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Batman's traumatic hand injury is finally fixed in a bizarre way - a clone offers his own hand in exchange. The prosthetic hand given to Batman by another Earth's Batman was versatile, but now he has a literal replacement. While it resolves the plot, some fans may feel Batman's injury was resolved too soon, taking away a reminder of his vulnerability.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Batman #149!The most traumatic injury Batman suffered in some time has finally been fixed, albeit in the strangest way possible. It wasn't too long ago that Bruce Wayne lost part of himself while traversing the multiverse. Now the Dark Knight has found a solution thanks to a literal once-in-a-lifetime solution from an unexpected ally.

In Batman #149 by Chip Zdarsky, Steve Lieber, and Michele Bandini, Bruce rescues Zur-En-Arrh's Robin, a clone of Bruce, from the streets and brings him back to Batman's brownstone. Batman discovers that...

Batman's backup persona Zur-En-Arrh is taking over, controlling his actions towards brutality and isolation from his Bat-Family. With Zur-En-Arrh manipulating Batman's mind, the dark persona seeks to transform Robin into a violent and dangerous version of himself. As Batman fights to break free from Zur-En-Arrh's control and protect his son Damian, a dark path for Robin looms. Will he become a weapon for evil?

Unfortunately for Batman, his greatest mistake is about to change his son Robin's life for the worse. For the past several months, Bruce has been dealing with the consequences of creating Zur-En-Arrh, his unhinged backup persona who has taken on a life of his own.

Now, Zur-En-Arrh is out and taking the world by storm. As Zur-En-Arrh takes Gotham under his control, he's going to be seeking out Damian Wayne. A dark future could be ahead for the Bat-Family as Damian is used by the...

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Joker continuity is a bit messy by design. Ever since the Clown Prince of Crime declared that he “preferred multiple choice” in Alan Moore and Brian Bolland’s seminal 1988 comic Batman: The Killing Joke, it’s been very tough to nail down just what is true and what isn’t about the villain’s origin story. Was the Joker once a failed comedian who went mad after criminals murdered his family and he fell into a vat of chemicals? Maybe. Or was he originally a crime boss known as the Red Hood? Is his real name actually Jack?

Multiple choice has mostly worked well for the Joker, who is meant to be Gotham’s embodiment of true evil. The fact that his story is indecipherable and ultimately unknowable makes him that much scarier of a threat for Batman. But things are getting a little too convoluted now.

DC is finally providing a definitive backstory for the Joker, confirming that his origins as presented in The Killing Joke are canon. The twist of Red Mask creating three Joker copies is finally being resolved, adding resolution to a plot point that has been waiting for years. While there is always the possibility of another twist, for now the mystery of the Joker's origin can rest. Batman #142 is available on February 6th.

Warning! Preview pages ahead for Batman #142!DC is doing away with the mystery for good and giving Joker a true, undeniable backstory. Over the years, fans have been exposed to numerous potential origins for the Clown Prince of Crime. But a new storyline is finally setting the record straight on which backstory is the correct one.

In a preview for Batman #142 by Chip Zdarsky, Giuseppe Camuncoli, and Andrea Sorrentino, a flash-forward shows an elderly Bruce examining Joker's body.

Cyborg Superboy: Conner Kent faces his most dangerous enemy yet in the form of Cyborg Superboy, a malevolent clone with cybernetic enhancements. The Uncoiled: The Flash encounters an intimidating extra-dimensional creature called the Uncoiled, which possesses the ability to step in and out of reality, making it a difficult opponent to defeat. Red Mask: Batman battles Red Mask, a Joker variant who creates alternate Earths filled with Jokers, posing a serious threat to Gotham and its inhabitants.

The DC Universe’s heroes have survived another year and a deadly new swath of enemies. Throughout 2023, terrifying new enemies emerged to push DC’s greatest heroes to their limits. While some preferred to operate from the shadows, others took their fights directly to their antagonists and made their lives a living hell. Whether they were criminal masterminds or bloodthirsty killers, these new villains made their mark in the past year. Read on...

