Batman : No Man's Land - Vol. 4 ( DC Comics ) - Softcover

Chuck Dixon; Mike Deodato; Greg Rucka; Larry Hama; Devin K. Grayson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1840232528 ISBN 13: 9781840232523

Publisher: DC Comics, 2001

Synopsis

Gotham has been all but destroyed by a massive earthquake, anarchy stalks the streets, chaos rules and the Dark Knight's deadliest villains hold sway. If you thought it couldn't get any worse in No Man's Land, then think again...Bane is backl! The villain who once broke Batman's back has returned to the ruined city, intent on bending the remaining inhabitants to his will. Not that he thinks for a minute that Batman will stand by and watch, a confrontation with Dark Knight is exactly what he wants. Once is Bat is broken again, Gotham will fall! Plus, Killer Croc, the Joker and Harley Quinn, and more action from the all-new Batgirl.

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Review

After it's comfortable cruising period mixing human dramas with The Dark Knight's moral conflicts, this fourth volume of No Man's Land sees the setup for the final act, although with its strength lying in tense set-pieces rather than a deluge of action. On the basis of this overall more satisfying collection, the shocks are far from over, as various players position themselves for the final game that will determine Gotham's rule. Dominating this is the return of Bane who must not only displace the Batman, but the host of criminals who have staked their own claim in the devastated Gotham. As Batman continues his gradual take-over, Commissioner Gordon undergoes a tense kangaroo court presided over by the twisted Two-Face. There's a memorable return visit from Superman, visiting as Clark Kent, who leaves with a greater understanding of the human suffering of No Man's Land. Yet, all of this is easily overshadowed by the long-awaited meeting between Gordon and Batman, in an effort to repair their shattered relationship. It's in this subdued issue that we see a fabulous assessment of their strange friendship, reaching a marvellous pinnacle as he offers Gordon the only thing that can display his trust: his identity. Culminating with the surprising (and ominous) intervention of a certain Metropolis magnate and the sudden reappearance of a grinning madman, the stage is set for what should be a earth-shattering finale. Danny Graydon

Edition details

• Publisher: DC Comics
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1840232528
• ISBN 13: 9781840232523
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Mike Deodato, Dale Eaglesham
• Number of pages: 224