Batman #712 – Vol. 1 (2011) marks the penultimate issue in the original Batman series before the DC Universe would be restructured with the launch of The New 52. Written by Tony S. Daniel, this chapter brings to a close the Pieces storyline—an emotionally charged arc focusing on betrayal, legacy, and obsession. If you're a fan of complex, villain-driven plots with roots deep in Gotham’s underworld, this issue delivers in full.

The narrative centres around Two-Face, whose tragic descent is brought into sharp focus as secrets and long-standing grudges erupt into violence. Still reeling from recent losses, Harvey Dent becomes entangled in a brutal showdown involving Mario Falcone and the return of Kitrina Falcone, aka Catgirl. The power dynamics of Gotham’s crime families play out in a drama of double-crosses and fractured loyalties.

What elevates Batman #712 is how it humanises its villain. Tony S. Daniel doesn’t just present Two-Face as a disfigured man of chance—he paints a layered portrait of trauma, inner conflict, and unchecked obsession. The result is a rare look at the villain’s psyche, where the line between man and monster is disturbingly blurred. At the same time, Dick Grayson’s Batman steps in as both a peacekeeper and moral compass, trying to hold Gotham together as it threatens to tear itself apart.

Visually, Steve Scott’s pencils and Ryan Winn’s inks bring a sleek, refined aesthetic to the issue. The artwork balances intense character moments with kinetic action sequences. Gotham’s streets are dark and dangerous, and every panel feels loaded with tension. David Barron’s colouring complements the tone perfectly—subtle when it needs to be, bold during emotional or action-heavy beats.

As one of the final issues before Batman would be relaunched under a new #1, this comic holds value not only for its content but also for its place in publishing history. It encapsulates the end of an era, capturing the complexity of Gotham’s underworld and the weight of legacy that both heroes and villains carry.

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Whether you're wrapping up your Pre-New 52 collection or drawn to Two-Face’s darker, more tragic arcs, Batman #712 is a gripping chapter filled with heart, conflict, and classic Gotham grit.