Batman: The Dark Knight Detective #2
In "Fever," Batman closes in on Webley after the murder of Dalton Walls, only to uncover a web of deception spun by the enigmatic Mr. Kadaver. As the trail leads to a wealthy nephew with a hidden inheritance and a deadly contract, the stakes rise when the Corrosive Man emerges—seeking vengeance on Kadaver. Written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with moody, detailed art by Norm Breyfogle and vivid colors by Adrienne Roy, this issue deepens the mystery with a chilling atmosphere and a tense, escalating confrontation. The cover, a striking piece by Mike Mignola, captures the noir intensity of the story.
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Batman apprehends Webley after the murder of Dalton Walls, and learns that he was sent by Mr. Kadaver. Kadaver, who had been contracted by Hobart to kill Walls, learns that Walls was actually an eccentric millionaire living as a hobo, and that his nephew Hobart would inherit millions from Walls' death. Kadaver tortures Hobart until he agrees to pay Kadaver millions. As Batman arrives to apprehend Kadaver, the Corrosive Man also arrives seeking revenge on Kadaver.
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