As Bruce digs deeper into the mystery of the recent owl murders, he soon finds himself face to face with a shocking enemy – an enemy the Wayne family has secretly been at war with for centuries. Be there for the first shots of the war for the soul of Gotham City. Friends will become deadly enemies and secrets will be revealed – revelations that will change the Bat-family forever.

Shocking discoveries lead Batman deeper into the mystery of the Court of Owls and its secret and bloody ties to both Gotham City and the Wayne family. But an even deadlier threat awaits Batman: a trap set hundreds of years ago, far beneath his city. The war for Gotham's soul begins here!

Deep beneath Gotham City lies the Court of Owls' deadliest trap – and Batman has fallen right into it! Can he escape, or will he perish in a maze of nightmare? Enter the labyrinth, Batman – if you dare!

Trapped far beneath Gotham City and hunted by the Talon – the Court of Owls' unstoppable killer – Batman lies bleeding and broken. With no way out and no one to help, is this the end for The Dark Knight?

Batman may have survived the Court of Owls’ first strike (barely), but even as he recuperates, the Court is preparing to launch its most deadly and sweeping attack yet. Plus: secrets revealed in this issue will change Batman’s world forever!

MR. FREEZE is introduced to The New 52! What is Mr. Freeze's relationship to the COURT OF OWLS? Is he an ally – or do they want him dead? "NIGHT OF THE OWLS" continues here!

It’s the epilogue to “The Court of Owls”! The next major storyline begins here!

Discover the early steps Bruce Wayne took to build everything that surrounds Batman—the costume, the cave, the car, the gadgets!

“Death of the Family” part 1 featuring the return of the Joker! He crippled Batgirl. He killed Robin. What will the Joker do now that he’s returned to Gotham City? And what must Batman do to protect his secret identity and that of those who fight alongside him?

The Joker is back and somehow more sinister than ever! What caused this change? And can even Batman stop a Joker so driven and dangerous? “Death of the Family” part 2. Plus: in the backup feature, the Penguin is running out of options as he’s confronted by the Joker!

Batman heads into his showdown with The Joker as the madman’s plan is finally revealed! And in the backup story, in the midst of The Joker’s assault on Batman and his allies, get a secret glimpse into what started The Clown Prince of Crime on his horrifying journey! “Death of the Family” part 4.

In the wake of unspeakable tragedy, Batman is in danger of losing his humanity. And in the backup story, fan-favorite character Harper Row returns—but will she be able to pull Batman back from the brink?

Who would cause Bruce Wayne to use a gun?

A strange visitor comes to town when tragedy drives the Dark Knight into a violent attack on the criminals of Gotham City.

Reprinting the first chapter of this new story arc that begins in BATMAN #21 from the stunning pencil art of Greg Capullo and Rafael Albuquerque, with the full, action-packed scripts by Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV!

A special ZERO YEAR tie-in! Bruce Wayne’s first year as the Dark Knight has just barely begun…and already dangerous elements are coalescing, leading Bruce toward his final destiny.

Witness the astounding moment Bruce Wayne becomes Batman! “Zero Year” part 3. And in the backup story, a young Bruce Wayne fights for his life in a death match in Russia.

Batman is on the trail of the Red Hood Gang and their mysterious leader, secret origins are revealed, and a major surprise will change the course of Zero Year and Batman’s life. “Zero Year” part 4.

With Gotham City thrown into total chaos by The Riddler, Batman and Jim Gordon must learn to work together to save the city. “Zero Year” part 6.