Cover: Brian Bolland

Batman: Gotham Knights #2

Apr 2000 · DC · 2.50 USD; 3.95 CAD

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In "Down with the Ship," writer Devin Grayson and artist Dale Eaglesham deliver a tense, character-driven thriller as Batman narrates his file on Batgirl, diving into a high-stakes investigation aboard a derelict boat. With inks by John Floyd, colors by Pamela Rambo and Wildstorm FX, and letters by Bill Oakley, the story unfolds in a shadowy Gotham bar before plunging into a deadly trap—where kidnapped Gothamites are held for a slave trade, and a rigged explosion threatens them all. Cover by Brian Bolland adds a striking, moody edge to this 2000 DC tale of sacrifice, survival, and the weight of choosing to live.

Contains 2 stories

Down with the Ship

22 pp · Superhero

Raton (villain)AdamsCaptainMcKeeFletchHenleyAdigunBillCeciliaFaizul (flashback)

In "Down with the Ship," Batman and Batgirl investigate a derelict boat in Gotham’s harbor, uncovering a slave trade operation tied to kidnapped citizens. As the vessel’s hidden explosives threaten to detonate, the pair must confront a deadly choice—when Batgirl deliberately stays behind, Batman challenges her to choose life, not just duty.

Batman with Robin the Boy Wonder

8 pp · Superhero

"Thick" Lyman"Thin" LymanMr. Morton

In this 2000 tale from *Batman: Gotham Knights #2*, Batman and Robin go after the Thick & Thin gang, only to find their investigation leads to a deeper conspiracy involving a hidden drug shipment. As the duo keeps the criminals under watch, a sudden shift in their tactics reveals a clever trap—set by Batman himself, who’s been playing both sides.