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Batman matches wits with The Riddler and uncovers Gothams past in this sequel to Batman: Resurrection, set in the world of Tim Burtons iconic Batman.
Its summer, and Gotham City has cause for celebration. The last vestiges of The Jokers toxic legacy have finally faded, just in time for the mayor to partner with retail magnate Max Shreck to stage a Fourth of July celebration for the ages. But not everyone is rejoicing. Batmans eternal vigilance continues as threats from rival gangs and masked criminals escalate by the day. Meanwhile, on the streets, protests grow in opposition to the citys lavish excesses.
No one is experiencing the struggle between Gothams optimism and doubt more than Norman Pinkus. The Gotham Globes humble copy boy, hes the unacknowledged mastermind behind the newspapers mega-popular Riddle Me This word puzzles. But Norman harbors a secret. He is the smartest man in Gotham City, using his prodigious skills to solve crimes anonymously for years via the police tip linebefore Batman even knows theres a crime to solve.
While neither fame nor fortune finds Norman, he believes in the promise of Gotham and whats right . . . until he doesnt. The man no one notices watches time and again as the city and its leaders cast their eyes high above the rooftops toward Batman. Dejected and unappreciated, Norman devises a scheme: With the help of dangerous new friends, he exploits the simmering tensions of the long hot summer to draw the Caped Crusader into a volatile game of riddles to crown Gothams true savior. As they clash, Normannow known as The Riddlerand Batman will uncover hidden secrets about Gothams past that will have dire consequences for the citys future.
Author: John Jackson Miller
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Random House Worlds
Published: 10/21/2025
Series: Batman
Pages: 544
ISBN: 9780593871935
Language: English
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