Batman: Killing Time - by Tom King (Paperback)

About the Book

"In Batman's second year of his crusade against crime, while he is still changing and perfecting his craft and the art of the vigilante, the cowardly lot of criminals in the city are changing as well, giving rise to darker, specialized rogues. Two of the new, colorful rogues, Riddler and Catwoman, have just pulled off the heist of the century, robbing Wayne-Gotham Securities, getting away with 1.5 million in cash. After the robbery, after a few dead guards, with all of Gotham including Batman searching for them, they meet with their backer, Penguin--the man who will wash their money, take his cut, and secure their escape"--

Book Synopsis

Tom King (Batman, Mister Miracle) crafts a razor-sharp psychological thriller that dissects motive, identity, and obsession with surgical precision. This is Batman pushed to his emotional edge, where every second exposes a deeper truth about who he is beneath the armor.

Catwoman, the Riddler, and the Penguin join forces to pull off the greatest robbery in the history of Gotham City. And their prize? A mysterious and priceless artifact in the secret possession of Bruce Wayne! But, as the events unfold, what fun is a heist without a bloody double cross or two?

The blockbuster team of Tom King and David Marquez brings an epic, white-knuckled, action-packed tale of a young Batman desperate to recover his most prized possession from a host of violent rogues before the clock strikes the Killing Time...

Collects Batman: Killing Time #1-6, now available in softcover.

About the Author

Tom King is an Eisner Award-winning writer known for redefining modern superhero storytelling in critically acclaimed works such as Batman, Mister Miracle, and Human Target. His writing blends emotional depth with literary structure and bold reinvention.

David Marquez is a celebrated artist recognized for his crisp linework and cinematic action in titles such as Civil War II, Justice League, and Batman/Superman. His dynamic approach brings energy, clarity, and dramatic impact to every scene.