Batman: The Caped Crusader #4
In "Identity Crisis: Part One," Batman's pursuit of a drug dealer takes a sudden, personal turn when he crosses paths with a gunman and a young family leaving the movies—just as Commissioner Gordon and Sarah Essen share a quiet moment at the theater. Written by Alan Grant and illustrated by Norm Breyfogle, with inks by Steve Mitchell, colors by Adrienne Roy, and letters by Todd Klein, this 2020 issue weaves tension and memory into a moment that lingers long after the screen fades. The cover, by Norm Breyfogle, captures the quiet unease of the scene.
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While Commissioner Gordon and Sarah Essen re-kindle their romance on a Saturday night at the movies, Batman tracks a drug dealer, leading to a confrontation with a gunman and a young family coming from the movie theater, which triggers memories of the death of the Waynes.
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