Batman: The Merciless 2017 #1 Jason Fabok Cover - back issue - $10.00

On Earth -12, Ares had fashioned a new helmet that amplified his powers. The Batman and Wonder Woman of that world, who were romantically involved, led the final battle to defeat Ares, but it cost Wonder Woman her life. Grief-stricken, Batman donned Ares helmet gaining his powers and becoming the new God of War. Recruited by the Batman Who Laughs, he travels to Earth 0, where he confronts a joint task force of the heads of A.R.G.U.S., S.H.A.D.E., the D.E.O. and Task Force X and turns them all against each other.

Dark Nights: Metal tie-in

• Wrath Child - Credits include special thanks to Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo, and James Tynion IV. Cowgirl Jillian Pearlman previously appeared as a Hal Jordan love interest in Green Lantern (DC, 2005 series). Cassius is identified as the great-grandson of Black Eagle, a World War II pilot who appeared in several issues of All-Out War (DC, 1979 series).