Detective Comics #557

In "Still Beating," Batman remains at Catwoman’s side in the hospital as the red rain of the Crisis continues to fall over Gotham, a grim backdrop to his growing uncertainty. With Nightslayer closing in on Nocturna’s hidden sanctuary, Batman must confront both the storm outside and the fragile bond forming within. Written by Doug Moench and illustrated with moody precision by Gene Colan, the issue’s haunting atmosphere is deepened by Adrienne Roy’s colors and John Workman’s lettering, while Dick Giordano’s cover inks lend a final, brooding weight to the moment.