I believe in the end King's run on Batman will be my favorite of all time.

So this is a 3 issue main plot arc to continue after cold days. This is the Penguin coming out of prison and making a deal with Batman. Telling the Knight about Bane's plans to destroy him and take over Gotham. Batman is cracking, or I should say Bruce, and after almost losing his adopted son he can't contain it anymore. Going after not only bane but every single villain to try and get some goddamn answers to what Bane is planning. Sadly, things aren't going to be that easy.

The other two issues in here are secret files and annual. One written by a few writers, annual written by Tom Taylor (Another great writer!) So what works and what doesn't?

Good: Finally a story I like the Penguin. I actually felt sad for him for once. Then we have an amazing twist at the end that is going to build some great future moments. Bruce dealing with everything and breaking is interesting and for once I like Bruce. I also think the annual is touching and very well done, and gives a lot of heart to both Bruce and Alfred.

Bad: The secret files, except for King's very short one, is just okay. Nothing really worth reading.

Overall, great shit. Not as powerful or nail-biting as volume 8, but it's still damn good. Keep going King, you are killing it! 4 out of 5.