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Batman: Venom
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Expected 5 Jan 27Batman confronts his greatest weakness in a dark story of power, obsession, and addiction—now back in print!
Batman has always relied on discipline, determination, and training to overcome impossible odds. But what happens when even that isn't enough?
After failing to save a young life, Bruce Wayne becomes consumed by the need to ensure he never experiences that helplessness again. Desperate to become stronger, faster, and more effective, Batman turns to an experimental performance-enhancing drug known as Venom. At first, the results seem miraculous. But as the substance takes hold, Bruce finds himself trapped in a dangerous cycle that threatens his mission, his judgment, and the very principles that define him.
Written by legendary Batman writer Dennis O'Neil and illustrated by Trevor Von Eeden, Venom is a powerful psychological thriller that explores addiction, personal responsibility, and the cost of pursuing power without limits. Often cited as one of the most influential Batman stories of the modern era, this classic tale helped establish ideas that would echo throughout the Dark Knight's history for decades to come.
Collects Legends of the Dark Knight #16-20.
Batman has always relied on discipline, determination, and training to overcome impossible odds. But what happens when even that isn't enough?
After failing to save a young life, Bruce Wayne becomes consumed by the need to ensure he never experiences that helplessness again. Desperate to become stronger, faster, and more effective, Batman turns to an experimental performance-enhancing drug known as Venom. At first, the results seem miraculous. But as the substance takes hold, Bruce finds himself trapped in a dangerous cycle that threatens his mission, his judgment, and the very principles that define him.
Written by legendary Batman writer Dennis O'Neil and illustrated by Trevor Von Eeden, Venom is a powerful psychological thriller that explores addiction, personal responsibility, and the cost of pursuing power without limits. Often cited as one of the most influential Batman stories of the modern era, this classic tale helped establish ideas that would echo throughout the Dark Knight's history for decades to come.
Collects Legends of the Dark Knight #16-20.
144 pages, Paperback
Expected publication January 5, 2027
About the author
Dennis O'Neil
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Dennis "Denny" O'Neil
was a comic book writer and editor best known for his work for Marvel Comics and DC Comics from the 1960s through the 1990s, and Group Editor for the Batman family of titles until his retirement.
His best-known works include Green Lantern/Green Arrow and Batman with Neal Adams, The Shadow with Michael Kaluta and The Question with Denys Cowan. As an editor, he is principally known for editing the various Batman titles. From 2013 unti his death, he sat on the board of directors of the charity The Hero Initiative and served on its Disbursement Committee.
His best-known works include Green Lantern/Green Arrow and Batman with Neal Adams, The Shadow with Michael Kaluta and The Question with Denys Cowan. As an editor, he is principally known for editing the various Batman titles. From 2013 unti his death, he sat on the board of directors of the charity The Hero Initiative and served on its Disbursement Committee.
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This has an interesting story to it. It is amazing especially to see Batman fall into a world where many of the men and women have fallen into. How he got out of it is amazing. Just grab this book yo and enjoy it.
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