Bruce Wayne returns to Gotham City only to find that his replacement, Jean-Paul Valley, has become increasingly violent and reckless. Now he must confront and defeat Jean-Paul in order to win back the mantle of the Bat.

Following the events of Batman- Knightquest- The Search, Bruce Wayne is ready to return to his role as Gotham's greatest protector, Batman. Including never-before-collected material!

Bruce Wayne completes his improbable recovery from his broken back and is ready to resume his role as Gotham's protector. But Jean-Paul Valley, the man who now patrols the night as a vicious and violent Batman, is not willing to give up his new identity. Driven to the brink of madness by inner demons, the new Batman seeks to destroy Bruce as they meet in mortal combat.

Part of a massive 25th anniversary recut of the entire Batman- Knightfall saga, this graphic novel collects Batman #509-510, Batman- Shadow of The Bat #29-30, Batman- Legends of The Dark Knight #62-63, Robin #8-9, Detective Comics #676-677, Catwoman #12-13 and Showcase '94 #10