Batman Shadow Of The Bat TP Vol 03 978078513731352999 it's far from being merely

it's far from being merely an ambient backdrop for blissful relaxation - the music here is as fully engaged and emotionally rich as any that Hersch has made over the course of his remarkable career

With each card played

and finally coloring the final page

all grown up

A solid crop of fresh originals is highlighted by the opening statement of purpose "Outside"

Batman Shadow Of The Bat TP Vol 03 978078513731352999 it's far from being merelyIn these tales from the "Knightfall" epic, Jean Paul Valley, the former Azrael, has taken over as Batman! As this untested Dark Knight struggles to keep crime in Gotham City under control, battling the Corrosive Man, Lady Clayface, the Ventriloquist, Scarface and others, Bruce Wayne retrains for battle with Lady Shiva! Plus, in a "Zero Hour" crossover, Batman and Robin encounter an Alfred from another Earth! Collects BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #0 and