Detective Comics 2021 Annual #1

In "The Meager Man," Batman and Nightwing pursue a copycat killer tied to a past tragedy involving Thomas Wayne and a mentally ill man whose life was once saved by the late Wayne patriarch. As they confront the case, the duo grapples with the evolving role of Arkham Tower—newly designed to rehabilitate, not just incarcerate—raising questions about justice and mental health. The story unfolds with tense precision, culminating in a dramatic capture and a chilling twist involving the mysterious group known as the Forgotten. Written by Mariko Tamaki and Matthew Rosenberg, with moody, atmospheric art by David Lapham and vivid colors by Trish Mulvihill and Lee Loughridge, this annual features a cover by Viktor Bogdanovic.