Batman: Shadows Of A Bat by Jedd Merton - Action, Adventure, Crime - Shadows depicts the controversial rise of Batman. Bruce Wayne has returned, and he's angry. Fueled by vengeance and hatred, Bruce sets out on a man one crusade, not to protect the city, but to enact bloody revenge on those directly responsible for his parents murders. Bruce's bold transition into vigilantism is, however, ill-timed... because not only is organized crime thriving, but the city now faces a new threat in the form of Roman Sionis, an unhinged businessman on the brink of a personal psychopathic frenzy, with two targets in mind... Wayne Enterprises, and Gotham itself.  Out manned, and out of his depth, Bruce realizes there's a bigger picture to be seen when he crosses paths with Lt. Gordon, a seasoned cop who's already a target for Gotham's nefarious.142 pages - pdf, format 8)