Batman: Detective Comics Vol. 8: On the Outside

The greatest superhero team in Gotham City history is gone... this time, for good. How will the Dark Knight pick up the pieces knowing that his squad of vigilantes is gone? Find out in Batman: Detective Comics Vol. 8!

In the aftermath of the last stand of the Gotham Knights, Batman, Batwoman, Red Robin, Orphan, Azrael, Batwing and company took down a monster they helped create. How will they deal with the physical and psychological ramifications of this epic battle? And who will hang up their capes?

Duke Thomas. Cassandra Cain. They and other young heroes don't intend to stand down, no matter what Batman thinks is best. Who can Batman trust to guide them? They need a teacher... and Black Lightning fits the bill!

The epilogue chapter to writer James Tynion IV's acclaimed run on the series is here in Batman: Detective Comics Vol. 8! Collects issues #982-986.

James Tynion IV started in the comics business assisting Scott Snyder in writing backup stories for Snyder's groundbreaking Batman series. Tynion soon began writing Talon, a series that spun out of the hugely popular Batman: The Court of Owls storyline. He has also written Constantine: The Hellblazer and Red Hood and The Outlaws and is currently at the helm of Batman:Detective Comics.