The story begins with a literal bang: the Joker returns to Gotham after a year-long absence—an absence during which he had his own face surgically removed. Wearing his decaying skin as a macabre mask held on by hooks and belts, this Joker is more demonic and focused than ever before. His mission? To "save" Batman.
If you buy the physical collected edition (Trade Paperback), it usually collects the core narrative (Batman #13-17) and sometimes includes the tie-ins. If you are a casual reader, reading Batman #13–17 is sufficient to understand the main plot arc by Scott Snyder. batman death of the family
When Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo took over Batman during DC’s New 52 era, they didn’t just want to tell another superhero story; they wanted to write a horror epic. The result was a visceral, psychological masterpiece that redefined the relationship between the Dark Knight and the Clown Prince of Crime. The story begins with a literal bang: the
If you want a story that combines high-stakes action with deep, unsettling philosophy, this is the crown jewel of the Snyder/Capullo run. To "save" Batman