(2020 [January 2021])

DC, 2020 Series
Published in English (United States) United States
 
Price
19.99 USD; 25.99 CAD
Pages
192
On-sale Date
2020-11-24
Indicia / Colophon Publisher
DC Comics
Brand
DC [circle and serifs]
ISBN
978-1-77950-674-0 Search at WorldCat
Barcode
9781779506740 51999
Editing
Paul Kaminski (credited) (editor - original series); Dave Wielgosz (credited) (editor - original series); Jeb Woodard (credited) (group editor - collected editions); Robin Wildman (credited) (editor - collected edition)
Color
color
Binding
hardcover with dustjacket
Publishing Format
collected edition

Issue Notes

Collects stories and variant covers from Detective Comics #1027.

Celebrating 1,000 Issues Since the Debut of the Dark Knight (Table of Contents)

Batman / cover / 2 pages (report information)

Pencils
Andy Kubert (credited, signed)
Inks
Andy Kubert (credited, signed)
Colors
Brad Anderson (credited, signed)
Letters
typeset
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Alfred Pennyworth; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Martha Wayne (deceased); Thomas Wayne (deceased)
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Keywords
bats

Indexer Notes

Wraparound cover. Back half of cover includes text on contents of collection.

Cover Thumbnail for Detective Comics #1027 The Deluxe Edition (DC, 2020 series)
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[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 1)

illustration / 3 pages (report information)

Pencils
?
Inks
?
Letters
?

Indexer Notes

Front end pages featuring images of Detective Comics logos through the years.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 2)

credits, title page / 4 pages (report information)

Pencils
Mark Brooks (credited)
Inks
Mark Brooks (credited)
Colors
Mark Brooks (credited)
Letters
typeset
Characters
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Harley Quinn [Harleen Quinzel]; Catwoman [Selina Kyle]; Poison Ivy [Pamela Isley]

Indexer Notes

Title pages with indicia and publisher information, includes illustration from the Mark Brooks retailer exclusive variant cover.

Table of Contents (Table of Contents: 3)

table of contents / 2 pages (report information)

Colors
?
Letters
typeset

Blowback (Table of Contents: 4)

Batman / comic story / 12 pages (report information)

Script
Peter J. Tomasi (credited)
Pencils
Brad Walker (credited)
Inks
Andrew Hennessy (credited)
Colors
Nathan Fairbairn (credited)
Letters
Rob Leigh (credited)
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; The Joker (flashback); Robin [Dick Grayson; Nightwing] (flashback); Penguin [Oswald Cobblepot] (flashback); Catwoman [Selina Kyle] (flashback); Riddler [Edward Nygma] (flashback); Two-Face [Harvey Dent] (flashback); Batgirl [Barbara Gordon] (flashback); Poison Ivy [Pamela Isley] (flashback); Harley Quinn [Harleen Quinzel] (flashback); Mister Freeze [Victor Fries] (flashback); Clayface [Basil Karlo] (flashback); Man-Bat [Kirk Langstrom] (flashback); Scarecrow [Jonathan Crane] (flashback); Alfred Pennyworth (flashback); Commissioner James Gordon (flashback); Robin [Damian Wayne] (flashback); Deathstroke [Slade Wilson] (flashback); Deadshot [Floyd Lawton] (flashback); Balsam
Synopsis
Trapped in an underwater death-trap, Batman thinks about his various enemies and the traps he has been caught in over the years as he tries to reason a way out.
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The Master Class (Table of Contents: 5)

Batman / comic story / 12 pages (report information)

Script
Brian Michael Bendis (credited)
Pencils
David Marquez (credited)
Inks
David Marquez (credited)
Colors
Alejandro Sánchez (credited)
Letters
Josh Reed (credited)
Genre
superhero
Characters
Robin [Damian Wayne]; Nightwing [Dick Grayson]; Batgirl [Barbara Gordon]; Red Robin [Tim Drake]; Spoiler [Stephanie Brown]; Red Hood [Jason Todd]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Detective William Dungeon (deceased); Commissioner James Gordon (photo); Cynthia Markus [Cynthia Young]; Killer Croc [Waylon Jones]
Synopsis
Batman and his allies work together to solve the murder of a police detective.
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Many Happy Returns (Table of Contents: 6)

