Batman: The Dark Knight Detective #7
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis compact edition collects Frank Miller's seminal 1986 miniseries Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, a landmark story that depicts an aging Batman coming out of retirement to battle a new wave of crime in a dystopian Gotham City. The volume also includes the sequel, Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again, and features the complete narrative arc that redefined the character for a modern era. As part of DC's Compact Comics line, this edition presents the classic work in a smaller, more portable format without compromising the original art and storytelling.
In "The Third Man," Batman dives into a chilling mystery after two men with ties to Switzerland are found dead, setting off a race to identify the next target. As he grapples with a case complicated by a pair of relentless amateur sleuths—Beatrice and Penelope Biddee—Batman must piece together a puzzle that grows more dangerous with every clue. Written by Kelley Puckett and brought to life by Luke McDonnell’s sharp art and Adrienne Roy’s vivid colors, this issue delivers a tense, cerebral thriller with a distinct noir flair, all capped by Denys Cowan’s striking cover.
In "The Third Man," Batman delves into a chilling mystery after two men with ties to Switzerland are found dead, leading him to a dangerous race to identify the third target—only to find his path tangled with the relentless, if unorthodox, efforts of amateur sleuths Beatrice and Penelope Biddee. The story unfolds with tense precision, blending noir intrigue and forensic detail as the Dark Knight navigates a web of secrets that refuse to stay buried.
In "Mind Games," Professor Powder, a fugitive from an asylum, tracks down Commissioner Gordon with a dire warning—only for Batman to arrive just as a monstrous entity from a forgotten video game materializes, turning the night into a nightmare. The story unfolds with tense urgency, blending psychological dread and surreal horror as Gotham’s streets become a battleground between reality and digital madness.
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↩ Reprints Detective Comics #634 (1991), Detective Comics #635 (1991), Detective Comics #636 (1991), Detective Comics #637 (1991), Detective Comics Annual #4 (1991), Detective Comics #638 (1991), Batman #474 (1992), Detective Comics #641 (1992), Legends of the Dark Knight #27 (1992), Detective Comics #643 (1992)
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