Retribution' part 1. Bruce Wayne makes a trip to Metropolis for a meeting with the new CEO of LexCorp and has a run-in with Superman. Meanwhile, Dick Grayson and Batman both have to deal with the possibility that all of Grayson's family isn't dead after all, when his grandfather comes to town!

Continuing the side-story of the Mortician from the previous issue, Batman must devise a way to stop the Mortician from raising more homicidal zombies, while battling the army he's already brought back to life!

Writer Devin Grayson's final issue follows Bruce Wayne through a typical day to see just how many lives Batman—and Bruce—have an impact upon. Plus, a Batman Black & White backup tale by Mark Askwith and Michael Kaluta!

The eclectic early millennium stories of Batman, Nightwing, and the extended Bat-family continue as Dick Grayson returns to his acrobat roots to take on the criminal sister duo, Double Dare! Then, Batman calls Aquaman for a favor, Scarecrow unleashes his fear toxin in Arkham, and Superman pays a visit to Gotham City! Collects the lead stories from Batman: Gotham Knights #14-24 and #29.

A horrifying crime attracts Batman's attention and forces him to revisit the ghosts of his past as Oracle, Nightwing, and Robin attempt to help him solve the mystery! Batman engages in a psychological war with a stronger, smarter-than-ever Hugo Strange, but the aftermath of this battle will be a nightmare from which Batman and his associates may never recover. Collects Batman: Gotham Knights #1-12.

Bruce Wayne: Fugitive' part 2. A fugitive from justice, Batman brutally punishes the criminal element of Gotham City and is surprised when he's paid an unwanted visit by the Man of Steel. Meanwhile, Alfred searches for more clues to the murder that's been pinned on Bruce Wayne.

The Key has entered Gotham City, and his goal is to send Batman over the edge by removing the Dark Knight's moral code against taking life. As Batman fights for control of his soul, Batgirl and Azrael struggle to keep the Dark Knight from making the biggest mistake of his life.