Batman: City of Madness

Description

Batman: City of Madness is a DC Black Label story created by Christian Ward, who is solely responsible for both the script and the art.

Deep beneath Gotham City exists another Gotham. This Gotham Below is a living nightmare, populated by twisted reflections of the city's inhabitants and fueled by the fear and hatred flowing down from above.

For decades, the doors between the two cities were sealed and guarded by the Court of Owls. Now they have opened, and a version of that Gotham's Dark Knight has escaped – intent on capturing and raising his own Robin.

Batman must form an uncomfortable alliance with the Court of Owls and their deadly allies. Otherwise, Gotham will plunge into madness.

This is visually one of the most striking Batman publications in recent years: Ward's psychedelic, rich palette is not just a backdrop here, but an integral part of the story itself. Now available for the first time in softcover.

This volume collects Batman: City of Madness #1–3.

Why read it?

• Christian Ward (ODY-C, Invisible Kingdom) writes and draws it himself – a cohesive authorial vision.
• One of the most visually striking and original Batman stories of the last decade.
• DC Black Label – a standalone story for adults, without any continuity commitments.
• Horror and psychological thriller direction, not typical superhero action.
• Large prestige format 8.5" x 10.875" – the art is presented as it should be seen.
• Features the Court of Owls – some of the best modern Batman villains.
• First time in softcover – $19.99 instead of hardcover price.
• Includes the entire story #1–3 in one 176-page volume.

About the Creators

• Script: Christian Ward
• Art: Christian Ward
• Cover: Christian Ward
• Publisher: DC Comics (Black Label)

Publication

• Title: Batman: City of Madness TP
• Series: Batman: City of Madness (DC Black Label)
• Collects: Batman: City of Madness #1–3
• Format: Trade Paperback (softcover), Prestige Plus
• Release Date: 2026-09-01
• Publisher: DC Comics

Specifications

• Number of Pages: 176
• Format: Trade Paperback (Prestige Plus)
• Binding: Softcover
• Dimensions: 8 1/2" x 10 7/8" (oversized format)
• Age Rating: M – Mature
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9781799509530

Batman: City of Madness TP – a 176-page volume where a second, nightmarish city opens beneath Gotham. Christian Ward's original DC Black Label story, now in softcover.