Plot
Collects Batman (1940-2011) #553-554, Detective Comics (1937-2011) #719-721, Batman Shadow of the Bat (1992-2000) #73-74, Nightwing (1996-2009) #19-20, Catwoman (1993-2001 2nd Series) #56, Robin (1993-2009) #53, Batman Chronicles (1995-2001) #12, Batman Blackgate Isle of Men (1998) #1, and Batman: Huntress/Spoiler (1998).
Gotham City is struck by a devestating earthquake that registers 7.5 on the Richter scale. In a single instant the batcave and Wayne Manor are destroyed, thousands dead, and Batman missing.