Detective Comics #579

In "The Crime Doctor's Crimson Clinic," Batman and Robin uncover a chilling operation at a blood bank, leading them to the unsettling return of the Crime Doctor. With Mob boss Big Moe McAllister in need of a heart transplant, ex-con Shuyler Reems steps in—offering his own blood in exchange for money to care for his family. Written by Mike W. Barr and illustrated with sharp, moody precision by Norm Breyfogle, this 1987 issue blends medical dread and moral complexity, with Breyfogle’s striking cover capturing the story’s dark, clinical edge.