Batman / comic story / 12 pages (report information)

Script
Matt Fraction (credited)
Pencils
Chip Zdarsky (credited)
Inks
Chip Zdarsky (credited)
Colors
Chip Zdarsky (credited)
Letters
Aditya Bidikar (credited)
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; The Joker; Commissioner James Gordon; Alfred Pennyworth; Penguin [Oswald Cobblepot]; Harvey Bullock; Crazy Quilt (flashback); Teen Titans [Robin [Dick Grayson]; Cyborg [Victor Stone]; Raven [Rachel Roth]; Beast Boy [Garfield Logan]; Starfire [Koriand'r]] (flashback); The Flash [Barry Allen] (flashback); Killer Croc [Waylon Jones] (flashback)
Synopsis
The Joker has sent Batman a twisted birthday present on the last day of every month, and Batman gets concerned when no present arrives for the current month.
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Indexer Notes

This story indicates that Batman and the Joker have been battling each other for 22 years.

Rookie (Table of Contents: 7)

Batman / comic story / 12 pages (report information)

Script
Greg Rucka (credited)
Pencils
Eduardo Risso (credited)
Inks
Eduardo Risso (credited)
Colors
Eduardo Risso (credited)
Letters
Tom Napolitano (credited)
Genre
superhero
Characters
Lynne Baker; Commissioner James Gordon; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Penguin [Oswald Cobblepot]; Detective Crispus Allen; Detective Rene Montoya
Synopsis
A rookie Gotham City police officer finds it difficult to stand up to the corruption present in the department.
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Ghost Story (Table of Contents: 8)

Batman / comic story / 12 pages (report information)

Script
James Tynion IV (credited)
Pencils
Riley Rossmo (credited)
Inks
Riley Rossmo (credited)
Colors
Ivan Plascencia (credited)
Letters
AndWorld Design (credited)
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Deadman [Boston Brand]; Specter Collector; Martha Wayne (flashback); Zorro (image on poster)
Synopsis
Batman teams up with Deadman to battle the Specter Collector, who feeds on the spirits of the dead.
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Art by José Luis García-López and Trish Mulvihill (Table of Contents: 9)

Batman / illustration / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
José Luis García-López (credited)
Inks
José Luis García-López (credited)
Colors
Trish Mulvihill (credited)
Letters
typeset
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Catwoman [Selina Kyle]; Scarecrow [Jonathan Crane]; Harley Quinn [Harleen Quinzel]; Riddler [Edward Nygma]; The Joker; Bane; Penguin [Oswald Cobblepot]; Deathstroke [Slade Wilson]; Two-Face [Harvey Dent]; Poison Ivy [Pamela Isley]; Mister Freeze [Victor Fries]
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Fore (Table of Contents: 10)

Batman / comic story / 12 pages (report information)

Script
Kelly Sue DeConnick (credited)
Pencils
John Romita Jr. (credited)
Inks
Klaus Janson (credited)
Colors
Arif Prianto (credited)
Letters
Troy Peteri of A Larger World Studios (credited as ALW's Troy Peteri)
Genre
superhero
Characters
Bruce Wayne [Batman]; Mr. Steele; James Gordon; unnamed thugs; unnamed police officers
Synopsis
Bruce faces a ruthless business rival on the golf course, but his rival underestimates Bruce in both golf and business.
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Art by Jamal Campbell (Table of Contents: 11)

Batman / illustration / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
Jamal Campbell (credited) (signed as JC Pryce14)
Inks
Jamal Campbell (credited) (signed as JC Pryce14)
Colors
Jamal Campbell (credited) (signed as JC Pryce14)
Letters
typeset
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Nightwing [Dick Grayson]; Alfred Pennyworth
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Keywords
Batcave