The Arkham franchise version of Batman appears in Batman #135, confirming his survival after the events of Batman: Arkham Knight. This Batman has experienced immense tragedy, including the loss of Jason Todd, Talia al Ghul, and his secret identity and fortune. Despite fan confusion, Arkham Knight's ending and the appearance of the Arkham Batman in the comics definitively confirm his survival.

For a long time, fans weren't sure if Batman survived the events of the Batman: Arkham Knight video game, but now DC Comics has given a definitive answer. A trip through the multiverse reveals many different iterations of the Dark Knight, with the Arkham version sharing his counterparts' ability to make it through even the most harrowing life-threatening situations.

The Arkham franchise games version of Batman make a surprise appearance in Batman #135 by Chip Zdarsky, Mike Hawthorne, Jorge Jimenez, Mikel Janin, Adriano Di Benedetto, Tomeu Morey, and Romulo Fajardo. Batman...

Batman's alter ego, the Batman of Zur-En-Arrh, poses a greater challenge to the Joker than Bruce Wayne ever did. The Batman of Zur-En-Arrh is a more violent and unhinged version of the Dark Knight who is willing to cross lines Bruce would never cross. The Joker is excited to face off against Zur-En-Arrh because he knows this Batman will let go and go to depths that Bruce is afraid to explore.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Batman #139!The Joker may be Batman's greatest enemy, but the villain has someone else in mind for himself. The Dark Knight has abandoned the Bat-Family and is out to take down the Clown Prince of Crime for good. But there's one person the Joker desires to confront far more than his beloved Batman.

In Batman #139 by Chip Zdarsky and Jorge Jiménez, the Caped Crusader tracks the Joker down to the home of a toy magnate.

Batman has handed over leadership of the Bat-Family to Nightwing and Oracle, two allies he trusts to make the team stronger. "Gotham War" revealed that Batman is in no condition to lead the Bat-Family, and stepping down is best for the team. Nightwing and Oracle are the best fit to lead the Bat-Family, as they have seniority, trust, and leadership experience. Batman knows they will do a great job.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War – Scorched Earth #1!After an intense dispute, Batman has decided to leave leadership of the Bat-Family in the hands of two surprising allies. "Gotham War" was a painful event that nearly broke Gotham's greatest team of heroes. But Bruce Wayne is handing off the team to two people he knows will make the Bat-Family stronger than ever.

In Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War – Scorched Earth #1 by Chip Zdarsky, Tini Howard, Mike Hawthorne,...

The story arc involving multiple Jokers in Batman's life is officially struck down from canon, leaving the mystery unresolved. The current Batman run hints at a potential answer to the origin of the multiple Jokers with the introduction of Red Mask as a villain who can create Jokers. Batman: Three Jokers, although not officially canon, was seen as the de facto answer to the multiple Jokers plot point, but it has now been turned down as a solution to the mystery.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Batman / Catwoman: The Gotham War – Scorched Earth #1!DC's infamous mystery involving multiple Jokers is back in the spotlight and its only answer is being officially struck down from canon. After weeks of turmoil, the "Gotham War" chapter of Batman's life comes to a close. But a tease hints that the Dark Knight's next case will see him figuring out the truth behind...

Batman's recent experiences have taken a toll on him, causing him to fall apart and rely on Catwoman for support. The Gotham War event has led Batman to clash with his allies, including Catwoman and Red Hood, and consider extreme measures. Batman's alter ego, Zurr-En-Arrh, may be taking over, indicating that Bruce is losing control and struggling to fight against his alter ego.

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Between Failsafe, Red Mask, the Knightmare League, and run-of-the-mill criminals, Batman's had a rough year. His coma between the Knight Terrors and Gotham War events should have let him rest and recuperate. However, they may have just unleashed a darker side of him that took advantage of Bruce's weakness and paranoia.

In the latest chapter of Gotham War in Catwoman #58, by Tini Howard and Nico Leon, Batman is falling apart. Catwoman, meeting with him on a rooftop to confront him about Red Hood,...

