In this volume, Bruce Wayne transitions from a solitary vigilante into the public face of a global paramilitary franchise. Following his return from a journey through time, Wayne reveals that he has been secretly funding Batman and invites elite warriors from around the world to join his network. The story follows Batman and his allies as they combat Leviathan, a shadowy terrorist organization led by Talia al Ghul. Morrison introduces international figures like the Knight, Gaucho, and Batwing, deploying them across diverse global theaters to dismantle an interconnected web of systemic crime.
Readers interested in the evolution of long-form superhero continuity will find a dense narrative that treats decades of Batman history as a single, cohesive biography. This collection appeals to those who prefer intricate plotting over simple action, as it deconstructs the concept of the lone hero in favor of an institutional model. The reader gains a comprehensive understanding of how the Batman mythos functions when scaled to a geopolitical level, moving beyond the confines of Gotham City into a complex landscape of international espionage and corporate warfare.
- Published
- 2011
- Language
- EN
