Absolute Batman #6

This is the conclusion of the first Absolute Batman arc — the perfect moment to catch up before Arc 2 kicks off. Bruce Wayne, who has built his life around relentless self-improvement, must take down Black Mask and his gang of "Party Animals." But can he do it without the help of his unexpected MI6 ally, Alfred Pennyworth?

At the same time, Bruce's childhood friends — Edward Nygma, Waylon Jones, Harvey Dent, and Oswald Cobblepot — play a decisive role in Batman's legacy as Gotham's vigilante. The Zoo ends with a larger-than-life confrontation and sets the stage for new developments in Arc 2.

• Conclusion of Arc 1: The Zoo
• Appearances by Black Mask, Alfred Pennyworth, Edward Nygma (Riddler), Waylon Jones (Killer Croc), Harvey Dent (Two-Face), and Oswald Cobblepot (Penguin)
• A mix of superhero action and crime/thriller in Gotham City