Just Imagine Stan Lee with Joe Kubert Creating Batman #[nn]
In a bold reimagining, Stan Lee and Joe Kubert deliver a gritty, prison-born origin for a vengeful Batman in this 2001 DC special. Accused of a crime he didn’t commit, Wayne Williams transforms behind bars into a weaponized vigilante, forging his identity with the help of a scientist and a deadly arsenal. The story’s raw intensity is matched by Kubert’s powerful art—both in the interior and on the cover—making this a standout moment in the series’ alternate take on the Dark Knight mythos.
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Accused and convicted of a crime he did not commit, Wayne Williams uses his time in prison to develop outstanding physical strength and skills. With help from a scientist he develops weapons, then creates the persona of the Batman to take vengeance on the gang lord who framed him.
Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).