Batman: Last Rites (#682 – 683) Comic Book

Batman #682
Cover by Alex Ross – Final Crisis tie-in – Part 1 of 2 – Written by Grant Morrison Art by Lee Garbett. Two issues of BATMAN in one month! Now that ‘Batman R.I.P.’ has concluded, the aftermath begins! If you thought mastermind writer Grant Morrison surprised you with ‘R.I.P.’, just wait until you see what he has planned for this retrospective story. In his last hours, Alfred the Butler tells the life story of the Batman as you’ve never seen it before in this two-part adventure which bridges the gap between the events of ‘Batman R.I.P.’ and FINAL CRISIS. Learn the secrets of Batman’s early years! Witness the nightmare of a Gotham City where Batman never existed! 36 Pages, Full Color.

Batman #683
Cover by Alex Ross. Final Crisis tie-in – Part 2 of 2 – Written by Grant Morrison Art by Lee Garbett. This special two-part tale narrated by Sir Alfred Pennnyworth reflects upon the life and times of Gotham City’s most celebrated citizen – and hints at what’s next for The Dark Knight. Grant Morrison delivers a story of past memories, present heartache and future promises. A spectacular, unforgettable farewell to The Dark Knight, mixing memory, dream and speculation as Alfred closes the casebook on the greatest crimefighter of all time. With guest appearances by Batman friends and foes from every era of Batman’s history, this epic adventure cannot be missed. Story concludes in Final Crisis #6. 40 Pages, Full Color.