Description
Dive into one of the defining modern Batman stories with Batman: R.I.P. (New Edition) by Grant Morrison. This pivotal storyline collects Batman #676–681, delivering a complete and self-contained arc that pushes the Dark Knight to his absolute limits.
As a mysterious organization known as the Black Glove launches a calculated attack on Bruce Wayne, Batman faces a psychological breakdown engineered to destroy him from within. Stripped of control, identity, and certainty, he must confront buried trauma, fractured memories, and a deadly conspiracy led by the enigmatic Doctor Hurt.
Blending noir detective storytelling with surreal psychological elements, Grant Morrison crafts a layered narrative that challenges what it means to be Batman. This arc builds directly on the events of Batman and Son and The Black Glove, forming a central chapter in Morrison’s larger Batman run and leading into the fallout explored in Final Crisis and beyond.
Featuring artwork by Tony S. Daniel and Lee Garbett, Batman: R.I.P. is known for its intensity, narrative ambition, and lasting impact on the Dark Knight mythos. This edition focuses on the core storyline, presenting the essential issues without crossover tie-ins, making it an ideal entry point or key addition to any Batman collection.
Perfect for readers searching for essential Batman graphic novels, Grant Morrison comics, and darker, character-driven superhero stories, Batman: R.I.P. remains one of the most influential Batman arcs of the 21st century.