Chip Zdarsky’s recent Batman storyline has taken readers on a thrilling ride, and Batman #147 is no exception, delivering yet another shocking development.
In “Dark Prisons Part Three,” Bruce Wayne finds himself in a precarious situation, having been replaced by his alternate persona, the Batman of Zur En Arrh. This alternate version of Bruce has devised a cunning plan, using an unstoppable android body named Failsafe to convince the world that he is the backup plan left behind by the deceased Bruce Wayne.
However, Bruce manages to escape from Zur’s secret prison, throwing a wrench into his carefully laid plans. Adding to Zur’s troubles, Amanda Waller dispatches a strike team to Wayne Manor to eliminate him. Meanwhile, Damian Wayne, believing his father is still within the robot, confronts Waller’s forces in a tense showdown.
As Zur’s scheme unfolds, he reveals his intention to create an army of Amazo androids, each containing the personas of various Batman variants from different universes. This revelation prompts Damian to question the true identity within the android, leading him to rebel against Zur’s authority. However, Zur proves to be several steps ahead, ensnaring Damian and unveiling his ultimate countermeasure: a new Robin.
The identity of this new Robin remains shrouded in mystery, but his appearance is ominous, wielding a glaive and exuding a menacing aura. The Batman of Zur En Arrh represents a more focused and efficient version of Batman, stripped of the complexities of Bruce Wayne’s persona. In Batman #147, Zdarsky explores the contrasting paths of Bruce and Zur, with Bruce seeking allies and a brighter future, while Zur’s actions hint at a descent into darkness.
Overall, Batman #147 delivers another gripping chapter in Zdarsky’s run, leaving readers eager to see how the conflict between Bruce and Zur will unfold in future issues.
