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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.
Set in his 14th year as Gotham’s protector, Batman grapples with the psychological toll of his mission. Following the events of “Man of Tomorrow,” Gotham descends into chaos as Deathstroke orchestrates a breakout at Arkham Asylum, freeing notorious villains like The Joker, Penguin, and Two-Face. With crime surging, Bruce Wayne realizes he needs help and recruits Dick Grayson, now Nightwing, to restore order. Their partnership is fraught with tension as Bruce struggles to trust Dick fully, haunted by past failures, particularly the loss of Jason Todd. As they track down the escaped rogues, psychological warfare intensifies, and Batman’s mental state deteriorates, plagued by hallucinations of Jason. Meanwhile, Batgirl (Barbara Gordon) enters the fray, eager to prove herself. Bruce’s protective instincts clash with her desire to fight, leading to a heated confrontation. In a climactic stormy battle, Batman, Nightwing, and Batgirl unite against Deathstroke, showcasing their growth as a team. They manage to overcome the assassin, solidifying their roles as Gotham’s new guardians. In the aftermath, Batman acknowledges the importance of mentorship, vowing to train Nightwing and Batgirl. Post Credits: Lex Luthor meets with Deathstroke in a dimly lit warehouse, discussing plans to form a new alliance against Batman and the Justice League, hinting at future threats and the escalating conflict.
