Stefano Gaudiano

A brutal gang war is tearing through the streets of Gotham City, and the local police force is running out of options. After a tragic and costly mistake, the department decides they can no longer rely on the city's famous vigilante. In a fateful move, the commissioner cuts ties with Batman, officially declaring the Dark Knight a wanted man and tearing the iconic Bat-Signal down from the headquarters' roof. Now, the detectives of the Major Crimes Unit are completely on their own. But the timing couldn't possibly be worse. Just as the police force loses its greatest ally, a terrifying new super-villain steps out of the shadows, bringing a level of chaos the unit has never faced before. With a good cop's life hanging in the balance and the city spiraling into violence, the ordinary men and women of the Gotham police must step up to do the impossible. This gritty, street-level graphic novel plunges you into the dark and dangerous world of crime-solving in a city overrun by monsters and madmen.

Being a cop is tough, but being a cop in Gotham City is a nightmare. The detectives of the Major Crimes Unit have to deal with the most dangerous and unhinged criminals on the planet, all while working in the shadow of a vigilante who plays by his own rules. Just when the city is preparing for the holidays, the Joker unleashes a terrifying new wave of chaos. Armed with a sniper rifle, he is randomly targeting citizens, and absolutely no one is safe. You will follow the brave men and women of the GCPD as they race against the clock to stop the madness. Dive into this gritty, award-winning graphic novel that shows you what it truly takes to protect a city where supervillains roam the streets.