Collection: Batman and the Outsiders – DC Comics – (2019–2020) – Volume 3 – #1–17

📘 Series Summary

Spinning out of the events of Detective Comics, writer Bryan Hill and artist Dexter Soy deliver a modern, high-stakes reimagining of the classic team. In this 17-issue run, Batman realizes that his quest for justice often requires a moral compass he can no longer provide himself. He recruits Jefferson Pierce (Black Lightning) to lead a new generation of heroes—The Signal (Duke Thomas) and Orphan (Cassandra Cain)—alongside the veteran Katana.

The series is defined by a brutal, psychological war against Ra's al Ghul, who seeks to dismantle the Bat-Family by corrupting its youngest members. As the team hunts for Sofia Barrera, a young woman with god-like powers, they are forced to navigate a landscape of "dirty pool" espionage and deep-seated trauma. This volume explores the friction between Batman's controlling nature and Black Lightning's desire to mentor his students, leading to a deconstruction of what it truly means to be an "Outsider."

⭐ Why This Series Stands Out

• Focuses on the mentorship of the next generation: specifically Duke Thomas (Signal) and Cassandra Cain (Orphan).
• Features a definitive Ra's al Ghul saga, showcasing the Demon's Head at his most manipulative and dangerous.
• Ties into the massive "Year of the Villain" DC event, with Ra's receiving a powerful upgrade from Lex Luthor.
• Stunning, kinetic interior art by Dexter Soy, whose style perfectly captures the neon-drenched, high-tech aesthetic of the team.
• Explores the leadership struggle between Batman and Black Lightning, questioning if Batman’s methods are truly the most moral path.
• Boasts a series of incredible variant covers from artists like Stjepan Sejic, Otto Schmidt, and Michael Golden.

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