Batman (2011): Superheavy

Scott Snyder

Mar 2016 · Batman (2011) Vol 8 · DC

About this ebook

The #1 New York Times all-star creative team of Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo and Danny Miki introduce an all-new Dark Knight, with guest appearances by Brian Azzarello (WONDER WOMAN) and Jock (BATMAN: THE BLACK MIRROR). Following the disappearance and presumed death of Batman, former police commissioner Jim Gordon has been called to carry on the Dark KnightÕs legacy and become his successor. But while the name and what it stands for remain the same, this new Batman is far from just a copy of the original. Patrolling the city in a gargantuan high-tech Batsuit, Gordon is no shadowy vigilante. He has the full cooperation of the GCPD and the mayor, plus a multimillion-dollar budget from Powers International. But will an expensive suit be enough to stop the mysterious, weed-like Mr. Bloom before his deadly plans for the city take root? Collects BATMAN #41-45 and DC SNEAK PEEK: BATMAN #1.

Ratings and reviews

Although it takes an issue or two to get used to Gordon as Batman, the purpose of the book is to show you he's not meant to be batman. Nobody is. Except the real batman (Bruce). Introduces a new, sinister villain and keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout.

Syntax error at striving sketch.7

bloody but cool

About the author

Scott Snyder has written comics for both DC and Marvel, including the best-selling series AMERICAN VAMPIRE, BATMAN, SWAMP THING and SUPERMAN UNCHAINED. He is also the author of the story collection Voodoo Heart (Dial Press). He teaches writing at Sarah Lawrence College and Columbia University. He lives on Long Island with his wife Jeanie and his sons, Jack and Emmett. He is a dedicated and un-ironic fan of Elvis Presley.