The Riddler’s Endgame Revealed In The Penultimate Chapter of “The Dying City” in Batman #156

By Chad Burdette

 on December 30, 2024

he Dying City continues here with a case that only Batman can solve, but the answers may unravel his world and all of Gotham in Batman #156

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• Batman #154: A Familiar Dynamic Duo
• Batman #155: What Could Be, What Should Be

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Tony Harris Card Stock Variant Cover:

Alexander Lozano Card Stock Variant Cover:

Tony S. Daniel Card Stock Variant Cover:

Dan Hipp Sweater Weather Card Stock Variant Cover:

Ryan Benjamin 1:25 Incentive Card Stock Variant Cover:

Valentin Secher 1:50 Incentive Card Stock Variant Cover:

Batman #156

The GCPD is closing in on their suspected killer — and on Batman! Wayne Enterprises is under attack as Nygma’s plans come into focus. The Owls are not what they seem. Don’t miss the thrilling penultimate issue of “The Dying City”!

Creative Team

• Writer: Chip Zdarsky
• Artist: Tony S. Daniel
• Colorist: Tomeu Morey
• Letterer: Clayton Cowles
• Standard Cover Artist(s): Guillem March
• Variant Cover Artist(s): Tony Harris and Jeremy Clark; Alexander Lozano; Tony S. Daniel; Dan Hipp; Ryan Benjamin; Valentin Secher
• Group Editor: Rob Levin
• Editor:  Rob Levin
• Associate Editor: Jessica Berbey
• Format: Ongoing Series
• Page Count/Cover Price: 40 pages/$5.99