Batman: Night of the Owls (The New 52) - Softcover

Snyder, Scott; Various

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1401242529 ISBN 13: 9781401242527

Publisher: DC Comics, 2013

Synopsis

As evil spreads across Gotham City, Batman's allies, including Red Robin, Batwing, Robin, Batgirl, the Birds of Prey, Nightwing and even Catwoman find themselves in a battle coming from all sides. The Court of Owls have shown their hand, and it's up to the collective effort of these heroes, some more unlikely than others, in this sprawling tale of corruption and violence. 

This epic springs from the pen of Scott Snyder, New York Times bestselling author of Batman: The Black Mirror and American Vampire, as well as creators Judd Winick, David Finch, Peter J. Tomasi, Pat Gleason, Tony Daniel, Scott Lobdell, Duane Swierczynski, JH Williams III, Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray!

This volume collects the following issues: Batman #8-11, Nightwing #8-9, All Star Western #9, Catwoman #9, Batgirl #9, Batman: Dark Knight #9, Batman and Robin #9, Birds of Prey #9, Red Hood and the Outlaws #9.

About this title

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.

From Booklist:

Batman’s newest and spookiest villain, the Court of Owls, is back and on the hunt in this collection from various Batman titles. The Talons, assassins from the Court of Owls, have emerged from their cold, death-like slumber and are simultaneously targeting Gotham’s elite citizens and leaders all over the city, and it’s going to take the whole Batfamily to defeat them. On a single night, Batman, Robin, Batgirl, Nightwing, and others answer the call to protect Gotham and battle Talons citywide. By design, the multiple story lines jostle for attention and the introduction of new characters can be disorienting, but each entry adds some much-needed backstory to the enigmatic and powerful Court of Owls. A wide range of artists have a hand in this collection, but the standout is Capullo’s gritty and cinematic depiction of fight scenes and set pieces alike. Readers loyal to a particular Batman brand might prefer a single-series collection, but those seeking out anything Gotham-related will devour the rich history of the city and its hidden, lurking menace. --Sarah Hunter

About this edition

• Publisher: DC Comics
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1401242529
• ISBN 13: 9781401242527
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 368
• Illustrator: Capullo Greg