Odyssey (Table of Contents: 12)

Batman / comic story / 12 pages (report information)

Script
Marv Wolfman (credited)
Pencils
Emanuela Lupacchino (credited)
Inks
Bill Sienkiewicz (credited)
Colors
Jordie Bellaire (credited)
Letters
Carlos M. Mangual (credited)
Genre
superhero
Characters
Bruce Wayne [Batman]; Patrick Wayne (Bruce's grandfather, flashback); Roy Raymond (grandson of the original Roy Raymond); Martin Compass (grandson of Captain Compass?); Sandra Bradley (granddaughter of Slam Bradley?); Cathy Saunders (granddaughter of Speed Saunders?); unnamed villain
Synopsis
Bruce Wayne finances an expedition to find the sunken wreck of an ocean liner owned by his grandfather Patrick Wayne to retrieve lost art treasures. Members of the expedition include the grandchildren of some of Gotham's greatest detectives, but there is also a mole in the expedition who is out to steal the treasures.
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Indexer Notes

Along with young Roy Raymond, Martin Compass, Sandra Bradley, and Cathy Saunders are mentioned as being the grandchildren of some of Gotham's greatest detectives. Presumably, they are the grandchildren of Captain Compass, Slam Bradley, and Speed Saunders.

Detective #26 (Table of Contents: 13)

Batman / comic story / 8 pages (report information)

Script
Grant Morrison (credited)
Pencils
Chris Burnham (credited)
Inks
Chris Burnham (credited)
Colors
Nathan Fairbairn (credited)
Letters
Steve Wands (credited)
Genre
superhero
Characters
Inspired to take action by the death of Thomas and Martha Wayne, a young man decides to devote his life to fighting crime. First he decides to become a detective, but feels that he cannot differentiate himself from other famous detectives. Then inspired by costumed mystery men, he decides to become the Silver Ghost. His first case is to investigate the murder of chemical mogul Lambert, but he is quickly upstaged by new hero Batman.
Synopsis
The Silver Ghost (real name unknown); father of the Silver Ghost (real name unknown); Slam Bradley; Steve Carson; The Crimson Avenger [Lee Travis]; The Whip [Rodney Gaynor]; other unnamed mystery men; Batman [The Bat-Man; Bruce Wayne]; Alfred Stryker; Jennings; Paul Rogers
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Indexer Notes

Story ties into "The Case of the Chemical Syndicate" from Detective Comics #27.

Legacy (Table of Contents: 14)

Batman / comic story / 12 pages (report information)

Script
Tom King (credited)
Pencils
Walter Simonson (credited)
Inks
Walter Simonson (credited)
Colors
Laura Martin (credited)
Letters
John Workman (credited)
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Doctor Phosphorous [Alexander Sartorius]; Selina Kyle [Catwoman]; Riddler [Edward Nygma] (flashback); The Joker (flashback); Penguin [Oswald Cobblepot] (flashback)
Synopsis
Dying of cancer from his radioactive powers, Doctor Phosphorous attempts to kill Batman, and predicts in the future Batman will die of cancer in the company of a loved one as a result of his exposure to Phosphorous.
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Indexer Notes

Story is dedicated "For Denny".

As Always. (Table of Contents: 15)

Batman / comic story / 12 pages (report information)

Script
Scott Snyder (credited)
Pencils
Ivan Reis (credited)
Inks
Joe Prado (credited)
Colors
Marcelo Maiolo (credited)
Letters
Tom Napolitano (credited)
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Commissioner James Gordon; Justice League [The Flash [Barry Allen]; Aquaman [Arthur Curry]; Green Lantern [John Stewart]; Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Wonder Woman [Diana of Themyscira]; Cyborg [Victor Stone]; Hawkgirl [Kendra Saunders]; Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]]; Darkseid; Anti-Monitor; Brainiac; Justice League Dark [Man-Bat [Kirk Langstrom]; Zatanna; Swamp Thing [Alec Holland]; Detective Chimp [Bobo]]; Supergirl [Kara Zor-El]; Superboy [Jon Kent]; Green Lantern Corps [Green Lantern [Kilowog]; Green Lantern [Simon Baz]; Green Lantern [Medphyll]; Green Lantern [Arisia Rrab]; Green Lantern [Guy Gardner]; Green Lantern [Kyle Rayner]; other unidentified Green Lanterns]
Synopsis
As Batman is called away with the Justice League to deal with the disappearance of the sun, Commissioner Gordon reflects on how Batman fits in with super-powered beings and cosmic threats.
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Art by Jim Cheung and Alejandro Sanchez (Table of Contents: 16)

