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Geoff Johns is one of the most prolific and popular contemporary comic book writers. He has written highly acclaimed stories starring Superman, Green Lantern, the Flash, Teen Titans, and Justice Society of America. He is the author of The New York Times best-selling graphic novels GREEN LANTERN: RAGE OF THE RED LANTERNS, GREEN LANTERN: SINESTRO CORPS WAR, JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA: THY KINGDOM COME, SUPERMAN: BRAINIAC and BLACKEST NIGHT. Johns was born in Detroit and studied media arts, screenwriting, film production and film theory at Michigan State University. After moving to Los Angeles, he worked as an intern and later an assistant for film director Richard Donner, whose credits include Superman: The Movie, Lethal Weapon 4 and Conspiracy Theory. Johns began his comics career writing STARS AND S.T.R.I.P.E. and creating Stargirl for DC Comics. He received the Wizard Fan Award for Breakout Talent of 2002 and Writer of the Year for 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 as well as the CBG Writer of the Year 2003 through 2005 and 2007 and 2008, and CBG Best Comic Book Series for JSA 2001 through 2005. After acclaimed runs on THE FLASH, TEEN TITANS and the best-selling INFINITE CRISIS miniseries, Johns co-wrote a run on ACTION COMICS with his mentor Donner. In 2006, he co-wrote 52: an ambitious weekly comic book series set in real time, with Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka and Mark Waid. Johns has also written for various other media, including the acclaimed "Legion" episode of SMALLVILLE and the fourth season of ROBOT CHICKEN. He is writing the story of the DC Universe Online massively multiplayer action game from Sony Online Entertainment LLC and has recently joined DC Entertainment as its Chief Creative Officer. Johns currently resides in Los Angeles, California.
In the shadows of Gotham, a grieving heir channels pain into purpose. Bruce Wayne takes to the streets in early, brutal strikes against corrupt officers and mob families, shaping the legend of the Bat. His methods spark whispers of fear, but also questions about whether he fights for justice or vengeance. Amid Gotham's shifting power, a masked figure seizes control of the underworld. Black Mask's cruelty and cunning forge a criminal empire unlike anything the city has endured, As violence escalates, Bruce wrestles with the ethics of wielding terror--how far can he go before becoming the very thing he fights? A fragile alliance forms with Detective Jim Gordon, each man wary but recognizing a shared goal to reclaim Gotham. Meanwhile, Harvey Dent emerges as the city's new district attorney, a symbol of lawful reform, through his fiery resolve hints at dangerous fractures. In the shadows, another presence looms: LexCorp's surveillance network quietly catalogues anomalies, including Gotham's new predator in the night. The Bat begins to refine his tools, strategies, and persona, shaping Gotham's myth while confronting his own fractured psyche. Fear becomes his weapon, but also his burden, as the line between man and monster blurs. Post Credits: In the Batcave, encrypted files reveal stolen LexCorp data--surveillance images of a flying figure in Metropolis. Batman narrows his eyes, realizing his war is part of something far larger.
