Batman # 43 2015 NM-

Batman # 43, published on August 12, 2015, is a major key issue from the "New 52" era, primarily noted for the First Appearance of Mr. Bloom, a significant new adversary. 

Set in the aftermath of the Endgame storyline, the issue explores a Gotham City where Jim Gordon has taken on the mantle of Batman in a high-tech robotic suit. 

• A New Bruce Wayne: The story reveals that Bruce Wayne survived his apparent death in issue #40 but has emerged as a man with no memory of his time as Batman. He is living a peaceful life volunteering at a youth community center.
• Gordon's Investigation: Jim Gordon visits Bruce to ask for help with his robo-suit's technology, which was developed by WayneTech. Although Gordon does not know Bruce was Batman, he believes Bruce's personal connection to the tech can help him operate "off-grid".
• The Threat of Mr. Bloom: The villain Mr. Bloom begins his rise by selling "seeds"—small devices that imbue criminals with volatile super-powers—in the Narrows of Gotham. 
• Writer: Scott Snyder.
• Artist/Penciller: Greg Capullo.
• Inker: Danny Miki.
• Colorist: FCO Plascencia.