Batman / illustration / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
Jim Cheung (credited, signed)
Inks
Jim Cheung (credited, signed)
Colors
Alejandro Sánchez (credited, signed)
Letters
typeset
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman [Bruce Wayne]
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Art by Lee Bermejo (Table of Contents: 17)

Batman / illustration / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
Lee Bermejo (credited)
Inks
Lee Bermejo (credited)
Letters
typeset
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
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Generations: Fractured (Table of Contents: 18)

Batman / comic story / 12 pages (report information)

Script
Dan Jurgens (credited)
Pencils
Dan Jurgens (credited); Kevin Nowlan (credited) (finished art)
Inks
Kevin Nowlan (credited) (finished art)
Colors
Hi-Fi (credited)
Letters
AndWorld Design (credited)
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Calendar Man [Julian Day]; vampire criminal; Frankenstein criminal; werewolf criminal; mummy criminal; Thomas Wayne (portrait); Martha Wayne (portrait); Kamandi
Synopsis
While Batman battles a gang of movie monster criminals and Calendar Man, a sudden time shift occurs and Kamandi comes face to face with the Batman of 1939.
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Indexer Notes

Blurb at end of story says the story is continued in Generations: Future State #1, however the actual continuation is in Generations Shattered (DC, 2021 series) #1.

A Gift (Table of Contents: 19)

Batman / comic story / 12 pages (report information)

Script
Mariko Tamaki (credited)
Pencils
Dan Mora (credited)
Inks
Dan Mora (credited)
Colors
Tamra Bonvillain (credited)
Letters
Tom Napolitano (credited)
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Lucius Fox; Officer Christopher Nakano; Officer Bart; unnamed Joker henchmen
Synopsis
In the midst of the Joker War, Batman attempts to break into Wayne Enterprises, leading to a confrontation with the police.
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Keywords
Black Casebook; Joker War

Indexer Notes

A Joker War tie-in. The Joker War occurs in Batman (DC, 2016 series) #95-100.

The mystery of the Black Casebook continues in future issues of Detective Comics.

Cover Gallery (Table of Contents: 20)

Batman / illustration / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
Lee Bermejo (credited)
Inks
Lee Bermejo (credited)
Colors
Lee Bermejo (credited)
Letters
typeset
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman [Bruce Wayne]

Indexer Notes

Introduction to the Cover Gallery, includes illustration from the Lee Bermjo retailer exclusive variant cover.

Full Wraparound Cover Art by Andy Kubert and Brad Anderson (Table of Contents: 21)

Batman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 2 pages (report information)

Pencils
Andy Kubert (credited, signed)
Inks
Andy Kubert (credited, signed)
Colors
Brad Anderson (credited, signed)
Letters
?
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Alfred Pennyworth; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Martha Wayne (deceased); Thomas Wayne (deceased)
Reprints
Keywords
bats

Indexer Notes

Wraparound cover from the original issue printed across 2 pages here.

Variant Cover Art by Lee Bermejo (Table of Contents: 22)

Batman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
Lee Bermejo (credited)
Inks
Lee Bermejo (credited)
Colors
Lee Bermejo (credited)
Letters
typeset
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Nightwing [Dick Grayson; also as Robin]
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Indexer Notes

Color art from issue variant cover with no logos, numbers, and pricing.

