Hachette Batman Chronicles 02: The Court of Owls

Gotham City is full of dark secrets—but none is older, more dangerous, or more sinister than the legendary Court of Owls. Batman long dismissed stories of the mysterious secret society as just a myth, a dark superstition from the shadows of Gotham. After all, Bruce Wayne believed he knew his city better than anyone.

But suddenly, a brutal killer emerges, terrorizing Gotham with razor-sharp claws, relentlessly attacking powerful figures and ruthless criminals alike. It quickly becomes clear: there is far more truth behind the old legends than Batman ever thought possible. As the noose tightens around Gotham, one of the most dangerous cases of the Dark Knight's life begins.

With this groundbreaking storyline, Scott Snyder and superstar artist Greg Capullo deliver the prelude to one of the most significant modern Batman chapters ever. Dark, intense, and full of suspense, the story combines classic Gotham noir atmosphere with conspiracies, horror elements, and thrilling detective work.

This volume contains Batman (2011) #1–7 and is the perfect introduction to the acclaimed New 52 era of the Dark Knight. The high-quality Hachette edition also makes this comic milestone a special highlight for collectors and Batman fans.

A must-have for fans of Batman, Gotham City, the Court of Owls, modern DC Comics, and dark detective storylines full of secrets and madness.