Detective Comics #486

In "Murder by Thunderbolt," Batman delves into the baffling death of a skydiver who perished mid-dive, uncovering a trail that leads to a rival gang vying to seize control of Maxie Zeus' criminal empire while Zeus is locked away at Arkham. The case pulls the Dark Knight into a web of deception and ambition, where every clue sharpens the mystery.

In "Crime Calls Killer Moth!", a grieving young man turns to Congresswoman Barbara Gordon for help after his father’s murder, unaware that the truth is entangled with a notorious criminal’s past. When Batgirl investigates, she uncovers a chilling connection: the victim, a humble shoemaker, unknowingly aided Killer Moth in building a high-tech alarm system for a gang of criminals.

In "The Hospitable Hostage!", Bruce Wayne’s steadfast butler Alfred finds himself face-to-face with three intruders who break into Wayne’s apartment, threatening him at gunpoint. With calm precision and a touch of quiet wit, Alfred turns the tables on his captors, using the very setting of the home to outmaneuver them—until they’re trapped in the elevator, helpless and surprised.

In "Fear Times Four," Robin takes on a chilling case when the Scarecrow targets four Hudson University benefactors, threatening to unleash their deepest fears unless they pay him. With time running out and the stakes rising, Robin must unravel the psychological trap before terror takes hold.