All Star Batman Vol. 3: The First Ally Hardcover

New York Times #1 best-selling writer Scott Snyder and artist Rafael Albuquerque, the Eisner Award-winning creative team of American Vampire, reunite for All Star Batman Vol. 3: The First Ally--a pulse-pounding thriller striking directly at the heart of the Bat-mythos, now in paperback!

Since he became Gotham City's guardian, the Batman has faced an army of the deadliest villains the world has ever known. His path has been dangerous, his losses incalculable. But with the help of his right-hand man, Alfred Pennyworth, he's emerged victorious every time.

But now the Dark Knight is facing a new enemy--the masked face of a conspiracy that spans generations. His name is Nemesis, and both Batman and the mysterious figure called "the First Ally" are on his hit list.

As old foes from the Penguin to Black Mask join the fray, Batman's quest to uncover the truth will take him from Gotham to Miami to the U.K.--and deep into his own past.

Soon Batman must face an impossible choice: he must sacrifice either the mantle of the Bat, or the man he loves most...

Collects issues #10-14.

"A damn fun--and beautiful--ride." --PASTE MAGAZINE
"This comic is  awesome. There was always an element of bombastic spectacle to balance the strong horror elements in BATMAN, but ALL-STAR BATMAN sees Snyder doubling down on explosive, dynamic action, brought to the page with incredible energy." --A.V. CLUB/THE ONION

"Snyder and Romita have produced a riveting first issue and given us, here, at the so-called end of times, the Batman we so desperately need." --POPMATTERS

"An energetic set-up aimed right at the thematic allure that Two-Face has had over the decades." --io9

"Entertaining. Art is eye-pleasing and easy to read." --Nerdist