The Court of Owls

The Court of Owls is a fictional secret society from the DC Comics universe, prominently featured in Batman stories. They are portrayed as a group of wealthy and influential individuals who have controlled Gotham City from the shadows for centuries. Using their resources and a hidden army of assassins called Talons, they manipulate events to maintain their power. The Court symbolizes the elite's hidden influence over society and serves as a formidable adversary to Batman, challenging his understanding of Gotham's history and his role as its protector. Their intricate plots often blur the line between reality and myth.