Gotham City: Year One (2022-) #5

Slam Bradley finds himself deep in the murky waters of Gotham's underbelly, where trust is a luxury few can afford. As the nights grow darker, he realizes that his ties with the Waynes have led him down a treacherous path. Each revelation unravels a web of secrets and lies, leaving Slam confronting his own loyalties and moral compass.

The paranoia grips the city as betrayal lurks around every corner. Slam battles not only his external foes but also the haunting echoes of his past decisions. In a world where enemies can turn into allies in the blink of an eye, he must navigate through the chaos to find a way out, all while the shadows of Gotham threaten to consume him.

Tom King's narrative intertwines with the vivid artistry of Phil Hester and Eric Gapstur, aided by Jordie Bellaire's evocative colors, painting a bleak yet mesmerizing portrait of Gotham City. As Slam grapples with his fate, readers are drawn into a gripping tale of survival where every choice could mean life or death in the unforgiving cityscape.