DC Just Turned One of Batman’s Worst Stories Into a New Epic

Even the most disliked comic book storylines can sometimes lead to great things. A prime example is “Gotham War,” a Batman story widely considered to be terrible. It featured a confusing conflict between Batman and Catwoman, most of the Bat-Family tolerating a lot of crime, and a frustrating plot twist. While it’s often ignored, this story surprisingly set the stage for the compelling rivalry and major villain featured in Matt Fraction’s Batman (2025). Vandal Savage has become a fantastic Batman adversary, and it all started with the groundwork laid in “Gotham War.”








