Batman: Curse of the White Knight

In the gripping sequel Batman: Curse of the White Knight, ancient secrets and curses threaten to unravel the very fabric of Gotham City.

In Batman: Curse of the White Knight, ancient curses resurface and long-held secrets come to light, creating an intense narrative that grips readers from the start. The story unfolds in Gotham City, a place where the line between hero and villain becomes increasingly ambiguous. As Batman faces off against the Joker, the stakes escalate, leading to a conflict that threatens to consume the city. The Joker, now embracing his darker persona, recruits Azrael, a formidable knight armed with a flaming sword and a dark legacy, to aid him in his quest for dominance.

Azrael's arrival marks a turning point in the battle for Gotham, as he begins to dismantle Batman's enemies one by one, reshaping the city in his vision of paradise. The tension rises as Batman and his former allies grapple with their fractured relationships, compounded by the revelations of the Wayne family's hidden history. This discovery shakes the very foundation of Batman's identity and his role as Gotham's protector.

Written and illustrated by Sean Murphy, Batman: Curse of the White Knight is a thought-provoking continuation of the acclaimed Batman: White Knight. This volume compiles all eight issues of the DC Black Label series, along with the one-shot Batman: White Knight Presents Von Freeze, showcasing Murphy's distinctive storytelling and artistic talent in reimagining the Batman mythos.