Batman Vol. 4: Dark Prisons

Hardcover
$39.99 US
On sale Mar 04, 2025 | 264 Pages | 9781799500582

No weapons, no allies…What hope does Batman have now?! A thrilling new arc begins here!

Following the mind-blowing revelations of “The Joker Year One,” Batman must engineer an escape from Zur’s prison…but what dark secret does Zur now hold that’s a game-changer for the Dark Knight and the entire DC Universe?! And what nefarious role does The Joker play in all this? With Damian’s life—and the future of Gotham—hanging in the balance, nothing can prepare the Dark Knight for what’s about to happen! Then, in milestone issue #150 featuring art by the legendary Denys Cowan (The Question) and series regular Jorge Jiménez, a two-bit crook uncovers Batman’s true identity, becoming the most dangerous man in Gotham City! Plus, an unforgettable Absolute Power tie-in by Chip Zdarsky and Mike Hawthorne teams Batman and Catwoman on the heist of their lives against Amanda Waller; chaos is unleashed in Gotham when Arkham is unlocked and the Bat-Family are MIA; and the Birds of Prey face Waller’s minions in an unexpected adventure!
Chip Zdarsky is a Canadian comic book writer and artist known for his work on titles like Sex Criminals, Daredevil, Jughead, and Batman. His work has garnered widespread acclaim and awards, including an Eisner Awards for Best New Series, Best Humor Publication, and Best Digital Comic, as well as multiple Harvey Awards wins and GLAAD Media Award wins.

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No weapons, no allies…What hope does Batman have now?! A thrilling new arc begins here!

Following the mind-blowing revelations of “The Joker Year One,” Batman must engineer an escape from Zur’s prison…but what dark secret does Zur now hold that’s a game-changer for the Dark Knight and the entire DC Universe?! And what nefarious role does The Joker play in all this? With Damian’s life—and the future of Gotham—hanging in the balance, nothing can prepare the Dark Knight for what’s about to happen! Then, in milestone issue #150 featuring art by the legendary Denys Cowan (The Question) and series regular Jorge Jiménez, a two-bit crook uncovers Batman’s true identity, becoming the most dangerous man in Gotham City! Plus, an unforgettable Absolute Power tie-in by Chip Zdarsky and Mike Hawthorne teams Batman and Catwoman on the heist of their lives against Amanda Waller; chaos is unleashed in Gotham when Arkham is unlocked and the Bat-Family are MIA; and the Birds of Prey face Waller’s minions in an unexpected adventure!

Author

Chip Zdarsky is a Canadian comic book writer and artist known for his work on titles like Sex Criminals, Daredevil, Jughead, and Batman. His work has garnered widespread acclaim and awards, including an Eisner Awards for Best New Series, Best Humor Publication, and Best Digital Comic, as well as multiple Harvey Awards wins and GLAAD Media Award wins.

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