I Am Batman #2
In "Empire State of Mind, Part 1," Jace finds himself pulled into a high-stakes murder case when a billionaire philanthropist is found dead, challenging his preference for helping everyday citizens. As he digs deeper into the victim’s life, the investigation begins to unravel secrets that threaten to upend Gotham’s power structure. Written by John Ridley and illustrated by Christian Duce, with colors by Rex Lokus and letters by ALW’s Troy Peteri, this issue sets a tense, grounded tone for the new Bat task force. The cover by Olivier Coipel captures the city’s looming presence with sharp, atmospheric detail.
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Jace initially rejects Detective Chubbs' request to investigate the grisly murder of a billionaire philanthropist, preferring to help ordinary people. But as he learns more about the victim, he takes an interest in tracking down the killer. Meanwhile, the police commissioner and deputy mayor have their doubts regarding the new Bat task force set up by the mayor.
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