Gotham's Joker creates an army of doppelgangers, surgically altered and turned into living bombs. The DC Universe is plagued by multiple Jokers, with one in Gotham and another in LA. Gotham's Joker intends to destroy the rival Joker and end the copycat movement in a violent and attention-grabbing manner.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for The Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing #11!Fans who thought three Jokers were enough might want to prepare themselves. As two Clown Princes of Crime wage war, one goes all out by making an entire army of grinning doppelgangers with a devious purpose.

In The Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing #11 by Matthew Rosenberg, Carmine Di Giandomenico, and Romulo Fajardo Jr., Gotham is going to hell in a handbasket as the Gotham and LA Jokers continue their epic war against each other. Gotham's Joker and his crew roll up on a poor custodian and kidnap him,...

Batman's sacred Batcave has been stolen by an unexpected villain, Vandal Savage, adding to his recent string of losses. The ongoing feud between Batman and Catwoman is causing Bruce Wayne to lose control of his city, his family, and now his iconic crime-fighting headquarters. Bruce's distractions and divided attention due to the "Gotham War" crossover have made him vulnerable, allowing Savage to take advantage and acquire Wayne Manor and the Batcave.

Warning! Contains spoilers for Batman #137!The Batcave, Batman's sacred inner sanctum, has been stolen by the most unexpected villain. As the Dark Knight goes to war with Catwoman, another threat takes one of Bruce Wayne's most prized possessions.

In Batman #137 by Chip Zdarsky and Jorge Jimenez, Batman and Catwoman are still at odds with one another over Selina's plan to lower Gotham crime rates by training criminals to target the elite. As the Bat-Family tries to get...

Batman may turn to Riddler for help as cracks in the Bat-Family begin to form and Catwoman's plan to manage crime divides his allies. Catwoman's plan to reduce crime in Gotham by training low-level criminals has caused henchmen to strike out on their own, leading Batman and Riddler to potentially form a temporary team-up. Batman's partnership with Riddler could be the key to winning the "Gotham War" and securing a victory over Catwoman, as he cannot rely on his splintering Bat-Family.

Warning! Contains spoilers for Batman / Catwoman: The Gotham War – Battle Lines #1!One of Batman's greatest enemies is about to become the hero's best ally. As cracks in the Bat-Family begin to form, the Dark Knight may turn to one notable villain for assistance in his latest battle.

While Batman may be one of the DC Universe's best heroes, he's been through the wringer in the last year.

Warning: Spoilers for Batman #135The latest issue of Batman confirms the Dark Knight lives at the end of Arkham Knight, but it's the bittersweet sendoff the video game should have had. Batman #135 simultaneously serves as a multiverse story and a grand homage to the character's history in his 900th issue. DC's main canon Batman gets sucked into an alternate universe where he meets Darwin Halliday aka the Red Mask, a sane version of the Joker. Halliday is a successful CEO of a pharmaceutical company who gets a glimpse of his parallel self in a lab experiment gone wrong. He then becomes obsessed with trying to distort his mind in hopes of becoming the Joker, but when that fails, he settles on hopping into different universes to create Jokers.

Batman chases Halliday through each universe in hopes of thwarting his plans in Batman #135 by Chip Zdarsky, Mike Hawthorne, Jorge Jimenez, Mikel Janin,...

Warning: contains spoilers for Batman #135!By killing Joker, the Arkham game series did what few pieces of Batman media dare. Now, however, the Clown Prince of Crime is returning to canon after his Arkham City death and Batman purging his personality in Arkham Knight.

Recently, Batman has been fighting against the villainous Darwin Halliday - a sane version of Joker who goes by the super-villain name Red Mask. Darwin is obsessed with the multiverse and the idea of the Joker, feeling that he was meant to become the Joker. To fix this, he builds a machine that'll allow him to peer across the multiverse to view the exact moment Joker went insane. Darwin is hoping that this will break his mind in the exact same way, but the revelation is instead that it isn't his destiny to become the Joker: it's his destiny to create them. Darwin takes off across the Multiverse,...

