Batman: Detective Comics #5
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects the final chapters of the 'Joker War' storyline from Detective Comics, focusing on Batman's confrontation with the Joker's devastating assault on Gotham City. The story delves into the aftermath of the Joker's attack on Wayne Manor and the psychological toll it takes on the Dark Knight, as he fights to reclaim his legacy and protect his allies. Written by Peter J. Tomasi with art by Brad Walker and others, this arc ties directly into the larger 'Joker War' event across the Batman titles.
In "Pennyworth R.I.P.", the fractured mind of Harvey Dent reaches a breaking point as Two-Face and his former self wage an internal war for dominance. With Two-Face commanding a loyal following driven by the flip of a coin, the desperate Harvey Dent turns to Batman for help—seeking to reclaim his identity before it’s lost for good. Written by Peter J. Tomasi and brought to life by Brad Walker’s striking art, this gripping issue dives deep into the psyche of one of Gotham’s most tragic figures. The cover, by Brad Walker and Andrew Hennessy, captures the tension with a haunting, split-image portrait of Dent’s duality.
In "Who Dares, Wins," Marigold Sinclair, a former British spy with a past tied to Alfred, arrives at Wayne Manor seeking Bruce Wayne’s aid in hunting a rogue agent who once betrayed Alfred and MI-6. With secrets from a shared history resurfacing, Bruce must navigate a web of deception where loyalty is tested and every ally could be a threat.
In "Ugly Heart Part Two," Harvey Dent’s fractured mind wages a silent war against the chaos of Two-Face, as the two personas vie for dominance within the same shattered soul. With Two-Face’s followers poised to act on a coin’s flip—good or evil—Harvey reaches out to Batman, desperate to reclaim control before the next toss decides a life.
In "Ugly Heart Part Three Infliction," Batman finds himself trapped in a deadly game of psychological torment as Two-Face attempts to scar him half with acid, mirroring his own disfigurement. With the stakes rising, Batman escapes and follows a trail to one of Two-Face’s henchmen, uncovering a chilling revelation: the Joker’s influence may be deeper in Harvey Dent’s unraveling than anyone suspected.
In "Prelude to Joker War: Joker Hears a Who?!", Batman tracks Hugo Strange and the Mad Hatter, uncovering their unsettling influence on Harvey’s fractured mind. As the Dark Knight closes in, the Joker enlists a mysterious Talon to advance his twisted agenda, setting the stage for chaos.
In "Tales from the Joker War: Attack on Wayne Enterprises!" from Batman: Detective Comics #5 (2023), Batwoman and Batman launch a high-stakes mission into Wayne Enterprises to rescue Lucius Fox, who's been manipulated by the Joker, and halt the deadly pipeline of weapons he’s hijacked from the company’s arsenal. With chaos spreading across Gotham, the duo must navigate the fortress-like corporate stronghold before the Joker’s plan reaches its full, devastating scope.
In "Monsters of Men" from Batman: Detective Comics #5 (2023), Batman dives into the flooded depths beneath Gotham, tracking a string of disappearances tied to the Joker’s ongoing chaos. There, he uncovers Killer Croc leading a desperate group of mutated survivors, twisted by toxic waste the Joker deliberately unleashed into the city’s sewers.
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↩ Reprints Detective Comics Annual #3 (2020), Batman: Pennyworth R.I.P. #1 (2020), Detective Comics #1020 (2020), Detective Comics #1020 (2020), Detective Comics #1021 (2020), Detective Comics #1021 (2020), Detective Comics #1022 (2020), Detective Comics #1022 (2020), Detective Comics #1023 (2020), Detective Comics #1024 (2020), Detective Comics #1023 (2020), Detective Comics #1024 (2020), Detective Comics #1025 (2020), Detective Comics #1026 (2020), Detective Comics #1025 (2020), Detective Comics #1026 (2020), Detective Comics #1027 (2020), Batman: Detective Comics #5 (2021)
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