Variant Cover Art by J. Scott Campbell and Sabine Rich (Table of Contents: 23)

Batman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
J. Scott Campbell (credited, signed)
Inks
J. Scott Campbell (credited, signed)
Colors
Sabine Rich (credited, signed)
Letters
typeset
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Batgirl [Barbara Gordon]
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Keywords
Batcave

Indexer Notes

Color art from issue variant cover with no logos, numbers, and pricing.

Variant Cover Art by Stanley "Artgerm" Lau (Table of Contents: 24)

Batman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
Artgerm (credited as Stanley "Artgerm" Lau) (signed)
Inks
Artgerm (credited as Stanley "Artgerm" Lau) (signed)
Colors
Artgerm (credited as Stanley "Artgerm" Lau) (signed)
Letters
typeset
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Batwoman [Kate Kane]
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Indexer Notes

Color art from issue variant cover with no logos, numbers, and pricing.

Variant Cover Art by Frank Quitely (Table of Contents: 25)

Batman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
Frank Quitely (credited) (signed as FQ)
Inks
Frank Quitely (credited) (signed as FQ)
Colors
Frank Quitely (credited) (signed as FQ)
Letters
typeset
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Damian Wayne]
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Indexer Notes

Color art from issue variant cover with no logos, numbers, and pricing.

Variant Cover Art by Jim Lee, Scott Williams, and Alex Sinclair (Table of Contents: 26)

Batman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
Jim Lee (credited, signed)
Inks
Scott Williams (credited, signed)
Colors
Alex Sinclair (credited) (signed as Sinc)
Letters
typeset
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]
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Indexer Notes

Color art from issue variant cover with no logos, numbers, and pricing.

Variant Cover Art by Jim Cheung and Romulo Fajardo Jr. (Table of Contents: 27)

Batman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
Jim Cheung (credited, signed)
Inks
Jim Cheung (credited, signed)
Colors
Romulo Fajardo Jr. (credited)
Letters
typeset
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Bane
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Indexer Notes

Color art from issue variant cover with no logos, numbers, and pricing.

Variant Cover Art by Olivier Coipel (Table of Contents: 28)

Batman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
Olivier Coipel (credited)
Inks
Olivier Coipel (credited)
Colors
Olivier Coipel (credited)
Letters
typeset
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Harley Quinn [Harleen Quinzel]
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Indexer Notes

Color art from issue variant cover with no logos, numbers, and pricing.

Variant Cover Art by Gabriele Dell'Otto (Table of Contents: 29)

Batman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
Gabriele Dell'Otto (credited)
Inks
Gabriele Dell'Otto (credited)
Colors
Gabriele Dell'Otto (credited)
Letters
typeset
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Scarecrow [Jonathan Crane]
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Indexer Notes

Color art from issue variant cover with no logos, numbers, and pricing.

Variant Cover Art by Adam Hughes (Table of Contents: 30)

Batman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
Adam Hughes (credited)
Inks
Adam Hughes (credited)
Colors
Adam Hughes (credited)
Letters
typeset
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Catwoman [Selina Kyle]
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Indexer Notes

Color art from issue variant cover with no logos, numbers, and pricing.

Variant Cover Art by Marc Silvestri and Bryan Valenza (Table of Contents: 31)

Batman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
Marc Silvestri (credited, signed)
Inks
Marc Silvestri (credited, signed)
Colors
Bryan Valenza (credited, signed)
Letters
typeset
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; The Joker
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Indexer Notes

Color art from issue variant cover with no logos, numbers, and pricing.

Variant Cover Art by Frank Cho and Sabine Rich (Table of Contents: 32)

Batman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
Frank Cho (credited, signed)
Inks
Frank Cho (credited, signed)
Colors
Sabine Rich (credited, signed)
Letters
typeset
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman [Bruce Wayne]
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Indexer Notes

Color art from issue variant cover with no logos, numbers, and pricing.

Variant Cover Art by Bill Sienkiewicz (Table of Contents: 33)

Batman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
Bill Sienkiewicz (credited, signed)
Inks
Bill Sienkiewicz (credited, signed)
Colors
Bill Sienkiewicz (credited, signed)
Letters
typeset
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman; Scarecrow; Ra's Al Ghul
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Indexer Notes

Color art from issue variant cover with no logos, numbers, and pricing.

