![Batman: The Strange Deaths of Batman #[nn] cover](https://comicbooks-covers-449901518064-us-east-2.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/covers/isbndb/9781401221744.jpg)
Batman: The Strange Deaths of Batman #[nn]
In "The Strange Death of Batman!", a courtroom drama unfolds as the Joker takes the stand, claiming responsibility for Batman’s demise—only to be challenged by Two-Face, who demands proof. When the trial takes an unexpected turn, the real Batman emerges from the shadows, revealing a carefully orchestrated ruse to unmask the true killer. Written by David V. Reed and illustrated by John Calnan, with inks by Tex Blaisdell and colors by Jerry Serpe and Drew Moore, this 2009 issue features a striking cover by Jim Aparo and Greg Land.
Sell my copy
Have this issue — or a whole collection? Get a fair offer from us, skip the marketplace fees and the hassle.
We Buy Collections ▸Full credits
Full plot ⚠ may contain spoilers
▸ Reveal full plot — may contain spoilers
The Joker testifies to the circumstances whereby he killed Batman, but when Two-Face demands that the Joker produce the photographic evidence he claims to have, a recess is called. After Two-Face leaves the court, he removes his disguise, revealing the Batman beneath. Having identified the real murderer, Batman confronts the Joker and sends him back to Arkham. Later, Batman confers with Commissioner Gordon and discusses how it was really Batman-admirer Jerry Randall in a Batman costume that the Joker had killed and how the trial was a ruse to discover who was actually responsible.
Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).