Earth 2 #4
In "The Dark Age, Part 1," a fractured legacy takes center stage as Thomas Wayne—secretly alive after his original death—finally confronts his son Bruce, only to be rejected. Years later, after Bruce’s passing, Thomas assumes the mantle of Batman on Earth 2, driven by grief and a need to honor his son’s legacy. Written by Tom Taylor and illustrated by Robson Rocha, with inks by Scott Hanna, colors by Pete Pantazis, and letters by Dezi Sienty, this pivotal issue features a striking cover by Doug Mahnke.
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Thomas Wayne, secretly kept alive after being shot by Joe Chill, waits several years before revealing himself to his son Bruce, who rejects him. Following the death of Bruce, the Earth 2 Batman, Thomas Wayne takes on the Batman identity to honor his fallen son.
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