Gotham City is plagued with crime and corruption in places high and low, but one man has taken a stand against evil of all forms: the dark avenger known as Batman. But now Batman is gone - believed dead after the events of Batman R.I.P. and Final Crisis - and Gotham is a hotbed of possibility. A wave of heroes arrives in town to help calm the city, but can they succeed against Batman's terrifying enemies, who have their own plans for the new status quo? And how will Commissioner Gordon and Gotham's police force take down criminals like Mister Freeze without the Dark Knight's help? Written and illustrated by comics stars including Fabian Nicieza ( X-Men ) and David Hine ( Strange Embrace ), this is a must-read companion to the Battle for the Cowl storyline.