Collection: Batman: The Cult – DC Comics – (1988) – Volume 1 – Limited Series – #1–4

📘 Series Summary

Batman: The Cult is a four-issue Prestige format limited series written by Jim Starlin with art by Bernie Wrightson. Captured by the fanatical Deacon Blackfire and his apocalyptic cult, Batman endures brutal brainwashing and drugging in the sewers while Blackfire amasses a homeless army to purify Gotham through mass violence.

Escaping with help from a young Jason Todd (Robin), Batman wages war against the cult's plague-ridden rampage, culminating in a fiery rooftop showdown that tests his will against mass hysteria and fanaticism.

⭐ Why This Series Stands Out

• Iconic **Starlin/Wrightson collaboration** delivers horror-infused art perfect for the cult's nightmarish descent into sewers and plague.
• Early **Jason Todd Robin** in a pivotal supporting role, showcasing his street smarts during Batman's darkest hour.
• Prestige format's **oversized pages** maximize Wrightson's detailed, shadowy horror visuals in a post-Crisis Batman landmark.
• Explores **psychological breakdown** as Batman resists indoctrination, blending cult thriller with superhero action.
• Strong **CGC/CBCS demand** with multiple high-grade slabs and signed editions from creators.

📦 Inventory Notice

This four-issue Prestige series commands premiums in Very Fine grades and slabs due to Wrightson's art and 1980s key status.

Complete #1–4 ("Ordeal," "Capture," "Escape," "Combat") traces the full arc from Batman's imprisonment to Gotham's cult uprising climax.