Batman #3
In "Mind Bomb, Part 1," Batman confronts a future where the Joker's mind-control virus has taken over Gotham, forcing him to race against time to find an antidote that could save his loved ones and the city. Flashbacks reveal a younger Jim Gordon battling a deep corruption within the Gotham PD, where some officers are secretly part of the Red Hood Gang—setting the stage for a conflict that echoes across time. Written by Chip Zdarsky and brought to life by Giuseppe Camuncoli, Andrea Sorrentino, and a stellar team of artists and colorists, this issue blends visceral tension with haunting echoes of the past, all wrapped in a cover by Camuncoli and Nesi.
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In the past, Gordon battles against corruption in the Gotham Police Department, when it is revealed that several members of the police are members of the Red Hood Gang, making them a target of the Joker. In the future, Batman finds an antidote for the Joker plague and uses it to save his family members and the citizens of Gotham.
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