Batman Tales: Once Upon a Crime #[nn]
In "Waynocchio," Batman's world takes a whimsical turn as Detective Bullock and Officer Montoya dive into a jewel theft, only to find Gotham’s rogues gallery spinning tales that twist classic fairy tales into criminal confessions. Written by Derek Fridolfs and brought to life with bold, expressive art by Dustin Nguyen—whose pencils, inks, and colors define the issue’s distinctive style—this story blends noir investigation with playful storytelling. The cover, also by Nguyen, captures the tale’s quirky tone with a striking, stylized portrait of Harley Quinn.
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While investigating a jewel theft, Bullock and Montoya interrogate several of Gotham's criminals, all of whom confess to unrelated crimes. Harley's testimony parodies "The Princess and the Pea"; Joker's, "Jack and the Beanstalk" and "Little Red Riding Hood"; and Baby-Doll's, "Goldilocks and the Three Bears."
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