Batman: The Dark Knight Detective #4
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects issues #601-607 of the original Batman series from the early 1990s, featuring stories by writer Doug Moench and artists including Jim Aparo and Tom Grummett. The collection continues the post-'Knightfall' era, with Batman facing threats like the Joker and Two-Face while dealing with the aftermath of his broken back and Jean-Paul Valley's tenure as the Dark Knight.
In "Tulpa, Part One: Monster Maker," Batman finds himself in over his head when Looker pulls him from a deadly trap, while Karlo unleashes a terrifying transformation—using stolen blood samples from Payne and Fuller to remake himself into the ultimate Clayface. Meanwhile, the fugitive duo of Payne and Fuller discover an unexpected connection as they flee, their shared past unraveling in ways neither expected. Written by Alan Grant and illustrated with haunting precision by Norm Breyfogle—whose cover pencils and inks bring the nightmare to life—this issue blends psychological dread with the raw power of metamorphosis.
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Looker rescues Batman, while Karlo forces Doctor Lowell to combine the blood samples that he stole from Payne and Fuller and uses the mixture on himself to become the ultimate Clayface. Meanwhile, Payne and Fuller escape and find that they have feelings for each other.
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