The Button (comics)

"The Button"
Cover of Batman #21, art by Jason Fabok.
PublisherDC Comics
Publication dateApril – May 2017
GenreSuperhero
Title(s)
  • The Flash (vol. 5) #21–22
  • Batman (vol. 3) #21–22
Main character(s)Batman
Flash
Creative team
Writer(s)Joshua Williamson and Tom King
Artist(s)Jason Fabok and Howard Porter

"The Button" is a 2017 comic book crossover created and published by DC Comics. The story arc consists of four issues from DC's Batman and Flash publications, functioning in part as a larger buildup towards the "Doomsday Clock" event.[1] The plot was written by Joshua Williamson and Tom King, with art by Jason Fabok and Howard Porter.

In the story, Batman and Flash work together to uncover the truth behind the mysterious button found in the Batcave. As the investigation unfolds, the secrets of the Button bring about the wrath of Professor Zoom as well as the unknown orchestrator of DC Rebirth.

  1. ^ Rogers, Vaneta (May 18, 2017). "Five Key Takeaways From THE BUTTON, Heading Into DOOMSDAY CLOCK – SPOILERS". Newsarama. Retrieved October 21, 2019.