Batman Vol. 5

The Dying City

Chip Zdarsky, Denys Cowan, Jorge Jimenez

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DC Comics
12 August 2025

Graphic novels: superheroes; Graphic Novel

After a long and harrowing time away, Batman has returned to Gotham City with a vengeance! Will he and his public-facing initiatives as Bruce Wayne finally transform the city into somewhere safe? And has the Riddler actually gone legit, or is it part of some greater scheme?

After a long and harrowing time away, Batman has returned to Gotham City with a vengeance! Will he and his public-facing initiatives as Bruce Wayne finally transform the city into somewhere safe? And has the Riddler actually gone legit, or is it part of some greater scheme?

Batman is ALL IN! Zdarsky and Jimenez kick off a new era of the Caped Crusader in the aftermath of Absolute Power. Bruce has hit the ground running with brand new initiatives for the public and has his dedicated himself to improving the city both behind the mask and without it, but his plans are complicated by a sudden, apparent change of heart by the Riddler who now claims to have gone legit. Is this actually a new leaf for one of Gotham's most diabolical criminals? Or is there a bigger puzzle at play here - one that only Batman can possibly piece together before its too late?

Collects Batman #153-158.

By: Chip Zdarsky, Denys Cowan
Illustrated by: Jorge Jimenez
Imprint: DC Comics
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 259mm, Width: 168mm,
Weight: 369g
ISBN: 9781799501725
ISBN 10: 1799501728
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 12 August 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Chip Zdarsky is the award-winning illustrator and co-creator of SEX CRIMINALS for Image Comics, and has written SPIDER-MAN- LIFE STORY, DAREDEVIL, and HOWARD THE DUCK for Marvel Comics, as well as JUGHEAD for Archie Comics. He loves long walks in the park while listing his projects.