We are in 1939. The world has not yet recovered from the horrors of World War I and is once again on the brink of an even more violent conflict. In this atmosphere of fear, a series of gruesome murders is shocking Gotham, while the recent emergence of the mysterious Bat-Man has caused the city's powerful men to fear that Gotham will descend into chaos. The evidence regarding the murders defies logic, as it suggests that the perpetrators are all death row criminals who have already been sentenced to the electric chair.
When Bat-Man barely survives a confrontation with one of the horrific perpetrators, he begins to question his ability to survive in a world that is rapidly changing around him!
The legendary Dan Jurgens (Action Comics, Superman) and illustrator Mike Perkins (The Swamp Thing, Action Comics) weave an exciting story from the early years of the Dark Knight's adventures.
“Jurgens and Perkins bring back the tough Batman who debuted in Detective Comics #27, a powerless crime fighter with few allies and limited resources.” —comicbook.com
“…evolves as a modern comic while also recalling the spirit of past pulp adventures…” —Graphic Policy