Gotham is about to be torn apart in a war that sees Batman face off against his longtime love, Catwoman. DC has revealed details on its newest crossover event and what it means for the iconic caped couple.

With the Dawn of DC kicking into high gear and preparing to plunge the DC Universe into a world of nightmares with Knight Terrors, the publisher is giving fans a glimpse of what they can expect after the dramatic event. DC has revealed that a new crossover, Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War, is spinning out of the events of Knight Terrors: Batman.

A coordinated effort in Gotham City has led to a reduction in violent crime, but at what cost? Villains scatter as their lives begin to crumble under a new regime. And as Batman recovers from his epic battle through the Multiverse and the horrors of Knight Terrors, one name runs through his mind.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Batman #135!The ending of the 1989 Batman movie has been completely undone thanks to the resurrection of the Joker. A new Dark Knight villain has given the world of Batman '89 one of its most fearsome foes back thanks to their experiments with the multiverse.

In Batman #135 by Chip Zdarsky, Mikel Janín, Mike Hawthorne, and Jorge Jiménez, Darwin Halliday, aka the Red Mask and a Joker variant, is going forward with a plan to break his mind and become his world's Joker. But Halliday breaks a different way when he realizes his destiny isn't to become the Joker but to create them.

Red Mask evades Batman by throwing himself into a portal that takes Halliday across the multiverse. Bruce is kicked into the portal by a variant of Catwoman, and while Batman doesn't have the material that can take him to his own universe, he can still follow Red Mask.

Warning! Contains spoilers for Batman #135!Many fans believe that the reason Batman and Joker have been fighting each other for decades is because the Clown Prince of Crime is obsessed with Batman, but recently the Dark Knight admitted that he's just as obsessed with Joker.

Batman admits this obsession in Batman #130 by Chip Zdarsky, Mike Hawthorne, Jorge Jimenez, Mikel Janin, Adriano Di Benedetto, Tomeu Morey, and Romulo Fajardo. Batman has been recently transported to a world that never had a Batman and by extension never had a Joker. Unfortunately, this world is far from a paradise. It is corrupt and full of criminals, almost all of whom stem from Doctor Darwin Halliday, a supervillain known as Red Mask. Halliday runs sick experiments on the citizens of Gotham City and rules the city from the shadows. When Batman finally manages to confront him, he realizes that Halliday is the Joker. This...

Warning! Contains spoilers For Batman #135!Everyone knows that Batman has plans to deal with any given situation, but one of his darker plans may have just been unleashed across DC's multiverse, and it could ruin everything. While traveling across the multiverse, one thing Batman failed to deal with may just spell doom for countless worlds.

The terrifying implications of Batman's latest trek through the multiverse are revealed in Batman #135 by Chip Zdarsky, Mike Hawthorne, Jorge Jimenez, Mikel Janin, Adriano Di Benedetto, Tomeu Morey, and Romulo Fajardo. Doctor Darwin Halliday, also known as the supervillain Red Mask, has gone on a rampage through the multiverse, either creating, reviving, or empowering Jokers in every universe he enters. Batman chases after him, trying to stop the madman, and is helped by multiple Batmen along the way. Halliday is very clearly connected to the Jokers on a multiversal level, which is how he's empowering them,...

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Batman #135!The most famous Batman variants of all time just received a disturbing upgrade after Bruce Wayne's latest adventure. The Dark Knights from across the multiverse now all have their own version of Batman's brutal and dangerous backup personality.

In Batman #135 by Chip Zdarsky, Mikel Janín, Mike Hawthorne, and Jorge Jiménez, Bruce is determined to stop Red Mask, aka Darwin Halliday, a variant of the Joker. Halliday attempts to fracture his mind so that he can become his world's Joker, but he discovers that he can only create Jokers, not become one himself. Halliday ventures out into the multiverse and begins traveling to other worlds, creating new Jokers or resurrecting dead ones.

