Story by Alan Grant. Art by Bret Blevins, Various. Cover by Brian Stelfreeze.
Following the events of 'Knightfall,' Batman returns to Gotham City to take back the streets. First, a string of seemingly random kidnappings leads Batman to one person: The Joker. Plus, Anarky makes his return too, but this time he teams up with the Dark Knight to take on a new foe who has prophesized Gotham City's end and will do anything to make sure it happens. Collects Batman: Shadow of the Bat #32-42.