However, Batman accompanies him, and, in an off-panel scene, successfully reaches a compromise with the tribunal. Batman confronts Superman at the Fortress’ center only to learn that the alien invaders had secretly been tailing him the whole time, knowing the Dark Knight would lead them to their prey.Ĭharged with war crimes committed by the Krytonians prior to the destruction of Krypton, Superman agrees to submit himself for possible execution before an alien tribunal. Assembling a ragtag team of allies, including Lex Luthor and the current Aqualad Jackson Hyde, Batman infiltrates the Fortress of Solitude after learning that the aliens are after a Kryptonian. Now, Clark Kent is free to live his life and, with no Kryptonian defending the planet, humanity is safe while its new protector plans to change the world for the better.īatman: Fortress revolves around the Dark Knight growing increasingly suspicious of Superman, fueled by Superman's abrupt disappearance after the invaders appeared. Realizing that attempting to fight off the aliens would result in Earth being caught in the crossfire, Superman has no choice but to stand down, offering to sacrifice himself.īy using technology within the Fortress of Solitude, Superman not only willingly surrenders his powers for good, he secretly transfers them to Batman to so he can become Earth’s next mightiest hero. While mirroring much of the current DCU, the story takes place outside of the main continuity, a fact underscored by its major character deaths and particularly its twist ending.įaced with extraterrestrial invaders determined to eradicate life on Earth as long as Superman defends it, the Man of Steel and Batman come up with a surprising solution: A Kryptonian power transfer. Note: This article contains spoilers for Batman: FortressĪcross the eight issues of Batman: Fortress, Gary Whitta and Darick Robertson introduce readers to their own dark and violent vision of the DC Universe.
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