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Cover: Evan Cagle

Detective Comics #1078

Jan 2024 · DC · 4.99 USD

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"Batman, Outlaw Part 3" in Detective Comics #1078 delivers a poignant, collaborative tribute to the late Keith Giffen, featuring thirteen short reflections from prominent comics creators including J.M. DeMatteis, Dan Jurgens, Mark Waid, and Kevin Maguire. The issue honors Giffen’s legacy with an illustration that pays homage to the iconic Justice League #1 cover, placing him at the center of a constellation of characters he helped shape. The artwork, credited to Kevin Maguire for pencils, inks, and colors, is a heartfelt nod to a foundational figure in modern DC storytelling.

Contains 2 stories

Gotham Nocturne: Intermezzo: Batman, Outlaw Part 3

22 pp · Superhero

Azmer

Camouflaged

8 pp · Superhero

Bette

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Raw (NM) $3

CGC 9.8 · 37 in census $59*

CGC 9.6 · 2 in census $30*

CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $30*

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Cast · 40 characters

Full credits

writer Ram V

artist, inker Jason Shawn Alexander

colorist Dave Stewart

letterer Ariana Maher

cover pencils, inks Evan Cagle

Reprints

Reprinted in Batman - Detective Comics #85 (2024), Batman: Detective Comics #4 (2025), Batman: Detective Comics #4 (2025)

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Variants (5)

Batman McFarlane Toys Action Figure Cardstock Variant Cover

Evan Cagle Black and White Cardstock Variant Cover

Jason Shawn Alexander Cardstock Variant Cover

Liam Sharp Cardstock Variant Cover

Sebastian Fiumara Cardstock Variant Cover

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