Batman: Detective Comics #4
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects Detective Comics issues #19-24 and Annual #2 from The New 52 era, featuring the debut of a new villain called The Wrath—a dark mirror of Batman—as well as a story involving the mysterious organization known as the 99 Demons, with writer John Layman and artist Jason Fabok at the helm.
In "The Seven, Part One," Batman uncovers a chilling conspiracy where ordinary citizens—like Caroline—are being manipulated by a shadowy force into committing new crimes, all tied to past sins they thought were buried. With the Riddler’s fingerprints all over the scheme, and familiar faces lurking in the shadows, Batman must piece together a puzzle where guilt is the weapon and justice is the target. Written by Mariko Tamaki and Nadia Shammas, with dynamic art by Ivan Reis and Danny Miki, and colors by Brad Anderson, this issue’s cover by Reis and Miki captures the tension perfectly.
In "The Seven, Part One," Batman digs into a string of targeted attacks when a bomber strikes a judge—whose daughter, Deb Donovan, is now a key figure in the case. As the investigation deepens, the Riddler takes a new turn, broadcasting daily clues via a podcast that point toward a murder, turning Gotham’s fear into a public spectacle.
In "The Seven, Part Two," Bruce and Caroline’s growing bond deepens as Batman digs into her ties to the mysterious "Citizen Criminals," all while the Riddler’s podcast unravels new clues with unsettling precision. When Deb Donovan follows a dangerous lead, her pursuit puts her directly in the crosshairs of a threat she can’t yet see.
In "Riddle Me This, Finale: Third Time's the Charm," Batman uncovers a chilling web when he realizes Caroline, a seemingly ordinary citizen, is one of the "Citizen Criminals"—ordinary people coerced into new crimes after being blackmailed over past, unpunished offenses. With the Riddler's signature puzzles leading the way, Batman must untangle a mystery that may implicate more familiar faces than he expected, all while racing to stop the next crime before it's too late.
When Claire tries to blend in at Gotham High, she’s pulled back into the shadows as Gotham Girl to take down a malicious website using her name to smear a powerful crime boss—her latest mission blurring the line between identity and justice.
In "Gotham Girl, Interrupted - Part 2," Claire, still reeling from the shocking discovery of her friend’s death, digs deeper into the mystery behind the Gotham Girl website—only to find herself targeted by those whose secrets were laid bare. As the line between truth and revenge blurs, Claire must confront the dangerous consequences of online exposure in a city that thrives on scandal.
In "Gotham Girl, Interrupted - Finale," Jo, still reeling from the death of her friend Claire, confronts Dr. Meridan in a rage—only to be stopped by Huntress, who pulls her back from the edge. Together, the two women unravel a web of deception that leads them toward a truth far more tangled than they ever expected.
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