Batman follows Red Mask from Earth to Earth, noting how twisted each new Joker Halliday creates is. The two have their final confrontation in an empty universe before Batman is rescued by Robin Tim Drake.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Batman #135!The truth behind the multiple Jokers running around the DC Universe has finally been revealed. A new villain of Batman's has shed light on how the Clown Prince of Crime has numerous copycats of himself.

In Batman #135 by Chip Zdarsky, Mikel Janín, Mike Hawthorne, and Jorge Jiménez, a sane variant of the Joker, Darwin Halliday, aka Red Mask, prepares to become his world's version of the Harlequin of Hate. He uses a multiversal gas to peer into the Joker's mind at the moment his sanity was warped after falling into a vat of acid. However, the process doesn't work and Halliday remains as sane as ever.

Halliday's girlfriend and partner Crimson readies the machine for Red Mask to try once more. He straps himself in and once again returns to the moment of Joker's creation. But as Halliday sees the world through the villain's eyes,...

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Batman #135!The iconic Batman portrayed by Adam West has just gotten the most fitting title in DC lore. A trip across the multiverse sees the Prime Earth Bruce Wayne discover what separates him from his offbeat counterpart.

In Batman #135 by Chip Zdarsky, Mikel Janín, Mike Hawthorne, and Jorge Jiménez, Darwin Halliday, aka Red Mask, a sane variant of the Joker, has failed at his attempts to become his world's Joker. But Halliday realizes he can create Jokers on other worlds. Red Mask ventures out into the multiverse, and Batman follows to stop him. Bruce pursues Halliday all across the multiverse, meeting countless variants of himself, including the Bruce Wayne of Earth-66, who loans Batman a utility belt.

The Prime Batman eventually catches up with Halliday, and the two have a final confrontation in a universe manifested by Red Mask: a dilapidated Gotham being eaten by Jokerized sharks.

Warning! Contains spoilers for Batman #135!Forget Batman's grapple gun or his Batarangs; his newest gadget could be the most practical tool in his cache. The Dark Knight may have lost a hand, but his new one might completely change the game for him.

In Batman #135 by Chip Zdarsky, Mikel Janín, Mike Hawthorne, and Jorge Jiménez, Bruce Wayne fashions a gauntlet after his hand was cut off and heads to confront the Joker's variant Darwin Halliday, aka the Red Mask. But the villain escapes into the multiverse, determined to create more Jokers on other worlds. Bruce pursues him and winds up in The Dark Knight Returns' universe, and is given a new, mechanical hand by its Batman.

Bruce continues his journey into the multiverse and finds Halliday inside an empty universe where Red Mask has manifested a Gotham being consumed by Jokerized sharks. Bruce and Darwin fight once more as the...

Warning: Spoilers for Batman #135 / #900The Caped Crusader is still going strong after eight decades, and Batman #900 is a must-read for any Bat-fan. This milestone issue explores Batman's legacy across page and screen, and, more than anything else, it is a true artistic triumph.

Though this latest issue is technically Batman #135, DC has done the math: with the previous volumes of the Batman title added in, Batman #135 is also Batman #900, a major milestone for one of the longest continuously-running superhero comic books. One would think that after eight decades of Batman stories, the book would start to fall short, but the latest arc has been delivering an exciting multiverse story. Bruce Wayne has been exiled and lost in an alternate Gotham—one without a Batman, despite its intense darkness. The major threat of "The Bat-Man of Gotham" is Red Mask, this universe's "sane" but just-as-evil version of the Joker. The...

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Batman #134!Kryptonite may be a valuable tool against Superman, but Batman has something even better to counter the Man of Steel. When facing off against a variant of Clark Kent, the Dark Knight pulls out a surprisingly effective secret weapon.

Few things are as terrifying as the idea of an evil Superman. And while such an scenario is unlikely, Bruce Wayne is prepared to take his close friend out should he need to. Over the years, Batman has experimented with several contingencies to stop Superman. Though red solar rays and magic are good at stopping Superman, nothing's as effective at draining Clark of his strength as kryptonite. The Big Blue Boy Scout even gave Batman a kryptonite ring because Superman knows Bruce wouldn't hesitate to use it. Batman knows that the radioactive meteorite is one of the DC Universe's best chances at stopping a potentially rogue Kryptonian.

