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Batman: Knightfall Vol. 2: Knightquest

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Batman: Knightfall Vol. 2: Knightquest continues the saga as a new, physically imposing Batman takes on the mantle to fight crime in Gotham City. With Bruce Wayne incapacitated, this new protector approaches crime with a brutal and uncompromising style, raising questions about justice and morality. The story explores the impact of Batman's change on allies and enemies alike, as Gotham navigates this turbulent transition.
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You might enjoy this graphic novel if you're a fan of intense and gripping superhero tales, especially those exploring the complexities of taking over an iconic role. This volume delves into the struggles faced by Jean-Paul Valley as he assumes the mantle of Batman, offering rich themes of identity and inner conflict amidst the backdrop of Gotham's ever-present dangers and adversaries. Its dynamic artwork and compelling storyline make it a thrilling read for superhero enthusiasts.

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Mentally defeated and physically broken, Bruce Wayne suffered a crippling blow while battling the brutal Bane. Now, the mantle of the Bat must be passed on to another, and Jean Paul Valley answers the call! 656 pp.

The inspiration for The Dark Knight Rises.

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The second volume collecting the epic 1990s tale that broke Batman's back in full for the first time.

Mentally defeated and physically broken, Bruce Wayne suffered a crippling blow while battling the brutal Bane. Now, the mantle of the Bat must be passed on to another, and Jean Paul Valley answers the call! But as the new Caped Crusader slowly loses his grip on sanity, his idea of justice takes a violent and deadly turn. Witnessing this dangerous behaviour firsthand, Nightwing and Robin try to come to grips with Bruce's highly controversial decision while the new Batman sets his sights on taking revenge against Bane!

This volume collects Detective Comics #667-675, Shadow of the Bat #19-20, #24-28, Batman #501-508, Catwoman #6-7 and Robin #7.

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Batman: Knightfall Vol. 2: Knightquest is well-received for its exploration of Batman's struggle with both physical and ethical challenges while Azrael takes up the mantle in Bruce Wayne's absence. Readers appreciate the complex character developments and the tense, dynamic storyline, though some find the pacing slightly inconsistent. The art and dramatic narrative are often highlighted as strong points that contribute significantly to the book's immersive experience.

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ISBN: 9781401235369

Publisher: DC Comics

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 May 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: DC Comics

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  • Illustrated by Various
  • Illustrated by Various

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 257.0mm

Weight: 879g

Pages: 656

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About the Author

Dennis O'Neil is the influential writer of comics including Batman, Green Lantern/Green Arrow, The Justice League of America and countless other titles. He is also the author of The DC Comics Guide to Writing for Comics (Watson Guptill). Known for his fast-paced, action-oriented plotting, Chuck Dixon is the prolific and acclaimed writer of long runs on Batman, Robin, Nightwing, Birds of Prey, Green Arrow and, for Marvel Comics, The Punisher and Conan. Doug Moench has written novels, short stories, newspaper feature articles, weekly newspaper comic strips, film screenplays and teleplays. His first published work was My Dog Sandy, a comic strip printed in his elementary school newspaper. Moench has worked for DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics and many other smaller companies; he has written hundreds of issues of many different comics, and created dozens of characters, such as Moon Knight.

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