For over a century, the Court of Owls has ruled Gotham City in secret -- their reach inescapable, their power unstoppable. Until they battled the Batman. Gotham's vigilante protector managed to escape the talons of the Court with his mind and body barely intact. The Dark Knight managed to win the battle with his deadly new aggressors, but certainly not the war. Batman was just the first part of their conquest. Now they have their sights set on something much bigger: Gotham City.

"Batman created by Bob Kane." "Originally published in single magazine form in Batman 8-12, Batman Annual 1."--T.p. verso.

Attack on Wayne Manor -- The call -- Night of the owls -- First snow -- Assault on the court -- My brother's keeper -- The fall of the house of Wayne -- Ghost in the machine.