DC Comics "Batman" #133, now available, is written by Chip Zdarsky and illustrated by Mike Hawthorne/Adriano Di Benedetto and Miguel Mendonca:

"...in this 'alternate universe' tale, 'Bruce Wayne' is stuck in a radical leftist 'Gotham' where he died long ago. 

"With 'Catwoman' working against her will for 'Red Mask' and 'Harvey Dent' patrolling the streets as a sadistic 'Venom'-addicted judge...

"...Bruce begins once again as 'Batman' without any of the support he previously had..."

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Warning! Preview pages ahead for Batman #134!A longtime question fans have wondered about the Joker has finally been answered. A new origin for the Clown Prince of Crime explains how the villain crafted his most insidious weapon.

In a preview for Batman #134 by Chip Zdarsky and Mike Hawthorne, Bruce Wayne continues his hunt for Red Mask, the mysterious man in charge of an upside-down version of Gotham and its underground Arkham Asylum. Batman begins to search Arkham Caves, eventually finding Red Mask, who reveals himself as Darwin Halliday, aka this world's version of the Joker. Halliday brings the Dark Knight into his workshop so that the villain can explain the reasoning behind his twisted experiments. Bruce finds out that Halliday used to be the leader of a pharmaceutical company that used his knowledge in chemistry to create cutting-edge compounds. However, after being exposed to one of his experiments, Halliday saw his counterpart in Bruce's world.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Batman #133!It looks like the newest enemy of the Dark Knight has a power that may give him a terrifying edge over Batman. Red Mask reveals a hidden ability that is certain to give Bruce Wayne trouble down the line.

In Batman #133 by Chip Zdarsky and Mike Hawthorne, Bruce is now fighting back against the corrupt forces that occupy a variant of Gotham City. Donning a new Batsuit, he tracks down a disturbing version of the Riddler, who is in the middle of playing twisted mind games with terrified children. Thankfully, Batman saves the day and sends the demented Riddler straight into the infirmary.

Unfortunately, the person tasked with relaying this information is Selina Kyle, who is working for the mysterious warden of Arkham Asylum, Red Mask. As Selina begins to question Red Mask's motives and his use of children in his experiments, the man strikes at Selina.

With Bruce Wayne lost in an upside-down version of Gotham, he's finally seeing what has become of the Batcave. Instead of an asset to help the city, Bruce's infamous headquarters has taken on a dark, new life.

In Batman #133 by Chip Zdarsky and Mike Hawthorne, Bruce is now going on the offensive to try and find his way out of the strange alternate version of Gotham he's found himself in. Batman takes out a monstrous variant of the Riddler and recovers the body of this world's Bruce Wayne. After getting into a scuffle with a Venom-addled version of Harvey Dent, Batman finds Selina, who tells him the answers he's looking for can be found with a man known as Red Mask, the man currently running Arkham Asylum.

The two join forces, and Selina begins to escort Batman to a secret tunnel into Red Mask's lair. However, Bruce recognizes that they...

Warning: Potential Spoilers for Batman #135/#900Thanks to a bit of comic-book-history math, the Batman title is about to celebrate its 900th issue. Despite it being issue #135 of Batman's third volume, which began its new numbering in 2016, Batman has been running continuously for almost 900 issues. DC Comics plans to celebrate in style.

DC announced that Batman would reach its milestone 900th issue in the publisher's solicitation for May's Batman #135. The over-sized issue features the conclusion to the ongoing "The Bat-Man of Gotham" story as main series artist Jorge Jimenez returns to the title. The summary also promises a "wild collection of guest stars" and a "new path" for Batman. Read below for the full solicitation, including some legendary cover artists:

Batman #135/#900 Written by Chip Zdarsky Art by Jorge Jimenez, Mike Hawthorne, and Adriano Di Benedetto Cover by Jorge Jimenez Connecting variant covers by Joe Quesada Variant covers by Gabriele Dell’Otto, Stanley “Artgerm” Lau,...

