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Detective Comics #589

Aug 1988 · DC · 0.75 USD; 1.00 CAD; 0.40 GBP
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“Night People, Part Three: The Burning Pit”

In "Night People, Part Three: The Burning Pit," Batman closes in on Webley after a brutal murder, only to uncover a twisted chain of deceit involving a mysterious client named Kadaver. As the web of betrayal unravels, Kadaver's ruthless demands collide with the vengeful arrival of the Corrosive Man, setting the stage for a volatile confrontation in Gotham’s shadows. Written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with striking art by Norm Breyfogle and vibrant colors by Adrienne Roy, this 1988 issue delivers a tense, character-driven thriller with a cover by Norm Breyfogle.

writer John Wagner · writer Alan Grant · artist, inker Norm Breyfogle · colorist Adrienne Roy · letterer Todd Klein · cover Norm Breyfogle

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writer Alan Grant
artist, inker Norm Breyfogle
colorist Adrienne Roy
letterer Todd Klein
cover pencils, inks Norm Breyfogle

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Batman apprehends Webley after the murder of Dalton Walls, and learns that he was sent by Mr. Kadaver. Kadaver, who had been contracted by Hobart to kill Walls, learns that Walls was actually an eccentric millionaire living as a hobo, and that his nephew Hobart would inherit millions from Walls' death. Kadaver tortures Hobart until he agrees to pay Kadaver millions. As Batman arrives to apprehend Kadaver, the Corrosive Man also arrives seeking revenge on Kadaver.

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