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The Great Betrayal Of Batman At DC Comics Today (Spoilers)

Today, we see the publication of Batman #154 by Chip Zdarsky and Carmine Di Giandomenico. And it's a big one.



Article Summary

  • Batman #154 uncovers Bruce's potential brother and the aftermath of Mayor Nakano's shocking death.
  • Batman and Jim Gordon dive into the investigation, with suspects ranging from Riddler to Vandal Savage.
  • The mystery deepens as personal betrayals unravel, shifting the focus to intimate motives behind the murder.
  • Amidst chaos, Commissioner Bullock uses digital clues in an intense pursuit for the elusive killer.

Today, we see the publication of Batman #154 by Chip Zdarsky and Carmine Di Giandomenico. And it's a big one. The last issue, Batman #153, kicking off Zdarsky's final arc on the series, saw the assassination of Mayor Nakano and the revelation that Bruce Wayne may have a brother he never knew about. And what that means for the memory of his father. And it all kicks off on the streets.

The Great Betrayal Of Batman By His Closest Friend (Spoilers)
Batman #153 by Chip Zdarsky and Jorge Jimenez

But who is the perpetrator? There are many suspects, Edward Nygma, the Court Of Owls, and Vandal Savage, but could the murderer be closer to Batman? As to great detectives, Batman and former Commissioner-turned-private detective Jim Gordon get to work on the crime scene.

Batman #154 by Chip Zdarsky and Carmine Di Giandomenico
Batman #154 by Chip Zdarsky and Carmine Di Giandomenico

And encounter someone who has at least tried to cover their tracks. But digital tracks are a lot harder to cover, when Commissioner Harvey Bullock is on the case.

The Great Betrayal Of Batman By His Closest Friend (Spoilers)

As the motivation of the murder of Mayor Nakano comes down, not to the political and financial machinations of Gotham, as previously expected and previously investigated…

The Great Betrayal Of Batman By His Closest Friend (Spoilers)

… but who was sleeping with his wife. And the answer comes a lot closer than anyone saw coming.

The Great Betrayal Of Batman By His Closest Friend (Spoilers)

He was defending himself? Well, here's how it looked back in Batman #153…

How defensive was that? And to pull a gun on Batman, what was Gordon thinking? So in Batman #154 again…

The Great Betrayal Of Batman By His Closest Friend (Spoilers)

His finger must have slipped…

BATMAN #154 CVR A JORGE JIMENEZ
(W) Chip Zdarsky (A) Carmine Di Giandomenico (CA) Jorge Jimenez
Murder has rocked the heart of Gotham! Batman and Jim Gordon will have to piece together the clues and discover the truth, no matter how dark. Has the Riddler really gone legit? Is the Court of Owls involved? Meanwhile, public sentiment is turning against Wayne Enterprises' public initiatives, with new hero Commander Star sowing the seeds of discontent. Retail: $4.99 In-Store Date: 11/6/2024


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