Batman: Kings of Fear #1
In "Kings of Fear Chapter One: Split Decision," Batman confronts the Joker only to find himself trapped in a nightmare of his own making when the Clown Prince of Crime sparks a full-scale riot at Arkham Asylum. With the Scarecrow slipping away in the chaos, Batman must fight through a wave of inmates, his own methods questioned by a doctor who sees only violence. Written by Scott Peterson and brought to life with moody, atmospheric art by Kelley Jones—both inks and cover—this 2018 issue delivers a tense, character-driven thriller where fear takes on a new face.
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Batman faces off against the Joker and upon capturing him, returns him to Arkham Asylum. As an Arkham doctor chastises Batman about his use of violence, Joker leads an uprising of Arkham inmates, and Batman is forced to take them all on single-handedly. The Scarecrow escapes in the confusion.
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