Batman has a new status quo that involves the death of an iconic villain in Batman #125
Batman #125 reintroduces artist Jorge Jiménez and colorist Tomeu Morey to the ongoing title and marks writer Chip Zdarsky's takeover of the series. It also begins the 'Failsafe' arc, which immediately puts Bruce Wayne in a precarious position.
Batman becomes what Gotham City needs a Batman for.
But first...
Batman is a murderer ... at least as far as Gotham City is concerned by the end of the issue.
How does comics' most iconic crimefighter become a murderer? It's all due to the machinations of one of his most iconic archvillains.
Oswald Cobblepot, AKA the Penguin, is a stand-out name in Batman's rogues' gallery. The character hails from wealth, which gives him something in common with Bruce Wayne, but he uses that wealth for evil rather than good.
At the start of the 'Failsafe' story arc, Penguin has put a hit out on every millionaire in Gotham, targeting anyone who's inherited more than $5 million and held onto it, rather than giving it back to the people.
And in Batman #125, Penguin gets the perfect opportunity to take out all of the wealthy elites in Gotham at one time: the Flugelhelm Gala, a Gotham City high society affair. Bruce may have lost his fortune in the 2020 'Joker War' storyline, but he still manages to secure an invitation to confront Penguin.
Unfortunately, that means Batman plays right into Oswald's trap.
At the event itself, Penguin puts gas in the vents to take out everyone inside the ballroom. He also hires Clayface to bring down the building if anyone manages to escape. As Bruce threatens to blow Clayface up, Tim Drake, AKA Robin, is shot through the neck, and Bruce leaves with him immediately to seek medical attention.
Penguin also seeks medical attention – turn out, he's dying of mercury
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