Gordon and Harvey discuss the fact that the Court will be even more determined to succeed with Kathryn gone, and that their true leader is still a mystery. Secret organization Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. (failed)Silence Bruce Wayne. "Matches" Malone | The leaders of the organization appear to be human and wear owl masks on their faces. Marv | From the man, who reveals himself as the leader of the Whisper Gang, Bruce learns the name of the organization Kathryn is connected to - the Court of Owls. Six months later, the woman is called by an unknown ally who informs her, that Bruce Wayne spoke to the Wayne Enterprises board members and threatened to expose evidence of their involvement with the Court. The Court of Owls is a secret society that has been founded by Gotham's most influential families to control the city to the benefit of the people. When Riddler threatens Mayor James with a neck bomb on TV, Kathryn calls Gordon to deal with the situation since there are too many eyes watching for them to send a Talon to handle the job. Aubrey James | Later that night, another Talon is dispatched where he knocks out Bridgit Pike and abducts Cobblepot. The Court sends assassins after Carmine Falcone's son Mario who fail in assassinating their target. She also orders Strange to destroy Indian Hill and every one of his experiments. The Attack of Gotham City. (failed)Silence Bruce Wayne. Despite her pressure and Strange's best efforts, many of the experiments are eventually able to break free. [14], Outside of Gotham City, the Sensei continues his work with Bruce Wayne. While in custody, the assassin has his tongue cut out by Carmine Falcone who later meets with Kathryn. At their simplest, the members of the Court of Owls are a cultish conspiracy of the richest families in Gotham City. You can help the Gotham Knights Wiki by expanding it. Ridgeback Monster | Frank Gordon's last meeting with the Court. Kathryn has the Dispersal Unit placed in the room where the event is in order to test it out for Gordon who will be watching from the window. During their time controlling Gotham, the Court laid waste to the city twice because they believed it needed to be reborn in order to truly "live". Professor Pyg | She also stresses the point that none of Strange's experiments can be seen in Gotham City. In the Batman universe, they are described by the old Gotham City nursery rhyme. Sensei (deceased)Ruling Council (all deceased) However, Gordon is not able to watch two hundred people ripping each other apart. After news from Theo Galavan's return from the dead are on the news, a mysterious female member of the Court decides that Strange has failed and makes a phone call, telling an other person that the Court must be gathered. Though Strange is arrested for his crimes in the end, Bruce vows to find the Court of Owls, aware of the fact that they are Strange's employers and the ones behind the murder of his parents. Kathryn wants to know what Bruce is offering and shrugs off when Bruce mentions Wayne enterprises, claiming Bruce cannot offer her what she already possesses. Ecco | The man reveals to Gordon that the members are supposed to list love ones who are supposed to be spared from the Court's grand plan. During the exchange, Bruce finds out that the man who wants the necklace does not work for the Court but intends to destroy it, as he has once been betrayed by the court. Patti and Doug | Carlson Grey | Reed | Now that the Court is back in session, Bruce Wayne comes face to face with what may remain his greatest existential threat. Theo Galavan | Kathryn was part of a group known as "The Court of Owls", who have hired Hugo Strange to find means of reviving the dead and creating immortality. Larissa Diaz | At an earlier point in history, the Court of Owls condoned Hugo Strange's hit on Thomas Wayne and Martha Wayne. After listening to the man's arguments, the Shaman asks Bruce to come forward. After the Talon's death, Bruce, Alfred and Selina flee the building with the owl statue. They ultimately find out that the necklace contains a key engraved with the face of an owl. Before leaving, Kathryn tells Gordon not to interfere or else the Talon that is watching him has orders to kill him at first sight. The woman claims that Bruce leaves them no choice, then, and hangs up the phone. Subject 514A is then loaded into Kathryn's limo. Although he is quite unhappy with this deal, Bruce agrees. Although Gordon is able to stop the explosion with help from Penguin, he is now known to be a traitor to the Court. Basil