The bestselling creative team behind last year's epic The Joker War returns for a thrill-packed, dangerous story line as The Cowardly Lot begins. Is the new gang in Gotham connected to the resurgence of the Scarecrow? Meanwhile, Mayor Nakano meets with shadowy billionaire Simon Saint, who comes to Gotham to pitch the concept of an advanced law-enforcement project known as...the Magistrate! It's always darkest before the dawn, especially in Gotham City! (W) James Tynion IV (A/CA) Jorge Jimenez