With key members of the Justice League missing in action, A.R.G.U.S., S.H.A.D.E., the D.E.O., Task Force X, and the military have come together to form an uneasy alliance to counter the Dark Multiverse's assault on our world. As leaders of these organizations prepare for war, war has come to them in the form of a sword-wielding alternate version of Batman that has abandoned rules and mercy, and delivers swift, cold deaths to those that oppose him...

Meet The Merciless, a Dark Multiverse Batman's twisted tribute to a fallen Wonder Woman and one of several nightmare versions of Batman introduced in Dark Nights: Metal!

CBR has your exclusive first look at DC Comics' Batman: The Merciless #1, written by Peter J. Tomasi and illustrated by Francis Manapul. In stores October 25th, 2017.

Batman: The Merciless #1

  • Peter J. Tomasi (w) • Francis Manapul (a)
  • Cover: Jason Fabok
  • As the events of DARK NIGHTS: METAL rock the DC Universe, the creatures of the Dark Multiverse stand ready to invade our world! How can even the World’s Greatest Heroes stop a horde of deadly beings that appear to be powerful, nightmare versions of familiar figures? Find out in these special tie-in issues!
  • Rating: Teen+
  • In Shops: October 25th, 2017
  • SRP: $3.99