Karlo | Sofia Falcone | After hearing that Gordon is onto them, Kathryn informs Frank Gordon to kill his nephew. Figuring out that Gordon had a hand in the Daughters of Gotham event not being destroyed, Kathryn cuts a deal with Nathaniel Barnes to do away with Gordon. While Bruce remains in the shadows, the Shaman asserts his rightful place as the Court's leader and addresses his fellow councilmen. The Court of Owls The Court of OwlsA secret organization that rules Gotham City from the shadows. The Court kidnaps child performers from the circus to train and transform them into their assassins, known as Talons, which first appeared in Batman #2 (2011). Unknown James Whitbrook. The court employed Hugo Strange to find a way to reanimate the dead. Stan Potolsky | As Barnes is about to do so, Gordon sets off one of his grenades. [8], The Court of Owls later targets Mario Calvi with the first attempt killing the valet driver in a car bomb. Batman #8 kicks off the storyline Night of the Owls, which was adapted … It is Jim who picks up the phone. Jane Cartwright, Minor To carry out their interests, they employ a breed of highly-trained assassins known as Talons. Fish Mooney | They serve as main antagonistic faction in Gotham Knights . Arnold Flass | Ra's al Ghul (benefactor) (deceased)The Shaman (leader) (deceased)Kathryn Monroe (representative) (deceased)Frank Gordon (deceased) Richard Sionis | Save. Foundation "No one talks about them, not a whispered word is said, for if you try to cross them, then the Talon strikes you dead." Davis Lamond | Crimes Cult of Jerome | During their time controlling Gotham, the Court laid waste to the city twice because they believed it needed to be reborn in order to truly "live". The Court later learns from Carmine Falcone that Gordon is starting to look into the murder of his father. Gotham Knights is an upcoming action role-playing video game based on the DC Comics character Batman and his supporting cast. She further explains that Gotham is at the brink of chaos and that Falcone's son is safe as long as he proves loyal when called upon. Sid | Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo/DC Comics. When it came to the third half at the jewelry store, Gordon subdues one of them while Mario kills one of them in self-defense. As part of the 2015–2016 "Robin War" storyline, the Court of Owls had e… Electrocutioner | Tweaker | As the Talon loads Riddler into their car, Kathryn tells Gordon that they will find good use for Riddler. Gerald Crane | Hugo Strange was contracted by them to unlock the path to immortality, by bringing the dead back to life with their memories intact. Kathryn is later visited by Subject 514A who tells her that his nosebleeds have happening more frequently while predicting his death. Retrieved from " https://batman.fandom.com/wiki/Court_of_Owls_(Gotham_Knights)?oldid=226397 " … [3], Upon being informed by Hugo Strange that Jim Gordon, Bruce Wayne, and Lucius Fox knew nothing, the white-haired woman told Hugo Strange to dispose of them. Penguins | The group has an obsession with … The Court is mentioned to have a second key while Bruce Wayne gained a hold of the first key to a safe that is valuable to the Court of Owls. The Court of Owls is a secret society that has been founded by Gotham's most influential families to control the city to the benefit of the people. [7], Some hours later after meeting Mayor Oswald Cobblepot at the Gotham City Founders' Dinner, Kathryn meets with another member of the Court of Owls who states that Cobblepot is still a criminal. Bruce Wayne stores the pearl necklace in the safe. As Bruce and Selina enter through the roof, Alfred knocks out the two guards watching the front entrance. After proving himself to Kathryn by delivering Edward Nygma to her, Jim Gordon is initiated into the Court of Owls. He demands to know why the Court is attacking his son despite his loyalty but Kathryn refuses to give him any information. [1], Carmine Falcone had granted the Court of Owls the use of the Indian Hill property when Sal Maroni wasn't making any use of it. They (or at least their leader Shaman) serve as the force behind Hugo Strange. The Court of Owls was an enigmatic and powerful organization, with little known of them other than the fact that they were a "secret council" that ran everything in Gotham, including Wayne Enterprises. The Court of Owls is a very recent addition to the Batman canon, having been introduced by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo in 2011, shortly after DC's New 52 relaunch. Alfred joins in on