
Beyond a Shadow
16 pp · Superhero
Batwoman [Kate Kane]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Colonel Jake KaneBette Kane [Flamebird]Maggie SawyerReligion of Crime (villains)Sister Shard (villain)
Hydrology, Part 1: Leaching
22 pp · Superhero
Batwoman [Kate Kane]Bette Kane [Flamebirdalso as Plebe]Colonel Jake KaneBatman [Bruce Wayne]D.E.O. [Cameron ChaseMr. Bones]Commissioner James GordonDetective Maggie SawyerFelipe LopezIsabella LopezAlice [Beth Kane] (flashback)The Weeping Woman (villain)Q-Ball (villain)The Pool Hall Gang (villains)
Hydrology, Part 2: Infiltration
22 pp · Superhero
Batwoman [Kate Kane]Bette Kane [Flamebirdalso as Plebe]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Batgirl [Barbara Gordon] (cameo)Black Canary [Dinah Lance] (cameo)Catwoman [Selina Kyle] (cameo)El Gaucho [Don Santiago Vargas] (cameo)Huntress [Helena Bertinelli] (cameo)The Knight [Cyril Sheldrake] (cameo)Lady Blackhawk [Zinda Blake] (cameo)Manhunter [Kate Spencer] (cameo)Man-of-Bats [Dr. William Eagle] (cameo)Question [Renee Montoya] (cameo)Red Robin [Tim Drake] (cameo)Squire [Beryl Hutchinson] (cameo)D.E.O. [Cameron Chase]Detective Maggie SawyerHarvey BullockJulioThe Weeping Woman (villain)Were-Beasts (villains)
Hydrology 3: Gaining Stream
22 pp · Superhero
Batwoman [Kate Kane]Flamebird [Bette Kane]Colonel Jake KaneD.E.O. [Cameron ChaseMr. BonesAgent McDonagh]Detective Maggie SawyerThe Weeping Woman (villain)
Hydrology 4: Estuary
20 pp · Superhero
Batwoman [Kate Kane]Flamebird [Bette Kane]D.E.O. [Cameron ChaseMr. Bones]Detective Maggie SawyerThe Weeping Woman [Maria Salvaje] (villain)
In "Hydrology 4: Estuary," Flamebird patrols alone and is severely injured, leading to her discovery by Cameron Chase, who carefully maneuvers her into admitting a secret link to Kate Kane.
Hydrology 5: Evapotranspiration
20 pp · Superhero
Batwoman [Kate Kane]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Beth Kane (hallucination)Bette Kane [Flamebird]D.E.O. [Cameron ChaseMr. Bones]The Weeping Woman [Maria Salvaje] (villain)
