Batman: Universe, Hardcover

In this all-new original story written by Brian Michael Bendis, Batman is pushed to his limit as he sets off in search of an item with the potential to destroy the universe as we know it Batman isn't the only one looking for this item though. It's a race to the finish line with the fate of the universe hanging in the balance

The Riddler has stolen a priceless jeweled egg, and Batman is on his trail, chasing him from Gotham to Gorilla City and points beyond. But when Batman catches up with the crook, he realizes something is wrong with his old foe. The egg is possessed of some strange power that is scrambling Riddler's brain. The clue to what this is may lie in who hired Riddler to steal the egg: Vandal Savage. What does the immortal mastermind want with it? Batman's quest is like a tour of the DC Universe, spanning space and even time. Guest stars include Green Lantern, Green Arrow, Deathstroke, Jonah Hex and more

Brian Michael Bendis (Action Comics, Young Justice, Pearl) and Nick Derington (Doom Patrol) weave a tale that leads the Dark Knight on a wild-goose chase across the DC Universe, tracking down a mysterious artifact that contains the literal key to humanity's survival

This collects Batman: Universe #1-6.

Brian Michael Bendis is an award-winning comics creator, New York Times bestseller and one of the most successful writers working in mainstream comics. In his 20 years at Marvel Comics, he produced some of the greatest graphic novels the publisher has ever seen and created popular characters Jessica Jones and Spider Man Miles Morales. He is also known for his contributions to the crime/noir genre with creator-owned works for his Jinxworld imprint.

In 2018 Brian moved to DC Comics, where he made his DC debut in the landmark Action Comics #1000. He currently writes Superman and Action Comics as well as four new original series under the Jinxworld banner, and is also curating a custom line of comics called Wonder Comics focusing on young heroes as the protagonists. He currently lives in Portland, Oregon, with his family.