Warning: Spoilers for Batman #132Despite being trapped in another Earth's Gotham, Batman has already found a new enemy to face—and it's possible that enemy is actually Alfred Pennyworth. Though not much is known about the new villain Red Mask, the details suggest he could be this dimension's Alfred.

Since Alfred's tragic death in 2019's "City of Bane" story, Batman and his allies have been in mourning. But that grief hasn't stopped the never-ending adventure; most recently, Batman faced off against a deadly robot named Failsafe, whose systems were only triggered because Alfred wasn't around to monitor him. Batman and Robin, like always, defeated the threat, but with a massive cost: Failsafe, in an attempt to be "compassionate," sent Bruce to an alternate Gotham that desperately needs Batman's help. There, readers are introduced to an ominous figure known only as "Red Mask," who appears to have some sort of control...

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Batman #132!Batman's iconic foe Two-Face has just gotten a terrifying makeover that has turned him into a new Bane-like villain. Batman #132 reveals how a variant of Harvey Dent has become an even more tragic version of his Prime Earth counterpart.

Of all of the Dark Knight's villains, few have as tragic a story as Two-Face. Once, he was the most promising District Attorney that Gotham had ever seen. But a splash of acid across half his face unlocked the darkest side of Harvey Dent, bringing the villain known as Two-Face to life. For years, Dent has gone up against Batman in his mission to seize control of Gotham's underground, but Bruce Wayne continuously fights to try and save his friend. However, a trip to an alternate version of Gotham has revealed an even darker form of Batman's enemy: A hulking attack dog who is...

DC Comics "Batman" #132, available February 7, 2023, is written by Chip Zdarsky and illustrated by Mike Hawthorne and Adriano Di Benedetto, with covers by Jorge Jimenez, Miguel Mendonca, Joe Quesada, Stanley "Artgerm" Lau and Derrick Chew:

"...the mean streets of 'Gotham City' have gotten meaner as the likes of 'Harvey Dent' and 'Killer Croc' roam free, brutalizing the population. Where is 'Batman' and why hasn't he responded to the cries of a city in peril?! 

Can 'Bruce Wayne' find the answers before the mysterious 'Red Mask' captures him?..."

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Spoilers for Batman #131 by DC ComicsA new Batman villain has arrived in the DC Universe, as the Red Mask just made his debut in the pages of DC Comics. In Batman #131 by DC Comics, the issue ends with the first appearance of the Red Mask, who is very interested in Bruce Wayne coming to his Earth. The new villain wants to capture Batman, revealing that he's been waiting for him for some time.

Batman has found himself in a world without Bruce Wayne. In his previous battles with Failsafe, a powerful android created specifically to take out Batman should he ever turn evil, Wayne was teleported to an all-new world, where he encounters a skeleton version of Jim Gordon who can hear his thoughts and follows him throughout his adventures. Unfortunately, Batman quickly learns the new DC Universe isn't anything like his own, with a new villain, the Red Mask,...

DC Comics' "Batman" #132, available February 7, 2023, is written by Chip Zdarsky and illustrated by Mike Hawthorne, Adriano Di Benedetto, with covers by Jorge Jimenez, Joe Quesada, Artgerm and Derrick Chew:

"...the mean streets of 'Gotham City' have gotten meaner as the likes of 'Harvey Dent' and 'Killer Croc' roam free, brutalizing the population. Where is 'Batman' and why hasn't he responded to the cries of a city in peril?! Can 'Bruce Wayne' find the answers before the mysterious 'Red Mask' captures him?

"Then the hunt by 'Tim Drake' for Batman continues. Will the new 'Metropolis' 'Superman', 'Jon Kent', be able to help the 'Boy Wonder' with this 'Multiversal' mystery, or will they both run afoul of an overpowered 'Toyman'...?"

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