Batman: Detective Comics #3
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis third volume of the 2022 Detective Comics series collects issues #1063-1066, as Batman faces a new threat emerging from the shadows of Arkham Asylum. The story arc, titled 'Arkham Rising,' sees the Dark Knight confronting a mysterious figure who is manipulating the asylum's inmates to unleash chaos on Gotham City, testing Batman's resolve and detective skills.
"Foundations Part One" kicks off a gripping chapter in Batman’s mythos, with Mariko Tamaki and Matthew Rosenberg crafting a tense, character-driven mystery that dives into the moral complexities of justice. As Batman and Nightwing pursue a copycat killer tied to a past tragedy involving Thomas Wayne, the story confronts the evolving role of Arkham Tower—balancing rehabilitation and containment in a city still haunted by its history. David Lapham’s stark, atmospheric art brings the noir edge to life, while Dan Mora’s haunting cover sets the tone for a tale where legacy and trauma collide.
In "The Meager Man," Batman and Nightwing pursue a chilling copycat killer tied to a past case involving a man whose life was once saved by Thomas Wayne. As they unravel the connection, the duo confronts deeper questions about justice, mental health, and the purpose of Arkham Tower—now poised to shift from incarceration to cure. The hunt leads them through a tense cat-and-mouse game that ends with the killer in Arkham’s custody, but not before a mysterious group called the Forgotten intervenes.
In "Out and Gone," Stephanie and Batman go after Ana Vulsion, a dangerous threat behind a brutal attack at a luxury apartment building, as Gotham grapples with rising tension. With Mayor Nakano weighing the risks of Arkham Tower’s opening and Batwoman seeking counsel from Deb Donovan, Huntress is haunted by unsettling visions—while Batman makes the difficult decision to step away from Gotham, at least for a time.
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Reprinted in Batman: Detective Comics #3 (2024)
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