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Cover: Mikel Janín

Batman: Detective Comics #1

Sep 2025 · DC · 19.99 USD; 25.99 CAD
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“Mercy of the Father Part One”
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This volume kicks off the 2025 Detective Comics run, focusing on Bruce Wayne as he confronts a new mystery tied to his family's past. The story delves into the legacy of Thomas and Martha Wayne, with appearances from allies like Alfred, Damian Wayne, and Superman, while familiar foes like the Joker and Penguin lurk in the shadows. Collecting the first story arc, it sets the stage for a gritty exploration of Gotham's dark underbelly and the Wayne family's hidden secrets.

writer Tom Taylor · artist, inker, colorist Mikel Janín · inker Norm Rapmund · colorist Alex Guimarães · letterer Wes Abbott · cover Mikel Janín

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writer Tom Taylor
artist, inker, colorist Mikel Janín
letterer Wes Abbott
cover pencils, inks Mikel Janín

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Batman is dismayed when he learns that years ago his father saved the life of Joe Chill, a decision that would ultimately cost the lives of Bruce's parents. This leads to a confrontation between Batman and Chill. Also, Bruce learns the secret of the treatments Scarlett performed on him and others. Meanwhile, Penguin has a confrontation with Vandal Savage.

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