About this Collection
This collection kicks off the 2019 Batwoman series, gathering the first story arc where Kate Kane returns to Gotham to confront a mysterious threat from the sea. Written by Marguerite Bennett with art by James Tynion IV and Steve Epting, the volume explores Kate's strained family ties and her mission to protect the city from a supernatural tide of danger.
In "Beyond a Shadow," Flamebird ventures out on patrol alone and is gravely injured, leading to her discovery by Cameron Chase, who carefully maneuvers her into admitting a secret link to Kate Kane. J. H. Williams III and W. Haden Blackman craft a tense, emotionally charged mystery, with Williams III’s distinctive art and Dave Stewart’s vivid colors bringing the story’s haunting atmosphere to life. Ben Oliver’s cover captures the issue’s eerie tone with striking, moody detail.
Contains 12 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 suffers a severe injury, leading to her discovery by Cameron Chase, who carefully maneuvers her into confessing a hidden 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)
To Drown the World, Part One
22 pp · Superhero
Batwoman [Kate Kane]Bette Kane [Flamebird]Cameron ChaseColonel Jake KaneD.E.O.Detective Maggie SawyerIsabella LopezFalchion (flashback, villain)Maro (flashback, villain)
To Drown the World, Part Two
20 pp · Superhero
Batwoman [Kate Kane]Bette Kane [Flamebird]Cameron ChaseColonel Jake KaneD.E.O.Detective Maggie SawyerHarvey BullockAbbottRushBloody Mary [Mary Worth] (villain)Falchion (villain)Killer Croc [Waylon Jones] (villain)Maro (villain)Sune (villain)
To Drown the World, Part 3
20 pp · Superhero
Batwoman [Kate Kane]Bette Kane [Flamebird]Cameron ChaseColonel Jake KaneD.E.O.Detective Maggie SawyerDr. SiddharthaHarvey BullockThe Ashoth (villain)Bloody Mary [Mary Worth] (villain)Falchion (villain)Killer Croc [Waylon Jones] (villain)Maro (villain)Rush (villain)Sune (villain)The Weeping Woman [Maria Salvaje] (villain)
To Drown the World, Part Four
20 pp · Superhero
Batwoman [Kate Kane]Bette Kane [Flamebird]Cameron ChaseColonel Jake KaneD.E.O.Detective Maggie SawyerChristopher Falchion (villain)Killer Croc [Waylon Jones] (villain)Maro (villain)Sune (villain)The Weeping Woman [Maria Salvaje] (villain)
To Drown the World, Part Five
20 pp · Superhero
Batwoman [Kate Kane]Bette Kane [Flamebird]Cameron ChaseColonel Jake KaneCommissioner James GordonD.E.O.Detective Maggie SawyerJohn McDonaghChristopher Falchion (villain)Killer Croc [Waylon Jones] (villain)Maro Ito (villain)Sune (villain)
To Drown the World, Part Six
20 pp · Superhero
Batwoman [Kate Kane]Bette Kane [Flamebird]Cameron ChaseColonel Jake KaneDetective Maggie SawyerBloody Mary [Mary Worth] (villain)Christopher Falchion (villain, corpse)Killer Croc [Waylon Jones] (villain)Maro Ito (villain)The Hook [Rush] (villain)The Weeping Woman [Maria Salvaje] (villain)
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