Variant Cover Art by Tony S. Daniel and Marcelo Maiolo (Table of Contents: 34)

Batman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
Tony S. Daniel (credited, signed)
Inks
Tony S. Daniel (credited, signed)
Colors
Marcelo Maiolo (credited)
Letters
typeset
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Nightwing [Dick Grayson]; Batgirl [Barbara Gordon]; The Batman Who Laughs; Robin King; Mad Hatter; Tweedledum; Tweedledee; Lady Shiva; Clayface; Riddler; Professor Pyg; Hush; Victor Zsasz; Solomon Grundy; Ra's Al Ghul; Talia; Killer Croc; The Reaper; Bane; Poison Ivy; Harley Quinn; Scarecrow; Court of Owls; Mister Freeze; The Joker; Punchline; Black Mask; Penguin
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Indexer Notes

Color art from issue variant cover with no logos, numbers, and pricing.

Variant Cover Art by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson (Table of Contents: 35)

Batman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
Terry Dodson (credited, signed)
Inks
Rachel Dodson (credited, signed)
Colors
Terry Dodson
Letters
typeset
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; The Joker
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Indexer Notes

Color art from issue variant cover with no logos, numbers, and pricing.

Variant Cover Art by Arthur Adams and Sabine Rich (Table of Contents: 36)

Batman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 2 pages (report information)

Pencils
Arthur Adams (credited, signed)
Inks
Arthur Adams (credited, signed)
Colors
Sabine Rich (credited, signed)
Letters
typeset
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Catwoman [Selina Kyle]; Poison Ivy; Killer Croc; Scarecrow; Man-Bat; Clayface; Mad Hatter; White Rabbit; Tweedledee; Tweedledum; Deadshot; Bane; Mister Freeze; Penguin; Riddler; The Joker; Two-Face
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Indexer Notes

Wraparound cover from the original issue printed across 2 pages here with no logos, numbers, and pricing.

Variant Cover Art by Mark Brooks (Table of Contents: 37)

Batman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
Mark Brooks (credited, signed)
Inks
Mark Brooks (credited, signed)
Colors
Mark Brooks (credited, signed)
Letters
typeset
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Harley Quinn [Harleen Quinzel]; Catwoman [Selina Kyle]; Poison Ivy [Pamela Isley]
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Indexer Notes

Color art from issue variant cover with no logos, numbers, and pricing.

Variant Cover Art by Ben Oliver (Table of Contents: 38)

Batman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
Ben Oliver (credited)
Inks
Ben Oliver (credited)
Colors
Ben Oliver (credited)
Letters
typeset
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; The Joker
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Indexer Notes

Color art from issue variant cover with no logos, numbers, and pricing.

Variant Cover Art by Simone Bianchi (Table of Contents: 39)

Batman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
Simone Bianchi (credited)
Inks
Simone Bianchi (credited)
Colors
Simone Bianchi (credited)
Letters
typeset
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman [Bruce Wayne]
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Indexer Notes

Color art from issue variant cover with no logos, numbers, and pricing.

Variant Cover Art by Tyler Kirkham and Arif Prianto (Table of Contents: 40)

Batman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
Tyler Kirkham (credited, signed)
Inks
Tyler Kirkham (credited, signed)
Colors
Arif Prianto (credited, signed)
Letters
typeset
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; The Joker
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Indexer Notes

Color art from issue variant cover with no logos, numbers, and pricing.

Variant Cover Art by Peach Momoko (Table of Contents: 41)

Batman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
Peach Momoko (credited)
Inks
Peach Momoko (credited)
Colors
Peach Momoko (credited)
Letters
typeset
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman; The Joker
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Indexer Notes

Color art from issue variant cover with no logos, numbers, and pricing.