the interrogation and sends a knife into her right hand while demanding to know where Bruce Wayne is being held. Kathryn tells Subject 514A that he will be a martyr to the Court of Owls' plot by the time Bruce Wayne returns. Although Bruce tells Alfred about the deal, Alfred wonders if the mysterious assailants will truly keep their end of the bargain. One of the Court members accuses the Sensei of having left Gotham for years despite being the organization's leader and states that choices had to be made. He attacks Alfred and knocks him out after a fight. Secret Society, The Shaman (leader) (deceased)Kathryn Monroe (representative) (deceased)Frank Gordon (deceased), Hugo StrangeLuka Volk (formerly, deceased)Jacob Volk (formerly, deceased)Dimitri (formerly, deceased)514A/Bruce Wayne's ClonePeter Gordon (deceased)10 other unnamed members (deceased), Keep Gotham under their control. Oswald Cobblepot | One of them is killed by Mario and the other one is arrested. Signature Mask As Alfred battles Talon again, Bruce and Selina help subdue Alfred enough to cause Talon to be stabbed and killed by his own weapon. When Mooney was able to tell Strange her name, Strange brought this information to the Court of Owls after the white-haired female member of the group contacted him for a status report. The Court of Owls saga puts all of these things together in order to deliver a story with a distinctively gothic take on how political power is wielded in Gotham. The woman tells Bruce that her name is Kathryn and that she represents the group Bruce asked to speak with. Talon (deceased)Hugo StrangeLuka Volk (formerly, deceased)Jacob Volk (formerly, deceased)Dimitri (formerly, deceased)514A/Bruce Wayne's ClonePeter Gordon (deceased)10 other unnamed members (deceased) Bring back the dead and unlock the secrets to immortality. She also states that if he fails, this will be the last time she calls him. Selina manages to open the safe, only to find the safe containing a diamond owl. With the decision made, Kathryn claims that the judgement has passed and that Gotham must fall. When the Court of Owls member stated that Thomas Wayne was going to expose their organization, the Sensei killed him. During this time, she states that she isn't their leader. She orders Gordon to watch in order to prove himself. After listening to the man's arguments, the Sensei asks Bruce to come forward. The Court of Owls were Batman's main antagonists for the first two arcs of his New 52 run, ruling from Gotham's underground and using assassins known as Talons to execute their political enemies and do their bidding. He tells them that he "did away with" Frank Gordon and is told by Kathryn to be ready when they call for him. Father Creel | Monsters | Barbara Kean | The revelation of the Court of Owls showed that the city's relationship with crime ran far deeper than he ever realized. He delivered Indian Hill to them when Salvatore Maroni refused to sell. Kathryn thus leaves the ultimate decision to the members, who all hold up a black feather to show that they consent. The Court of Owls has a long history with Gotham City, dating back to the 1600s before it was even a full-fledged city, and has quite a few notable … 8/22/20 1:44PM. Tom Dougherty | The second half was outside the hospital where Jim Gordon intervenes. [11], The Court of Owls move onto their plans for Gotham City following a unanimous vote. Power and influence over Gotham City (for example over Wayne Enterprises) While Bruce remains in the shadows, the Sensei asserts his rightful place as the Court's leader and addresses his fellow councilmen. Nathaniel Barnes | Bruce tells her that he wasn't finished and tells her that in case of his death, every aspect and file of Wayne Enterprises would be searched and that the existence of Kathryn's group would thus become public. Aaron Danzig | The woman grants him additional time and tells him to find out what Bruce and his companions know. The Mutants. The Lady | With a supernatural army of assassins known as Talons comprised of the undead preserved throughout the centuries of Gotham’s history, the Court of Owls covers both natural and supernatural ground, the seen and the unseen. She then takes her leave and has Nathaniel Barnes do away with Gordon. Gabe | Bring back the dead and unlock the secrets to immortality. Kathryn states that this is unfortunate, as Jim could have been a valuable ally to the Court. Headquarters (failed) The Sensei confronted the unidentified Court of Owls member for letting Strange kill the people that he respected. Evil Organization