Batman: Detective Comics Vol. 2: Elixir

Author Tom Taylor
Illustrated by Mikel Janin
Hardcover
$29.99 US
On sale Feb 10, 2026 | 184 Pages | 9781799502616

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A mystery takes Batman out of Gotham as he tracks down an immortality-focused cult called Elixir with the help of some unexpected allies!

In the pursuit of a mysterious, bloodthirsty cult, Batman finds himself stranded away from his home with only the help of some very unexpected allies! But what can someone like the Penguin really hope to add in the chase against the dangerous group known only as Elixir? And can Batman trust him long enough to accept his help? This plus the landmark issue #1100 of Detective Comics, featuring the work of some of Batman’s most iconic creative teams!

Collects Detective Comics #1097-1100 and Detective Comics Annual 2025.
Tom Taylor is a #1 New York Times bestselling comic book writer, playwright, and screenwriter from Australia. He’s known for emotionally resonant, action-packed stories across DC and Marvel, including Nightwing, Titans, DCeased, Injustice, Superman: Son of Kal-El, and X-Men Red. Taylor is also the co-creator and executive producer of the animated series The Deep. His work is celebrated for its heart, humor, and character-driven storytelling.

Mikel Janín is a Spanish comic book artist acclaimed for his sleek, cinematic style and expressive character work. He’s illustrated major DC titles such as Batman, Justice League Dark, Grayson, and Detective Comics, often collaborating with top writers like Tom Taylor and Tom King. Janín transitioned from architecture to comics in 2010 and quickly became one of DC’s most recognizable visual storytellers.

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A mystery takes Batman out of Gotham as he tracks down an immortality-focused cult called Elixir with the help of some unexpected allies!

In the pursuit of a mysterious, bloodthirsty cult, Batman finds himself stranded away from his home with only the help of some very unexpected allies! But what can someone like the Penguin really hope to add in the chase against the dangerous group known only as Elixir? And can Batman trust him long enough to accept his help? This plus the landmark issue #1100 of Detective Comics, featuring the work of some of Batman’s most iconic creative teams!

Collects Detective Comics #1097-1100 and Detective Comics Annual 2025.

Author

Tom Taylor is a #1 New York Times bestselling comic book writer, playwright, and screenwriter from Australia. He’s known for emotionally resonant, action-packed stories across DC and Marvel, including Nightwing, Titans, DCeased, Injustice, Superman: Son of Kal-El, and X-Men Red. Taylor is also the co-creator and executive producer of the animated series The Deep. His work is celebrated for its heart, humor, and character-driven storytelling.

Mikel Janín is a Spanish comic book artist acclaimed for his sleek, cinematic style and expressive character work. He’s illustrated major DC titles such as Batman, Justice League Dark, Grayson, and Detective Comics, often collaborating with top writers like Tom Taylor and Tom King. Janín transitioned from architecture to comics in 2010 and quickly became one of DC’s most recognizable visual storytellers.

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