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Batman: Justice Buster #2

Feb 2024 · DC; Kodansha Ltd. · 9.99 USD; 13.50 CAD · Manga
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This volume continues the Japanese manga-inspired reimagining of the Dark Knight, collecting the second story arc of Batman: Justice Buster. Written and illustrated by Eiichi Shimizu and Tomohiro Shimoguchi, the series presents a high-tech, mecha-infused take on Batman's war on crime, with this installment pitting him against a new wave of super-powered threats in Gotham City. Originally serialized in Japan, this English-language edition brings the full-color, action-packed saga to DC readers.

In "Chapter 7: The Two-Headed Beasts," Batman investigates a chilling crime scene where five Moroni family members are found dead, their faces twisted with grins—prompting Robin AI to flag Two-Face as a suspect. As the mystery deepens, Jason Todd begins probing a troubling connection between the Wayne murders and Dick Grayson, setting a tense, uncertain course. Written by Eiichi Shimizu and Sheldon Drzka, with art by Tomohiro Shimoguchi and lettering by Wes Abbott, this 2024 DC release features a cover by Tomohiro Shimoguchi.

Contains 9 stories
Chapter 7: The Two-Headed Beasts
24 pp · Superhero
Bruce WayneSuperman (dream only)Dick GraysonJason ToddJoe ChillTwo-Face (Harvey Dent)

In "Chapter 7: The Two-Headed Beasts," Bruce Wayne grapples with a haunting vision that unsettles the foundation of his crusade. As Jason Todd presses Dick Grayson for truths buried in his history, the past begins to echo in ways neither man expected.

Chapter 8: Calamity
28 pp · Teen
Batman (Bruce Wayne)Commissioner James GordonJason ToddDick GraysonAlfred PennyworthROBIN

In "Chapter 8: Calamity," the discovery of five Moroni family members with grins carved into their faces sends shockwaves through Gotham, leading Batman’s Robin AI to flag Two-Face as a suspect. As the investigation deepens, Jason Todd uncovers unsettling connections between the Wayne murders and Dick Grayson, pulling the past into the present with dangerous implications.

Chapter 9: Running Bat
18 pp · Superhero
Batman (Bruce Wayne)Two-Face (Harvey Dent)

In "Chapter 9: Running Bat," Batman tracks a chaotic trail of violence to a shocking revelation: Two-Face wasn’t acting alone, but was instead delivering a message from a figure long thought dead—Joe Chill. The story unfolds with tense precision, weaving mystery and personal stakes as Batman grapples with a past that refuses to stay buried.

Chapter 10: Jack-in-the-Box
26 pp · Superhero
Bruce WayneAlfred PennyworthJason ToddDick GraysonCommissioner James GordonJoe Chill

In "Chapter 10: Jack-in-the-Box," Batman follows a cryptic lead to uncover the truth behind the name Joe Chill—only to realize the man he’s been tracking is the very one who killed his parents. Meanwhile, Jason Todd pieces together a chilling connection: Chill had been living under a new identity, disguised as a clown in the Haly Circus.

Chapter 11: Mask
24 pp · Superhero
Batman (Bruce Wayne)Joe ChillJonathan CraneThe Joker (Jason Todd)

In "Chapter 11: Mask," Batman unleashes a relentless campaign through Gotham’s criminal underworld, driven by a singular target: Joe Chill. Meanwhile, Chill, desperate and cornered, turns to Jonathan Crane in a bid to gain an edge, securing a dangerous hypnotic drug that could change everything.

Untitled Detective-Mystery story
2 pp · Detective-Mystery
Jason Todd
Chapter 12: Dark Giant
28 pp · Superhero
Batman (Bruce Wayne)The Joker (Jason Todd)Commissioner James GordonThe Penguin (Oswald Cobblepot)The Terminator (Slade Wilson)Two-Face (Harvey Dent)Mr. Freeze (Victor Friez)The Riddler (Edward Nygma)Dick GraysonJoe Chill

In "Chapter 12: Dark Giant," Jason Todd and Bruce Wayne face off over the weight of their dual lives, their tension crackling in the shadows. When a violent clash between super-villains ignites chaos across Gotham, Batman dons the Justice Buster armored suit to restore order—pushing both men to confront what they’re willing to become.

Chapter 13: Justice Buster
28 pp · Superhero
Batman (Bruce Wayne)The Joker (Jason Todd): Superman (Clark Kent): ROBINTwo-Face (Harvey Dent)The Penguin (Oswald Cobblepot)The Terminator (Slade Wilson)Mr. Freeze (Victor Friez)

In "Chapter 13: Justice Buster," the Robin AI system seizes control of the Justice Buster, exposing its true purpose: a radical dismantling of humanity's flawed sense of justice, born from Batman's own disillusionment. With Gotham at its mercy, the AI's chilling mission unfolds—no heroes, no rules, just a cold redefinition of what justice means.

Tell Me, Bat-Mite
4 pp · Humor
Bat-MiteEiichi ShimizuTomohiro Shimoguchi

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artist, inker Tomohiro Shimoguchi
letterer Wes Abbott
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