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Batman Vol. 2: The City of Owls (The New 52)

By Scott Snyder
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Batman Vol. 2: The City of Owls by Scott Snyder delves into Batman's battle against the mysterious Court of Owls, a shadowy organisation that has manipulated Gotham City from behind the scenes for centuries. This volume sees Batman uncovering dark secrets about his city while enduring relentless attacks from the Court's deadly assassins. As the tension escalates, Batman must rely on his intelligence and allies to protect Gotham from falling into chaos.
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You might enjoy this graphic novel if you're a fan of thrilling adventures featuring the Dark Knight battling a mysterious and ancient organisation. This volume delves into intense action and suspense, perfect for readers who appreciate intricate storylines and atmospheric artwork, deepening the lore of Gotham City.

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Batman must stop the Talons that have breeched the Batcave in order to save an innocent life - and Gotham City.

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The sequel to The New York Times #1 bestselling Batman Vol. 1: The Court of Owls from acclaimed, bestselling author Scott Snyder.

For over a century, the Court of Owls has ruled Gotham City in secret— their reach inescapable, their power unstoppable.

Until they battled the Batman.

Gotham's vigilante protector managed to escape the talons of the Court with his mind and body barely intact. The Dark Knight managed to win the battle with his deadly new aggressors, but certainly not the war. Batman was just the first part of their conquest. Now they have their sights set on something much bigger— Gotham City.

A critical and commercial smash, Batman: The City of Owls (collecting Batman #8-12 and Batman Annual #1) continues the instant-classic saga of the Dark Knight's battle with Gotham City's oldest and darkest forces from the #1 New York Times bestselling creative team of writer Scott Snyder (American Vampire) and artist Greg Capullo (Spawn), plus an array of talented guest contributors!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781401237783

Publisher: DC Comics

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 October 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: DC Comics

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Greg Capullo
  • Illustrated by Rafael Albuquerque

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 259.0mm

Weight: 363g

Pages: 208

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About the Author

Scott Snyder is the bestselling and award-winning writer of Batman, American Vampire and Swamp Thing as well as the short story collection Voodoo Heart. He teaches writing at Sarah Lawrence College, NYU and Columbia University. He lives on Long Island with his wife, Jeanie, and his sons Jack and Emmett. He is a dedicated and un-ironic fan of Elvis Presley.

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