Scott Synder (w) Greg Capullo (a)
One of the more interesting comics to come out of Dc's new Black Label imprint is this "out of continuity" story about Bruce Wayne waking up in Arkham Asylum being told everything he knows is a delusion. There is no Batman. He killed his parents and lost his mind. His doctor looks like the Joker and other attendants look like Harley and Bane.
Afred's appearance doesn't help matters and make Bruce distressed even further. Everything is obviously a lie as any reader, even the novice DC fan will know but this ony takes the Bat to yet another illusion,. The world has changed. The world has ended.
And Batman was responsible.
Bruce heads off into the wider world to see what is left and where he can fit in. His first stopping point is where he collects the Joker's severed head.
The Joker is still alive and wants to be Robin.
There are allies to be found and there are enemies abroad. Darkseid is dead and Omega now controls Gotham with the anti-life equation and most of the world that is left.
On our journey we meet The Court of Owls, survivors who fought and Diana still lives and has made a dark deal to save part of mankind.
Bruce must stop the power of Omega growing further.
Who is Omega?
Oh and how the Joker lives on as a head is mystery never resolved but his humour a way into understanding the darkness that the world has fallen into.
There is the Bat. He brings...hope.
Rating: 5 Stars Plus (One of the best Batman stories of modern times)
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