Batman - Curse Of The White Knight The Deluxe E... May 2026

The one-shot, which provides a tragic origin story for Mr. Freeze set in Nazi-occupied Europe.

Exclusive sketches and a brand-new cover by creator . Batman - Curse of the White Knight the Deluxe E...

The Joker reveals that the history of Gotham City and the Wayne family is built on a lie involving a centuries-old blood feud. The one-shot, which provides a tragic origin story for Mr

In , the story centers on The Joker 's final revenge: exposing a dark, 300-year-old secret about the Wayne family legacy that threatens to dismantle Batman's identity . Set after the events of White Knight , the Clown Prince of Crime recruits Azrael —a religious zealot wielding a flaming sword—to serve as his "avenging angel" and burn Gotham City to the ground. Core Story Beats The Joker reveals that the history of Gotham

With Batman's identity under fire, the Bat-Family and the GCPD operate as the Gotham Terrorism Oppression (GTO) , utilizing Batman’s tech to maintain order amidst the escalating war.

Jean-Paul Valley (Azrael) is convinced he is the true heir to Gotham's legacy. He launches a brutal campaign against the Bat-Family, seeking to replace Batman as the city's ultimate protector.

As the mystery of his ancestry unravels, Bruce Wayne must choose between protecting his family's reputation and saving the city, ultimately leading to a final showdown that reshapes his future. Deluxe Edition Features This edition collects: The complete eight-issue limited series.