Scott Snyder

Greg Capullo

After having his face sliced off one year ago, the Joker returns to Gotham City for revenge, and Batman must protect the city and the people he cares for most.

Death of the Family

James Tynion (IV)

The first printing of this new hardcover will feature a special acetate dust jacket showcasing the face of The Joker. A #1 New York Times Bestseller! After having his face sliced off one year ago, the Joker makes his horrifying return to Gotham City! But even for man who's committed a lifetime of murder, he's more dangerous than ever before. How can Batman protect his city and those he's closest to? It all leads back to Arkham Asylum... This new hardcover collects the critically acclaimed tale DEATH OF THE FAMILY from the superstar #1 New York Times best-selling team of writer Scott Snyder and artist Greg Capullo. BATMAN VOLUME 3 will have repercussions that will affect the Batman universe for years to come! Collects BATMAN #13-17 From the Hardcover edition.

Vol. 3 (New 52)

Batman: Death of the Family

Izaac Richards

Mick Gray

Patrick Gleason

Peter Tomasi

Bruce Wayne is Batman, Gotham City's dark protector. Damian Wayne is Robin, his partner in crimefighting-and his son. But something binds this Dynamic Duo together that runs deeper even than the blood in their veins: trust. But what happens if that trust is broken? After a year of silence, the mad laughter of the Joker can be heard echoing through Gotham's streets once again. Back with a vengeance, the Dark Knight's insane nemesis is out to destroy the Batman's connections to his closest friends and allies. And what better way to accomplish that than to pit father against son? The relationship between Gotham's greatest heroes is put to the test like never before in BATMAN AND ROBIN: DEATH OF THE FAMILY (collects issues #15-17, BATMAN AND ROBIN ANNUAL #1 and BATMAN #17), from the bestselling creative team of Peter J. Tomasi (BRIGHTEST DAY), Patrick Gleason (GREEN LANTERN CORPS), and Mick Gray (BRIGHTEST DAY). It's the final word in whether this Robin is truly worthy of the mantle of the Bat! From the Hardcover edition.

Eleanor Luhar

I only want to do a short summary of this book, as it's pretty similar to the other two in terms of style and everything.

First, Damian sends Bruce across the world following "clues" he's set out, based on the Wayne family. He has a hidden agenda that Bruce soon discovers, though, which tests Bruce's trust for his son.

And then following the "zombie" attack in the last volume, Batman and Robin find themselves facing another army of the Joker's creation. This time, however, they're against each other.

I love the Joker, and the way the ordeal with him and the whole Bat family took place was great. Plotting them against each other was probably the mode evil thing he could have done.

Finally we see the dreams had by Alfred, Bruce and Damian, reflecting their inner fears. I thought this a nice issue, especially since it included Alfred's dream. I love the relationship between Alfred and Bruce, and seeing how he cares for Bruce is always lovely.

3.5 to 4 stars for this volume.

Sans

Jesus. I need a shower. Possibly some mental bleach.

Jackson Weaver

Nicola Zangrandi

Mark Anderson

Lily

Sophie Villeneuve

Katie Egan

Branden Harris

Peter J. Tomasi

The Joker returns to test Batman and the extended Bat-family, but when he squares off against Batman's son Damian aka Robin, The Clown Prince of Crime pushes Robin to his limits and beyond. Original.

Amy Medeiros

Filippo Tosetto

Lorien O'Brien

Aaron Long

Death of the Family

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