Detective Comics #857
In "Elegy, Part 4: Rubato!", Batwoman takes to the skies over Gotham in a high-stakes aerial showdown with the enigmatic Alice, racing to stop her from unleashing a deadly chemical weapon. Written by Greg Rucka and brought to life with stunning, dynamic art by J. H. Williams III—whose pencils and inks define the issue’s bold visuals, enhanced by Dave Stewart’s evocative colors and Todd Klein’s precise lettering—this gripping installment delivers a tense, atmospheric clash of wills. The cover, a collaborative effort by J. H. Williams III and Cully Hamner, captures the intensity of the moment with striking detail.
In "Elegy, Part 4: Rubato!", Batwoman faces off against Alice in a high-stakes aerial showdown aboard a military plane above Gotham, racing to stop her from unleashing a deadly chemical weapon. The tension builds as the city's fate hangs in the balance, and Jo, the plane’s pilot, becomes an unexpected player in the chaos.
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Reprinted in 100% DC #26 (2010), Batwoman: Elegy The Deluxe Edition #[nn] (2010), The Question: Pipeline #[nn] (2011), Batwoman: Elegy #[nn] (2011), Batwoman by Greg Rucka and J. H. Williams III #[nn] (2017), Batwoman: Elegy #[nn] (2019), Batman Giant #5 (2020), Colección Héroes y Villanos #18 (2021)
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