Variant Cover Art by Mike Mayhew (Table of Contents: 42)

Batman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
Mike Mayhew (credited)
Inks
Mike Mayhew (credited)
Colors
Mike Mayhew (credited)
Letters
typeset
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman; Harley Quinn; Catwoman; Nocturna; Punchline; Joker's Daughter; Talia; Poison Ivy; Gotham Girl; She-Bat; other female villains
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Indexer Notes

Color art from issue variant cover with no logos, numbers, and pricing.

Variant Cover Art by Kael Ngu (Table of Contents: 43)

Batman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
Kael Ngu (credited, signed)
Inks
Kael Ngu (credited, signed)
Colors
Kael Ngu (credited, signed)
Letters
typeset
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Poison Ivy [Pamela Isley]; Harley Quinn [Harleen Quinzel]; Catwoman [Selina Kyle]
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Indexer Notes

Color art from issue variant cover with no logos, numbers, and pricing.

Variant Cover Art by Jay Anacleto and Ivan Nunes (Table of Contents: 44)

Batman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
Jay Anacleto (credited, signed)
Inks
Jay Anacleto (credited, signed)
Colors
Ivan Nunes (credited, signed)
Letters
typeset
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; The Joker; Catwoman; Harley Quinn; Talia; Poison Ivy; Punchline
Reprints

Indexer Notes

Color art from issue variant cover with no logos, numbers, and pricing.

Variant Cover Art by Mitch Gerads (Table of Contents: 45)

Batman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
Mitch Gerads (credited)
Inks
Mitch Gerads (credited)
Colors
Mitch Gerads (credited)
Letters
typeset
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; The Joker (reflection); Mister Freeze (reflection); Professor Pyg (reflection); Penguin (reflection); Bane (reflection); Riddler (reflection); Two-Face (reflection); Mad Hatter (reflection); Scarecrow (reflection); Catwoman (reflection); Hush (reflection); Killer Croc (reflection); Kite-Man (reflection); Ra's Al Ghul (reflection)
Reprints

Indexer Notes

Color art from issue variant cover with no logos, numbers, and pricing.

Variant Cover Art by Mike Allred and Laura Allred (Table of Contents: 46)

Batman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
Mike Allred (credited as Michael Allred) (signed)
Inks
Mike Allred (credited as Michael Allred) (signed)
Colors
Laura Allred (credited)
Letters
typeset
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman; Robin; Batgirl; Crimson Avenger; Poison Ivy
Reprints

Indexer Notes

Color art from issue variant cover with no logos, numbers, and pricing.

Variant Cover Art by Gabriele Dell'Otto (Table of Contents: 47)

Batman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
Gabriele Dell'Otto (credited)
Inks
Gabriele Dell'Otto (credited)
Colors
Gabriele Dell'Otto (credited)
Letters
typeset
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; The Joker
Reprints

Indexer Notes

Color art from issue variant cover with no logos, numbers, and pricing.

Variant Cover Art by J. G. Jones (Table of Contents: 48)

Batman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
J. G. Jones (credited, signed)
Inks
J. G. Jones (credited, signed)
Colors
J. G. Jones (credited, signed)
Letters
typeset
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman; Robin; Man-Bat; Bane; Clayface; Mister Freeze; Penguin; The Joker; Poison Ivy; Victor Zsasz; Riddler; Professor Pyg; The Batman Who Laughs; Scarecrow
Reprints

Indexer Notes

Color art from issue variant cover with no logos, numbers, and pricing.

Cover Pencils by Andy Kubert (Table of Contents: 49)

Batman / illustration / 2 pages (report information)

Pencils
Andy Kubert (credited)
Letters
typeset
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Alfred Pennyworth; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Martha Wayne (deceased); Thomas Wayne (deceased)

Indexer Notes

Cover pencils from the wraparound cover from the original issue printed across 2 pages here.

