GOTHAM NOCTURNE PART 1 OF 4: OVERTURE. Its a new era for the detective of the night as we introduce award-winning new series writer Ram V (Catwoman, The Many Deaths of Laila Starr), and artist extraordinaire Rafael Albuquerque (American Vampire, Superman/Batman)! Together, theyll be turning Gotham into a tragic yet beautiful gothic opera for our eyes and ears to feast on. Something is terribly wrong with Batman. No matter the tests Bruce takes, nor the numbers he counts, the greatest detective in the world cant pin down the source of this creeping dreadof his own inner demons and a looming mortality. Meanwhile, real demons roam the shadows as an ancient melody haunts the Gotham night. Here now the curtains rise and as the eerie tune streams inwho is human, who is demon, who is to tell? As Batman investigates the songs and the demons of Gotham, he is forced to confront the oldest questionwhether there has been a demon within him all alongand if so, what does it want?and why hasnt it taken over yet? (W) Ram V., Simon Spurrier (A) Rafael Albuquerque, Dani (CA) Evan Cagle