Batman #52: Cold Days Part Two

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Batman #52: Cold Days Part Two stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 2018-10-01 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Batman (Bruce Wayne), Robin (Dick Grayson), Mr. Freeze (Victor Fries) and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

“Cold Days” continues! The jury in the Mr. Freeze trial is hopelessly deadlocked because one man won’t vote guilty—and that man is Bruce Wayne. Freeze’s defense is that Batman used excessive force, making his arrest illegal, and Bruce is the one man who actually knows for sure what went down between Batman and his ice-cold nemesis. And if Bruce is right, that means everything he’s devoted himself to as the Caped Crusader is a lie; he is hurting more than helping. With Dick Grayson putting the Batsuit back on to keep Gotham City safe while Bruce is sequestered, could this be the out Bruce needs to discard the cape and cowl forever? The Eisner Award-nominated team of Tom King and Lee Weeks reexamine the relationship between hero and foe, as Batman relives not just that one violent night when he took down the King of Cold, but every time the two have come to blows. List of covers and their creators: Cover Name Creator(s) Sidebar Location Reg Regular Cover Lee Weeks & Elizabeth Breitweiser 1 Var Variant Cover Kaare Andrews 2

Characters listed for this issue

Batman (Bruce Wayne)The Dark Knight of Gotham. Billionaire by day, vigilante by night. No superpowers, just iron…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

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Robin (Dick Grayson)Open this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Mr. Freeze (Victor Fries)Victor Fries just wanted to save his wife. Now trapped in a subzero suit, unable to feel hum…VIEW APPEARANCES ›