Batman #426

In "A Death in the Family, Chapter 1 & 2," Jason confronts a shocking truth about his past when he learns his stepmother was never his real mother—and his birth mother may still be alive. Batman, tracking the Joker across the globe, finds himself in the Middle East, where he crosses paths with Jason on a desperate search for the woman he believes holds his true identity. Written by Jim Starlin and illustrated by Jim Aparo, with inks by Mike DeCarlo and colors by Adrienne Roy, this pivotal issue unfolds with emotional weight and high-stakes tension, all rendered in a striking cover by Mike Mignola.