Tales of the Batman: Archie Goodwin #[nn]

In "Deathmask!", Batman confronts a supernatural threat when the ancient deathmask of the Xochipecs tribe surfaces in Gotham, unleashing the vengeful spirit of Matuchima—the god of death—whose power seems to defy reason. With James Gordon and local figures Judd Thaxton, Austin Spires, and Maxus Wingate caught in the chaos, Batman must unravel the mask’s dark legacy before the city falls to a force that blurs the line between myth and murder.

In the shadowed halls of Wayne Manor, Batman confronts a fanatical Swiss scientist determined to unlock the mysteries of the Lazarus Pit by studying Ubu—Ra’s al Ghul’s twisted enforcer. With Alfred’s quiet vigilance and Gordon’s cautious presence, the Dark Knight must outwit a mind obsessed with forbidden knowledge, all while the manor itself seems to pulse with something unnatural.

In "Chapter Two (2) The Manhunter File," Christine St. Clair presents her findings on Manhunter [Paul Kirk] to her superior, Damon Nostrand, revealing unsettling details: the bodies of men Kirk has eliminated bear Kirk’s own face and fingerprints, and are mysteriously stolen from morgues. As she uncovers Kirk’s mastery of Ninjutsu and hints of rapid healing, Christine’s investigation takes a dangerous turn—only for Nostrand to quietly destroy the files after she leaves.

In "Cathedral Perilous Chapter 5," Christine St. Clair and Manhunter infiltrate a secretive Council gathering disguised as monks, using a hidden recording to expose Dr. Mykros’s treachery. With the help of a young boy among a group of tourists—Henry, Emma, and Nico—the duo works to trap the scientist outside the Council’s Sanctuary, all while navigating the ancient, labyrinthine cathedral’s hidden dangers.

In "Gotterdammerung," Batman is pulled into a deadly conspiracy when the Council orders the execution of a close ally, forcing him to team up with Manhunter, Christine St. Clair, Asano Nitobe, and Kolu Mbeya. Together, they infiltrate the hidden fortress of Sanctuary, where long-buried secrets and brutal reckonings await.

In "Siege Part Three - Breach," Batman grapples with the weight of absence as flashbacks reveal tense clashes between Colonel Brass and the legacy of the Wayne family. With the city under siege and the past echoing in the present, Batman must confront the consequences of being away from Wayne Manor when the crisis reached its peak.

In "Batman: Night Cries," the Dark Knight confronts a chilling case that defies logic and tests his limits—where senseless violence shadows Gotham’s streets, and even Commissioner Gordon grapples with the weight of duty in the face of a mystery that refuses to yield. Some fears run deeper than shadows, and not every darkness can be fought with fists or gadgets.