Name: Batman Vol. 5: The Dying City
Price: 432.00 ZAR
Availability: InStock
Author: Chip Zdarsky
ISBN: 9781799501695

Type

Physical Book

Author

Chip Zdarsky

Publisher

Dc Comics

Language

English

Pages

224

Format

Hardcover

ISBN13

9781799501695

Batman Vol. 5: The Dying City

Chip Zdarsky (Author) · Dc Comics · Hardcover

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Synopsis "Batman Vol. 5: The Dying City"

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.

Chip Zdarsky

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Chip Zdarsky (pseudonym of Steve Murray) is a Canadian writer and illustrator who has made an indelible mark on the comic book industry. Known for his versatility and innovative approach, he has worked with publishers such as Marvel, DC, and Image Comics. Among his most notable works are Sex Criminals (2013–2020), co-created with Matt Fraction, which earned him the Eisner Award for Best New Series in 2014; Daredevil (2019–2021), a highly acclaimed run at Marvel; Spider-Man: Life Story (2019), which reimagines Peter Parker's life in real time; and Batman: The Knight (2022), a 10-issue miniseries that explores the origins of Bruce Wayne

Additionally, Zdarsky has created original works like Stillwater (2020–2022), a horror and suspense series published by Image Comics, and Public Domain (2022), a satire about copyright in the entertainment industry. His work has been recognized with multiple Eisner Awards, including Best Digital Comic for Afterlift in 2020. With a style that blends humor, emotional depth, and social critique, Zdarsky continues to be an influential and respected figure in the comic world.

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