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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 Gotham, chaos erupts as Joker and Harley Quinn unleash terror across the city. Barbara Gordon aids Batman from behind the scenes until Joker targets her home, shooting her and leaving her paralyzed. Robin—Jason Todd—recklessly pursues Joker on his own and is captured. Despite Bruce’s efforts, Jason is tortured and killed in a warehouse explosion, leaving Batman consumed by grief. Alfred and Barbara, now transitioning into Oracle, try to reach Bruce as he grows more violent. He tracks Joker and Harley to an abandoned theater. In a savage showdown, Batman brutally beats Joker, ready to kill him—until Nightwing arrives, throwing a batarang that stops Bruce. “Jason wouldn’t have wanted this,” Dick says. Bruce backs down, shaken. Joker and Harley flee, but Batman catches up during their escape. Joker escapes into the night, but Harley is arrested, tearfully calling after him. Bruce watches silently, darker than before. Back in the Batcave, he stares at Jason’s vandalized suit—a symbol of failure he swears not to repeat. Post Credits: While analyzing data at the Bat-Computer, Bruce’s screens flicker. A chilling message hijacks the system—General Zod’s voice echoes: “You are not alone.” Bruce stands, eyes narrowing. The storm is coming.
