This paperback collects the Batman: Death and the Maidens storyline. This storyline originally was published in its own comic book series Batman: Death and the Maidens from October, 2003 to August, 2004. This story was written by Greg Rucka and illustrated by Klaus Janson.
In this story a dying Ra's al Ghul has no choice but to beg Batman, his greatest nemesis, for help against a woman who once shared his life, centuries ago. In exchange, he offers the Dark Knight a chance of a lifetime: the ability to speak with his dead parents. But what Batman's parents have to say to him will profoundly affect both the man and the hero.
Issues
This paperback collects the following comic books:
- Detective Comics #783 (Prologue)
- Batman: Death and the Maidens #1 (Chapter One)
- Batman: Death and the Maidens #2 (Chapter Two)
- Batman: Death and the Maidens #3 (Chapter Three)
- Batman: Death and the Maidens #4 (Chapter Four)
- Batman: Death and the Maidens #5 (Chapter Five)
- Batman: Death and the Maidens #6 (Chapter Six)
- Batman: Death and the Maidens #7 (Chapter Seven)
- Batman: Death and the Maidens #8 (Chapter Eight)
- Batman: Death and the Maidens #9 (Chapter Nine)
Notes
- This paperback includes an introduction by series editor Matt Idelson.
- This paperback also contains behind-the-scenes unused pages and sketches featuring commentary by illustrator Klaus Janson.
- A deluxe edition of this collection was published in 2017.
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