Batman #428

In "A Death in the Family, Chapter 5," Batman confronts the aftermath of tragedy as the burial of Sheila Haywood coincides with the final moments of Jason Todd. With the Joker now claiming a shocking new identity as the Iranian Ambassador to the U.N., the weight of loss presses hard on Gotham’s protector. Written by Jim Starlin and illustrated by Jim Aparo, with inks by Mike DeCarlo and colors by Adrienne Roy, this pivotal issue builds toward a devastating climax, underscored by a guest appearance from Superman. The cover, by Mike Mignola, captures the grim intensity of the moment.