Available on paperback and Kindle! The remaining leader then dies from blood loss. They do so by capturing Bruce Wayne and replacing him with the clone who has now been groomed to take Bruce's place. Salvatore Maroni | Carmine Falcone | (failed). Gordon makes his way to the limo and gets into it. After Frank's suicide, Kathryn eventually calls at Frank's flat in order to find out whether Frank has killed Gordon. Maniax | [10], While Kathryn dispatches Subject 514A to get rid of Bruce Wayne and take his place, she has Frank Gordon talk his nephew Jim Gordon into joining the Court of Owls. Gordon and Harvey discuss the fact that the Court will be even more determined to succeed with Kathryn gone, and that their true leader is still a mystery. When Ivy Pepper steals a necklace and is hunted for it, she brings it to Bruce and Selina. Later that night, the Court of Owls Operative infiltrates Wayne Manor and fights Alfred Pennyworth. After Gordon manages to get Riddler to come with him, they wait on a road where a car carrying Kathryn arrives. [4], After Bruce spoke with the Wayne Enterprise board of directors about his suspicions of Wayne Enterprise being taken over, the White-Haired Woman was informed of this and sends one of her operatives to deal with Bruce quietly. Using the chance for cover, Jim writes some names on the list. When Bruce Wayne, Alfred Pennyworth, and Selina Kyle meet with Whisper Gang members Luka Volk, Jacob Volk, and Dmitry and demand they speak to Kathryn in exchange for Ivy Pepper's safety. Kathryn has Barnes capture Gordon and allows him the pleasure of executing him. Carmine Falcone is a recurring business partner of the Court. Court of Owls Ivy Pepper | GenocideTerrorismMass murderMass destruction Believing that the city has taken a wrong way, he and the Court intend to destroy it completely in order to reshape the new … Order of St. Dumas | The original organization was created by Scott Snyder … Use When she sees a report of a revived Theo Galavan's chaos in Gotham Cityas Azrael, she calls someone to gather the Court. The popular Gotham nursery rhyme about the Court ends with "they'll send the Talon for your head." [2], Talon is later dispatched to deal with Jacob Volk and the Whisper Gang members present. Headhunter | Both Bruce and Alfred are shocked as the Court might take this as breaking the agreement. She then orders Jim Gordon's assassination. [9], From their lair, Kathryn and Frank Gordon watch the Gotham City Police Department deal with the chaos that Jerome Valeska caused and the curfew that was imposed. Alfred is defeated and the operative abducts Bruce. He claims that three years ago, a great wrong was dealt by the Court's hands in the murder of Thomas and Martha Wayne. When Court of Owls member Kathryn Monroe is informed by a Wayne Enterprises board member about Bruce Wayne's visit and grilling them over the experiments that occurred to Indian Hill, she orders the Talon to go and deal with him. Nathaniel Barnes attacks the Gotham City Police Department where he defeats most of the police officers present and then engages Gordon and Alfred in battle. The organization could be described as a secret society composed of the city's wealthiest and most influential citizens. The leader reveals to Bruce that the key is one of the two keys which can open a safe in the headquarter of the Owls which might contain something with the ability to bring down the Court. She yells at Barnes to get her out of here and stop this madness. Bruce asks Kathryn who exactly this group is, but Kathryn tells him that their name is not important. However, he adds now that Jim has started investigating he will not stop until either he or Frank are dead. Luka commented that his group works to destroy the Court of Owls after they were betrayed by them. As he prepares to do the same to Gordon, his opponent blasts his axe-arm off with a shotgun before striking him over the head with it. Whilst the Court of Owls exist during Bruce Wayne's time as Batman, in the series they are destroyed years prior to him becoming the Dark Knight but some members might have survived like talons and they could remake the Court of Owls in the future when Bruce becomes the Batman. They have secretly existed since colonial times in Gotham City. Adaptational Origin Connection: In the comics, the Court has very little connection to the League of Assassins, let alone being led and manipulated … After interrogating Bruce, Lucius and Gordon, Strange contacts the owl-masked woman to assure her that none of them know about the Court.