After a series of deadly discoveries, Bruce Wayne has learned that the Court of Owls is real - and a deadly threat out to control Gotham City! Unleashing their deadly assassins known as the Talons, Batman must stop the insidious Court of Owls before they claim the city for their own. In doing so, The Dark Knight will uncover dark secrets - not just about the city he's sworn to protect, but about the history of the Wayne family. Collects BATMAN #8-12 and BATMAN ANNUAL #1.