Batman #154 (919)

In "The Dying City Part Two," Batman and Commissioner Gordon delve into the murder of Mayor Nakano, uncovering a web of betrayal that leads Batman to confront both Nygma and Leonid Kull—each with motive and means. As the investigation deepens, Bruce Wayne is blindsided by a shocking claim: a man asserting he’s his half-brother is demanding half-ownership of Wayne Enterprises. Written by Chip Zdarsky and illustrated with tense precision by Carmine Di Giandomenico, with colors by Tomeu Morey and letters by Clayton Cowles, this gripping issue ramps up the stakes in Gotham with a mystery that cuts to the core of Bruce’s legacy. The cover, by Jorge Jiménez, captures the city’s unraveling in stark, haunting detail.