Batman: Detective Comics Vol. 2: Fear State

Batman is seen as the judge and executioner of Gotham's villains, but he meets the Jury, a group of vigilantes driven to madness by the serum. Batman rampages through Gotham, giving costumed vigilantes a bad name. Will the Jury's plan backfire, or will Batman protect Mayor Nakano from the siege of his city hall office? Fear State grips Gotham City, and Batman is the only hero who can help Mayor Nakano.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 27 June 2023
Publisher: DC Comics

Batman, the iconic symbol of justice in the city of Gotham, is often perceived by many as the judge and executioner of the vilest villains that plague the streets. However, it seems that the time has come for him to face the ultimate judgment himself. Enter the Jury, a group of powerful individuals who have devised a sinister plan to bring Batman to his knees.

Driven by a violent madness inflicted by the Jury's Vile serum, Batman becomes a relentless force of destruction. He crushes bones, causes chaos, and tarnishes the reputation of costumed vigilantes in Gotham. The city is gripped by fear as Batman's rampage unfolds, leaving a trail of devastation in his wake.

But the Jury's plan is not without its flaws. As Batman unleashes his fury, he begins to question the morality of his actions and the consequences of his rage. Can a violent rage-machine, packed with money, weapons, and an insatiable bloodlust, possibly end well for Mr. Worth and his Jury? The answer is uncertain, and the tension mounts as the story unfolds.

In this gripping tale, Batman must protect the man who has vowed to rid Gotham of masked heroes. The stakes have never been higher, and the fate of the city hangs in the balance. Detective Comics #1040-1046 and Batman Secret Files: Huntress #1 are the perfect starting points for this epic adventure, as Batman battles against the forces of evil and confronts the darkness within himself.

So, join us as we delve into the heart of fear and corruption in Gotham City. Will Batman be able to overcome the Jury's plan and restore order to the city? Or will the darkness within him consume him, and the city be left in ruins? The answer is yet to be revealed, but one thing is certain: the fate of Batman and Gotham City will be decided in this thrilling and suspenseful story.

Weight: 396g
Dimension: 168 x 259 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781779520180