Dates
- Cover date
- 2026
- On sale
- August 11, 2026
- Pages
- 172
Editions and covers
Story arc: The Courage That Kills
This is part 6 of 6. Reading order by cover month and on-sale date; arc records can be incomplete.
Creators
Stories
- The Courage That Kills Part One · 22 pages
Batman investigates when a fishing ship is found in Gotham Harbor with everyone aboard dead, except for one boy who is dying from a mysterious illness.
- The Courage That Kills Part Two · 22 pages
After finding out that he has been infected by a mysterious virus, Batman has less than 34 hours to track down the source of the virus to find a cure.
- The Courage That Kills Part Three · 22 pages
As Batman races against the clock before he is overcome by the symptoms of the deadly virus, he teams up with Lois Lane to track down the source of the virus.
- The Courage That Kills Part Four · 22 pages
With the virus affecting his ability to feel fear, Batman worries about his decision-making ability as he attempts to track down Scarecrow who has been abducted by the Lion, who plans to use Crane's methods to spread the virus. Bruce entrusts Clark with the means to stop him if he loses control to the virus.
- The Courage That Kills Part Five · 22 pages
Oracle provides details on The Lion's past, and his connections to both Batman and Bruce Wayne. Black Canary is also able to provide further details on Leo's training. Mister Terrific assembles an all-star team to develop a cure for the virus. Batgirl and Robin deal with incidents in Gotham, while Batman goes after The Lion.
- The Courage That Kills Finale · 22 pages
With the citizens of Gotham infected by the courage virus, Batman tries to save the city by having Mr. Terrific spread Scarecrow's fear gas to counteract the effects of the courage virus. While fighting off the effects of the virus, Batman has a final confrontation with the Lion.