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Cover: J. H. Williams III

Batwoman: Elegy The Deluxe Edition #[nn]

Aug 2010 · DC · 24.99 USD; 28.99 CAD
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This deluxe hardcover collects the acclaimed Batwoman: Elegy storyline from Detective Comics #854-860, written by Greg Rucka with stunning artwork by J.H. Williams III. The story reintroduces Kate Kane as the new Batwoman, delving into her military background, her complex family history, and her battle against the mysterious villain Alice, who leads a cult of Wonderland-inspired criminals. The volume also includes the backup stories from the series and a wealth of behind-the-scenes material, showcasing Williams' intricate and innovative page layouts.

In "Elegy, Part One: Agitato," Batwoman faces a terrifying confrontation with Alice, who drugs her with a hallucinogenic substance, plunging her into a nightmare where her mother appears. As the line between reality and delusion blurs, Colonel Kane arrives to aid her—yet even his presence may not be enough to protect her from the horrors Alice has set loose. Written by Greg Rucka and illustrated with haunting precision by J. H. Williams III, with colors by Dave Stewart and letters by Todd Klein, this deluxe edition captures the story’s intense atmosphere and emotional depth, all framed by Williams III’s striking cover art.

Contains 7 stories
Elegy, Part One: Agitato
24 pp · Superhero
Batwoman [Kate Kane]Batman [Dick Grayson]Colonel KaneAnnaRushAlice (villain)
Elegy, Part 2: Misterioso
22 pp · Superhero
Batwoman [Kate Kane]Colonel Jake KaneAlice (villain)Question [Renee Montoya] (cameohallucination)

In "Elegy, Part 2: Misterioso," Batwoman faces a terrifying psychological assault as Alice drugs her with a hallucinogenic, forcing her to confront visions of her mother. With Colonel Kane arriving to aid her, Batwoman must fight not only Alice’s traps but the monstrous illusions she’s unleashed—before the line between memory and nightmare collapses entirely.

Elegy, Part 3: Affettuoso
22 pp · Superhero
Batwoman [Kate Kane]Colonel Jake KaneCatherine KaneBette Kane [Flamebird]Commissioner James GordonMaggie SawyerAbbott (villain)Hayes (villain)Claire (villain)Alice (villain)

In "Elegy, Part 3: Affettuoso," Kate faces the tension of a high-stakes party hosted by her stepmother, where old connections resurface and new threats emerge—among them Maggie Sawyer and the enigmatic villain Abbott. As the night unfolds, Alice and her gang strike, taking Colonel Kane hostage, plunging Kate into a crisis that tests her resolve and loyalty.

Elegy, Part 4: Rubato!
22 pp · Superhero
Batwoman [Kate Kane]Colonel KaneBette Kane [Flamebird]Abbott (villain)Hayes (villain)Claire (villain)Alice [Beth] (villain)

In "Elegy, Part 4: Rubato!", Batwoman races against time to stop Alice from unleashing a deadly chemical weapon aboard a military plane above Gotham, where every second brings the city closer to catastrophe. The stakes are personal and devastating, as the two adversaries collide in a high-stakes aerial showdown that tests Batwoman’s resolve and forces her to confront the cost of stopping Alice’s twisted plan.

Go, Part 1
20 pp · Superhero
Batwoman [Kate Kane] (origin)Colonel Jake KaneCommissioner James GordonCaptain Maggie SawyerMajor General Frances LombardoBeth Kane (flashback)Gabi Kane (flashbackdeath)
Go, Part 2
20 pp · Superhero
Batwoman [Kate Kanealso as Candy] (origin)Batman [Bruce Wayne] (flashback)Jake Kane (flashback)Sophie Moore (flashback)Dan (flashback)Colonel Reyes (flashback)Dr. Mallory KimballRobert (flashback)Catherine (flashback)Abbott (villain)Hayes (villain)Claire (villain)
Go, Part 3
20 pp · Superhero
Batwoman [Kate Kane] (origin)Colonel Jake KaneDr. Mallory KimballCatherine Kane (flashback)Renee Montoya (flashback)Harvey Bullock (flashback)Faye

In "Go, Part 3" from Batwoman: Elegy The Deluxe Edition, Jo—once known as Kate Kane—finally embraces her identity as Batwoman, stepping into the role with quiet resolve. A shocking DNA test reveals a truth buried for two decades: the woman she’s been fighting, Alice, is actually her long-lost sister Beth, setting the stage for a reckoning that will redefine everything.

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Full credits

writer Greg Rucka
artist, inker J. H. Williams III
colorist Dave Stewart
letterer Todd Klein
cover pencils, inks J. H. Williams III

Reprints

↩ Reprints Detective Comics #854 (2009), Detective Comics #854 (2009), Detective Comics #854 (2009), Detective Comics #855 (2009), Detective Comics #856 (2009), Detective Comics #857 (2009), Detective Comics #858 (2009), Detective Comics #858 (2009), Detective Comics #859 (2010), Detective Comics #859 (2010), Detective Comics #860 (2010), Detective Comics #860 (2010)

Reprinted in Batwoman: Elegy #[nn] (2011), Batwoman by Greg Rucka and J. H. Williams III #[nn] (2017), Batwoman: Elegy #[nn] (2019)

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