Variant Cover Art by Lee Bermejo (Table of Contents: 50)

Batman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
Lee Bermejo (credited)
Inks
Lee Bermejo (credited)
Colors
Lee Bermejo (credited)
Letters
typeset
Genre
superhero
Characters
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Poison Ivy (statue); Catwoman (statue); The Joker (gargoyle); Penguin (gargoyle); Killer Croc (gargoyle); Two-Face (gargoyle)
Reprints

Indexer Notes

Color art from issue variant cover with no logos, numbers, and pricing.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 51)

illustration / 3 pages (report information)

Pencils
?
Inks
?
Letters
?

Indexer Notes

Back end pages featuring images of Detective Comics logos through the years.

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  1. 0. Celebrating 1,000 Issues Since the Debut of the Dark Knight
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  2. 1. [no title indexed]
  3. 2. [no title indexed]
  4. 3. Table of Contents
  5. 4. Blowback
    Batman
  6. 5. The Master Class
    Batman
  7. 6. Many Happy Returns
    Batman
  8. 7. Rookie
    Batman
  9. 8. Ghost Story
    Batman
  10. 9. Art by José Luis García-López and Trish Mulvihill
    Batman
  11. 10. Fore
    Batman
  12. 11. Art by Jamal Campbell
    Batman
  13. 12. Odyssey
    Batman
  14. 13. Detective #26
    Batman
  15. 14. Legacy
    Batman
  16. 15. As Always.
    Batman
  17. 16. Art by Jim Cheung and Alejandro Sanchez
    Batman
  18. 17. Art by Lee Bermejo
    Batman
  19. 18. Generations: Fractured
    Batman
  20. 19. A Gift
    Batman
  21. 20. Cover Gallery
    Batman
  22. 21. Full Wraparound Cover Art by Andy Kubert and Brad Anderson
    Batman
  23. 22. Variant Cover Art by Lee Bermejo
    Batman
  24. 23. Variant Cover Art by J. Scott Campbell and Sabine Rich
    Batman
  25. 24. Variant Cover Art by Stanley "Artgerm" Lau
    Batman
  26. 25. Variant Cover Art by Frank Quitely
    Batman
  27. 26. Variant Cover Art by Jim Lee, Scott Williams, and Alex Sinclair
    Batman
  28. 27. Variant Cover Art by Jim Cheung and Romulo Fajardo Jr.
    Batman
  29. 28. Variant Cover Art by Olivier Coipel
    Batman
  30. 29. Variant Cover Art by Gabriele Dell'Otto
    Batman
  31. 30. Variant Cover Art by Adam Hughes
    Batman
  32. 31. Variant Cover Art by Marc Silvestri and Bryan Valenza
    Batman
  33. 32. Variant Cover Art by Frank Cho and Sabine Rich
    Batman
  34. 33. Variant Cover Art by Bill Sienkiewicz
    Batman
  35. 34. Variant Cover Art by Tony S. Daniel and Marcelo Maiolo
    Batman
  36. 35. Variant Cover Art by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson
    Batman
  37. 36. Variant Cover Art by Arthur Adams and Sabine Rich
    Batman
  38. 37. Variant Cover Art by Mark Brooks
    Batman
  39. 38. Variant Cover Art by Ben Oliver
    Batman
  40. 39. Variant Cover Art by Simone Bianchi
    Batman
  41. 40. Variant Cover Art by Tyler Kirkham and Arif Prianto
    Batman
  42. 41. Variant Cover Art by Peach Momoko
    Batman
  43. 42. Variant Cover Art by Mike Mayhew
    Batman
  44. 43. Variant Cover Art by Kael Ngu
    Batman
  45. 44. Variant Cover Art by Jay Anacleto and Ivan Nunes
    Batman
  46. 45. Variant Cover Art by Mitch Gerads
    Batman
  47. 46. Variant Cover Art by Mike Allred and Laura Allred
    Batman
  48. 47. Variant Cover Art by Gabriele Dell'Otto
    Batman
  49. 48. Variant Cover Art by J. G. Jones
    Batman
  50. 49. Cover Pencils by Andy Kubert
    Batman
  51. 50. Variant Cover Art by Lee Bermejo
    Batman
  52. 51. [no title indexed]
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