Batman '89 #[nn]
"Shadows, Chapter One" kicks off a new era of Gotham’s darkest corners, with Sam Hamm and Joe Quinones delivering a gripping, grounded take on Batman’s legacy. When a tragic shootout leaves an innocent dead, Harvey and Barbara team up to uncover the truth—while a mysterious vigilante emerges in Burnside, challenging a gang that’s weaponizing Batman’s name. The story unfolds with sharp tension and emotional weight, all rendered in Quinones’ dynamic art and Ito’s moody colors, setting a powerful tone for the series.
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Batman gets involved in a shoot-out with the police where an innocent bystander is shot to death. As Harvey works with Barbara to track down Batman, Harvey joins a neighborhood council with the goal of ending violence in Burnside. A street gang poses as Batmen to enforce their will on the neighborhood, but they are stopped by an unknown masked vigilante.
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